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    Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    sounds like my hospital- having 6 patients on days (counting turnovers really more like 8) and giving night shift
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    slave labor

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

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    Given the Texas Nursing Shortage-What is being done to attreact nurses?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to yvette7719's topic in Texas Nursing

    I thought 6 to 1 was bad- no way in (----) I'd do 8 to 1 on a medical floor under those conditions! There is a bill has been introduced in the Texas Legislature regarding staffing ratios....
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    Joint Commission?

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

    We have this hand off tool. I hate it. On the other hand ER loves it because they fill it out and fax it to the floor- if we don't call in 15 minutes to ask questions, they send the patient...
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    Nurses children and vaccinations, how do you feel?

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

    Sounds like that family on Wife Swap. Anyone see
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    I curse the Internet!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Sassy5d's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! Speaking of commercials..my dh said last p.m. "Maybe I have restless leg syndrome?" I said, "I think you've watched too many commercials." We both had a good laugh. On the other hand, my dd had...
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    How Many Times Do You Have To Take A&P1 ?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to juicy_jade's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a horrible, horrible disgruntled prof for A&P I. Ratemyprosessor consistently gives this guy :( scores. He is sarcastic, belittled you in front of the class for asking a question and...
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    Showing up to work SICK

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

    I say if you are sick- please stay home. It irks me when someone will come to work and say right off the bat, "I don't feel well" or "I'm sick". Frequently, they leave early and leave us short. If...
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    Working while in school?

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

    Are you working while in school? What hours? I work the weekend program in an acute care facility on Med-Surg. 3 twelve hr day shifts per week. Every Sat/Sun and one more during the week. I am...
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    Nurses children and vaccinations, how do you feel?

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

    :yeahthat:
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    Phenergan IV changes in policy

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

    I wish we gave more Zofran. Phenergan is irritating. We have guidelines about diluting with NS that print up on our MARs. However, our pharmacy changes all our doctors Q4-6 hr Zofran orders to Q...
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    Disaster/Pandemic preparedness

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to LMonty911's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No argument here. I was merely speculating how people may act irrationally during a
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    Sometimes I Miss Being a CNA

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

    I was not a tech prior to nursing. I was able to do a complete bed bath on my pt on Saturday. As a nurse, you can learn so much about your patient that way- mobility, skin, alertness. You also...
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    Disaster/Pandemic Community Involvement and Coping

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Florida1's topic in General Nursing

    I have asked our hospital (more than once) what we are doing to prepare for a possible pandemic. Cannot get a satisfactory response. I thought for sure our unpreparedness for a possible direct hit...
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    What do you do when CNAs dont work and just take breaks and watch TV?

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

    Yes you can!! Your responsibility is to the patient. Be assertive, Bala. The first poster gave you good advice- follow
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    Disaster/Pandemic preparedness

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to LMonty911's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Last year, after Katrina, Rita was swirling around in the Gulf- at one point heading our way. When they evacuated SE Houston a lot of the traffic came thru our area. I'm about 70 miles inland. I...
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    Why don't the big boys understand??

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

    Memories of my rural hospital experiences are resurfacing! My first job was in a rural hospital 17 yrs ago. I recall doing my own neb tx, EKGs, peds, med-surg, and helping with births and then...
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    Public Health Nursing

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

    https://wit.twc.state.tx.us/WORKINTEXAS/wtx?pageid=JS_POSTING_BROWSE_SEARCH&mode=read&ctx=SOTEOJSXgWxaAyjJSqlj
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    I SO need to get my RN

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

    Feel your pain. My situation is a little different. I see the RNs on the floor taking the same load as me and getting more $$. I have oriented new RNs and frequently answer questions from my RN...
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    Why does Nursing put up with short staffing?

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

    hope this isn't hijacking the thread... Our hospital was offering a $50 bonus and double bonus ($100) for extra shifts that we picked up. Recently, this was stopped because administration figured...
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    Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

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

    There are good days and bad days. The good days make you
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    US citizen giving birth in Canada

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Canada

    ......waiting for motorcycle mama to
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    US citizen giving birth in Canada

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Canada

    Hmmm. Interesting thread. Interesting responses. Waiting to see what the outcome will
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    Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Pt 1: Katrina hurricane COPDer still waiting for FEMA check. lost everything- wants to go back to LA. beginnings of Alz, accusing housekeeping of stealing dirty underwear. Flooded bathroom while in...
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    What is your job?

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

    I am an LVN at an acute care hospital on Med-Surg. I have my own group of patients and report to the charge nurse (like the RN's) if I have questions. I do not push narcs, cardiac drugs or access...