Nurse Ratched RN

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    Denying Meds

    Nurse Ratched replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional

    Folks, enough of the bickering and accusations. Attacks on others' motives and professionalism, regardless of who they are from or toward, do violate the TOS. No one is saying that inmates don't...
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    closing floors during summer slow down

    Nurse Ratched replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Our facility occasionally decides it's a good idea to briefly close down one of our psych units for staffing reasons. Problem is, the reason we have several units is that different groups of patients...
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    MY POST IN "BREAK ROOM" WHY????????

    Nurse Ratched replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    Nathalie, I will pm you. Thanks
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    Abdominal pain is scaring me! Need advice please!

    Nurse Ratched replied to krisssy's topic in Gastroenterology

    Given your complicated medical history, you really need to discuss this with your surgeon or go to your local ER if there's been a sudden change in your symptoms. Let us know how it
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    The right to refuse.. on what basis??

    Nurse Ratched replied to goober's topic in General Nursing

    I am asking this not to turn into an abortion
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    Puuuuuuulese!!

    Nurse Ratched replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is no replacements until the next dose is due (psych/addictions floor.) We do frequently tegaderm them on,
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    OR Anxiety

    Nurse Ratched replied to Eric_N's topic in Operating Room

    Short answer: it's just a job. We don't enjoy looking at patients' private parts and only handle what we have to. I'm not trying to be unkind, but honest. Specific questions about what your...
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    That's why they call him "The Streak"

    Nurse Ratched posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Any hints or tips on dealing with the patient who insists on getting naked (and visually traumatizing other patients and staff with said nakedness) while you're waiting for the Lithium/Depakote to...
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    HELP- Hours a nurse can work????

    Nurse Ratched replied to Mama Val's topic in General Nursing

    I also suspect that same boss would have no problem with you voluntarily working more hours (or being mandated to) if it was at _that_
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    Yaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

    Nurse Ratched replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you, sister :). Every now and then, all you can do is send out a psychic scream to the universe and be glad you're off the next day
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    What is an LPN salary in doctor's office

    Nurse Ratched replied to moon30's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not an LPN, but I've posted before on the merits of going from school directly to office. It would be problematic to have no more than your book learning to fall back on with the questions that...
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    HELP- Hours a nurse can work????

    Nurse Ratched replied to Mama Val's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO. This is a total joke. Your boss is an idiot. If you've checked with your SBON and he's full of beanie-weenies, you can tell him so and grieve away if he tries to push the issue. So glad you...
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    Racism in nursing

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

    Enough on this one,
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    Do nurses find these useful

    Nurse Ratched replied to Maisie's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1031915 A little bit of info to get you started :). I don't own one and don't need one in my clinic setting since I am right near a 'puter all the...
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    Next PRN dose on Bridge. Do you have a window?

    Nurse Ratched replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what Bridge is? Is it a Pyxis type of system? If you've got 5 patients scheduled to get meds at 0900, it stands to reason that not everyone is going to get them at exactly 0900, so if...
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    Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

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

    Deb, you rock
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    ADN Vs. BSN

    Nurse Ratched replied to tx2007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    https://allnurses.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1031738 https://allnurses.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1031742 The secret is knowing what terms to search for :). Here's a couple of results (just...
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    Has anyone ever been a legal health care representative for someone

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

    Thought I would update that we did set up the HCR paperwork and tuck it away until/unless needed. Interestingly (and I don't know if this is a regional thing) the advance directive packet recommend...
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    Has anyone ever been a legal health care representative for someone

    Nurse Ratched posted a topic in General Nursing

    particularly for a non-relative (altho any experiences would be welcome.) Case: Older gentleman, somewhat estranged from family, social friend (non-work - no ethical dilemma as far as overstepping the...
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    Orientation-not enough

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

    I've said this here before but it bears repeating, this is very common in LTC's. They are generally so short-staffed that they just want to get a warm body up and running. This is NOT to disparage...
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    Weapons on Site

    Nurse Ratched replied to Aneroo's topic in Psychiatric

    We have a locked box outside of our unit and no one is permitted to carry weapons inside. I really can't imagine doing it any other way because of the potential for just the kind of circumstances you...
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    Why did you choose psych nursing?

    Nurse Ratched replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I wound up on psych because they had dayshift openings. That's it. I stayed because I love the work despite all the down sides. Like others have noted, sometimes you just find our you're good at...
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    hi everyone, need help here

    Nurse Ratched replied to navydocstang65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Moving this to the LPN/LVN area so someone can help you. I would also recommend calling the BON - their definition of "ward" may not be that hard and fast. Thanks for your service - glad you made it...
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    is there really a place for holistic medicine in the "real"nursing world

    Nurse Ratched replied to chicagrl72's topic in Holistic

    No personal attacks, please. The comments have already been
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    Autism, mercury and cover up???

    Nurse Ratched replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    It was a serious and respectful discussion of the issue, however (a lot of parody on unrelated current news issues leading up to it, just as an FYI if you aren't familiar with