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    Abandoned Patients?

    PMFB-RN replied to Cardiolyte's topic in MICU, SICU

    *** Two would be pretty unusual. In that case the charge, who does not have patients, could also make the trip or care for your other patient left behind. Besides even if that were not the case...
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    Abandoned Patients?

    PMFB-RN replied to Cardiolyte's topic in MICU, SICU

    From reading these stories it seems to me that we need a lot more malpractice lawsuits! I have often been tempted to keep a little black book of events. Including who was there, what happened with...
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    Abandoned Patients?

    PMFB-RN replied to Cardiolyte's topic in MICU, SICU

    *** In that case who is taking care of the patient? Do your residents and PAs actually know how to run vents, IV pumps and all the other equipment an ICU patient may be on? I would be VERY...
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    Any military medics in the house?

    PMFB-RN replied to guest584920's topic in Government, Military

    Your message is very difficult to read. From what I gather you challenged the RN NCLEX in West Virginia based on your experience as a military medic. That is very interesting. I challenged the LVN...
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    Required doctorate?

    PMFB-RN replied to rnkaytee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    *** Well I would like to see some clinical programs for DNP. Around here the DNP programs added nothing clinical to their CRNA and NP programs. They added the DNP portion and after students finish it...
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    Required doctorate?

    PMFB-RN replied to rnkaytee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ***I will offer a fact, rather than an opinion. DNP is NOT required and will NOT be required anytime soon. Second fact, the AACN has NOTHING to do with whether a DNP will be required or not. It...
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    BSN requirement for new grads in acute care

    PMFB-RN replied to dzadzey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** I can't speak to their motivations for doing so. I could guess but it would be no more than a guess as to why they continue to put out false
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    BSN requirement for new grads in acute care

    PMFB-RN replied to dzadzey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** It didn't include any knowlage or information about nursing that had not previously been covered in the ADN
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    What critical vital signs would institute a rapid response

    PMFB-RN replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    *** Ya, we sort of assume a certain level of competence, critical thinking and common sence. This has happend in our hospital too. I see it as a great oppertunity to do some teaching and educate the...
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    What critical vital signs would institute a rapid response

    PMFB-RN replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good idea. You go girl!. I really do love this job. Even more than doing ground and air
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    Vent about nurses

    PMFB-RN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    She sounds like nurse manager material. Just wait until SHE is the boss. These people seems to float to the top
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    What critical vital signs would institute a rapid response

    PMFB-RN replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    *** It is SWEET!. While most hospitals do not have a full time RRT RN, I think we will see more and more of it. The data we are generating is very encouraging. I don't have them in front of me but we...
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    What critical vital signs would institute a rapid response

    PMFB-RN replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    *** Our peds and L&D have their own triggers that are differen than those used for adults. We respond to peds and L&D RRTs but so does a PICU RN
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    100k salary?

    PMFB-RN replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    *** I hear you. You must be really attached to the area you are in. Otherwise I suspect you would go to a place were you could make more
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    100k salary?

    PMFB-RN replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    Dang man don't burn yourself out! I used to work like that too. However I have reached a point in my life where I simply don't need to work that many hours. I very rarely pick up OT
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    Muslim nursing students

    PMFB-RN replied to mtcowgirl's topic in General Students

    *** As a male nurse I know that sting. More than once female Muslim patients have asked not to have me as their nurse. Like you I understand patient comfort comes first and have always done my best...
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    100k salary?

    PMFB-RN replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    *** No I think you missed a few posts. First MSN prepared nurses working at the bedside is normal and there are many doing so. I have never seen them get paid any more than their ADN and BSN...
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    100k salary?

    PMFB-RN replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    *** Sweet! Good for you. *** Pfft! All those nurses with MSNs who have moved beyond the floor WISH they made what I do. What they don't wish to do is work my schedule. My hospital has a 25%...
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    Muslim nursing students

    PMFB-RN replied to mtcowgirl's topic in General Students

    *** I am an atheist. I have lots of atheist friends. None of us are the least offended by anyone's religion related garment choices. My observation is that the offended are people of other...
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    100k salary?

    PMFB-RN replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    *** Of course it can. Any ADN can make over $100k/year if they are willing to make the choices that will make it happen. *** I have never worked anyplace where a masters prepared nurse got paid any...
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    DNR's that do not mean a thing!! Help...

    PMFB-RN replied to kati.corirossi's topic in General Students

    If anyone ignores my DNR order they better make darn sure I die in the code. if I survive I WILL be pressing criminal charges for battery and filing law suits in every direction. Scratch that, I will...
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    100k salary?

    PMFB-RN replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    *** There are plenty of little old ladies and toddlers living in Minnesota and they manage in the winter. I am sure you can too. Be warned, nursing in Minnesota is a little like takes a step back in...
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    Respiratory Therapists Inserting PICC Lines

    PMFB-RN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    *** All our RRTs are ACLS too, and valuable members of the code team. But run a code? I can't imagine it. There is no reason why they couldn't but it seems outside their comfort zone, at least for the...
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    To RNs: Would you encourage students to get into nursing from a practical standpoint?

    PMFB-RN replied to Nickoxp's topic in Men in Nursing

    *** Like your uncles I have had and am having a good career in nursing. However I do not recommend nursing as a career for young people. Nurses are not treated with enough respect, our pay and...
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    DNR's that do not mean a thing!! Help...

    PMFB-RN replied to kati.corirossi's topic in General Students

    Ethics committees can be great. But sometimes they are ineffective. The ethics committee in my hospital is chaired by a physician who NEVER challenges any decision made by another physician. It sad....