Nurse Ratched RN

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    Need Help

    Nurse Ratched replied to sheebsalt's topic in General Nursing

    The chances are excellent that you can get a CNA certificate in your new state without additional effort other than filling out an application (certainly paying a fee - this *is* the gov't we're...
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    Wrench in the works - TB test

    Nurse Ratched replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

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    Threats from Management

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

    One of several reasons why I recently left my part time hospital job was a proliferation of mandatory meetings - all held during my fulltime job's hours, none on alternate shifts. Figured I'd better...
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    Nursing Implications for Treating "Kanser" in Filipino Patients

    Nurse Ratched posted a topic in International Nursing

    http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/519763?src=mp Neat article on cultural differences. Free registration as always required for Medscape articles. Do our Filipino nurses have anything to add to
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    The "invisible work force"

    Nurse Ratched posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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    question about nursing specialties

    Nurse Ratched replied to mgwalte's topic in Nursing Career

    Ortho/neuro and/or Rehab nursing would be good starts. So glad you enjoy it - it's a challenging specialty that needs good people
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    Where's my orientation? (Whiney vent)

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

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f22/orientation-not-enough-113254.html https://allnurses.com/forums/f22/illegal-90853.html https://allnurses.com/forums/f22/long-term-care-nursing-74076.html...
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    Evil People

    Nurse Ratched replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    That was a great quote :). It's even worse - they're the friend who crashes on your couch, eats your food, leaves a mess in the bathroom, and doesn't even _pay_ rent
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    Please help!(Psychiatric Nursing)

    Nurse Ratched replied to RNin2009's topic in General Nursing

    To my knowledge there is little or no difference between the pay scales - Since many psych facilities may be affiliated with a hospital, it's usually the same pay as any medical floor. A check of...
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    vomiting blood and alcohol

    Nurse Ratched replied to krisssy's topic in Emergency

    Diarrhea and chills are also possible signs of DT's. There's too much you probably don't know about what's going on, and in the absence of him coming clean, you probably won't. The best advice I can...
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    I need to help my wife

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

    May I also suggest that your wife post here? :) She can best articulate those areas where she felt lacking and specific concerns. I wish her the best on her next
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    role of the registered nurse in care of the older person

    Nurse Ratched replied to *Karen*'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Let's start off thinking about what challenges the older patient experiences versus a younger patient. Not necessarily specific diagnoses, but the big picture. From there we can look at the things...
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    LPN in charge in the ED?

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

    PAT PAT PAT PAT PAT Whew! Let's put those flames out folks~ :) PLEASE, this should not be an RN vs. LPN thread - only what is legally permissible within the individual scopes of practice. Thank
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    Nurse presses charges against ER pt and wins

    Nurse Ratched posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Locally an ER nurse pressed charges against a pt for groping her while she attempted to draw his blood. Can't post the story or link as it's a pay subscription-only news site, but wanted to send out...
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    Help, MD not removing polyps

    Nurse Ratched replied to shishirenee's topic in Gastroenterology

    Is he a person you can approach with (out of earshot of the pt) "I noticed there appeared to be a polyp - could you help educate me as to why that one wouldn't be removed?" Do you feel this is a...
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    Where have all the experienced nurses gone?

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

    Oh, my. I'm sorry you were under the impression that nursing was easy. I'll refrain from comment on the "woman's work" aspect and desperately hope others will, too . Keep plugging away at it -...
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    Mommie Dearest

    Nurse Ratched replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    http://doi.contentdirections.com/mr/greenwood.jsp?doi=10.1336/0275945855 A movie was made starring Mary Tyler-Moore regarding the orphanage where Joan Crawford, among others, adopted her children....
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    No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    Nurse Ratched replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    Great quote! If you can love it, warts and
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    Is your house a mess?

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

    Flylady Flylady Flylady! :) Her basic tenets include: getting dressed including your face and shoes every morning (you can't be motivated in your housecoat and bunny slippers) shine your sink every...
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    Afraid of joining the "Real World"...

    Nurse Ratched replied to dreamBIG's topic in Nursing Career

    The biggest thing in transitioning from student to nurse IMO was suddenly havng this license that you'd heard about for so long. Instead of responding to a pt's questions with, "I'll go ask your...
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    I would never recomment Nursing

    Nurse Ratched replied to joseph2005's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry you feel so negatively about the profession. Since you have not practiced as a nurse (based on your previous posts - I'm sorry about your trials in school) I would posit to you that you...
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    What can I do legally?

    Nurse Ratched replied to NoCrumping's topic in Psychiatric

    If she's living with you, and her presence is destructive to your family harmony, you may need to make the difficult choice for her to find living arrangements elsewhere. Having a mentally ill parent...
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    New To Website

    Nurse Ratched replied to YSLPN2000's topic in Home Health

    Hi there, :) You should have received a manual of some sort with your provider number (or with the no-doubt extensive application.) Due to the complexities of trying to actually figure this stuff...
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    Patient/Family Rage

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

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    Patient/Family Rage

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

    PLEASE everyone. This thread has shifted to focusing on attacking a single poster. I am asking this to cease. Any additional off-topic posts or responses to attacks will be deleted. If you don't...