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  1. Filter needles...are they necessary?

    penguin2 replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, are there any survivors of jumping out of planes sans parachutes out there to back this up?

  2. RN stealing from my facility

    penguin2 replied to levelee's topic in General Nursing

    How can you catch this person though? We have a similar situation where I work- this RN is stealing employee's belongings & money - we can't accuse her though b/c nobody is 100% sure! Things have...

  3. Bright personality required??

    penguin2 replied to cherryharlean's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to this-- right now I'm working w/a nurse who is so exuberant (manic) she makes my head hurt.... she can't sit still stand still or do anything w/out stopping & starting several...

  4. Grammar errors at the workplace, just for fun :)

    penguin2 replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I guess a patient could be easily aroused- especially if they've received

  5. Grammar errors at the workplace, just for fun :)

    penguin2 replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    OK, Toradol is the correct spelling- yet I see certain docs ALWAYS order "toredol" it makes me crazy!! Just write 'ketorolac'

  6. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    penguin2 replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I have to agree, in fact when texting I use so few abbreviations that people joke "first time texting?" I'm still trying to figure out a text my sister sent me this a.m. I am easily annoyed by...

  7. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    penguin2 replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    I work w/someone like that-- thanks for reminding me of what's really

  8. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    penguin2 replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    I was told a long time ago that 'irregardless' is not even a word- I want to SCREAM that at the person using it- & the person using it always seems to think they sound

  9. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    penguin2 replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

  10. Base pay for Maine Nurses

    penguin2 replied to rockthenoc's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked in Maine as well as many other states, I can tell you Maine pays significantly

  11. Have You Ever Refused to Come in for Call?

    penguin2 replied to All4Seasons's topic in PACU

    Well if there's nothing "in the wings" or in the ER or OB, we all go home w/the hope that we can sleep the rest of the night and NOT be called back!!-- it happens sometimes- we don't always get called...

  12. Have You Ever Refused to Come in for Call?

    penguin2 replied to All4Seasons's topic in PACU

    Yes, that's right- a day shift would be starting just as my night call is ending. Our manager goes to great lengths to see that we're not there past lunches, and many times I have been sent home as...

  13. Have You Ever Refused to Come in for Call?

    penguin2 replied to All4Seasons's topic in PACU

    I never refused to come in for call. I have spent the night at the hospital in blizzards tho, to avoid another drive in! I have been there until 6 a.m. and had to report back at 6:30 a.m. as well,...

  14. Getting laid off

    penguin2 replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

    I never thought I'd see the day where nurses had to worry about layoffs! The same thing is happening where I work- outpatient surgery-- they have laid off all LPNs 1st & then those RNs w/least...

  15. Anyone work in a "no smoking " facility?

    penguin2 replied to ruralnurs's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at is non-smoking. Employees used to be able to smoke in a screened in porch off the cafeteria, however; last yr that changed to no smoking anywhere w/in 100 ft of the facility. So...

  16. Anyone work in a "no smoking " facility?

    penguin2 replied to ruralnurs's topic in General Nursing

    doh!!

  17. when to report to the bne?

    penguin2 replied to pkmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree that everyone who shares your concerns should meet privately & confidentially w/management, DON, etc. I don't think anything you listed is reportable, however, addressing your concerns to...

  18. Which state would be ideal for me??

    penguin2 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered Boulder or Denver CO? The winters are surprisingly mild, & altho the summers can be hot, you don't have to contend w/the humidity. I moved here from Northern New England too...

  19. Is it okay to give an IM through clothing?

    penguin2 replied to njinsky's topic in General Nursing

    An IM injection through clothing would be very poor technique- I find it hard to believe that anyone would actually do this! My mother is also an insulin dep. diabetic, and just injects at the table...

  20. What nursing skills do you use the most?

    penguin2 replied to Gigglesforall's topic in Emergency

    You will need excellent assessment & IV skills. You will pick up these things over time, as well as the innate ability to recognize BS when you hear it!!

  21. interview.... not really an interview imo

    penguin2 replied to deelpn85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You know it's not a good place to work when they offer you the job on the spot & never say "pending references"! This means they don't check references at all on anyone & you get all kinds of...

  22. wonder what the opinion is on the "new" ACLS guidelines

    penguin2 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    The first time I took ACLS (21 yrs ago) it was 4 days of classes spread over 2 wks b/f the actual testing/mega code which took place on day 5 on a Saturday. You had to pass, not just complete it &...

  23. wonder what the opinion is on the "new" ACLS guidelines

    penguin2 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    These decisions are made by managers who can't read monitors. What a slap in the face- it's like saying "you have to be certified in ACLS -- even tho you can't recognize rhythms"

  24. wonder what the opinion is on the "new" ACLS guidelines

    penguin2 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I have been taking ACLS since 1987 when it first became a requirement in my hospital. Most of us have seen the changes & 'dumbing down' of ACLS (as well as other courses) from the previous years....

  25. this website....

    penguin2 replied to dylansmama's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree also. There are a certain few (just like in any workplace) that think their opinions are 'the way it is'- & are VERY condescending. If I get a harsh answer or flamed, I don't...