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    Advice - I'll need a meal tray too

    hiddencatRN replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    In my ER meal trays are only available to patients who are being admitted and who are waiting for rooms. You cannot get a tray from dietary for anyone else. For patients who need to be fed who aren't...
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    Recently interviewed: I said: "No, no, no, no...."

    hiddencatRN replied to diligent-trooper's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ok? They'd like 2 years experience but will consider new grads? I don't get that from the quote. They're looking for desire and willingness before a skillset, so sounds like they are happy to train...
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    Advice - I'll need a meal tray too

    hiddencatRN replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    Klimpys, I think we're more venting about those patients who act entitled to things and then get really loud and angry when they don't get the *service* they want (versus the care they need). At my...
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    New Emergency Nurse!

    hiddencatRN replied to Nocturnal_Nurse's topic in Emergency

    Do you get the TNCC/ENPC classes through your orientation? If not, I think they are worth looking in to. I took ENPC and LOVED it- it was super helpful and gave me a framework that I was missing in my...
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    Graduate nurse and ER?

    hiddencatRN replied to aghols12's topic in Emergency

    I started in the ER with no patient care experience outside of nursing school clinicals. I've worked hard and it's been challenging but I am enjoying it and doing well. Previous exposure isn't a...
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    Can a new grad work in the ER?

    hiddencatRN replied to Lucidity's topic in Emergency

    I started in the ER as a new grad. I don't feel like I was "doomed to failure" as another poster put it (and have successfully managed not to kill any patients), but my unit has a track record of...
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    Advice - I'll need a meal tray too

    hiddencatRN replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    i think these people don't actually exist. we have parents who like to insist that they always get a cab voucher from us. i tell the patient that right now we're going to focus on their medical...
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    Besides CPR, what other situations/procedures require you to act fast..

    hiddencatRN replied to okiedokie123's topic in General Nursing

    We've had situations where multiple men will come up claiming to be a patient's father. That's why good security is so important prior to receiving a patient who was involved in
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    How do you deal with explosive customers?

    hiddencatRN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your patients pay their
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    Maxiscope stethoscopes

    hiddencatRN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just wanted to post a mini-review on the maxiscope, which is the cheaper, plainer version of the ultrascope. I bought one a few weeks ago and have really been impressed with it. I can hear better...
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    What's with all this disciplinary action?????

    hiddencatRN replied to Laboratorian's topic in General Nursing

    You're more likely to see someone post about being written up than you are to see someone post about making a mistake, but everything turned out ok, so keep in mind that you might not be seeing a...
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    My online shopping reviews - please share yours!

    hiddencatRN replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've ordered from allheart, Lydia's, scrubs and beyond, and Tafford. I've found allheart usually has the best prices and a pretty decent selection, but shipping from them is SLOW. Definitely not one...
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    sickle cell anemia

    hiddencatRN replied to Anaa's topic in Pediatric

    Ashley, some of our hematologists recommend very conservative fluid replacement in sickle cell crisis because of potential issues with acute chest. I guess their belief is that overloading with fluids...
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    $24/hr

    hiddencatRN replied to winter_green's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes, and asking people familiar with the local market is one way of doing that. Which is what the OP is doing. $24 seems a little skimpy for over a year of experience, even in Reading, since I think...
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    shooting up in the palms? why?

    hiddencatRN replied to all4ofus's topic in General Nursing

    Probably operating under a harm reduction philosophy, similarly to needle exchanges (drug users bring in used needles in exchange for clean ones to reduce disease spread). I used to be very supportive...
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    Finally decided to quit nursing

    hiddencatRN replied to jennjen512's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I love what I do for whatever it's worth. I have bad days and frustrating days but overall I do love it. It's just not for everyone, you know? And it's a demanding enough that it's a really rough job...
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    Finally decided to quit nursing

    hiddencatRN replied to jennjen512's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Good for you. I can't think of much I find more depressing than people who hate their jobs but feel resigned to be stuck there. Why give up on having a career that is fulfilling, or at the very least,...
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    Newer nurse

    hiddencatRN replied to tech1000's topic in Emergency

    It's ok to look up meds when they're new or you're giving them in a new situation. I've had instances where a dose seemed off and upon looking it up in the hospital drug guide it turned out to be...
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    New NURSE...Stuck between ER or Med Surg!

    hiddencatRN replied to swtgal's topic in Emergency

    I went in to the ED as a new grad. No patient care experience other than clinicals (no senior practicum, no working as a CNA/tech/EMT, nothing, nada, zilch). I think the key is having a good...
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    Nursing and smoking....can it hinder your career?

    hiddencatRN replied to Juryizout's topic in General Nursing

    A few hospitals in my area test for nicotine during the hiring process and do not hire anyone who comes up positive. Not sure how wide-spread the practice is or how likely it is to catch on. I am not...
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    Using Quotes on Resume/Cover Letter

    hiddencatRN replied to Unknown member's topic in General Nursing

    I would say no. Your resume and cover letter is for you to tell your story and sell yourself in your words. You might use the references as inspiration on what to say about yourself but I would stay...
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    Is 'scope of practice' not taught in school?

    hiddencatRN replied to kids's topic in General Nursing

    Sorta. My school's feeling on that was that since not all of us would end up working in the state the school was in, and since things were different from state to state, ultimately it was our...
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    E.D nurses "set up to fail"

    hiddencatRN replied to nurs2012's topic in Emergency

    Are we done hijacking the thread
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    CCP courses for Drexel ACE program prerequisites?

    hiddencatRN replied to jmilo77's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You want Chem 110 not Chem 101. I'm pretty surprised the person you contacted at Drexel was no help, because they actually have equivalencies on all the community colleges in the area. I'd try asking...
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    Multiple pre req fails. should i still apply?

    hiddencatRN replied to lisab25's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    So, you've failed two classes 3 times each....and don't want to get in to the "whys" here. Ok, fair enough, but I hope you are examining that thoughtfully away from allnurses because you don't want to...