Nurse Ratched RN

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    Vaccination & Titers question

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

    Do you not have any records of your immunization history from childhood? A TB test is probably pretty cheap or free through your public health dept. Depending on when your last tetorifice shot was,...
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    I have extreme cough and need some opinions

    Nurse Ratched replied to graddock's topic in General Nursing

    Carry a disinfectant gel if possible. It's not uncommon for our Asian students to wear surgical-type masks when sick with respiratory infections. You could consider that as a courtesy to your fellow...
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    speaking of insurance

    Nurse Ratched replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    For me, NSO always sends out a bill about 6-8 weeks ahead of time, then a second one a couple weeks ahead of time if you haven't paid it yet. (I hop online to pay it anyway, so it's pretty
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    New: First Year in Nursing Forum

    Nurse Ratched replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    https://allnurses.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=224 It's under the general nursing forums on the main forum page
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    Braces and Retainer

    Nurse Ratched replied to ngkwok's topic in General Nursing

    We're definitely not a dental board :). Please call your
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    I have extreme cough and need some opinions

    Nurse Ratched replied to graddock's topic in General Nursing

    If you have had problems with something before, certainly advise that (specifically, "I took codeine cough syrup and had X reaction/side effect, so I'd prefer not to use that.") I don't advise going...
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    I have extreme cough and need some opinions

    Nurse Ratched replied to graddock's topic in General Nursing

    First, the obligatory this is not a medical advice board spiel. 2nd: consider pertussis. It's not just for kids anymore. PLEASE quit smoking. If this is scaring you, it's a good wake-up call. And...
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    Co-Worker Threatening Suicide

    Nurse Ratched replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

    Boop, Boop, Boop!!!!!!!!!!!! Danger!!!! Do not get sucked in (anymore than you already are.) If you believe this person is a danger to herself, you can call the police to have them check on her....
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    Hepatitis C in Nursing?

    Nurse Ratched replied to goddess66's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with one nurse (that I know of) that had chronic hep C. No danger to
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    Removing a Catheter from a male pt

    Nurse Ratched replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003981.htm Here's good information on appropriate catheter removal technique. Otherwise locking the thread but leaving available for search
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    Medicare Won't Cover Some Anxiety Drugs

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

    Related story: State to curb excessive pill use 320 Medicaid patients to receive letters about prescriptions By ANGELA GALLOWAY SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER State officials believe they've...
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    Looking for a tutor for college algebra

    Nurse Ratched replied to new_mom26's topic in Indiana Nursing

    If you could PM me with your town location, I might suggest a couple of things. In general, I would recommend checking out the local universities or Ivy Tech and maybe posting something there on a...
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    How many hours do nurses work in a week?

    Nurse Ratched replied to Princess74's topic in General Nursing

    You can work as much or as little as you like depending on what you're willing to tolerate in a workplace :). The nurses I know work anywhere from four to eighty hours per week. There is always OT...
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    need help...

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

    A lot of what it is is using your base knowledge to prioritize care in hypothetical situations. There is an assumption that you have a certain knowledge of lab results (normal ranges) and meds (not...
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    To Honk Kong from US, anybody has advise?

    Nurse Ratched replied to my37's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.info.gov.hk/dh/forms/professi/index.htm#nurse Here's the link to some
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    undocumented immigrant wants to be a nurse

    Nurse Ratched replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

    This conversation has long left the original topic and is not really a nursing subject
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    Shoud I just do it??

    Nurse Ratched replied to vanillabloom's topic in Nursing Career

    The only thing I would ask is are you willing to accept the sacrifice that you won't be able to spend as much time with your children while you're in school. I'm not a mother, but I'm sure those who...
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    Medical Assistant introducing self as "nurse"

    Nurse Ratched replied to jandog's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell your doctor that this is an issue that concerns you the next time you
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    How much do RNs make working at a doctor's office?

    Nurse Ratched replied to browsing's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I make just over $23/hour at my office job. It's not on either coast where that wouldn't buy anything, either. My hospital job in the same town is just a shade over $19 base pay, so for the same hours...
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    Is it asthma?

    Nurse Ratched replied to Jess79's topic in Pulmonary

    Breathing is important. Please make it a priority to keep doing it . You NEED to see a
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    Tom Cruises' take on Psychiatry

    Nurse Ratched replied to Katydidit34's topic in Psychiatric

    I didn't see the interview. Celebs have as much right as anyone to express their opinions, however they certainly have a much wider audience to same. It would be a shame if anyone failed to get...
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    male labor and delivery nurses

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

    I was hoping you would weigh in on this discussion, Dayray - thanks for giving the benefit of your experience
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    mandation

    Nurse Ratched replied to tsm785's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Where was your unit manager when three of her nurses were required to stay 36 hours in a row in the absence of anything but a hideous natural emergency? I'd start with your state BON. I would also...
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    TB exposure & treatment

    Nurse Ratched replied to gapeach674's topic in Infectious Disease

    No worries - testing doesn't make you test positive. :) Exposure to _active_ TB (not latent TB) can make you test positive. Wait 3 months before retest. Don't sweat this. Zacarias gave excellent...
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    I need advice with life-please help

    Nurse Ratched replied to nicenurse911121's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you well. As this topic is not general nursing in nature, and you would not be able to reply if I place it in the break room, I'm going to give it a gentle close