Nurse Ratched RN

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    Surviving a state inspection survey

    Nurse Ratched replied to MDSlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Folks, let's take people at their words. No personal attacks,
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    Scope of Nursing Practice

    Nurse Ratched replied to Schoolnursetrish39's topic in General Nursing

    If this is your aim, then if you happen to be with your friend during his visit, you might say to her something to the effect of, "'John' was really worried about his labs when he heard from you that...
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    Black Toe

    Nurse Ratched replied to Ready's topic in General Nursing

    I slammed my thumb in a car door in February - it's still growing out after taking nearly 2 months to fall off. Doc cauterized a hole in it 16 hours after I did it (on a Sunday afternoon naturally)...
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    about BTK

    Nurse Ratched replied to Ready's topic in General Nursing

    Recommending discussion in the CE forum.
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    answer to gasspassah

    Nurse Ratched replied to davvid2700's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Follow-up posts should be placed on the thread in question so we have some context. Personal attacks are not permitted. You're welcome to enjoy the forums at allnurses, but please be respectful of...
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    "Granny-Dumping" in Psyche Unit

    Nurse Ratched replied to Town & Country's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We get a lot of "pop drops" around the holidays and spring breaks when families who are otherwise caring for a loved one are going on vacation - usually brought to us under the heading of mental...
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    I need advice about Advil (Lorazepam)

    Nurse Ratched replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Ditto that. (Elkpark - you always save me from having to type anything extensive in the psych forum because I always agree with your assessment!
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    This would sure make our jobs easier

    Nurse Ratched posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Abuse-proof oxycontin? Wow!
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    Do you have to start out in a hospital?

    Nurse Ratched replied to arigsbee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As you can see, many folks have wondered whether or not they had the constitution for certain of the messier aspects of nursing. You'll very likely desensitize to it, and while it's never a party,...
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    FYI - change in Health Professions Bureau

    Nurse Ratched replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in Indiana Nursing

    We should be watching out for our license renewals to arrive
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    Ear Irrigation

    Nurse Ratched replied to rrorn's topic in General Nursing

    Our clinic uses a disposable 60 cc luer-lock syringe with a reusable metal tip attachment as our most effective method. We've got a fancier "gun" looking thing that squirts and sucks the water up at...
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    A questions to the moderators

    Nurse Ratched replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not in a thread that isn't about politics. We prefer to keep that to the current events forum, and even then,
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    Needlestick last night and freaked out

    Nurse Ratched replied to nursekelly217's topic in General Nursing

    I'm horrified that your place of employment doesn't use safety devices. That needs to be addressed IMMEDIATELY as they may well be in violation of OSHA standards. My thoughts are with you - best...
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    doctor with unprofessional personal life

    Nurse Ratched replied to heart2nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We'll quit while we're ahead
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    Elementary, Middle, Junior, High School, College or University

    Nurse Ratched replied to GigLs2u's topic in School

    good
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    Diversity Awareness in healthcare

    Nurse Ratched replied to peacemover's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Somewhere here we've had lengthy discussions on the merits of not putting a staff member at risk when a patient makes a clear statement that they don't want (insert gender or race here) staff members...
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    Where can I purchase scrub pants with 2 side and 2 cargo pockets?

    Nurse Ratched replied to PBAJS's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to both those altho I personally prefer the elastic versus the tie waist (less likely to drag on me.) I personally go with the bonus pockets for maximum hip width - my white scrubs are...
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    Birth Control

    Nurse Ratched replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the newer pills (Camilla? comes to mind) work like Depo - you take them all month (no placebo week) and eventually get no period (woohoo! for some people - unnerving for others.) As Deb...
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    hospice nurse testing

    Nurse Ratched replied to marypo7's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Moving this to the hospice forum in hopes of expert advice
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    Will they make her cut her hair?

    Nurse Ratched replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Thread closed - let's agree to take personal hygiene on a case-by-case
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    kaplan refund

    Nurse Ratched replied to lovely333's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you sign a contract? What does that say about a
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    A Happy Announcement

    Nurse Ratched replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No excuses lol. That's why we have laptops - just don't drop it in the birthing pool . Congrats to the whole
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    nuroligist verses orthopedic surgon

    Nurse Ratched replied to Hollyhock's topic in General Nursing

    You might consider a physiatrist. In my area, only physiatrists and neurosurgeons will touch back issues. Orthopods do
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    I need advice about cocaine addiction

    Nurse Ratched replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I really feel for you, Dutchgirl. I'm sorry that your daughter and son-in-law have made these choices. Unfortunately, your options are very much limited to setting what boundaries you need to...
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    Period Problems

    Nurse Ratched replied to Youngan'luvinit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's best you see your health care provider for this. There are a number of different variable factors that can impact your cycle. Good