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    Is it ever ok to stand up to a doctor?

    hiddencatRN replied to Giveyourall's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Of course it's fine to "stand up" to doctors and to advocate for patients. But from what you describe, it sounds like you went from 0 to nasty in no time at
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    how to ask patient for pain scale score correctly?

    hiddencatRN replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    I've never had that experience. I've had patients who seem to not understand how to give numbers ("I dunno, it just hurts") but with a little more explanation they're usually able to give me...
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    Common ER abbreviations for charting

    hiddencatRN replied to cathyrn2b's topic in Emergency

    We use FOS a lot, as in full of poop. Literally. This is our slang for
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    Most productive way to spend 5wks before starting 1st ER job?

    hiddencatRN replied to EDdude's topic in Emergency

    But the employer will probably pay for those
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    If you think you need to call the MD, CALL THE MD!!!!

    hiddencatRN replied to wooh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is why I love working in the
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    Networking through conferences/nursing associations

    hiddencatRN replied to knufflebunny's topic in General Nursing

    I got my first job as a new grad through networking. I wouldn't spend on conferences, but if you know what specialty you want to be in, join and go to local chapter
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    Want to start a nursing career..

    hiddencatRN replied to newyork305's topic in Nursing Career

    Agreed. Once your prerequisites are done you might need to bite the bullet and quit your job to commit to
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    how to ask patient for pain scale score correctly?

    hiddencatRN replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    ....... "Scale of 1-10, 10 is the worst pain ever and 0 is no pain, how are you feeling right now?" How is asking the patient to quantify pain not
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    New Grad Starting in ED - Advice on Good Assessments

    hiddencatRN replied to ecf1972's topic in Emergency

    I networked the heck out of my job. Talked to clinical instructors and professors to reach out to the manager for the job I ended up getting rather than just waiting to be contacted for a reference,...
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    New Grad Starting in ED - Advice on Good Assessments

    hiddencatRN replied to ecf1972's topic in Emergency

    I ask my questions in the same format using mnemonics like CIAMPEDS (Complaint, Immunizations/Isolation, Allergies, Medications, PMH/PSH/Parent's Perception, Events, Diet/Diapers, Safety/Smokers in...
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    Why are some aides so disrespectful?

    hiddencatRN replied to onthemark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perhaps it's different in LTC, but when I leave the immediate care area I need to report off to another RN because SOMEONE needs to be responsible for my patients when I'm not there. Even if there is...
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    "working" when you're off...

    hiddencatRN replied to blamejoe's topic in General Nursing

    But OP is "dismayed" at the "majority" of posts suggesting she is at "fault." The majority of posts in this thread are from folks advising better
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    Why are some aides so disrespectful?

    hiddencatRN replied to onthemark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No reason to use a tactic on someone who does his or her job without constant push back. Taking the question out of delegation worked in the particular situation after trying the team approach failed...
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    Why are some aides so disrespectful?

    hiddencatRN replied to onthemark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had similar problems with a tech. I'd ask, tech would say no, I'd stew, lather rinse repeat. When I stopped asking and started directing (ie "Bob, please take Mrs. X upstairs to the worship...
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    What Do People Answer When Asked, "What Are Your Weaknesses?"

    hiddencatRN replied to joanna73's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That I'm almost TOO perfect jk I talk about lack of experience, being nonconfrontational and having to work to address conflicts directly and right away instead of just ignoring them. I wonder if...
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    EPIC documentation check list

    hiddencatRN replied to kagmc's topic in General Nursing

    Or Google. Gcharting or icharting would be
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    It may sound stupid, but I need to know..

    hiddencatRN replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    Also, 1:1,000 can be used via ET tube for cardiac arrest if you do not have IV access but di have an ET
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    does anyone regret this career?

    hiddencatRN replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    No....I have bad days and when I work too much overtime, I hate everything, but in general....I love what I do. Are you sure you aren't just in need of your niche? Or maybe it's just the culture...
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    Resigning from new job after 2 weeks-please help

    hiddencatRN replied to NYNursingStudent's topic in Nursing Career

    You already have another job lined up, so just give notive. Why drag it out for you or them? It happens. Just make sure you give the new job your all and stick it out to gain that job history...
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    "working" when you're off...

    hiddencatRN replied to blamejoe's topic in General Nursing

    Telling you to set better boundaries IS trying to help you. The peope who constantly call you aren't going to magically realize that what you are doing is bothering them IF YOU DON'T LET THEM KNOW...
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    All of a sudden an ASN is no good anymore

    hiddencatRN replied to pattyslattery's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Except you are. BSN nurses come from a wide variety of backgrounds and ages in the same way that ADN and diploma prepared nurses do. If you are finding that all BSN nurses you know are rude to you,...
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    All of a sudden an ASN is no good anymore

    hiddencatRN replied to pattyslattery's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, Esme, when I was getting ready to go to nursing school, I had a choice between an ADN program with no debt or a BSN program with debt. I live in a very tough job market that is even tougher for...
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    All of a sudden an ASN is no good anymore

    hiddencatRN replied to pattyslattery's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I do not find this to be a strong argument for superior social/communication skills. Certainly not for being
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    ENA: Emergency Nursing Orientation

    hiddencatRN replied to LG1137's topic in Emergency

    I'm moving from a pediatric ER to an all ages ER and I'm tempted to get this....it's so expensive though. I paid out of pocket for the ENPC without hesitation, but that extra $179 is making me
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    "Loosing" my license

    hiddencatRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    If you love it, you must set it