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    I got a counseling letter because I refused to help another staff member with her personal problems?

    RNNPICU replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I get not wanting to get involved in other people's lives, however if someone is visibly upset, a simple, response of I am sorry to hear you are having a tough time. I have yet to be in a very long...
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    Blood back primed into NS... questions & I ooped

    RNNPICU replied to Smnthvolger's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not quite sure if I understand completely what happened, but why are you hanging NS with a blood transfusion, this really isn't indicated. NS typically should not be given along with a blood...
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    Was nursing a mistake?

    RNNPICU replied to Danielle1009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just think about this... You would feel the same about any job, these feelings are not just unique to learning. You are new to the job, it just takes time. You will continue to have good days and bad...
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    Burned Out?

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    IN a lot of the literature I have read, there are varying levels of burnout, burnout typically is related to compassion fatigue, which occurs with moral distress. Burnout tends to occur after...
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    Do you get annoyed when people ask you about your job outside of work?

    RNNPICU replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I think generally people are curious because of the images that you see on TV, etc. Depending on what your unit is like you can say something like "You know, it is just stressful there are a lot...
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    Which job should I take?

    RNNPICU replied to JulyRN80's topic in General Nursing

    what are the other benefits such as vacation, sick leave, other types of benefits such as health insurance. Also, what would you do if there aren't enough per diem days. Plus, per diem will not...
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    Master's Program and HIPAA

    RNNPICU replied to BabsRN-BSN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Other things you can try is something like this. In my setting I often have clinical issues in management such a,b,c I have responded such to these issue in this way a,b,c Often the...
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    I feel like I'm a bad nurse

    RNNPICU replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Your adolescent psych patient said that statement because they want to have more control over their situation. Saying that statement will get to most people and the patient knew this, therefore...
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    Pronouncing Death

    RNNPICU replied to MyAimIsTrue's topic in General Nursing

    You would need to check your nurse practice act but I think in many places listening for a heart beat or absent heart beat for 5 minutes. check your state though for how long someone should listen....
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    Health literacy question

    RNNPICU replied to Nueticles's topic in General Nursing

    I get it, sometimes after hearing a presentation, or having an experience does inspire us. If it was an assignment I just wanted more context. Health literacy is becoming such a huge thing now...
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    Health literacy question

    RNNPICU replied to Nueticles's topic in General Nursing

    The way you are wording this sounds like this is an assignment for school. Please clarify if this is the case. But anyways.... I do think that now we are so much more aware of health...
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    transfer to PICU

    RNNPICU replied to RNker's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on your hospital, you should have a pediatric critical care class. There isn't going to be much to read up ahead of time as it will be a completely different beast than where you are...
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    Do you recommend a year of med/surg in 2021?

    RNNPICU replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    I think by saying that everyone needs Med/Surg before going somewhere else also downplays the important role of Med/Surg - you are basically telling people to leave, Med/Surg needs experienced nurses...
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    New Job, Lost Orientation Packet

    RNNPICU replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    A sign-off sheet really means nothing, it is really just your opinion and your competency. To have a fair orientation you reallly should have someone evaluate your capabilities. This orientation...
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    New Job, Lost Orientation Packet

    RNNPICU replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is fantastic that you have an orientation packet. Part of being on orientation is ensuring you get your packet signed off and being responsible for ensuring your skills are signed off....
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    First Time Parents Asked For A Different Nurse

    RNNPICU replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly while it does make you feel bad, be thankful. Why would you want to enter a room with a family that act like that. Some families want so much control in situations where they have little...
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    Breathless, Coughing and Run-down: What's Going On? | Case Study

    RNNPICU replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I think also a T-cell count and Viral load. Maybe also see if Segs and Bands could be added
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    Breathless, Coughing and Run-down: What's Going On? | Case Study

    RNNPICU replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I would want and HIV, CBC, CT,
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    Interview Panel, riddle me this?

    RNNPICU replied to ORTech2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Most interviews of new staff include being interviewed from several different team members. Everyone can bring their perspective and ask questions and see how you would interact with different levels...
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    Nurse order botox without MD order

    RNNPICU replied to milo&otis's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What patient name is this RN using, is it themselves? A provider would still see that medications are being ordered. Since the provider did not seem to care, per your post, maybe the...
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    Quality/research project

    RNNPICU replied to Kimmadsim's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to the staff, ask the manager what sh/he sees are issues. The links above by NRSKarenRN are an excellent resource and great place to start. This is a great way for you to get to know...
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    Setting my orientee up for failure?

    RNNPICU replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder ishowing her a progession time line would also be helpful. It sounds like you have taken all of the right steps to ensure your orientee's success. I wonder if this is something where...
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    Unprofessional Clinical Educator.. What would you do?

    RNNPICU replied to hama1111's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Glad you came back with some instropsection. While approaching you during patient care could have waited, Educators are forever chasing people down. Missing the class, although...
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    High vs Low Priority Question

    RNNPICU replied to Clover123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would say low priority. You aren't having to use any judgement. This is just a basic
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    NCLEX After 5 years

    RNNPICU replied to TLRay84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You will have to contact the BON for the State. You will probably have to do some leg work. Some States you will need a refresher, some may not allow you at all. Check the requirements for the...