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    Drips

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

    Sorry, I am not going to be much help. I have a hand-me-down copied paper in spreadsheet form that one of my preceptors gave me. She got it from her last hospital. It has info about initial dose,...
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    Boston Med-new TV show, will you be watching?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to kat von b's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it
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    Texas: Methodist Hospital Moves To Hire Only RNS' with BS degree

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Very interesting. I am going to investigate from some of my fellow nurses that are ADNs and applying there.
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    How many of you hate your job?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    The thread seemed a bit fishy, like someone was purposefully trying to tick the nurses off in order to get a big reaction- known as "trolls" on this site. As far as the differences between working...
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    Texas: Methodist Hospital Moves To Hire Only RNS' with BS degree

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Just wanted to update everyone and revive the thread. They are currently advertising for nursing positions. It says BSN preferred . Most job ads say this but I find it ironic given the whoopla BS...
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    How many of you hate your job?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Still trying to figure out if you are a troll. Not a BSN but am going to chime in anyway. Nursing is not like the Johnson & Johnson commercial adds. Although I appreciate their attempts to lure...
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    why be nice?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Flipper911's topic in General Nursing

    True! Lots of times I think it is because they feel loss of control, so they (family or pt) try and "control" you. You have to set boundries. When setting boundries, you don't have to be nasty....
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    Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm drained just reading your
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    is laddering worth it?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Flipper911's topic in General Nursing

    I jump thru a few hoops to get clinical ladder pay. Most of it is pretty painless. I only get an extra $100/month. Doesn't sound like much but I try to look at the yearly accumulation.
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    why be nice?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Flipper911's topic in General Nursing

    ...because I don't want to act like
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    Wrong label on drip..suggestions?

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

    Wow, sorry this happened. A little off topic but years ago I was working pedi. My pt was about 8yrs old and I hung the antibiotic that was scheduled. I had checked the label before infusing. About...
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    Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    Personally, I guess like every other nurse. You sorta have to have a detached attachment. I mean, you are focused on what you can do to keep your patient alive and the needs of the family. You think...
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    Previous LPN experience: Gave you a leg up on RN positions when you graduated?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to HelloooNurse84's topic in LPN to RN

    I am still employed with my hospital-went thru the LVN to RN program while working weekends there. I would think you would have an advantage. Depending on your work history: Acute care LVNs...
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    Because thats really gonna help

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

    I find the same issues with our "No Lift" policy. We have about a hover mat and one ErgoNurse contraption that we are supposed to use. Also, the linen carts have annoying signs on them reminding you...
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    Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have only been in ICU for two months. I used to work MedSurg and Tele. There were days on Tele that were just aweful. My worst day that I can remember went something like this: 5 patients. #1 pt...
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    Traveling instead of working. advice?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true! I say, GO!! Marvelous
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    Most ridiculous patient requests?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to AOx1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of our cardiologists ask me to get his patient "a pillow... STAT!!!" (He is one who frequently abuses the word STAT because most of his orders are written STAT even if it is not necessary to do...
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    Just a change of pace.

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

    I am happy that I still like going to work. Now, mind you, I would rather not have to work. The thought of being independently wealthy does entice me immensely, but it doesn't look like that is...
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    Seriously...

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

    I agree with this. We have all heard, "If you didn't document, you didn't do it". When I was the Unit Educator of our Tele unit a lot of Quality Control issues were dropped into my lap. We are not...
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    New to ICU? What have you learn so far?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to RN28MD's topic in MICU, SICU

    So true. treat the patient not the
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    Seriously...

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

    Seems adding "just one more piece of paper" to fill out is
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    Obnoxious overhead announcements at New Orleans hospital

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

    This reminds me of the annoying little cheerful stop sign sticker we are forced to look at above the sinks everytime we wash our hands that says, "Good handwashing saves lives!" My question: Where's...
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    Texas is my home state but bon giving me a hassle...

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

    LOL! I love this paragraph! Signed, A native texas
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    Obnoxious overhead announcements at New Orleans hospital

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

    Geeeez, our hospital already plays the lullabye tune everytime a baby is born (day or night). I hope they don't get wind of
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    Osteoarthritis and floor work

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to dhammond3's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Yup, been there. Started with a meniscus tear. Had a meniscusectomy. Seemed to make it worse. Pain continued but I had to work (12 hr shifts in acute care facility). Tried everything not to have...