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    Has anyone else had this discussion with their kids?

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

    So true. Plus we live in an instant gratification
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    How do you nicely handle a patient who is 'needy'?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to hollyberry678's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Usually after a pattern of "just one more thing..." that has brought me back to the room umpteen times, I bring or do whatever it was they requested and say (nicely with a sweet smile) something like,...
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    Do we always look for Catheter tip at the end when removing Picc lines?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to NOBLE TARA RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yup. Had that happen. The tip was blunted off. The patient had the PICC inserted at a previous visit so I had to track down the insertion info in a previous record. Turns out it was cut off-
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    Nurse/patient mandated ratios- need feedback!

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello Cali nurses, I am doing a paper in nursing school about mandated nurse patient ratios and I need a little feedback. I would like to know about your experiences: good or bad! Do you feel you...
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    Is this a common trait in a charge nurse?

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I find my charge nurse is very dismissive and curt in her responses. Irritating because it is more of a parent-child relationship..."because I said so" mentality. There is no collaborating between...
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    Is this a common trait in a charge nurse?

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

    Yes, it is a large unit for one charge. I agree it is a stressful job. I do feel, however, we should be able to approach the charge without getting "dismissed" with a flip comment or our concerns...
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    Is this a common trait in a charge nurse?

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

    I'm not sure she would have my
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    need some encouragement

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

    Try not to be so hard on yourself. In school you learn the step by step basics of how things should be done. Once you get out into the real world, your confidence and skill level will increase with...
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    Is this a common trait in a charge nurse?

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

    I am not saying that calling our docs is not my responsibility. I also realize that without admissions we would not have a job- lol! I do have an meeting today with my director that indirectly...
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    i'm a RN

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

    Soooooo
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    Am I the only one?

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

    I could have written this post!!!! Come on
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    Last semester and terrified

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to NooNieNursie's topic in General Students

    I totally loved your report sheet for new nurses! I am transitioning (after many years as a LVN) with many scared 2 year nursing students. We will graduate in May. i can see the deer in the...
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    ATI Testing

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to sellen1972's topic in LPN to RN

    We are doing the ATI testing. Our program director wants us to get a 90% (before mid- March) on both the rational and no rational questions. I have been an LVN for 18 years and I was not very happy...
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    Mandated nurse patient ratios

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

    My computer was getting worked on so I am a little late in replying. Thanks for the
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    Mandated nurse patient ratios

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a presentation to do for nursing school and chose mandated nurse patient ratios as my topic. I would appreciate any help in finding recent nursing or other professional journal articles to use...
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    What does your head nurse need to know?

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

    LOL, I just spewed coffee all over the computer
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    leech therapy

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had the interesting task of participating in leech therapy this weekend. My patient had an accident and crushed his right hand. Circulation was a concern. The leeches were shipped in from a leech...
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    Hey you..with the trashy blonde hair

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my! Yes, get another job. Reminds me of a job I had at a Pediatric Clinic. The place was run by a MA and the docs thought she was the poo. Final straw was when she came into my room where I was...
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    What do you write on your pt's bulletin board?

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

    "Don't call us, we'll call
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    Co-sign Insulin?

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

    I am all for safety. However, just once I would like to see something that would benefit the nurses (time-wise). Like patient med boxes in the patient rooms filled by pharmacy or a pharmacist on...
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    Co-sign Insulin?

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

    We have to get a co sign on insulin, heparin, Lovenox, etc... "High Alert" meds. Yes, it is a pain in the butt to wander around trying to find someone to sign your MAR. Especially on Med Surg where...
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    Do you get paid enough for what you do?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to lil' girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, I am maxed out at my job- pay scale wise. I am a LVN with a lot of experience in Med-Surg, Tele and Pedi. I have been given tougher assignments (than RNs) because of my experience and ability to...
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    Roll Call - Introduce Yourselves, Texans!

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

    Born and raised west of Houston. LVN for 18 yrs. Working part time on Med-Surg/Tele floor on the weekends. Full time student. I will start my last semester of LVN-RN program in January. Light at...
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    What Was Your Gpa???

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Dreezy88's topic in Texas Nursing

    ADN program- 3.8
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    how long...

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

    11 mos in