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vloho

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  1. LUCKY! to have a job

    Many think it is against the law to say something or ask some untoward questions but we all know it happens. A nurse worked with another nurse 20 years ago and they have kept in touch, you know the conversation that goes on . We are left with the bur...
  2. LUCKY! to have a job

    I was the fat that got trimmed
  3. Fellow RN died this morning.

    This is the exact reason I will not work 12 hr shifts.
  4. Why are nurses so angry?

    Brava:yelclap:
  5. Think I am in trouble, maybe fired

    The higher ups think that in rehab,these people need to be encouraged to move on their own ,to build muscle strength,if they need a little help you should be willing to {break your back}.
  6. Is this a HIPPA violation?

    should have been caught on the first thread
  7. Is this a HIPPA violation?

    HIPAA
  8. No one ever has the time for breaks .If they want us to be flexable enough to admitt at the drop of a hat , why can't they be more flexable
  9. lvn and picc lines in texas

    Go to o*net next click on o*netonline There you will find a job description providing all skills req. I'd just like to know when they added IV therapy.When I went to school we were not allowed to touch IVs,I don't know if that was hosp policy.
  10. I think there is too much slang when nurses say marz instead of using the initials, but everyone still calls a UTI irritating.
  11. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    I like the key words HE HAS ORDERED. If the Dr. didn't think the PT needed them he wouldn't have ordered them .
  12. Ultrasound vs. Nursing

    I loved US, but I did not understand Physics enough to pass the test, untill you pass the test you will probably work as on call, It is cut thoat in the sence that the whole Radiology Dept is vying for the attension of the Radiologist. on night shif...
  13. ever been accused of abuse?

    An RN told me I didn't seem to know how to check a pt for fecal impaction,after 25 yrs of nursing I know how believe me.Thank goodness I didn't after reading "Former Nurse Sentenced"
  14. What happens when everything is said to be insubordination? Does it matter if your right ?
  15. Help with sundowning residents (long)

    I second that emotion
  16. I think the same question was asked many years ago about cigaretts sold in vending machines , does any one remember this or am I the only one that old?
  17. newborn assessment

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Did you know June 7 1909 is the bith aniversary of Virginia Apgar ? :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:
  18. Unapproved abbreviations

    I have begun to just write it all out of course that takes a dictionary.
  19. Unapproved abbreviations

    most problems I've seen are in the nurses notes.The md's just can't write at all, or they write beautifuly.The Doc's that cant write should be called on the carpetby administration or midnight clarfication calls.
  20. Be sure when you report 1 who you are reporting you may slander the wrong persons reputation.
  21. I have insomnia!!!

    insomnia is also a s/s of menapause ,along with night sweats,and freq. urination.
  22. Getting everyone else to sign their books

    Yes maybe she can answer the phone while you chart!
  23. Nursing Shortage

    How about this Nurses don't answer your adds because they don't want to work 1 in unsafe conditions 2 short staffed 3 disrespected 4 with continuous interuptions 5 Haveing bosses that don't have nursing experience 6 haveing more bosses than thancharg...
  24. Leaving the Profession!

    and no family to call ,no manage ment to warn. I want to be a greeter at wal-mart.
  25. Leaving the Profession!

    The line is long ,and i'm bringing-up the end .You have a way with word maybe next an author,of Nursing tellall. Good luck to you too.