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    What to Expect from a...

    GeminiTwinRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    good luck in your job search. btw, it probably would be best if you kept remarks such as "gee, you're old enough to be my mother!" to yourself during
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    Another 'nursing burnout' thread

    GeminiTwinRN replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    well, you're doing what you can to solve the problem by attempting to secure a position in another area. you definitely won't have dealings with PITA family members in PACU! :) I hope the 90 days...
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    Hip Hip Hurrah!!!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and :balloons: !! May you have a wonderful day full of happiness and joy!
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    More on I Was Told to Stay Home Tonight

    GeminiTwinRN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Options! Aren't they grand?! :) Good luck in figuring out which is the best fit for
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    Update to Vent and Need Advice

    GeminiTwinRN replied to ertravelrn's topic in General Nursing

    never mind, i found the previous thread. wow, she sounds very unsafe! i don't blame you one bit for being nervous to work with her, especially since she refuses to accept any help or advice from...
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    Update to Vent and Need Advice

    GeminiTwinRN replied to ertravelrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have had a hard time at your assignment. I'm so sorry! ((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))). I hope things work out for you and that you don't have to return to this hospital to work with a...
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    This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    "fixin to" like, like in every single sentence like. ugh. ambuhlate (spoken) instead of ambUlate. grrr. I'm sure there are more, I just can't think of them at the moment!
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    Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    GeminiTwinRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you went through this ordeal, but happy that you had a good outcome! Thanks for the link. You reminded me to do something I've been forgetting to do, and now have applied online for my...
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    one awful day

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

    I hope the incident report stuff got cleared up ok. :) Take deep breaths and have a better shift next
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    How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    I started pre-reqs at the local CC in the fall of 2003. Applied for the nursing dept. the following Spring, got a denial. Then was admitted in the Fall class of 2004. Graduated Dec. 06. I can...
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    Night Shift and Health

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

    I'm still experiencing the nausea, crappy feeling after working night shift for about a month. I hope it will get better! I feel sort of dizzy, light headed, and my mind is foggy. I am a single...
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    Tylenol overdose and the public's ignorance.

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. When I worked on the ICU, we always knew when an OD pt had been "serious" about their suicide attempt. They seemed to always have taken an overdose of Tylenol. The general public needs to...
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    need help--husband died at home

    GeminiTwinRN replied to pyseymo's topic in Cardiac

    I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband, and the father of your precious children. Please try to not dwell on the actual events previous to your husband's parting, his time was then, and you...
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    I could have strung up my teammate yesterday

    GeminiTwinRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you had to deal with that, Tazzi. Things like that really interupt our flow, not to mention the pain to the pt. in having to re-start the line. I hope you have better days ahead with this...
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    med administrations via GT/NGT

    GeminiTwinRN replied to travel4ever's topic in General Nursing

    It was explained to me that the reason for administering each med seperately was to be able to pinpoint which meds were actually administered in the event of a problem with the tube in the middle of...
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    Looking for opinions here on an *older* RN's habits

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you all don't think I'm making a moutain out of a molehill! Any suggestions on how to approach this situation as a new grad who doesn't want to make
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    Looking for opinions here on an *older* RN's habits

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Mostly because I don't want to look like a smartie-pants as a new grad, I guess. She obviously has waaaay more experience than I do, and frankly, I am in the learning process, and I don't want to...
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    Looking for opinions here on an *older* RN's habits

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I had completely forgotten about the fact that trach care and/or straight cath procedures are done "clean" and not sterile when in a home setting. Even dressing changes that we do...
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    Looking for opinions here on an *older* RN's habits

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify, the only reason I even mentioned that she is an older RN is because I have read on this very site that in previous times, it was considered disrespectful of health care workers to...
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    Does anyone else see discrimination? Long Post but please read!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to SoontobeAdrienneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others here who have suggested contacting the EEOC. There must be a local community activist in your city who would be willing to take on your cause. I would contact that person,...
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    new grad starting icu step down unit

    GeminiTwinRN replied to trekjudy's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a new grad (dec 2006) on an ICU step down unit as well. I work noc shift, we typically have 4 pts, with one or two taking on 5 pts. I'm very surprised at the 2 pt assignment you describe! I'd...
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    How to get BF to realize he has problem?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with Marie. A second opinion is a great idea, and being that the sleep apnea has been ruled out already, he is ahead of the game in that dept. I am surprised the md didn't even do...
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    How to get BF to realize he has problem?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    you said he's about to graduate? so does that mean he's studying all the time? could that be part of the problem? does he snore (meaning, does he have sleep apnea or some other disturbance keeping...
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    Failing In Ky

    GeminiTwinRN replied to FACE069's topic in General Nursing

    Face, you have a pm.
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    Med Error

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

    Ouch! It's great that you caught your mistake, and the outcome was good. :) It's policy at my hospital that 2 RN's must check all settings on PCA's. I'm hypervigilant about checking those pumps!!...