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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I might be able to give you a run for your money. My lowest score is in the 20s and my best is in the
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    Screaming MD boss

    Rose_Queen replied to Olga30's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't sound like a pleasant working environment and it doesn't sound like it's going to get better. I'd be looking for another job. Obviously, this isn't a good
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    Far?? You still doin ok??

    Rose_Queen replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Still nothing to confiscate? That's a shame. But if you can make it sometime this weekend, I'm sure the bar will be open! (Psst, clicky the linky to see Rosie work the magic of getting you to blue...
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    postclinical reflective questions ..?

    Rose_Queen replied to ital91's topic in General Students

    Think of it as a goal setting exercise- what will you do better next
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    :w00t: Glad that's a worry you can let go of! Another :w00t: Glad to have you back, Esme!I've learned how much easier and enjoyable it is to help out in another department when they are appreciative...
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    Deleting or changing shifts requirements

    Rose_Queen replied to yummy's topic in General Nursing

    Would the NYSNA even have any standing on this issue? Unless OP is confused between the state nursing association and the state Board of
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    Deleting or changing shifts requirements

    Rose_Queen replied to yummy's topic in General Nursing

    Additional information from the federal Department of Labor: And more about going beyond the 12 weeks and requiring
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    Deleting or changing shifts requirements

    Rose_Queen replied to yummy's topic in General Nursing

    If the nurse was out on FMLA, they are only required to hold a position for 12 weeks. 6 months is well beyond that timeline, and they were not required to hold her position any longer. The fact that...
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    Far?? You still doin ok??

    Rose_Queen replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Make them fly
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    Can anyone tell me what the criteria is for tranferring from post-op?

    Rose_Queen replied to createddaisy's topic in General Students

    Yes, we need clarification on when this transfer is occurring in order to help. If you mean OR to PACU, it's awake enough to maintain airway and breathing. Out of the OR, give report, PACU takes over....
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    Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

    Rose_Queen replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    Actually, OP was here within the last 14 hours. OP, while you may not like reading what's been written, it's the truth. You need to be prepared for clinicals- the first warning should have been the...
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    How many days do you work in a row?

    Rose_Queen replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    I always work five 8-hour shifts in a week to meet my full time 40 hours/week FTE requirement. Are you only working part time that you find this
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    what will be a tax write off?

    Rose_Queen replied to born_this_way's topic in General Nursing

    I've never submitted receipts for gas milage. In fact, I believe there is a minimum commute required to be eligible. And even if you met that requirement, the write-off would probably be so tiny as to...
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    Frustrated

    Rose_Queen replied to bosslady47's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember that while the grass may look greener on the other side, sometimes it's because it's being "fertilized" more
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    Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    Rose_Queen replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    If you go into your settings by clicking on your username, you can set your timezone to the one you live in. And add me to the list of those agreeing with SmilingBluEyes- using underhanded methods to...
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    Being a tech has made me question nursing

    Rose_Queen replied to MarissaSN's topic in General Students

    Welcome to AN! While you're a tech and in nursing school, the thing is you won't truly understand what a nurse does until you're doing it. It's so much more than just passing meds. That being said, if...
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    Nursing is a passion?

    Rose_Queen replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've found the opposite to be true. Those who are "called" or have a "passion" are the ones who burn out because nursing ends up not being what they expected it to
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    What is expected of an OR Nurse?

    Rose_Queen replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Any critical care patient who has any type of drip other than heparin running, is vented, or has invasive monitoring lines is treated as a direct admission. They will bypass our preop area. The ICU...
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    Far?? You still doin ok??

    Rose_Queen replied to Cattz's topic in School

    The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the
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    Nursing is a passion?

    Rose_Queen replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    People go into various career fields for different reasons. You have yours, the rest of us have ours. Just because we don't have the same reason as you doesn't make us any less of a nurse- we all...
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    Do nurses do med math

    Rose_Queen replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Here's a thread to start with: Student Resources: Nursing
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    Do nurses do med math

    Rose_Queen replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Not only do I do med math, I actually mix a lot of my own meds. That's what happens when you work in the OR and have surgeons with interesting mixes. We have one guy who likes his local mixed with...
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    Nursing is a passion?

    Rose_Queen replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A nurse is only part of who I am. I don't consider it a passion; it's a job I happen to enjoy (most days). Passion to me means something I have enthusiasm about. That's the kind of stuff I do for fun:...
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    Help: What is this area in PeriOps called?

    Rose_Queen replied to 2mint's topic in General Nursing

    And you can get orders for Versed! It's one of my favorite drugs, but I've never actually taken it myself. In my facility, this area is known as the pre surgical unit for surgeries and tests using...
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    Ridiculous NCLEX Wait Times

    Rose_Queen replied to terrafermata's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In the list of important issues legislation is needed to deal with, this one is of such low priority that if it were field triage, it'd be given a black tag. Adult Triage