Nurse Ratched RN

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    Decisions inpt or outpt

    Nurse Ratched replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't work full time in a hospital again for all the tea in China. No amount of money would be enough given today's health care environment. Standard disclaimer: Your results may vary
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    Thoughts about childcare during procedures

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

    Please - enough of the name calling and accusations. For what it's worth, there are two kinds of posts - those requesting support, and those requesting ideas/suggestions. Even if you ask for one or...
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    Should I be feeling a "calling?"

    Nurse Ratched replied to Maryspam's topic in Nursing Career

    It's cool, Mary. We've talked about this and you are not alone in not being called" to the profession. Many of us just want a good stable job (helping people is a nice side benefit.) Those who...
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    Thoughts about childcare during procedures

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

    I would like to remind everyone that written communication has the drawback of not seeing one's non-verbal communication. If those who posted what are perceived as "rude, unsympathetic" comments are...
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    How does one go about " clamping" a foley?

    Nurse Ratched replied to debbiemig's topic in General Nursing

    I'm moving this into the general nursing forum. Hoping for some good suggestions
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    Working at American Red Cross

    Nurse Ratched replied to andreaJ's topic in General Nursing

    I presume this would be a lot of repetitive work. If you don't mind that, great. If you want a little more variety in your day (more exposure to different stuff but with harder work) consider the...
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    Advice on units in a hospital

    Nurse Ratched replied to andreaJ's topic in General Nursing

    If you're working as a CNA in a hospital, there's going to be lifting regardless. What patient populations do you think you might enjoy working with? Think about the primary things you would be...
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    Working at American Red Cross

    Nurse Ratched replied to andreaJ's topic in General Nursing

    Would you be working the bloodmobile drives? Sounds neat! No idea what it would pay. I presume it would be an excellent oppoortunity to hone your poking skills - and most of the clientele probably...
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    5 best things a patient can do ...

    Nurse Ratched replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    If you aren't told beforehand, ask what medicine you're getting before you take it. If you don't know what it's for, ask. (Nurses and doctors are only human. You are your own best advocate.) If you...
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    Elderly Mental Health Issue

    Nurse Ratched replied to jrenae's topic in General Nursing

    If he is a danger to himself, others, or gravely disabled, he can be placed on a 72 hour hold in most states (involuntary admission.) In my state, this involves getting a petitioner (can be anyone)...
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    What NOT/Never to talk about at work...

    Nurse Ratched replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    You *do* know the aliens are coming, don't
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    Is Nursing really an Art and a Science

    Nurse Ratched replied to GracefulRN's topic in General Nursing

    Talaxandra - I went ahead and merged the threads so as not to lose any responses already posted. Good topic! Edited to add - oops - y'all were too quick for me lol! I see you've already put your...
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    I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    Nurse Ratched replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    Yep. I agree that while it does not enhance one's technical skills one whit, it does give you a whole helluva lot of empathy the next time you're bathing a real
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    Any Filipino nurses here???

    Nurse Ratched replied to Pangit's topic in Philippines

    As a moderator, I am advising you to speak English on this board. We cannot moderate what we can't comprehend. This is not racist. Further non-English posts may need to be
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    Fair pay??

    Nurse Ratched replied to e8w117's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67064 There are several threads about pay rates. It depends on location, specialty,
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    What NOT/Never to talk about at work...

    Nurse Ratched replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient (who, granted was *very* intoxicated) asking me this weekend about my religious beliefs after I asked him the question on the admission form about his. I told him that wasn't a topic I...
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    Do you LOVE where you work?

    Nurse Ratched replied to busyrninva's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you should consider not limiting yourself to hospital work? I work in a hospital PT, but FT at an office nursing job. There may be a great opportunity outside of hospital nursing right in...
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    question about hiring

    Nurse Ratched replied to RosieGlow's topic in General Nursing

    At least if you hire through an online method, you're at least upping the likelihood of getting someone computer literate. That's pretty important nowadays. It's how I got my current job and I'm...
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    Taxi vs. 911

    Nurse Ratched replied to susswood's topic in Emergency

    I flushed a peanut out of someone's ear. But I digress :). (shudder - roach in your ear -
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    Are u extremely organized and meticulous?

    Nurse Ratched replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    We've mentioned this site before, but it merits another plug - http://www.flylady.net - she sends out multiple daily email reminders to help you establish routines around the home. There is no charge...
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    How do you feel about child molesters?

    Nurse Ratched replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    I personally don't like any suggestion that it is within our role as nurses to punish the inmates under our charge. I'm going to go ahead and close this thread since I doubt we're going to see anyone...
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    brownish/black vaginal discharge

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

    Closing this thread for now as I believe the OP has her answer. Thanks for the info on the nuva-ring, Karen
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    brownish/black vaginal discharge

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

    (1) Most people seeing OB's aren't primarily concerned about contraception. (2) Even after giving birth, I'm guessing a ring that goes up around the recently violated cervix is probably not the first...
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    Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    Nurse Ratched replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You guys slay me - these are great! :) Re: the "can't get pregnany while breastfeeding" thing - I actually had a nursing instructor telling us that (in very recent years.) She was a staunch Catholic...
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    Combating drowsiness

    Nurse Ratched replied to Salus's topic in General Nursing

    YES! On the now-rare night shift I work, Inever stop moving once I'm finished my paperwork. Co-workers laugh but I'm just as perky at the end of the shift as at the beginning. And our unit is...