GeminiTwinRN BSN

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  1. GeminiTwinRN

    What a bimbo!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to RanieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch! Sorry about your elbow! I recently had an elbow incident myself, I strained the lateral tendon. Course, I have to blame myself for that one because I didn't ask for lifting help. duh....
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    Don't know what to do!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2: I totally took the OP's statement of being "stopped up" as meaning she was congested!! Can the OP please clarify? Are you constipated or are you
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    *sigh* He didn't call. And I haven't seen him since. Like I said, he's not normally a team we have on our unit, so unless/until we get another heme/onc consult, I doubt I'll run into him. I'm...
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    Help for my 19-year old daughter!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Mz. Mother's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I just wanted to come in and add my well wishes for a speedy recovery for your daughter. I know this must be concerning for you, to see her well enough to eat and drink and be mobile, but yet...
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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

    Hi, I live in Louisville, and I work at UofL hospital. :) Oh, and I'm an
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    Picc Line Flushing

    GeminiTwinRN replied to arms's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would like to point out that yes, we always use a 10cc syringe to flush our PICC's (per protocol and manufacturer's directions). However, if you are attempting to draw from a PICC, it can sometimes...
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    Do I need to "break in" my Dansko Professionals?????

    GeminiTwinRN replied to dixiemama's topic in General Students

    By all means, please go in person to buy danskos! They are handmade, and as such are subject to differing sizes even within the size. I wear an 8 1/2 shoe, and I have 4 pairs of danskos. All size...
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    Stressed and Depressed

    GeminiTwinRN replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Oh gosh! What a horrible experience for you and the pt and family/friend! I'm so sorry this tragedy happened. It's bad enough when it's an 80 something year old LOL, but a teenager is extremely...
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    Please allow me some arrogance!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations!!!
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    Doing the Happy Dance!!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    many congratulations are headed your way!!! yay!!!! go tweety, rn,
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    Need help with documentation

    GeminiTwinRN replied to krunchie_07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From my own experience working on a CPOE and totally computerized charting arena, I don't see anything wrong with charting "no changes from previous assessment noted" on your hourly rounding...
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    Need Advice!!! Bad Situation!!!

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

    I'm sorry you're going through this tough situation! It's a little difficult to add any opinions to this thread without the additional information that has been asked already. What exactly are the...
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    Learn from mistakes

    GeminiTwinRN replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    Always check the drugs you are pulling from the pyxis. Yesterday while at work I went to get Vasotec from the pyxis at the time the MAR said the med was due, and it was grayed out, meaning there...
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    A story for the newbies....

    GeminiTwinRN replied to OncologyRN07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you've handled your situation as well as (or BETTER!) than lots of other folks woud have. You did all the right things, went up the chain of command, and voiced your opinions to the right...
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    Totally Freaky out!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Imuneek2002's topic in General Nursing

    relax and take slow, deep breaths. that's it. in through your nose, out through your mouth. if you've prepared yourself, and passed nursing school, this is just one more step before you're on...
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    Pre-nursing student with bad backgraound check HELP

    GeminiTwinRN replied to CAT27's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice you'll get is from your state BON. If you do a search on this website, you'll find LOTS of info regarding ppl who have been in your shoes. The worst thing that can happen is that...
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    What do you think about Non-White Nursing Shoes?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wear oiled black, and I love them! They don't show splashes, scuffs, dirt or anything else. I wouldn't wear white again under any circumstances. I was so happy to get out of that dreaded...
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    GOOD Shoes

    GeminiTwinRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I still go with my Danskos! Love them! My feet don't hurt after a 13+ hour shift, and they make plenty of them for casual wear as well. I have high arches as well, and my feet used to just ache...
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    rn

    GeminiTwinRN replied to ScubaMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Scary
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    help-please answer questions?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to tropical bound's topic in General Nursing

    You may get more help on the Nursing Student Forum available on this website here: https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/ I agree with TazziRN, we will happily help you explore your own answers, but to...
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    nurse mom on the other side of the bed

    GeminiTwinRN replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad your daughter wasn't more seriously hurt! Thank goodness you are there to be able to help her. I know it can be difficult to be mom when your kiddo isn't being very agreeable, but just...
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    Coworker complained about her husband half the night.

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Any updates on this situation GardenDove? It's past your Education days you listed, and you've had about 6 more months (presumably) working with this nurse. Has she backed off at all, or are you...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    You're gonna have to wait because the Friday in question is NEXT friday! ARRGH!! It's making me crazy too! That's the first day both of us will be in the hospital together. I'll be sure to update...
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    Community member complained about her care to me

    GeminiTwinRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you handled yourself and the situation entirely professionally. I'm so sorry she had a bad experience with incompetent staff! How horrific that no one addressed her concerns with her. After...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    this has gone from a feel good thread to a not so feel good thread. I seriously don't think I'm being played. I don't see how that could be, since he doesn't have my number, hasn't been back on my...