Nurse Ratched RN

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    please help!!!

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

    I believe the question those with a license to lose are asking is, why is someone *without* a license passing meds? I understand that there are QMA's in certain settings, and the rules governing...
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    incremental overtime

    Nurse Ratched replied to maggiejones's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I was beating my head against the wall because I couldn't remember the term; I just knew the other one didn't sound right lol. Re: the original question, peer input is important in...
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    If I Hear One More Time........

    Nurse Ratched replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Adding this one to my list of snappy comebacks
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    Can a college refuse to send your transcripts?

    Nurse Ratched replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is the only stick colleges have for those who don't pay their debts. Normally, they can refuse to allow someone to register for the next semester and I've seen registration holds put on people...
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    Out of my scope - NEED HELP!!!!!!

    Nurse Ratched replied to militaryRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Please keep us posted on the outcome (as much as you can given that there may be a legal matter.) I'm sorry this is happening to you. Let me guess - no repurcussions for the residents who told you to...
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    Stool transplant???

    Nurse Ratched replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    And the REALLY impressive part is, how gross does something have to be to gross out a nurse?!?
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    Two Questions

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

    First question: I'm presuming you must be involved in some portion of this person's visit? How much of it can you legally and reasonably farm out to an understanding co-worker who isn't similarly...
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    GETTING WRITTEN UP: What is the most ridiculous thing you have been written up for?

    Nurse Ratched replied to greeneggsnham's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like those other people have the problem. exactly how was this causing conflict? i could see if, for instance, you were riding together and both showing up late daily, but even then, the...
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    Would you do this so others could get vacation...

    Nurse Ratched replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in General Nursing

    Devil's advocate: if the newer folks get burnt out and quit, then you may wind up working more hours anyway. Is this a matter of them wanting extra time or just getting vacation time period?...
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    documentation question

    Nurse Ratched replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Well, our NA's (who also function as receptionists and check in patients for appointments) document certain things in the chart; for instance, if an allergy/intolerance is noted, it's the...
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    sniffle sniffle aahhhhhhhhh

    Nurse Ratched replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Oh my gosh, yes. The hardest part is convincing our patients that it isn't strep, it isn't the flu, it's ALLERGIES. They all want atbx to fix them lol. The other hard part is the biggest insurer in...
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    electronic medical records

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

    I would LOVE an EMR at the office. We have it at the hospital. I can type much faster than I can write lol. It will be a long time before we have an EMR at the office, I'm afraid. Keep us posted...
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    Nursing and body piercings

    Nurse Ratched replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well. my nipples are pierced. I guess I'm trash . I find it vastly amusing that in the middle of a nursing shortage, anyone would not hire a nurse based on something like this. Certainly someplace...
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    How many of you are perfect?

    Nurse Ratched replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! (Just like to be contrary!
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    Written up

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

    Our English friends - sorry for the slang :). Written up means you get a "black mark" against your record, so to speak. You are reported for doing something bad (or perceived by some deranged mind to...
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    child care problems

    Nurse Ratched replied to marshalbc77's topic in General Nursing

    http://mychildfun.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4 is an interesting forum I ran across a while back where child care providers meet to chat, vent (much like us here! :)) A little bit of reading there gave...
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    afraid of losing my liscense

    Nurse Ratched replied to nursecatnfl's topic in Correctional

    Personally, even if I think an inmate might be faking it, I'd do the EKG if that's what the policy states. When one that's not faking drops over, it's going to be a bit hard to explain why he wasn't...
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    What's it like to work in a prison for women?

    Nurse Ratched replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    My brother is a nurse in a women's prison and he says it beats working with men. The women are certainly much cruder than men, but he hears of far fewer dangerous incidents than in a similar level...
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    Post-Mortem Care

    Nurse Ratched replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My last facility, the patient was wrapped in a flat sheet then placed in the body bag. I'd actually have to look up the policy at my current facility as I've not actually had anyone pass on my shift...
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    Clogs <dansko?>

    Nurse Ratched replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! These shoes are terrific! Thanks, Larlar for mentioning Lands End. I checked out their leather service mocs (a mere 29.50) - just got them in the mail today and they are the most comfortable...
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    I Hate Nursing School

    Nurse Ratched replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am closing this thread for now so everyone can cool off. Please cease the personal stuff. Thank
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    Anyone work weekend DOUBLES? Feedback NEEDED!!

    Nurse Ratched replied to a_clay's topic in General Nursing

    It *can* be done but I don't recommend it if you have or expect to have any sort of a personal life (i.e. you are married, have kids, etc.) Good luck with your schooling
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    Business Cards?

    Nurse Ratched replied to earthling's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting question. I guess the reason would be that inpatients shouldn't call back after being discharged - they should have followup made. And they would have a number of different nurses during...
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    nurse patient ratio..

    Nurse Ratched replied to Lawton Nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What he said. That's freakin'
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    Why is meeting the "minimum standard of care" good enough?

    Nurse Ratched replied to stevierae's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Heaven forbid we give 100% during our workday. I've gotten the resentment thing when I insist that our bedbound elderly patients get turned q...2...h (No, it's *not* enough to change them once right...