Rose_Queen BSN, MSN, RN

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    MDE Columbia University 2021

    Thread reopened. Please note that several posts have been edited or removed to comply with the Terms of Service. A link to the Terms of Service is located at the bottom of every site page. A few notes...
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    MDE Columbia University 2021

    Closing for staff
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    A Few Words from Dr. Anthony Fauci

    Thread reopened with several posts edited or removed. Please remember to debate the topic and not other posters. Thank
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    Preventative Care for Nurses During Pandemic

    My entire organization has gone telemedicine for anything that can be done that way. Doesn’t matter what type of work the patient does. I’ve had several telehealth blood pressure checks since this...
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    A Few Words from Dr. Anthony Fauci

    Closed for staff
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    Anyone SANE trained?

    Moved to Forensic Nursing for best
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    Issues using level 1 rapid infuser

    We no longer use the Level 1 at my facility, but if I recall correctly there were multiple hooks to use to hang what was being infused depending on the size of the fluid bag. I would double check that...
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    Does your PACU hold ICU patients?

    Heck, lately PACU has been the open code bed because all of the critical care beds are filled. We have been evaluating bed availability for surgical patients who need inpatient stays, and several of...
  9. Moved to Coffee
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    A Few Words from Dr. Anthony Fauci

    A reminder from the Terms of Service to debate the topic and not each other,
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    Unhappy in a hateful work place

    All replies are here
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    Med error..... Could I lose my license?

    Here's a link to PA actions. Once you open the PDF, you can skip to the nursing ones from the first page. You'll see that many are criminals, violating board orders, or have illnesses/drugs/alcohol...
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    Med error..... Could I lose my license?

    If you want to see what nurses lose their licenses for, go to your state's BON website. You'll find that the vast majority have zero to do with med errors and a lot to do with criminal issues, drugs,...
  14. In many areas there are no travelers to be had because they’re already on a contract or not taking contracts. My facility has not been able to get any agency on board even though we want to get
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    OR to Labor and Delivery

    OP hasn't visited the site since 2014, so I don't think a response is
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    Linfield University Fall 2021

    Moved to School/Programs
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    The paragraph is your friend, really!

    Are you trying to summon the
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    UTHealth Houston FNP Summer 2021

    Moved to Student NP
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    We have surpassed our highest numbers from Spring. We’ve had to convert yet another unit to COVID. Over 200 staff out for quarantine either for testing positive or high risk exposure. In my...
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    Change jobs, again?

    Check your policy. Many facilities have specific language regarding when transfers may occur. In mine, you must stay in your first unit for a full year before you are able to transfer. Then, you must...
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    Louisiana license renewal question

    Check your expiration date. Many states have set expiration dates based on last name or birth date or other criteria. In my state, licenses expire in October or April on the odd or even year. My first...
  22. It seems the writing is on the wall here: your job position is an MA, you are licensed as an RN, and they are giving you tasks without the pay. You’re getting the runaround about an actual RN...
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    Ever date a patient? Or would you?

    Trust the OR nurse: You don't want a surgeon. . . . They come with a built in mistress. Those darn pagers don't. flipping.
  24. There are two ways to create a special area for your cohort, that are Terms-of-Service approved. One is to create a facebook page. This link is allowed to be posted....