Nurse Ratched RN

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    Congratulations To Me........!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Alright, Craig! Major
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    Why do some nurses do this? And why are they allowed to?

    Nurse Ratched replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Well, folks, I know I already weighed in on this, but when I went into the hospital today, the most ragged assemblage of humanity you ever saw greeted me. These are people who have been working tons...
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    final exam help - identifying lesions

    Nurse Ratched replied to kat29's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www.nursing-standard.co.uk/archives/ns/residentpdfs/quickrefPDFfiles/Quickref7.pdf Is this
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    final exam help - identifying lesions

    Nurse Ratched replied to kat29's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow - that's wild. Do you mean things like atypical moles, eczema, chicken pox, etc? This seems very medical (diagnostic) as opposed to nursing in nature. Let me know if I'm understanding correctly...
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    How do you handle that "crazy" patient?

    Nurse Ratched replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Had a family member take my name today over the phone because I wouldn't give information on patient, saying she wanted to know specifically who to complain about. (Gimme a break lady, at least spell...
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    Anyone specialise in contraception?

    Nurse Ratched replied to adleeuk's topic in General Nursing

    Could you be more specific? If you put your questions here, someone will try and answer
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    prothrombin time...help

    Nurse Ratched replied to mollie's topic in Home Health

    A little off-topic, but if someone meets you at the door in no pants, and is scary acting, PLEASE don't go in!!!!!!! There is nothing in your job duties that says "endanger life and limb." I don't...
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    What does your spouse do?

    Nurse Ratched replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    Mechanical
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    Flu vaccine-give unless specifically ordered not to

    Nurse Ratched replied to lsyorke's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has started that, too, and with pneumonia vaccines for high-risk patients. Problem is, most of my patients aren't in the position to tell me if they've had them or not. It's a safe...
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    'Moral values' and organ donation

    Nurse Ratched replied to wannabee's topic in General Nursing

    OK folks - I think we've had MORE than enough of the personal attacks. Please stick to topic. Implying immaturity in other posters isn't helpful. Thank
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    Need Advice About a Lump

    Nurse Ratched replied to joanne23's topic in General Nursing

    That's the *only* advice I would give
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    Why do some nurses do this? And why are they allowed to?

    Nurse Ratched replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately it's rarely the case that people can handle that kind of OT. Because my hospital unit is so shortstaffed, people sign up for all sort of OT and their work quality declines, in my...
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    Help with "Bait & Switch" tactics at new job

    Nurse Ratched replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    They suck. You need to
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    'Moral values' and organ donation

    Nurse Ratched replied to wannabee's topic in General Nursing

    Just an interesting side note: I was chatting with a lovely 82 year old lady today and we got on the subject of blood donation (I'm due to give tomorrow.) She commented that when she was 16 and her...
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    I need a consult and advice

    Nurse Ratched replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely recommend a vascular person. Keep us posted - that's uber bizarre. Wishing your hubby well! (And smack him and tell him to quit smoking .) (Just as a side note, you don't suppose there's...
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    Healthy 22 y/o mom with DNR

    Nurse Ratched replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Kevin - I thought that was the case in my facility at least. Side note: I'm always amazed at the lay person's misconceptions about living wills, POA's and health care rep status. (Heck, the...
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    strangled by ETOH pt (long rant)

    Nurse Ratched replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent point, Elkpark. Sounds like someone needs a little more Vitamin A(tivan)
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    Working in LTC how to cope

    Nurse Ratched replied to allmynez's topic in General Nursing

    Watch your (literal) back. It's incredibly physically demanding (not that most nursing isn't! :).) ESPECIALLY what Fiona said. They will always be short. Picking up more days will just perpetuate...
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    strangled by ETOH pt (long rant)

    Nurse Ratched replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't agree more. I couldn't work psych fulltime again. Can't imagine what state of mind I'd be in if I was. PLEASE consider looking elsewhere in your facility or taking a little break if that's...
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    Difficult resident

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

    First, I might ask if the resident really needs all those pills. Is there any way to cut down on the number or at least the frequency? So many things come in extended release now - at least then it...
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    Should I get the Hep B vaccine?

    Nurse Ratched replied to Lisa Michelle's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't be without
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    I'm Tired Of Being Cursed Out

    Nurse Ratched replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Tweets, I'm there with you. We actually had a doc punched in the head multiple times this weekend by a pt (A&O, naturally) - I don't know if he's pressing charges, but shame on him if he isn't,...
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    Should RNs be Required to Have A BSN?

    Nurse Ratched replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Trying to give me a stroke there, Tweety? I just giggled because I saw you were the OP and thought NO WAY lol. Here's looking at
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    Stumped on Nursing Diagnosis for Episiotomy

    Nurse Ratched replied to shel_wny's topic in General Students

    (alteration in comfort) :) Edited to add: pain is always a hit with the nursing
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    BSN requirement for all RNs

    Nurse Ratched replied to cindylousmith's topic in General Nursing

    A BSN/ASN thread turning ugly? Say it ain't so! Agreed - thread closed. Taking bets on how long til this topic rears its head again. Please pm me with your best guesses. Winners will be awarded...