Nurse Ratched RN

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    Groped on the job...

    Nurse Ratched replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    Closing this thread
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    Forum for people considering nursing?

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

    Two similar threads merged. Feel free to use our site feedback forum for suggestions :).
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    I need help

    Nurse Ratched replied to dra_rp's topic in International Nursing

    Scooting this into international nursing. Please refer to the posts at the top of the page into this forum for your answers
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    Medication Aids? Are LPN's at risk for being replaced?

    Nurse Ratched replied to NurseeNanceeLee's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Please - let's not paint all CMA's with a wide brush as being incompetent and drug abusers. We've all know a nurse or two like that in our times. I ask us to keep the topic focused on the concerns...
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    Need Advice ASAP-have been suspended

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

    It sounds like this is a case of poo rolling uphill. I'm sorry you got caught in this. I agree that my definition of "regular" access wouldn't include calling whomever she chose in the dead of...
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    2 level lumbar fusion

    Nurse Ratched replied to sheri4201's topic in Orthopedic

    We aren't in a position to give you medical advice, however, I echo PRN's recommendation to discuss any concerns with your physician/surgeon who know your condition
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    Questions

    Nurse Ratched replied to BlackCat04021983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And as counter-intuitive as it seems, don't go in on an empty
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    Need Advice ASAP-have been suspended

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

    So was the patient demented, manipulative, or in pain? Assuming all attempts had been made to reason with the woman unsuccessfully... Was she angry about being in the facility and calling everybody...
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    help! monophils and eosinophils

    Nurse Ratched replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Eosinophils: remember "worms, wheezes, and weird diseases" lol. Parasitic infections, seasonal allergies, and an assortment of rare stuff
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    Family member RN asked for resignation yesterday

    Nurse Ratched replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Truth is, she's probably not going to get proficient only working part-time/PRN. If she's serious about nursing as a career, can she choose to take a sabbatical/LOA from her office job to immerse...
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    I would prefer not to get into a legal battle

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

    We aren't in a position to give legal advice or medical advice. I can advise you to check out the CDC website for the standards for latent TB prophylaxis treatment as of 2000 - I believe there may be...
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    heading for a collision?

    Nurse Ratched replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to close this thread with a gentle suggestion to the OP that nothing else can supercede your need to seek treatment immediately. Finances can be rebuilt. If one of your daughters came to...
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    Threats from Management

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

    I would've advised her they were to nap during meetings (if they only specified your attendance was required, not your rapt attention
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    Drug addicted nurses

    Nurse Ratched replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Each person has to decide for him or herself what they are able to manage and still maintain their sobriety, and may have good reasons why they are unable to help others yet. My understanding is that...
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    Why is it ok to euthanize animals but not humans

    Nurse Ratched replied to admorn03's topic in General Nursing

    As the resident flaming atheist my decision to end my life should I ever be in that position would be based on the least harm done to those left behind. Since I'm not concerned about an afterlife or...
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    My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Nurse Ratched replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    Moving thread to psych nursing
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    Is a Nurse Extern position helpful for a students?

    Nurse Ratched replied to rn2bn07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Such was the case at our hospital. I saw a series of nursing students come in thinking they were going to function in a way as described in the earlier posts, but a shortage of techs meant they were...
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    Akron hospitals

    Nurse Ratched replied to rnaffah's topic in International Nursing

    Moving this to the International forum - please see stickies at the top of the forum
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    Vet tech calling herself RN

    Nurse Ratched replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    Agree 100%. There is enough in the way of misconceptions about what we do and how we're trained (mostly of our own making as a profession, but that's another thread ) - an RN or LPN implies a very...
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    Diabetes treatment and why success does not pay

    Nurse Ratched replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Ditto hubby. When we met, his college diet consisted of daily runs to either the Varsity or Juniors in downtown Atlanta for daily double cheeseburgers and fries. Early on in our marriage, a lentil...
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    Is it OK for male Dr. to ask female patient to undress in front of him?

    Nurse Ratched replied to echinacea's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Many male providers may choose to have a chaperone with them when examining a female pt's tender bits (or anywhere near them.) This is strictly a protection against accusations of inappropriate...
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    Nurse Ratched replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Folks - a couple of posts have been problematic (personal attacks) and I would ask everyone to be mindful of keeping the focus on the topic, not the other poster. I would also suggest that everyone's...
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    Just got this in the mail is this a scam?

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

    i think this is key. legitimate scholarships, in my experience, don't require fees to apply. i suspect this is a place charging you to find scholarship opportunities that are readily available to...
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    please help me

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

    Hi, and welcome to the board :). I would suggest what we talk about in CPR classes: to the extent that you can determine whether a patient's concern is related to the ABC's (airway, breathing,...
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    All you do is pass meds and chart....I do everything else........

    Nurse Ratched replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    The thought is breaking your heart already, I can tell . Wishing better days and less dorky co-workers in your immediate future. I can confess as a new aide I was pretty clueless about the true scope...