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    In your "perfect nursing world" what would you have?

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

    This amazes me...the linen cart. Pretty sure we will need linen next weekend too, yet, we have to call every Saturday... As for the COWS, if you cannot have a computer in every room, how about COWS...
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    In your "perfect nursing world" what would you have?

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

    Have a burn party in front of the hospital. Set fire to all the inexpensive trinkets, hospital cups/mugs, pens and
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    Are you going to work tommorow in the big storm?

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

    My supervisor finally called me back. They are making the classrooms "sleep rooms". Nothing mandatory...yet. I am keeping a close watch on our Texas weather. I don't want to sleep on a cot/air...
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    In your "perfect nursing world" what would you have?

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

    Also, an unlimited/easily assessable supply of pens, paper clips, staplers, tape and stickies. I want the doctors to bring their own pens and stethoscopes! I also want housekeeping, dietary and...
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    What are OSHA's restrictions on shift length for Nurses?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to icb1977's topic in General Nursing

    What of the nurse's license? I am wondering, if God forbid, something terrible were to happen related to
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    Oh no they didn't...uniform changes in florida

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

    Kinda puts things into perspective, I guess. Thanks for the reminder.
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    What are OSHA's restrictions on shift length for Nurses?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to icb1977's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure but can't you only work 16 hrs with a minimum 8 hrs between shifts? This will be an interesting
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    In your "perfect nursing world" what would you have?

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

    Tube shoot in every patient's room (for labs/meds). Better yet, a STOCKED med cart in every patient room that is inventoried and filled on a REGULAR basis. No more calling pharmacy for the...
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    In your "perfect nursing world" what would you have?

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

    Loved all of them but these were
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    Alvin CC lvn to adn Summer 2011

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

    Just wanted to say good luck! I was accepted at Alvin but also at Wharton. Wharton won because less traffic for me. That was a couple of years ago. The summer schedule was CRAZY! We had a test...
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    What to do when co-workers can't keep up any more?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    When it concerns patient safety, I would say it is reportable to mgmt. Geez! I hope if I get to that point, I recognize it and mosey on out to the pasture myself to graze away the rest of my
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    News concerning ACA. Whats this mean to you?

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

    Eriksoln, I genuinely enjoy reading your responses/threads. Just a gentle reminder that this terminology is offensive to some-especially those parents who have children with developmental...
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    Multiple Class Actions Against Hospitals for Missed Breaks

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    For a long time (9yrs), the hospital automatically deducted 30 min from our check for lunch (if you were not able to take a lunch, you were supposed to let supervisor know- this was frowned upon)....
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    Being forced to work while sick

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to phosphorus's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Right to work state here. Our "sick time" is PTO which you have to accrue. Our sick policy goes by the last time you called in too (meaning you don't get a clean slate with a new calendar year). 3...
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    Are you going to work tommorow in the big storm?

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

    Although not a major news story to some of you Northerners, we (Southerners) may be getting some sleet/snow here in Houston. I am supposed to work Friday and the forecast calls for freezing temps...
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    lost meds help?

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

    Good grief :smackingf now I remember why I am so glad I am out of school. All your "punishments" sound right to me. A narcotic is one thing but if it were, say a Colace, maybe your instructor needs...
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    To get the flu shot, or not to get the flu shot...

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

    You never get sick. Fine. Good for you. However, getting the flu shot prevents YOU from spreading the virus to OTHERS. It protects the elderly, frail, immunocompromised patients that nurses come...
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    Never driving to work in snow again

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I'm a little worried about getting to work on Friday a.m. I'm in Southeast Texas close to Houston so we rarely get ice/snow. Our roads typically do not get sanded or de-iced. Maybe some of the...
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    Not staying on top of pain - confusing orders - myths?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Biogirl4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Please report this by writing a detailed letter to the Administrator or CNO. I would be very specific and would name names if you can remember them. Give the exact dates of your hospitalization and...
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    Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

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

    The nurses at my unit would try this when someone came in to help. When I was charge nurse, I wouldn't allow it. Not fair for that nurse to get every single train wreck, new admission or needy...
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    BSN needed to work in Texas?

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

    Not true at least outside the Med Center. They advertise "bsn
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    New graduate RN opps Texas

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

    Be careful though. They reel you in with incredible sign on bonuses...then the nightmare unsafe ride
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    Pushing Dilaudid?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

    Routinely happens. Had a patient this weekend on the following gtts: Versed, Fentanyl and Propofol. No locking device in place. While I am in the room frequently, these meds frequently infuse...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    One more: "I'm sorry. Today is a NO FAMILY DAY. Please feel free to return tomorrow because I will be
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    With a megaphone in the large waiting area outside ICU: "Attention slobs! Pack up your coolers, bags of chips, 4 dozen kids, empty soda cans, blankets and pillows and get the (profanity) out." We...