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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Rose_Queen replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Did he come back after he took his jeans off with cyanotic
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    Consent forms

    Rose_Queen replied to sjs1957's topic in Operating Room

    Consents are only good for so long. Sometimes, the consents are signed in the office. But should the surgery end up being rescheduled, the consent may be outside the allowed time frame (my facility...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Not fetch Since I don't wear OR scrubs every day, I don't wear my pink every day. Navy today with gray
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    Nursing implications of birth control?

    Rose_Queen replied to mikebennett's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What are some examples you can think
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    Marijuana usage by parents in NICU

    Rose_Queen replied to fifita2010's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on your facility's policy and how far those involved would push back against security detaining them for a suspicion of smoking marijuana (there's no hard evidence if all you have is a...
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    Favorite scrubs??

    Rose_Queen replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The ones I don't have to pay for or launder, even if they are obscenely wrinkled when i put them on. The perks of OR and its associated
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    My wife won't stay home alone and I don't get to see my family.

    Rose_Queen replied to Emtmurse15's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sounds like the two of you would benefit from some marriage counseling butnif she won't go with you, going on your own would be beneficial for you. It seems there are several issues with likely...
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    Nursing School - Employment History Concern

    Rose_Queen replied to alabama_nurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should be able to in settings. If not, you can send a message to the help desk. But it is actually against the terms of service to have a user name containing a title you don't
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    Nursing School - Employment History Concern

    Rose_Queen replied to alabama_nurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only one who can confirm is the
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    Can you give preblood transfusion IV meds less than 30 mins before the transfusion?

    Rose_Queen replied to Luichiede's topic in General Nursing

    What does your facility's protocol
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    Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    Rose_Queen replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    State tested nursing assistant, I believe. CNA with a different term. Kinda like LVN vs LPN. I believe there's also LNAs in some
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    How does on call work?

    Rose_Queen replied to jarielle22's topic in General Nursing

    Amount of call will vary based on the facility. Back when I was on a cardiac surgery team, I would be on call for an average of 2 16 hour shifts per week plus every 4th weekend 3:30pm Friday until 7am...
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    Rose_Queen replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Are you the one who stole my anti-pen-theft pen? [ATTACH=CONFIG]26723[/ATTACH] (The Springfield Center
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Not
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    Leaving after death

    Rose_Queen replied to Spinkerton82's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I can't say that I've experienced it, but it does sound like you could benefit rom some help working through things. Have you joined a support group or consulted your healthcare provider for referrals...
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    Senior nurse interview

    Rose_Queen replied to belle22's topic in United Kingdom

    Are you in the UK? There are several threads in the UK forum addressing a variety of
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    Got pricked by Hepatitis C 17gauge Ne

    Rose_Queen replied to gloh184's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Please discuss your concerns with your health care provider. Anxiety that interferes with sleeping and eating isn't healthy. Best
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    Hepatitis Patient

    Rose_Queen replied to Meraj1's topic in General Nursing

    Did you report the exposure per your facility's policy/protocol? This will be addressed by those who are responsible for tracking and treating
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    Searching for RN manager/leader/supervisor to interview for final semester capstone course

    Rose_Queen replied to delise's topic in General Nursing

    I bet if you reached out to local facilities, you'd find a nurse manager or 2 willing to sit down over coffee for a face to face interview. This would better serve the purposes of the assignments for...
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    Recommendations for Perinatal Certification Courses? :)

    Rose_Queen replied to BabyNurseShannon's topic in General Nursing

    Based on your spelling of "labour", is it safe to assume you are not in the US? Since it seems the majority of members here are, that would help provide
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    Gave Blood transfusion too fast maybe?

    Rose_Queen replied to Maria1308's topic in General Nursing

    Aren't you in periop? You've truly never seen a massive transfusion for a trauma patient or major GI bleed? Not only is it possible, it can even be extremely organized. We use type and crossed if...
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    Needle prick!!!

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurhope's topic in Infectious Disease

    It should have been reported per your employer's protocol when it happened. That's important to remember for the future- there are processes in place that can involve lab work and other things when a...
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    official write up

    Rose_Queen replied to heaingsoulrn's topic in Operating Room

    Is the write up warranted? Is it behavior that doesn't meet minimum standards? Is it repeated despite correction? Your posts are far too general in terms. It would be much easier with specifics, such...
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    official write up

    Rose_Queen replied to heaingsoulrn's topic in Operating Room

    What makes you ask the
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    Repercussion/Retaliation by Director possible?

    Rose_Queen replied to kndrpn's topic in General Nursing

    Find out your facility's policy. Some may not allow transfer between departments if one is actively in a disciplinary process. Mine doesn't- any disciplinary actions must have fallen off your record...