GeminiTwinRN BSN

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    Staph Infection, I don't know what I'm talking about!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I'm shocked that your hospital doesn't isolate MRSA patients! I work in a level 1 trauma center, and you can bet your bottom dollar that every single person whether colonized or currently...
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    Oh my......nowwhaddoIdo?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi, you did exactly right. Can you speak to your manager about this situation? I'm sure it's not the first time it's happened in your HH agency, and they probably have some good ideas for what to...
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    Staph Infection, I don't know what I'm talking about!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I was kind of wondering the same
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    Cleveland Clinic

    GeminiTwinRN replied to chewchabuckala's topic in General Nursing

    yes, I have been a patient at both Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and also in Florida. It can be an overwhelming experience, to say the least. I was fortunate in that I didn't encounter a single rude...
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    Not able to continue orientation, feel terrible.

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    hey mama, before you hang it up because of this issue, have you tried feeding the baby a bottle yourself? it might be good for YOU to feed the baby with a bottle to encourage its use. try the avent...
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    Nursing school friends = regular friends?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am good friends with 2 of my former classmates. One works on the same unit I do, although she works NOC shift and I work days. The other works at a different facility, but we get together often....
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    Patients on Medicaid

    GeminiTwinRN replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    medicaid is a joint federal-state program that provides health insurance coverage to low-income children, parents, seniors and people with disabilities. while congress and the centers for medicare and...
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    Patients on Medicaid

    GeminiTwinRN replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would like to point out to you that medicaid is, in fact, insurance. It may not be private health insurance, but it is insurance. We as providers of services (especially as NURSES!) have no business...
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    My secret revealed (look out!)

    GeminiTwinRN replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    congrats, antidote, RN,
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    Hit all time low

    GeminiTwinRN replied to JentheRN05's topic in General Nursing

    Jen, I'm so proud of you for having the guts to post your story here. I'm quite sure that many people reading this will see themselves or a family member that reminds them of your symptoms and...
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    I FINALLY GOT MY STETHOSCOPE! (update on ripoff report)

    GeminiTwinRN replied to student456's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    YAY! It's about time!!
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    Anesthesia for HALO placement.

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GmanRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree with Tweety. I work in a level 1 trauma center on a PCU. It is quite common for NES to place the halo at the bedside. As a matter of fact, just last week I participated in the placement of...
  13. GeminiTwinRN

    I passed!!!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Kristi Lee's topic in General Nursing

    YAY! Congratulations, Kristi Lee,
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    How long is the wait in your ER ?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is a level 1 trauma center, and ppl sometimes wait for literally DAYS. Of course, they've been triaged, but usually they end up right where they started, back in the waiting room. Even...
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    Critical Care test

    GeminiTwinRN replied to MellowYellow's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just took a month and a half CC class, and passed the CC test yesterday! YAY! :) We had 35 questions on educode, and needed an 85% to pass. I got an 85.71. WOOHOO!! The first time I took it, I...
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    Getting a hard night off my chest-

    GeminiTwinRN replied to FNimuaeMae's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry! What a horrible night and how incredibly sad for Mom, especially. To lose a husband and a son all in one day.. I cannot fathom. I'm glad you were able to give that extra bit of TLC...
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    developing that "thick skin"

    GeminiTwinRN replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    Two days ago I had a pt on my step down unit who was a 4 ppd smoker. He had suffered a horrid injury when a huge tree limb fell on his leg. His foot had necrotic tissue, he had a minimal sensation...
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    med calculations

    GeminiTwinRN replied to aronld1's topic in General Students

    answer to the first one is what I will help you with. you should be able to use dimensional analysis to figure out the 2nd one. If your order is to infuse 50 mls over 15 mins, then you need to infuse...
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    Are there any colorblind nurses out there?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to CrazyPremed's topic in General Nursing

    I know at both hospital jobs I've had, we've had to take a color-blind test. I'm not sure what would've happened if we hadn't passed though. Interesting question. I can imagine it would be...
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    How do you arrange day care when you work 12 hr shifts?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Mama, I thought your husband was disabled and stayed home? Since I don't know the nature of his disability, I'm not sure if this will work for you, but I'd suggest using the daycare while they're...
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    rn

    GeminiTwinRN replied to ScubaMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    It sure sounds like a railroad to me! I'm proud of you for standing up and being strong in the face of all this adversity. You obviously have had an execeptional career, I just can't fathom why they...
  22. GeminiTwinRN

    CNA Test: Failed one task :(

    GeminiTwinRN replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    after you wash your hands, either put your gloves on, or say that you would put your gloves on. then, be sure you take (or verbalize you're doing so) off your goves prior to washing your hands at the...
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    Can I be denied employment due to claustrophobia???

    GeminiTwinRN replied to soontobenurse2's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your new position!! :) In my previous hospital, they did the fit testing with the hood, etc. I was unable to be fitted for either of the masks. The unit I worked on decided it was okay...
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    Step Down ICU ?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to rkrs6673's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started on ICU step-down, and have been on the unit for 7 months now. I started out with just 3 weeks on dayshift orientation and then went to night shift for the remainder of my 12 week...
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    KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

    GeminiTwinRN replied to dark10gable's topic in General Nursing

    PCU. are you thinking of coming aboard to