GeminiTwinRN BSN

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    I want to be a nurse with a 9-5 job w/ weekends and holidays off

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Outpatient Infusion is a great gig. Love my job.
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    The reality of HESI scores and who takes them

    GeminiTwinRN posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I wanted to report to ya'll about some interesting facts straight from HESI on their scoring explanation sheet that prints out when you print your scores. Quoted directly from the printout (bolded...
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    Blood flow thru the heart link help pls.

    GeminiTwinRN posted a topic in General Students

    At one time, I had a print out of a powerpoint presentation of the blood flow through the heart. I think it probably came from a link that Daytonite or someone else posted, and I was hoping someone...
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    MRSA and C-Diff

    GeminiTwinRN replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    All patients being transferred out of a Unit bed (CCU, ICU, SICU, etc) are swabbed prior to leaving with an MRSA nasal
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    Do you take any stimulants?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO! I get up at 0415 every morning that I have to work, and go to bed between 10:30 and 11 at night. I don't even get OFF work until usually 8 at night.. how are we supposed to be in bed already?...
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    Have you ever missed a day because you didn't know you were scheduled?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Ginger45's topic in General Nursing

    Sort of. I had been pulled the day before to a unit that is a paper-chart unit (I work on a computerized charting unit normally) and had the 5th patient. I had never been pulled EVER, wasn't even at...
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    Needle stick injury in Health Care

    GeminiTwinRN replied to mnt0121's topic in General Nursing

    You were taught to flush PICC lines with a needle? I find that had to believe. I'm sorry you were stuck. I seriously doubt you are in any danger of contracting anything from your pt though. Your...
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    NGT and air?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Tiggy's topic in General Nursing

    I guess you're really asking 2 questions, if I'm reading this right. Air in an NGT isn't a problem because it's just like swallowing air. The person might have a bit of bloating if it was a terrible...
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    Is electronic charting done at your job?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to 2boys1nurse's topic in General Nursing

    yes, electronic charting is done at my job. the physician's are expected to enter their orders, but if we call an md for orders, chances are it will be a whole lot faster if we just input the orders...
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    Ugh!!!! Getting the dreaded phone call!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers being said! I hope he makes a quick and full recovery.
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    Golytely for constipation

    GeminiTwinRN replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    Good lord. Something sounds very wrong here! Not only is that pt at risk for electrolyte imbalance, but if her stool was entirely liquid, that is usually the time to stop giving the golytely! Was...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Did she tell the other aide that the pt was dirty and needed to be cleaned up before she left? IMO, if she did, then she acted appropriately. Of course she could have done the BEST thing for the pt,...
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    striking nurses

    GeminiTwinRN replied to amandasdad's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I'm so sorry for your experience. My heart goes out to you. I understand your need to blame someone/some circumstances.. but I'd instead encourage you even these many years later to obtain some...
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    who should be punished

    GeminiTwinRN replied to alfhabeta's topic in General Nursing

    Going exactly by your scenario, it sounds as though Nurse B did all she was asked to do. I don't really see where she is involved at all. That's sort of like asking if Nurse A asks Nurse B to check...
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    I think I said yes and should have said no

    GeminiTwinRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the **** hits the fan, I'd plead ignorance and leave it at that. I agree, you probably should have said no, but under the circumstances, it really seemed an inocuous thing to do, I'm sure. I...
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    Missed orders!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have CPOE (comp. physician order entry) and I love it. Not only can the physician enter orders, but if need be we can place verbal orders on the computer much the same as the old way of writing...
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    Thats It!! Im Calling The State!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to zimsaint's topic in General Nursing

    wow. i'm proud of you for standing up to do the right thing. i probably wouldn't have been able to stick it out as long as you have after seeing little to no response from the previous complaints...
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    stomach contents in my eye and mouth!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    oh honey! i'm so sorry this happened. how utterly um.. unexpected! big hugs coming your way from one kentuckian to another. :hugs: the best thing to hope for at this point is that since the pt...
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    Made a mistake!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to NurseGarza's topic in General Nursing

    Like all the others have said, we've all made errors. Hopefully, we don't make the same errors twice- that's the best we can hope for! Cheer up. You're certainly NOT the only one who's goofed up....
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    What you get for nurses week

    GeminiTwinRN replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    a t-shirt with the logo of course and a disposable (not even hard plastic) 32 oz cup with a gc for a free fountain drink at the hospital cafeteria that we have to walk 3 miles to. gee thanks. we...
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    Assessment and Urgency a thing of the past?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to MAISY, RN-ER's topic in General Nursing

    I've been following your story, but had not replied. I am of course sorry for the loss of your family member, but relieved that he passed after a day of knowing comfort and care. What a relief that...
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    Give me cyanide!

    GeminiTwinRN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Lady goes into her local pharmacy where she has known the pharmacist for years. After small talk, the pharmacist asks what he can help her with. "I need some cyanide." she says. "CYANIDE?? What do...
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    I am getting terminated tomarrow

    GeminiTwinRN replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad that the meeting went well and that you have been offered a position on another unit! And being able to keep your same schedule is a real bonus. :) You must work for a decent facility...
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    press gainey

    GeminiTwinRN replied to celery's topic in General Nursing

    oooh, i am green with
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    bummed out big time

    GeminiTwinRN replied to trmr's topic in General Nursing

    i'm sorry to hear this. many hugs and prayers headed you and your family's way. i hope your aunt comes through the surgery well and makes her way through this difficult time surrounded by those who...