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    Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell that you have never driven in a true Blizzard. There is a role for common sense. I carry a jump bag for the weather in case I get stuck at work. I have a 65 mile commute 1 way. If the wind...
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    have you ever been asked to lie by a travel co recruiter

    HM2VikingRN replied to abusedtravelnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Its better to be truthful. Being truthful is the basis of healthy relationships that support long term
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    Sick of RNs not believing patients about pain

    HM2VikingRN replied to Rylee2008's topic in General Students

    This link at http://www1.va.gov/Pain_Management/ has tons of information about best practice pain
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    Sick of RNs not believing patients about pain

    HM2VikingRN replied to Rylee2008's topic in General Students

    Its poor practice to say "just deal with it." I sit on my hospitals pain committee and one of the principles of pain management is to stay on top of it with appropriate medication strategies. For...
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    I feel burned out on nursing school

    HM2VikingRN replied to srleslie's topic in General Students

    Moved to nursing student
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    Code tonight.

    HM2VikingRN replied to josh1974's topic in General Nursing

    AEDS reduce liability. Its a case of penny wise/pound foolish. One way to address the need for an AED is to work with your volunteer services or contact an area service club. The Mdewahkanton Sioux...
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    staying the night at work due to weather

    HM2VikingRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital will put us up in a private room on one of the units or an on call room. The hospital room is much better. The duty rooms have zero amenities while the patient rooms have tv etc. Meal...
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    Patients in detox -- we need dedicated units!!

    HM2VikingRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    At the very least you should have protocols for the usage of restraints, 1-1's and antipsychotic medications. Ativan alone won't cut it for the management of symptoms of agitated psychosis. (Look up...
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    Ga students/Oh Students. Please HELP!

    HM2VikingRN replied to Atl_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I would consider retaking Anatomy before taking phys.......Many schools do a sub gpa of prerequite courses and having A's and B's in the nursing prerequisites dramatically improves your chances for...
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    Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    pnhp.org cmwf.org both have referenced studies re higher mortality/morbidity between the un/underinsured and adequately insured
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    Silver Cross Hospital Information request

    HM2VikingRN replied to capella44's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Moved to Il nurses
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    Tylenol for newborn fever?

    HM2VikingRN replied to faithful64's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And this is why I never want to be a L/D nurse. I learned a lot from the posts but I am very grateful to those who specialize in this
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    Insulted by DNS

    HM2VikingRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    The bean counter lost sight of the value of your acquiring enhanced skills that may help prevent the need for a
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    let go over 1 mistake...(more related to facility budget) VENT

    HM2VikingRN replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    This illustrates why we need a "for cause" statute in every state. Read up on the 7 tenets of just cause for discipline. The other piece is that this shows why unions are good for
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    Unable to find job due to restrictions - Advice please

    HM2VikingRN replied to RNinWI's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Apply for disability....Even if you are turned down it opens your claim for appeal. At 27 you definitely have paid into the system. It is perfectly legitimate to collect disability while retraining...
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    Low undergrad GPA and MBA 3.3

    HM2VikingRN replied to Den1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    MN State Mankato MN uses prereq
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    Wait time to receive MN license ?

    HM2VikingRN replied to mondragon's topic in General Nursing

    Print off a copy of your license verification from the state board. Send that in with your application and an explanation. Having a copy of your license in the wrong hands is an invitation to identity...
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    Share your story: How did you land your first nursing job?

    HM2VikingRN replied to KeepItReal21's topic in General Nursing

    Bolded-Thats what happened in my interview process...My NM wanted me more.... Also when I interviewed I stated my desires and goals clearly: 1. I wanted to work in a state of the art teaching...
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    texting at work

    HM2VikingRN replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My phone goes off and into my lunchbox at work. I do carry my ipod touch but only for the calculator fxn and to occasionally play some music through the desktop speakers. (I have tinnitus and I hear...
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    i wanna be a nurse, but criminal background difficulties.

    HM2VikingRN replied to itinerantbluez's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Terms of service do not allow legal advice other than to encourage you to discuss the situation with your state BON. Best
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    Share your story: How did you land your first nursing job?

    HM2VikingRN replied to KeepItReal21's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed for a position with the state -Turned it down, only male nurse in a 12 RN department and it was a womens prison Interviewed for 2 positions at the VA-Would have been offered both....
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    Question about holding meds

    HM2VikingRN replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    I would have given it...I also make it a point to check a drug guide for meds I'm not familiar
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    Just because you are a nurse...

    HM2VikingRN replied to silentRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No more than 8% of income for health
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    How would you design Health Care Reform

    HM2VikingRN replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Single Payer for all...Everyone can buy into Medicare....90% of premium dollars must go to patient care....Eliminate Medicare Advantage
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    Just because you are a nurse...

    HM2VikingRN replied to silentRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We have to pass something so we can start improving the system. Frankly I think that reconciliation is already being discussed by the House, Senate and