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    any info on Jewish Hospital?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to hnurseh's topic in General Nursing

    and can we all say INFECTION!?!?
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    Is this my fault?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to labcat01's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have to agree, the nurse (or family/friends either) is specifically NOT supposed to press the PCA button at any time for a patient. The PCA is what it is PATIENT CONTROLLED ANALGESIA! It makes...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just went back and re-read my original post, and I agree, it did seem like when I said we talked about "kids", that it could imply that we both have them. What I meant by that was we talked about...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    hey there, CRNI, thanks for your post. :) One correction, I mentioned that I have a child. He does not, nor are either of us married. He has never been married, and I have been divorced for over 3...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    So I've been in critical care class all this week and haven't been working on the floor. The doc in question had said he would be off call this week, but since I haven't been on the floor at all, I...
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    NSO Insurance

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Rita_RN_BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Insurance of any kind is just that. Insurance. It's like a bet. You ante up your premium, and if you happen to find yourself on the losing end of your bet, you have the insurance to cover you and...
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    Keep an eye on those Rx pads!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to URO-RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have a question along the line of prescriptions. I'm sure you all are familiar with discharges that go on in hospital settings. Having recently moved to dayshift where there are LOTS more...
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    Mophine IM vs IV

    GeminiTwinRN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    here's what i suggest. while you're orienting, do as she wishes. when you're on your own, do as you wish. (as long as the order is there, lol) just lay low. she isn't violating any orders. she...
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    Sitters, give 'em a break!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to anonymurse's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point, however, I guess I wasn't counting the 30 minute lunch break as part of the OP request. As in, I thought the OP was requesting 10" breaks q 2 in addition to their 30 minute lunch...
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    Sitters, give 'em a break!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to anonymurse's topic in General Nursing

    for some reason, i can't get the last page of this (old) thread to load. so i'll just post my comment here. let's see. if my math is correct, a 10" break q 2 = 120 minutes of break in a 12 hour...
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    What do you think of this?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of such a thing! I'm in the middle of a 3 week critical care course myself (just started it today, as a matter of fact!) but there certainly wasn't any contract or financial...
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    Need counseling on a life decision

    GeminiTwinRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I see this as a golden ticket to having your son in your life on a daily basis as opposed to the "golden ticket" to a spot in NS. you can always go to NS, even if it means having to repeat your...
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    Mophine IM vs IV

    GeminiTwinRN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    The only drug I give IM is geodon, and I absolutely love it when it's necessary! Yep, I'm on the IV side of this one. Have a great day everyone!
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    Gotta off the wall question

    GeminiTwinRN replied to bakpakr's topic in General Nursing

    Knowledge of our bodies is very important, and as healthcare professionals, that can also get us into trouble! I have trigeminal neuralgia, and several months ago when I started having pain in the...
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    Oboy........how should this be handled?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Miranda (again :) ). We had a case in my state recently where a CPS worker went to home for an evaluation and ended up being murdered at the home and placed in the trunk of her car. The...
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    Oboy........how should this be handled?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    oooh, I love that answer! :) short, sweet, and to the point. i'm hoping it'll work for you, I don't see why it wouldn't!
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh My Gosh!! I'm sooooo proud of you!! YAY!! I hope to be telling a similar story next week! You gave me hope Whimsie! Thanks for the
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    Help?!

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

    of course you're feeling vulnerable. you've not had the experience working in a hospital environment until now, and it's definitely a different world from LTC! ask yourself some questions. you...
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    HELP! 2.5 hour interview! AHHHHH!

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

    I seriously doubt you would have lasted 30 minutes if they weren't interested! I'm sure you asked probing questions that made them aware that you are really investing yourself in picking the right...
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    How do you deal with it?

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

    Personally, I deal with it by knowing that I did the best I could for each patient (even if it wasn't "enough" by my standards!) under the conditions we work in. (staffing, acuity, etc) You sound...
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    I am so happy!

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

    Congratulations and good luck on the next one!!
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    Apply Now VS. Attending the Job Fair next month

    GeminiTwinRN replied to EmaL RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with RNDude! :) Go for the unit you know you want to work on, but just in case you don't know for sure you secured the position, it can't hurt to check out the job fair. You may find the unit...
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    HELP! 2.5 hour interview! AHHHHH!

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

    oh lordy. no question, i'd pick the cardio-tele. we get heads on our PCU, but i'll take a cardizem drip over bleeds anyday of the week! truth be known, however, you'll probably end up with similar...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    roflmao!!! you crack me up!!! thanks for the laugh! and i'll definitely send an open invite to
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    75 Questions on the NCLEX

    GeminiTwinRN replied to TheDude,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Mine didn't shut off at 75. I about freaked out.. and then it shut off at 76! oh.. and i