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    Bedside report

    WoosahRN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I know I'm just saying what everyone else has but I abhor the idea of bedside report . I work PICU. My main hospital doesn't do it (fingers crossed) but I worked PRN in a Peds/picu combo unit and they...
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    Transitioning from MTF

    WoosahRN replied to rnnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure how the specifics work but I did work with a nurse that did full transition after she had her license. She was a male when she started working with her license and I knew her as a female...
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    Not a real nurse huh?

    WoosahRN replied to kkrlaa5512's topic in School

    It's not hard to see why the public has no idea what nurses do when our own profession doesn't understand or respect different types of nursing. I think we are all biased to our own personal...
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    JUST an LPN

    WoosahRN replied to new clinic nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Can I just say congratulations on accomplishing more for yourself despite your family and social history. That is a lot to be proud of. And I will also reiterate what the previous poster's said. A...
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    What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    WoosahRN replied to BigCSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ok, question for the Dansko people. I am currently breaking in some Danskos. They fit fine, no rub spots and I'm getting used to the baggy, heavy shoe (although I did have some difficulty in...
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    From a nursing student to nurses...

    WoosahRN replied to Staragate's topic in General Nursing

    I love students! I remember not having the greatest clinical experiences but I knew that every single nurse could teach me something. Sometimes they taught me how I didn't want to be when I became...
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    WoosahRN replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    Come back and update us as you get more experience with all ages and let us know how it goes!
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    WoosahRN replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    Yay! So great to hear an update. Remember to keep an open mind as you go through school and it's always great to ask questions. As you find out, eventually you will find your answer either by...
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    No more fun scrubs

    WoosahRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    I will say that because we are a locked down unit in Peds we are especially careful about identifying ourselves and making sure the parents and patient's feel comfortable with who is in their room....
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    No more fun scrubs

    WoosahRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    My chain of hospitals did this two years ago. I work in the children's hospital and we are attached to the general hospital so we had to do it too. At first I was NOT HAPPY about this. I mean,...
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    Any police/federal agent spouses?

    WoosahRN replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My bf is a Federal Agent (Border Patrol). He has been on the border for 6 years and we have been long distance for 4. The entire time we have been dating he has been trying to get out of his area....
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    WoosahRN replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    And I'm sure the pediatrician and the office staff just looooove when you come in.
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    WoosahRN replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    Sharpiemom, I hate that everyone used to believe that infants (and young kids) didn't "feel" or remember pain. I remember being horrified when I was a student and saw a PICC line started on an infant...
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    WoosahRN replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that children that have been in the hospital a lot tend to be better at going through these procedures. Sad but true. No 3 year old (or any age) should know to ask to help flush her port or...
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    WoosahRN replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    Wowza. No one here is trying to hurt a child. And I've never expected or asked for a child to "suck it up" or "get over it" when I need to provide treatment that could be scary and/or painful....
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    Advice needed for coworker problems!!!

    WoosahRN replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! What a great update! I am so, so happy you put your foot down. Bullying in any situation is garbage and there will always be people who do it. It will take a while but hopefully the culture...
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    Nurse suicide follows infant tragedy

    WoosahRN replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    Not to split hairs here but this doesn't really make sense. Ativan is written in mgs and is a 2mg/mL concentration (in my facility, drawn up from 1ml bottles, and before dilution). So even if he had...
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    What does high acuity mean to *you*?

    WoosahRN replied to annister's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting topic/project... We use an acuity guide in our PICU but it mainly helps to justify a 1:1 patient (or even 2:1 (?) with 2 nurses for one patient). Top to bottom categories (neuro, resp,...
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    Advice needed for coworker problems!!!

    WoosahRN replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    Also, get letters of recommendation from the NPs, Docs, and other RNs that work WITH you, that see you in action as a person and a nurse. These can speak to proof of your character and reputation. I...
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    Advice needed for coworker problems!!!

    WoosahRN replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read all of the posts but saw a couple that mentioned keeping your own records. I absolutely support that. Write down every interaction, keep all emails, keep track of phone calls, etc....
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    Pet Nurse?!

    WoosahRN replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    I usually don't mention the area that I work in unless asked because people tend to focus on the sad part. But was at dinner at one point and was asked about what I do and what area I worked in (RN,...
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    I finally moved on and THANK YOU

    WoosahRN replied to Zookeeper3's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you happiness and peace in your new
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    LPN to RN programs?

    WoosahRN posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi everyone. I need your help. I may possibly be moving to Portland this summer. The problem is that I am only half way through my education to getting my RN. I will be at LPN level when I move...
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    It is the management

    WoosahRN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same boat. Done what I can to raise a stink. 100% agree with "Most people quit the boss, not the job". Good luck to you
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    what nerve!

    WoosahRN replied to nocturnalnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would think that anyone with a job right now would be so grateful they would at least put in some kind of acceptable performance. And everyone knows that making a good impression on your coworkers...