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1. Tired of impaired nurses

   epipusher replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

   Yes I agree. Ignoring this dosen't clear my mind. It is still happening! I like the Sheriff idea and am looking into it.!!

2. Employee of the month yet written up 4 insubordination and put on 60days probation.

   epipusher replied to icare4icu's topic in Safety

   Too funny. Thanks. It is like someone telling you you have green stuff in your teeth. Others may have just let me ramble on.....I wonder if she quit

3. Employee of the month yet written up 4 insubordination and put on 60days probation.

   epipusher replied to icare4icu's topic in Safety

   Before you decide to quit. Make a list of the pro's and con's of the job. The grass is not always greener. My current place of employment is rough at times. I am sure that the management team is living on another dimension for some of the rules they ...

4. TB Skin test positive -- help!

   epipusher replied to peace07's topic in General Nursing

   Just having a positive PPD does not mean you have TB. It indicates you have been exposed to the antigen. Some childhood vacinations given in the islands willl cause the same reaction.(I think it is BCG--but am drawing a blank for sure) The CDC sta...

5. Tired of impaired nurses

   epipusher replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks. I like the idea of safety in numbers. We are a small unit so the next step up is pretty big.

6. Tired of impaired nurses

   epipusher posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ok...I have been a nurse for almost 20 years and thought I had seen it all. My current employer seems to be a becon for impaired nurses. We currently have 3. The latest one is causing loads of issues. She was a great nurse that worked with us for...

7. unsafe staffing

   epipusher replied to aainme's topic in MICU

   I can't believe how much has changed since I graduated (1989). As a new nurse I had to work 6 months in tele prior to even being considered as a new SICU nurse; then I had to prove myself on dayshift that I had critical thinking skills before I coul...

8. Priority Nursing Action Question HELP!!

   epipusher replied to jayjaykay's topic in Student Assist

   O2 First. Never lose sight of the ABC's. Many doc's want a 12 lead baseline EKG before you start giving meds.

9. any comment?

   epipusher replied to unwanted RN's topic in General Nursing

   Never let anyone take away your achievements! The longer you wait the more difficult it will be to acclimate. Lots of single mom's manage, you can too. If my husband did not go into work until 10am he would help out. I wouldn't even need to ask. ...