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    Wife wants all-female personnel in OR. Is this reasonable?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to SuperSixEightMD's topic in General Nursing

    I would say to go ahead and ask. This is something elective and not emergent (although it probably feels like emergent to her!) so there is time to request and see if an all female staff would be...
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    Stretched to the breaking point

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Are you being
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    Stretched to the breaking point

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind working my tail off in a pinch. I mean, things happen at last minute with call-ins and floor coverage. I understand that. But that comment "great nurses can handle it" (from management,...
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    interpersonal skills question

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to eternalbride's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think a public speaking class would be a great start. It would build your confidence and no doubt give you tips that will help in ordinary conversation too. You will feel more confident and boost...
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    Mrsa contact precautions?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to GRUNGE's topic in General Nursing

    The Infectious Disease doctor at work told me to never let anyone swab your
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    LVN bridging to RN wants to know.Will past LPN/LVN experience count for RN jobs?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to live&love&heal's topic in LPN to RN

    My hospital counted my LVN years as half RN years. But I was working there while I bridged to
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    Started new job - how do I bring up time off for vacation

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to NewPaltzRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would still ask. You never know. Maybe you can swap w/ someone else? I don't think it would hurt to at least
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    How long does it take you to calculate the doctor's med/IV order?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Don't fret. It's about accuracy not speed. I am horrible at math but learned that the math needed for nursing is not so intimidating once you have practiced. Besides, you never get crazy...
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    Vent on noncommunication

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    I call that playing post office. It
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    Tired of floor nursing

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to chrisg0705's topic in General Nursing

    Have you looked into public health
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    Advice about Co-Worker

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to bellagreeneyz's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering where the OP was and what she thought of the
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    Computer charting- How often do you document vital signs

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to cfbrown's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is what we have to do also (hand document Q15 min vitals when on pressors). We are going "computerized" soon and I have heard that this will no longer be necessary as they will be recorded...
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    Future of wireless monitoring?

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I wonder how the future will be without all the wires? Is there technology available or in the making for (let's say) continuous noninvasive blood pressure monitoring? I always think about this when...
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    enemas and nurses

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    I am not discounting the fact that a broken arm is serious. There definitely needs to be an investigation. However, anytime anything happens it always seems to fall back on the nurses. Not to...
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    New grad in ICU needing advice

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to pinkynbd99's topic in MICU, SICU

    check out icufaqs.org too. Great
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    Need advice, wisdom from experienced and/or newly hired CVRU/CVICU nurses

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to genmac's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't have any advice but wanted to say good luck and way to go for embracing the challenge! There is a lot of wisdom floating around this board so I hope someone chimes in with an answer for you...
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    OMG will I get sued if I continue to work here?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    I would point out that if you do go back, everything is probably going to be a big mess AGAIN and you will be scrambling to make sure your MARs are correct, etc.... Your a.m. meds probably won't get...
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    *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, the required pre-req class was called Toast 101. Thankfully, there were still openings! I would have hated to be placed in the Bagel 101
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    Advice about Co-Worker

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to bellagreeneyz's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this thread just goes to show you how different we all think. From one extreme to the other! I guess it takes all kinds to make the world go 'round. Personally, I wouldn't take it seriously....
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    Help me with time management

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to mihualalei's topic in General Nursing

    One thing that will help you is to stay organized! You need to have a "brain" sheet. You can find examples on this site or develop your own. Write everything down in the exact same place every...
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    Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others that this situation isn't ideal. She may, in fact, BECOME a great charge nurse. She needs guidance. If she were being precepted by a strong charge nurse that would be helpful...
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    The one thing I learned this year...

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in General Nursing

    ...is not to be afraid of turning up the Cardizem gtt just because your patient has a marginally low SBP. Uping the Cardizem rate may lower the heart rate just enough so the chambers have time to...
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    Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

    As a former charge nurse, I can say that experience matters. No way a new RN can critically think enough to manage the situations she will be faced with. This has nothing to do with RN vs LVN....
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    IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering when someone would mention this. Valid point,
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    Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Wasn't meaning my comment to be snarky. Just took me back for a moment. I was trying to be humorous, didn't mean to offend. To all who were offended, my