RNOTODAY BSN, RN

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    sterile fields in operating room

    RNOTODAY replied to pcoburn's topic in Operating Room

    We were taught this too, and I dont understand it. I mean, what about the cases that are more than 2 hours? After 2 hours into the case, should the stuff be considered contaminated? I just dont...
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    License risk in the OR

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    First, I have never had the pleasure to have more than 1 circ on any case, no matter how big... but what exactly is the RN "responsible" for... can I have a black and white
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    Jumping through the orientation hoops

    RNOTODAY replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is. Do they have a policy that requires a 2 step PPD? if so, and you wont have the second one done due to your "reaction"... then you should provide them with a negative chest x ray.... ... I...
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    Any Private RN program /School In Your Area

    RNOTODAY replied to ladycool's topic in General Nursing

    I have one private diploma program in my state, no wait list, but they are very selective, and they do have an entrance exam.... why are you looking for one with noe entrance
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    Per diem, a lil nervous

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Operating Room

    I guess this is just a "rant" post, so to speak, or a request for encouragement... anyway, I am picking up shifts (per diem) in an OR, where I did 5 orientation shifts . That was 2 months ago, and I...
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    Cobra

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can you get your medical benefits under COBRA , if you resign from your job? Or, do you have to be laid off? Also, does anybody know how I can find out exactly how much it will be, without sounding...
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    Stupid question....

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    pooling *on* the site, or pooling that runs down the sides of the pt.... like if you prep the abdomen, and it drips down the sides and pools.....what pooling are we supposed to be
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    Refresher course for active RN?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know about nurse refresher courses? What if a nurse has never worked in a med surg type area, but wants to brush up skills there, would a refresher course be appropriate? I ask because I...
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    Need advice from experienced nurses...

    RNOTODAY replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know you've allready made up your mind, but for what its worth, I say go to NY right off the bat.. you wont regret it. I have heard that hospitals have "housing".. but what does that mean, exactly?...
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    NY Presbyterian PHARM Exam

    RNOTODAY replied to heyitsmehey's topic in General Nursing

    hi, i took it 2 a year ago, it was the peds one, though.... it was pretty basic stuff, nothing out of the ordinary... they gave me a "study guide"... did you get one? everything on there was exactly...
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    Just turned down my dream job...

    RNOTODAY replied to Just_Me_2's topic in Nursing Career

    If it truely is your dream job, and they are offering.... what is stopping you from going? Just resign from this new job,,, lie, tell the truth, say something, and accept the dream job offer. You dont...
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    Need y'all's opinion please

    RNOTODAY replied to EmmaG's topic in General Nursing

    What types of "issues" are we talking about here re: the manager? That would guide my
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    The Magic of Touch: What's Happened to the PM Care Backrub?

    RNOTODAY replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    what happened to them? they went buh bye, along with the patients that were "checked in" for a rest, the 7 day post op gallbladders, and the pts that were admitted for "testing". acuity went up....
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    Blacklist

    RNOTODAY replied to Yulee7's topic in General Nursing

    Really? Is this true for all states? You rock daytonite.....you are a wealth of information and advice.... can you be my life
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    questions about vomiting

    RNOTODAY replied to august07's topic in General Nursing

    august07 would you really take the pills out of the vomit and give them back to the pt? I am really
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    Why do some nurse's act like they have just ate some sour grapes?

    RNOTODAY replied to 2benurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Why? Because nursing is a suckers job. But, you dont really realize that until you are out of school and doing it.By then, its too late, and you have bills to pay, and cant afford to take time off to...
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    Do you need an order for otc's

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in School

    I have a question for you guys... Inorder to give otc meds, such as tylenol, do you just have to have consent from a parent, or is a md order needed, and does this vary from state to state? I am...
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    Sopranos Finale - How well was nursing portrayed?

    RNOTODAY replied to NurseRotten's topic in General Nursing

    I read the thread because I wanted to actually find out what portrayal of a nurse was actually being discussed, because I watch teh show faithfully, and while there were hospital scenes, I dont...
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    Need Advice. I'm afraid my nursing career is over.

    RNOTODAY replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Emma, *excellent* explanation.......really, that rocked...Good
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    Too much protein?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone, I guess I was wrong... I really thought that consistent, very high ptotein intake (above say, 150 grams every day) would cause damage, even if it took a while... And I tried to...
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    Too much protein?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can excessive intake of protein cause kidney damage in a person with normal, functioning kidneys? I believe it can, but cant find the documentation to prove it to someone.... thoughts, am I
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    Sopranos Finale - How well was nursing portrayed?

    RNOTODAY replied to NurseRotten's topic in General Nursing

    I agree..... enough allready. I cant think of many professions, actually, who are accurately portrayed on TV.....think about
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    Sopranos Finale - How well was nursing portrayed?

    RNOTODAY replied to NurseRotten's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing really didnt enter my mind....I just almost had a heart attack because I thought my cable went out the way it ended like that. I still cant believe it. I think I would have liked it better if...
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    Whats with the scrubs?

    RNOTODAY replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    In general, or while
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    Med Techs work under your license?

    RNOTODAY replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    What? :uhoh21: Do you mean you are a "medical technician"? We are talking about "medcation technicians"... whose *purpose* is to give meds.... they are usually a cross trained CNA, but not...