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  1. Nurses, how do you view your job?

    RNfaster replied to 8*P23J's topic in General Nursing

    I think language and philosophical differences may be an issue here... As I see it, there are many jobs. Over time, folks form careers based on jobs held. Is one job (e,g., nurse, nurse's aid,...

  2. Post-Interview Thank You Note

    RNfaster replied to smiley28's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Contact the recruiter for the other person's name and email. Sometimes recruiters will decline to give out email addresses and simply forward the email on for you. You might also thank the recruiter...

  3. Nurses can eat properly if they manage their time

    RNfaster replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I eat healthily at work as I bring my own lunch. The cafeteria does not have many healthy or appealing options... Too much fried food, anemic attempts at "ethnic" cuisines, overcooked stuff, and...

  4. MRSA and nursing

    RNfaster replied to leahkat81's topic in General Nursing

    Staphylococcus aureus: Screening for Nasal Carriers in a Community Setting with Special Reference to MRSA Staphylococcus aureus: Screening for Nasal Carriers in a Community Setting with Special...

  5. Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    RNfaster replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd be fine with it as long as I had gloves on.

  6. Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    RNfaster replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think there's anything wrong in realizing you like the workplace culture at one place and not at the other. On the other hand, as others have mentioned, you might have to ignore what you don't...

  7. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    RNfaster replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Get well, Esme. Prayers for you from

  8. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    RNfaster replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Breach in protocol could have occurred by anyone caring for the patient, not just the particular nurse. What if someone else doing patient care accidentally breached protocol and somehow got virus on...

  9. Post-op Nausea/Vomiting

    RNfaster posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious what surgeries folks have noticed are more prone to post-op nausea and vomiting... What works best to address it (either prophylactically or after the fact). Does it differ by the type of...

  10. If one is treated for MRSA, are they still contagious?

    RNfaster replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    If a person has MRSA in a wound and they are giving IV antibiotics (e.g., vancomycin) to eradicate that wound infection., they could still be a carrier for MRSA. IV vancomycin can't get to the MRSA...

  11. Student Nurse with a poop problem

    RNfaster replied to Grrrse's topic in Men in Nursing

    The more you get exposed to it, the easier it will get. I think many of us get desensitized with regular exposure. In the mean time, use that peppermint oil or the Vick's, etc. Focus on containing the...

  12. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    RNfaster replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. You got me thinking about patient privacy versus endangerment of others... VM -- HIV and Health Law: Striking the Balance between Legal Mandates and Medical Ethics, Oct 05 ... Virtual Mentor...

  13. I Hope No One Hires You

    RNfaster replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess I knew the answer to that. :) It seems awfully short-sighted though. Patient care suffers. Staff gets run through the wringer. I guess it's the way of things. Sometimes I think that some of...

  14. "No One Respects My Religious Beliefs"

    RNfaster replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wonder how she would feel if someone from her family that she loved was a patient on the floor. How would she feel if her loved one's care were jeopardized by staff stepping away without someone to...

  15. I Hope No One Hires You

    RNfaster replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You know, I have a question, why don't SNFs call in registry when needed, rather than working short? When I worked at a SNF, if someone called off (or quit), we would work short (and run from hall to...

  16. I Hope No One Hires You

    RNfaster replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it's best to leave with proper notice. On the other hand, maybe there was another job opportunity that the nurse would have lost if she had not quit as she did. I'm not saying it's right, but...

  17. How to get tincture of Benzoin out of clothes

    RNfaster replied to marciakhimes's topic in General Nursing

    Compound Benzoin Tincture Swabsticks by Aplicare | Medline Industries, Inc. "Compound Benzoin Tincture can be removed with Acetone Alcohol or Alcohol." - Sometimes product sites explain how to get...

  18. Grammar Police

    RNfaster replied to ICURN3020's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't care if someone uses text speak when texting. It seems appropriate as it matches the channel of communication. Sometimes there are limits on length of text. Additionally, many users prefer to...

  19. Dumbest question ever...

    RNfaster replied to medsurgrn95's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here's some more Latin.... nares (n.) "nostrils," 1690s, from Latin nares, plural of naris "nostril," from PIE root *nas- (see nose

  20. What do you do to mask odors? A mask? Vicks under nose?

    RNfaster replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I try to discern other less objectionable odors within the foul smell.... Like the rotten apple smell of gangrene...or the horse manure smell of C diff... Also, the with increased frequency of...

  21. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    RNfaster replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think Ruby hit the nail on the head here. I think if an employer is implementing a color-coding system, then what's the big deal if folks buy uniforms in that same color, but by different brands? It...

  22. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    RNfaster replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm not sure I agree with you on this one... How is it holding nursing back? When one works in an office. they can also wear those clothes for other purposes....Not so with nursing

  23. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    RNfaster replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wow....for a fast-food worker to buy their uniform....with their wages being around minimum wage or so....that really

  24. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    RNfaster replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I itemize, but the income to expense ratio disqualified me from taking the deduction this year... Maybe TurboTax made a mistake...Curious if others have ever itemized and not qualified for the...

  25. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    RNfaster replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Unfortunately, I wasn't able to write off my uniform expenses this year. I tried, but the income ratio to expenses didn't work. I'm going to take a closer look at the requirements and do what I can to...