RNOTODAY BSN, RN

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    I am a new grad and got a job as ALF director position!

    RNOTODAY replied to eve5483's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You dont know what you dont know yet!!! Please dont take this
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    OR manager working a room

    RNOTODAY replied to NurseLumpia's topic in Operating Room

    I kind of disagree. I come from a very large medical center. While I agree the clinical managers should have EXPERIENCE doing what we do, I do feel that they have other things to take care of while...
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    how do new nurses survive in the OR?

    RNOTODAY replied to shuubie's topic in Operating Room

    I know this is going to be a simplistic explanation and might not seem like it is of any help. But beleive me, I have been where you are, asking the same questions, wondering the same things. The...
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    Axillary rolls

    RNOTODAY replied to shaomai's topic in Operating Room

    axillary rolls or any other gel positioners are made to have nothing between them and the patient. This is per the manufacturer, because this was an issue where I work
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    My shift got better.....Staff Massage's

    RNOTODAY replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a regular service they are going to provide, or was it a one time "treat"? My hospital does this twice a year along wih a Reiki treatment.... but for it to be a regular ? OMG thats a...
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    What is an MDS nurse?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is an MDS nurse? I know it involves LTC, and is an administrative position, but what are the daily tasks like? I saw an ad that attracts me, and am open to a non traditional nurse job any day,...
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    Why do hospitals care about health care costs?

    RNOTODAY replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    hmmmm , so the other day the site was having server
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    Do they have to know? I need help!!!

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I take Vicoden. I have never diverted from work, ever, I have a legal RX for them, every 12 days, been taking them for years. I am also no longer in pain and am addicted to them. I use them for energy...
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    Were my patient's rights violated?

    RNOTODAY replied to Nurse-JP's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is *EXACTLY* why I am not seeking addiction help . did you ever have a valid rx from this doc? or does he just know how you got them? (not even sure it matters, but it
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    Do they have to know? I need help!!!

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks everyone for the advise, and encouragement. means alot... just to be clear, my intentions were NEVER to report myself, my fear was that I woulld tell my docs, and my fear was that they were...
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    Where have you found missing countable items?

    RNOTODAY replied to IdahoGrad's topic in Operating Room

    here is one I have experienced- one of the docs scrubbed out, rolled gown and gloves off, with a sponge in his hand, and threw in trash. you would think that they would realize he had a sponge in his...
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    am i understanding this correctly?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    ok, so nurse A takes vicodin for chronic back pain, xanax for anxiety, prozac for depression, and ambien to sleep. she is not "impaired" at work, has been on them for years, has a rx for all of them,...
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    Creaky, Squeaky Danskos!

    RNOTODAY replied to Tait's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    try cleaning the soles- it could be something you walked in... like a wet puddle of sorbitol, cleaning solution, etc.... it happens to us in our OR all the time, one day fine, then the next day squeak...
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    scrub tech= scrub nurse? hmmm....

    RNOTODAY replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    the st's call themselves scrub "nurses" where i work all the time. Most of the docs dont even know the diference. The title nurse IS a protected title, and it is illegal to present yourself as one....
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    Do they have to know? I need help!!!

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    really? how would they know who i am???? ( the ones reporting me) thank you for the
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    Do they have to know? I need help!!!

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    thanks everyone. believe me, I am in no way, shape or form going to self report myself... my worry is that obtaining private help will alert the bon, hence them getting involved.... my state does have...
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    Can they rescind job offer due to this at employee physical?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can (and do) hospitals NOT hire you for being on a prescribed pain med, or benzo? I am not talking about "failing" a test...I mean if you are up front and honest with them that you take them, do they...
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    What would you do if you were me?

    RNOTODAY replied to Burlshoe114's topic in General Nursing

    if it were me, the job that pays me would be absolute priority. no
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    Please help on this one do one really need an order for application of warmth?

    RNOTODAY replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    YES, it does. its a treatment. warmth dilates the blood vessels in the area... certain conditions might contraindiate
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    RN assigned as a CNA

    RNOTODAY replied to myree72's topic in General Nursing

    I do know the routines are different for each position, but since you are at the same facility, I would think you might be able to "wing" it? I would aslo think you would be comfortable with...
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    Overtime pay versus holiday pay

    RNOTODAY replied to Noimanurse's topic in General Nursing

    at my hospital, holiday is time and a half. if you work it, and those are overtime hours as well..... we get double time and a half. so, yes, it does
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    Statements taken completely out of context...and are FUNNY!

    RNOTODAY replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

    we say this almost everyday ... " can you two DO EACHOTHER for
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    how many porta caths?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in General Nursing

    I came across a patient who had 3 porta caths implanted.... I thought ony one was needed? Is this common to have more than
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    NYC hospital orientation for NYP or MSKCC

    RNOTODAY replied to RN Newbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I cant speak about mskcc, but presbyterian does require a pharm test before you can interview,basic med math, basic drugs, and you have to pass with 100. this was a few years ago, they might have...
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    What pay are nurses making these days?

    RNOTODAY replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    ummm maybe the poster doesnt care to know those particular positions wages? why would you even mention that? she didnt ask about a construction workers pay, or the environmental service workers........