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    What to do about refusing Dr. orders?

    hiddencatRN replied to nancynurse0828's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you have a right to refuse to carry out orders that are unsafe and harmful to the patient, but I think it's important to pick your battles. Many times I've seen tests or diagnostics run...
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    Sucide lies: is it CYA or blaming?

    hiddencatRN replied to Tiffanybaybay's topic in Emergency

    If the patient is a 1:1, and you have a hospital policy on that as well, the tech should never have been pulled. It sounds like the culture of your unit is to play fast and loose with that policy....
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    hiddencatRN replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    I'm just remembering the 27 year old I had recently who was crying and carrying in about a lac on his hand. I've had 6 year olds deal with lacs more
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    New Graduate RN's at CHOP

    hiddencatRN replied to hapahaole's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    My classmates seemed to do much better finding jobs than that. The big employment surges in my class seemed to be 2, 4, and 8 months post graduation. Some folks relocated or found jobs outside of...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    hiddencatRN replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    I say that too. I just switched to an adult er from a peds er and I have been SHOCKED at how whiny adults are. Whining about needles, whining about the BP cuff being tight, whining because they want...
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    Assessments every shift?

    hiddencatRN replied to Ntheboat2's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, I force assessments on alert, adult patients whether they like it or not. Assault charges be
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    Introverted nurse+ ER nursing?

    hiddencatRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm an introverted ER nurse. I can small talk and be assertive and interact well with others. But it is something that requires energy, and I need plenty of alone time to recharge. I think a lot if...
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    How do you pronounce "centimeter" ???

    hiddencatRN replied to shermrn's topic in General Nursing

    Cent ih meter. Son eh meter is silly unless you're
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    nursing retirement

    hiddencatRN replied to kristen312's topic in General Nursing

    You a such a bummer, in general and in this thread in particular. I'm not terribly surprised that you seem to have much to be bitter about.Other fields are feeling the recession acutely just as...
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    My Kid is a Tough (tough) Stick... Help

    hiddencatRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Pediatric

    Does she require IVs a lot? If she does, it might be worth considering an implanted port for access. Does she usually get EMLA? That can cause vasoconstriction, making the process that much
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    Should I resign or wait for termination?

    hiddencatRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Career

    From what you write, your post title should actually read "quit now or transfer to another unit." 2 weeks is not enough time to find a job at another facility, so accept a transfer to another...
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    nursing retirement

    hiddencatRN replied to kristen312's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, the best time to start a savings habit is before you had a chance to experience "lifestyle creep". You get a new job, have all this new income. You get a nicer apartment, upgrade your cell plan,...
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    Danskos...wet insoles?

    hiddencatRN replied to mcknis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My feet definitely sweat and smell more in the Danskos. They just don't breathe well. Switch to 100% cotton socks for sure. You can also try baby powder on your bare feet prior to socking
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    Typical Med Schedule for one of my patients

    hiddencatRN replied to mindlor's topic in Patient Medications

    Here's the article. You need a free account to access but maybe worth bringing in to work.
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    Typical Med Schedule for one of my patients

    hiddencatRN replied to mindlor's topic in Patient Medications

    What's you facility's policy on time windows for med administration? I just read a great article on medscape about time windows to be considered on time for med administration and some medication...
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    nursing retirement

    hiddencatRN replied to kristen312's topic in General Nursing

    Nongovernmental pension plans in the US are indeed rare, but I work at two hospitals that offer them. The place I'm full time at now doesn't match the 403(b) savings at all because they have a...
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    Nursing student wanting ER

    hiddencatRN replied to Belle2013's topic in Emergency

    The new grad sticky should be updated to include all such postings and displayed WAY more
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    Nursing student wanting ER

    hiddencatRN replied to Belle2013's topic in Emergency

    Join the ENA and go to meetings for your local chapter. That us how I got my ER job as a new
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    Input on med/surg experience or jumping into specialty for a new grad

    hiddencatRN replied to MickeySN's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on where you are you might not have a ton of choices. If you do, however, I would go for your specialty. I started in a pediatric ER as a new grad and have no regrets. I would have been...
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    ACLS CEU's?

    hiddencatRN replied to muchachada_16's topic in General Nursing

    Ohh, that's good to know. I must have taken a class that offers the
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    ACLS CEU's?

    hiddencatRN replied to muchachada_16's topic in General Nursing

    You do get CE for the first time you take it. I'm in PA and got it for ACLS and
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    call backs

    hiddencatRN replied to pm2rn's topic in Emergency

    We have done callbacks on left without being seens and AMAs and anyone else who is flagged as needing a call back to make sure they're OK. Also positive
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    How do you typically check medicines?

    hiddencatRN replied to mitral's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have drug books in the med room and our hospital's formulary is available on our
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    Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    hiddencatRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't vote you have no right to complain? Electoral politics are a narrow, closed field. Not everyone is willing to vote for a lesser evil that doesn't come close to representing their views,...
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    Night shift and daylight savings....

    hiddencatRN replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man....I hope you filed a complaint. That's not something they can just decide as there are pretty clear rules about nonexempt vs exempt