azhiker96 BSN, RN

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    Man = muscle, being taken advantage of

    azhiker96 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Men in Nursing

    On my unit I am often asked to help with lifts. That's fine, we all help each other and everyone has skills that strengthen the group. I am good with computers and can lift heavy things. My female...
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    Staffing and patient abandonment

    azhiker96 replied to LightMyFire's topic in Nursing Career

    Your state nurse practice act and board of nursing are what matter. I think two things could put your license in jeopardy. One would be abandonment and the other would be to care for patients when...
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    What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    azhiker96 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love my 12 hour shifts. I work MTW one week and then WThF the next. That gives me alternating 2 day and 6 day weekends. I am able to travel for vacations or to visit friends/relatives without using...
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    They laid off a lot of nurses now they want us back.

    azhiker96 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have not heard of this but it would be a great way for a place to get rid of their top performers. If I were laid off I sure would not wait around hoping to be called back. I'd be beating the...
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    Pearson says... Pearson vue trick not accurate

    azhiker96 replied to kcmd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pearson sends the results electronically to the BON. How long it takes to find out there depends on your BON. In 2007 I sat for the NCLEX in Texas while on a road trip after graduation. I called a...
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    Extremely Overweight Nurses

    azhiker96 replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    I've only known a couple of nurses where I thought their weight could interfere with job performance. Both had mobility issues due to the weight. I know many obese nurses who are excellent and I'd be...
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    What type of shoes do you buy?

    azhiker96 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I like a good quality running shoe, currently wearing New Balance. Running shoes have a lot of cushion and are well built. I usually get 2-3 years use out of a
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    What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    azhiker96 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was an engineer in Semiconductors when I decided to switch to nursing. In doing so I traded income for job security. Semis is very cyclical and I got tired of the frequent layoffs. Now I have much...
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    How to pay back your student loans

    azhiker96 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I highly recommend taking Dave Ramsey's course. It helped my wife and I get organized to pay off everything except our mortgage in 3 years. We paid off just over $100K on two nurse's incomes. There...
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    June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    azhiker96 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Yes doctor, that is my loaner stethescope. Don't lose
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    azhiker96 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    If you're going to wear white you've got to ditch those red striped
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    azhiker96 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    That generic laundry bleach you bought is going to cost you $300 in new scrubs for
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    Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

    azhiker96 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good question tewdles. I think encouraging people to make healthy choices and educating them on the results of poor choices may be the best way to improve the overall health of our society. We need...
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    Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

    azhiker96 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    After all, should I care that my surgery went well or that the medicine team chose the right abx to help cure my infection? No, what I really care about according to CMS is That's right doc, just...
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    question about HIPAA

    azhiker96 replied to nursingst1234's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    There are some iffy areas. Suppose I talk about a child who sustained a head injury and was now vented. If we were in my small hometown, everyone would know who I was talking about. If I were in New...
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    Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

    azhiker96 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My wife once had a complaint called into the office after she did a home visit. The complaint was that "the nurse didn't hoover the carpets". Seriously, the patient's spouse expected the hospice nurse...
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    Why can't nurses intubate?

    azhiker96 replied to natnat122's topic in Emergency

    My last hospital would let a nurse intubate if he/she had been trained and did a certain number each year to maintain proficiency. Nobody that I knew was certified nor did they want to be. We had...
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

    azhiker96 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Don't make me get the LONG
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    Compulsory male preceptoring

    azhiker96 replied to stablesystole's topic in Men in Nursing

    My orientation was split between two preceptors, one male and one female. As a nurse I've precepted more females than males. It may have just been the case in that
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

    azhiker96 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Runner in aisle
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

    azhiker96 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Be a good boy and you'll get a
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

    azhiker96 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Don't make me get the dart
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    Opinion, how would you have handled this?

    azhiker96 replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm glad your manager is supporting you. Apparently she knows she has an excellent nurse. I don't know if you can refuse a float but getting sick sounds like a good option. That floor is burning...
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    Is bringing dougnuts for my clinical unit o.k.?

    azhiker96 replied to ammonthenephite's topic in General Nursing

    Anything is appreciated but cookies are not as messy as doughnuts. You can either bake some or pick up a small variety pack at the grocery store. Oatmeal cookies are best, either with or without...
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    Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    azhiker96 replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One big problem is those with mental disorders usually don't see themselves as having a problem. They don't seek help and if offered will often refuse it. I know a woman who would threaten to kill...