dream'n BSN, RN

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    Rehab needs to get a clue

    dream'n replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Must be nice, only being required to do "billable" things so as not to get behind schedule LOL. In a previous position I had some Rehab therapists/techs needing to be reminded that nursing is...
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    Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    dream'n replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with others that the interviewee is not owed anything, but in my world letting a candidate know that the position has been filled shows professionalism and class. It doesn't take an...
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    What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    dream'n replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This situation is somewhat different than the one you describe. I've also taken care of prisoners, not a big deal. BUT nurses at this Boston hospital are also taking care of the victims at the same...
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    What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    dream'n replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is sad that you are showing so little compassion to your fellow
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    What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    dream'n replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't want to be his nurse and would hope another coworker might volunteer. But if I HAD to, I could do it. I'd have to sort of detach, but I could be professional. But I'm thousands of miles...
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    What shift does the 7am med pass?

    dream'n replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Speak to the 7-3 shift to find out the usual routine for the 7 am pass. 7 am is a really weird time for meds IMO; I've seen 6 am for Synthroid and some q 6 or q 8 hour meds only. By far the largest...
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    confused about med surg or hospice

    dream'n replied to jfj0710's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'd take the hospice job. Worked for a "prestigious" medical institution previously and it hasn't made a big difference in any of my jobs after leaving. Pretty much it's the "same old, same old"...
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    Does your LTC get mad when you send patients do the ER?

    dream'n replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Company money situations should not figure into the nursing care we provide for our patients. I would and have in the past while working LTC, let these types of management edicts go in one ear and...
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    I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    dream'n replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Question for the OP; Did you sign that you gave the med (which you didn't) in the MAR as given? I have a feeling that you
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    No Oxygen or Suction in dining room...normal?

    dream'n replied to nervousnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, you better believe that you "can be touched" by not providing CPR to a patient without a DNR order. The contract that the families sign cover the FACILITY, not the nurse. You would be in hot...
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    What makes IVP meds so scary?

    dream'n replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldn't push the issue right now, since you're just starting; creating waves and all. I would give the managers/supervisors a little time to adjust. You said they haven't used LPNs in 9 years?...
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    Social admissions during a blizzard

    dream'n replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    That's crazy, but it just goes to show how we as a society lack so many community/social resources to help others in times of
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    What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

    dream'n replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    My mom waited for 9 hours to be seen in a local ER; Diagnosis: Multiple bilateral pulmonary
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    Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    dream'n replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    President Obama/Vice-president
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    Help... Should I stay in this program?

    dream'n replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    Honestly I've seen this quite a bit lately. Some schools have become almost a "pay for your degree" factory, with little motivation to produce highly trained nurses. They will eventually be...
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    Whooping cough in school in New York

    dream'n replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct. The reason for the huge increase in pertussis cases for the past several years is waning pertussis immunity. Until the licensing of Tdap in 2005, tetorifice boosters for those over...
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    Nursing Boundaries...can I go feed my patients cats?

    dream'n replied to srg4784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is so upsetting to me, I have 3 fur-babies of my own. Can't you advise the patient to contact the local police for assistance in getting the animals food/water? If he loves his pets he should...
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    If you could do it all over again, would you choose nursing as your career?

    dream'n replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    No way! Wish I'd kept my original major back at the ripe old age of 18; education. Would love to teach
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    dream'n replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    It's neither here or there. But if recently is last couple of years, then yes. Not so I wouldn't have to work though...but because I couldn't work. And it wasn't related to being fat
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    dream'n replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I'm afraid that if hospitals go to not hiring nurses that are overweight as some previous posters have cheered, I will be unemployed. THAT is what happens. Supporting the hiring ban is not just an...
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    dream'n replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Incorrect
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    dream'n replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Warning! I'm so ticked I might just ramble on and on...I personally am an overweight, smoking RN. I never take breaks and don't ever smoke at work, so stop with that stereotype of all smokers being...
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    Opportunities for Summer

    dream'n replied to ccarr's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The job market in most of Arizona, including Tucson, for inexperienced nurses/student nurse externships is horrible. In all honesty do not plan on finding a summer position
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    WARNING: Phoenix area is a TOUGH market for new grads

    dream'n replied to dream'n's topic in Arizona Nursing

    BSNs have the same problems finding new grad
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    Comparison of PHX hospitals?

    dream'n replied to FLGAZRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hopefully her recommendation will be enough to get you in the door. Banner has openings for experienced nurses only, they have very, very few for new grads and when those are available they have...