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  1. California DOC - what to wear, what I can/can't take in

    RNfaster replied to wyogypsy's topic in Correctional

    MelodyNelson - the no orange makes sense as I see lots of prisoners wearing that... What is rationale for no blue, no chambray blue, no gray, no forest green (maybe because if used in an escape could...

  2. Home Health Nurse Duties - cleaning required...

    RNfaster posted a topic in Home Health

    I saw an ad for a part-time home health RN with at least a year of experience. Requirements included OASIS, seeing four to six patients per day, assessments, meals, and "light cleaning" with hours...

  3. Without Orders

    RNfaster replied to Apollo8933's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses who write orders without speaking to the provider or without basing them on a protocol are technically practicing medicine as I see it. But nurses are doing this to help save lives and to avoid...

  4. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

    RNfaster replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have come across some medications that I have been uncertain about. I look them up in the computer. I have even (on a busy shift) asked a patient about a med (particularly if it's from home and not...

  5. Prevalence of Christians in the field of nursing

    RNfaster replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Seriously?? I think this is a little narrow minded.I have experienced unethical behavior in a Christian-run organization (came from upper ranks)....so I would agree with BCgradnurse... That...

  6. Hospitals... the only place where...

    RNfaster replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    ...passing gas and burping is considered a good

  7. Bayer Aspirin and Heroin 1898-1910

    RNfaster replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Heroin also goes by diamorphine in the U.K. where it is used to alleviate severe pain as well as for

  8. Nurse with Disdain

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

    I think there are many areas of nursing that the OP might find better suited to the OP's traits. Additionally, I would expect that the OP would get better at expanding his skills to better handle...

  9. How is flu affecting your hospital?

    RNfaster posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    How has flu affected your hospital? Article below reports: "...42 states have reported widespread levels of the illness with the hard-hit areas in the East, South and Midwest...The West and Southwest...

  10. The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    RNfaster replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Agree with MunoRN. Perhaps OP might review statistics class...or take

  11. Feline Dissection

    RNfaster replied to Glycerine82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had no idea about "cat farms". Check these links out: The Lowdown on Dissection | Issues | peta2.com Silver Chips Online : Anatomy and physiology classes dissect furry felines Last Chance for...

  12. New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

    RNfaster replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good luck. Let us know how it goes. Everyone does have different advice. Considering today's short attention spans, shorter is usually better. But --remember to put in key words that a database query...

  13. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    RNfaster replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. Such behavior blows my mind. I don't find your response harsh at

  14. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    RNfaster replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the OP: It's not right that your coworkers ignore your questions or yell at you for not replacing a bag of IV fluid that had three hours left in it (that's plenty of time at shift change --and...

  15. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    RNfaster replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have worked in other areas besides healthcare. Healthcare culture is different from other cultures I have worked in. I think that healthcare culture can be negatively impacted by a history of...

  16. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    RNfaster replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think healthcare institutions often have cultures that can be unwelcoming --and unsafe. I think poor cultures must be changed consciously - by the leadership of healthcare institutions and by the...

  17. pt with MRSA in sputum ambulating in hallway with no mask

    RNfaster replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    But there isn't really a "good chance" that most of us healthcare workers have nares colonized with MRSA. The data does not support it. If one is colonized in the nares - Bactroban ointment would be a...

  18. pt with MRSA in sputum ambulating in hallway with no mask

    RNfaster replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure where you are getting that statistic. MRSA infection: Causes - MayoClinic.com "According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, less than 2 percent of the population carries the...

  19. Nursing Textbooks

    RNfaster replied to idani's topic in General Students

    I bought all my nursing school books. I also bought additional texts to supplement (Richard Lehne's pharmacology text is excellent). I used many NCLEX books. My favorite was Comprehensive Review for...

  20. New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

    RNfaster replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You might tailor the objective statement according to the position. As a new graduate, it might be best to keep it general (e.g., "New grad seeks entry-level nurse position" rather than "NICU...

  21. New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

    RNfaster replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with mmgirlsmom suggestion to condense your clinical experience. I'd also cut most details on non-nursing jobs. That will get some "fluff" out. It's not always important to have a lot when...

  22. New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

    RNfaster replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Work hard on the grammar. Cut fluff and details that are irrelevant to the positions you

  23. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    RNfaster replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed.... this is what I was responding to: Just felt it important to clarify...those C. Diff spores are quite robust... One other interesting tidbit - some studies have found handwashing...

  24. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    RNfaster replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Paco-RN - check this out regarding C diff being airborne... The Potential for Airborne Dispersal of Clostridium difficile from Symptomatic Patients - "Conclusions. Aerosolization of C. difficile...

  25. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    RNfaster replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Brandon - friction doesn't kill C diff spores, it's just more likely to remove the spores from your hands and send them down the drain. Here's another interesting item: "Commonly used hospital...