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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE ALERT!! Ok, so I got up the nerve at around 2045 to page the doc. He called right back, I'm sure expecting some doctoring related question. HAHA! I forgot my "line", so I just came out and...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whimsie!!! I can't wait to hear how this turns out!! Please, be sure to post here on this thread to let us all know what happens!! I'm planning on paging the doc in question today and feeding him...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    well, today i had to go to work, but only for a conference, so i didn't have any opportunity to call him or see him. so here's the deal now. he's an oncology resident, and i'm on a pcu floor. the...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    oh lordy. I can honestly say that i FEEL like i'm 17!
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi, it's funny that you mention that, because at one point during our conversation about our age, I said that I had just turned X years old and asked him how old he was. He said X years old, and I...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    so, should I initiate something with him or wait and see what he does? :blush: I feel like a
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    Does age really matter???

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, age doesn't matter. It's a matter of maturity and competence, no matter the age. I graduated at 39, and am so proud that I finally accomplished what I have wanted to do for a career! I started...
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    Need INFO

    GeminiTwinRN replied to MissKookai's topic in General Nursing

    yes, i agree with *Heather*, the book and cd by Saunders is fabulous! :) good luck with the test! I know ppl who tried to review all the materials from the entire nursing program to prepare for the...
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    Anyone not making med errors?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious about this "error". At the hospital where I work, that would not be considered a med error at all. Rather, that would be charted as "med unavailable", and ultimately fall back on...
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    Job Advice Please!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to savannah98's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know how much advice I can offer you, because our floor is in pretty much the same position. I work PCU, and was told 3-4 pts on NOC shift. The reality has been 4 pts, and fairly often...
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    Words of encouragement please!!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to ARMYNURSE66H's topic in General Nursing

    It's important to know that lots of peeps get all 265 questions, and it's just as likely that you passed or failed. I am sending you good thoughts and prayers (hope you don't mind) that you are one...
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    OMG.....Great News!!!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! Kuddos to you for a job well done!!
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    I'm sure I'll get 10,000 replies saying to run, run, run from this place!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Lazy? sheeesh. your mom is going to be singing a different tune if/when you lose your license working at this place. I hope you can find somewhere else to work. Good
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    (!!!) From Accounting to Nursing: I'm in Louisville, KY and Need Your Advice (!!!)

    GeminiTwinRN replied to SweetLadyJ's topic in General Nursing

    You'll have no trouble finding employment as an RN in Louisville, that much I can guarantee! :) As far as getting a job as a tech, I'd recommend that for sure. Many of the local hospitals (if not...
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    Got the scare of my life today

    GeminiTwinRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi, I'm so glad that this job is working so well for you! :) You deserve it! Have fun learning about all the pumps. I'm pleased you're going to a class. That shows your agency really cares...
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    I'm sure I'll get 10,000 replies saying to run, run, run from this place!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe you're still working there! It doesn't matter who you report the facility to, report them to the BON and the state! But the reports can wait until you are
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    I need opionions

    GeminiTwinRN replied to skye12's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you were in the middle of a bunch of circumstances that caused this horrible situation. Sure, you should have taken care of the drug immediately, but I'm surprised that you have been...
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    to tell or not to tell

    GeminiTwinRN replied to veegee's topic in General Nursing

    yes, definitely tell! HIV and hepB certainly aren't the only dx that can result from a dirty needle stick! most likely, you're fine, but always err on the side of caution. i'm glad you have 2 neg...
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    Failed urine test because of nitrites

    GeminiTwinRN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry your friend is having trouble. Maybe (hopefully) her doctor can shed some light on this. I don't have any advice, just good thoughts. :) And I :lmao: at the
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    I need some advice, some help, some suggestions please!

    GeminiTwinRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here's my dilemma in a nutshell. I graduated in December, took a night shift (7P-7:30A) position in a level 1 trauma center on the PCU. I love the job, love the staff (for the most part, hehe), and...
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    I need some advice, some help, some suggestions please!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all the advice and suggestions! :) the one thing i didn't say in my original post was that YES, I do need the differential. so that means i'll have to pick up at least one extra shift per...
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    tomorrow is the big day...YIKES!! HELP!!!

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

    The advice I have to offer is to try to remain calm under the pressure you're both bound to be feeling. This is going to be the 1st of many, many years in nursing, and try to let yourselves enjoy the...
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    I need to vent, everyone is mad at me for quitting the "superhospital"-long story

    GeminiTwinRN replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished reading this thread, and I have to agree with EVERYONE who has posted here, including you, OP. You made the right decision for YOU and your family. While your husband doesn't see...
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    Night Shift and Health

    GeminiTwinRN replied to RNSuzq1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I last posted in this thread after working night shift for a month. I had lost 15 pounds in that time, and felt terrible all the time. Nausea and vomiting was a common occurance each morning...
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    I'm so disappointed. My hospital FIRED ME!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to hotomalis's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am so sorry for all the stuff you've had heaped on you this year. I am praying that you find relief from your heartache and physical pain soon. Please accept my hugs and good thoughts. I...