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    Reported for a swear

    RNNPICU replied to Dawwn's topic in General Nursing

    Dawwn: Sorry you had to go through this. I am glad you got this reversed. Since you have not had any records, I would also contact the police for an assault. If someone's action have caused you to...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to quote this. I think this is an excellent strategy. I think that Wrongway has been trying to stall this and table it further because they still want to keep you, but at the same time do not...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Davey Do: Just wishing you all the best. I would be interested in hearing how your other co-workers have responded. I have found your responses to Rita to be very clear, succint, and detailed. I...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Davey DO: I wish I could have some words of wisdom. I applaud your efforts for ensuring a safe work environment. Especially in times like these today, staff are stressed and there is a basic need for...
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    NCLEX study guide

    RNNPICU replied to UK RN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope you realize that this study guide is over 14 years old., at least. I believe that the study guide was from a previous member and then when left had it removed. Things have changed in 14 years....
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    Failed NCLEX 3 times

    RNNPICU replied to Hcole2019's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you are near passing in all categories but one, start to review the content in the one weak area. Next review test taking strategies. Focus on why you answer questions correctly and incorrectly. It...
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    New grad on a neuro floor, need advice

    RNNPICU replied to JuliaRN77's topic in General Nursing

    ANY unit will be stressful and challenging for a new grad. I repeat ANY unit will be stressful and challenging. Your preceptorship was just that, a class you needed to take for nursing school. All...
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    2017 BSN grad trying to pass NCLEX

    RNNPICU replied to Hopetobenurse95's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is hard to sa if employers would look down on you. You would likely need to explain why you have the three year gap and licensure. You may even need to tak a refresher course before starting a job...
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    Medical exemption for nighttime capstone shift

    RNNPICU replied to Lacandela's topic in General Students

    OP: Night shift messes with everyone. Sleep is important for all of us kids or no kids, meds or no meds. For whatever reason you were given a night shift clinical. What are the hours? How many...
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    Airway Maintenance During Seizure w/Trach

    RNNPICU replied to MILakeGal's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sorry JKL33: I was just trying to be
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    Airway Maintenance During Seizure w/Trach

    RNNPICU replied to MILakeGal's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As brownbrook stated, you should get report on frequeny, duration, and type of seizures as well as what is the plan to do in the event of a seizure... some may need bagging, some may need oxygen on...
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    Airway Maintenance During Seizure w/Trach

    RNNPICU replied to MILakeGal's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There used to be a belief that you should put a tongue depressor in the mouth of a seizing patient to prevent the tongue from obstructing the airway. However, because during a seizure the person often...
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    Graphic Gossip

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Davey Do: I wouldn't try to overanalyze why you were nominated or why you won the award. Anyone can nominate someone for the Daisy - for all you know it could very well be a family or staff that...
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    Ruining My Career?

    RNNPICU replied to NurseinBoots's topic in General Specialties

    Congratulations on the Diabetes Educator job. Not everyone needs to remain at bedside to have a career in nursing. If you don't like the bedside, why would you want to stress yourself out by working...
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    Too many degrees from one school?

    RNNPICU replied to Molemedic's topic in General Nursing

    I have always been told it is good to have degrees from other schools. Since you already have both a BSN and MSN from the same school, it would be good to diversify yourself and get your MBA from...
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    Graphic Gossip

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on the Daisy. From all of your stories, I am sure you are well deserving of the
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    NCLEX bad pop up !!!

    RNNPICU replied to Lona's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry you are getting the bad pop-up. The SATA questions are just a different format question and are not the higher level questions that everyone believes. You can have lower level SATA questions....
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    Baby saved from drowning in hotel pool by 2 nurses

    RNNPICU replied to Julie's topic in Nursing News

    This is a fantastic new report of everyday nurses jumping to action. The god reference comes from the parent perspective of how the parent of the child that was resuscitated felt, not a spirituality...
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    What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    RNNPICU replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see any way around the DNP program without getting the flu vaccine. It isn't always just because the school wants you to get it, clinical placements require it and even though some...
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    Annual Dog & Pony Show

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    From the more information you have given, I can glad to see you were proactive in regards to the training. Too often we become complacent. I once had to truly give my honest evaluation of something....
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    so lost

    RNNPICU replied to Idkwhattoput's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely would take it. This is a good opportunity. You might be able to go back to the ICU later. I don't think you would be eligible for rehire as an external
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    Annual Dog & Pony Show

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    JKL33: Good point about th "18" it could be perceived as petty and could come accross as not paying attention to the
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    Annual Dog & Pony Show

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Davey Do: Interesting exerts. For the record number of profanity. Perhaps on an evaluation or for recommendations on future in-services, you could say something along the lines of ..... "For...
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    To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    RNNPICU replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    KatieMI: I am glad to see there has been some resolutuion. I realize that since she was a minor (although 17 is really close to 18) her level of culpability is different, nonetheless, I am glad she...
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    CoWorker using a patient's medication

    RNNPICU replied to BlondieRN19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP if you witnessed and observed her using, why did you not stop her? The BOD could very well ask you why you did nothing except stand by. All of us have done bonehead move at some point and regret...