sissiesmama ASN, RN

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    Can a nursing student use the word "code"?

    My thought exactly!! And so the instructor would rather you waste the amount of time in delaying of life saving treatment to a patient to find your teacher, your nurse, or whoever you can lay your...
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    Good Looking Enough to be a Nurse?

    Some of this type of thing got brought up at work one day. The way I as an ER nurse looked at it was if I was in a MVC or a trauma (or my family) would I want a nurse that was competent and had not...
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    Can a nursing student use the word "code"?

    W H A T!!!!!!! Are you SERIOUS????? Please please tell me I did not read that correctly! She actually told you that? I hope you don't listen to that. And, I know I'm not supposed to listen to your...
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    Horrible Visitor Behavior!! Help!!

    WOW!!! What a piece of _______!!! I would have been LIVID!! That should definetly be reportable! He would not want to run into me again -- Sorry that happened to you. There is no excuse for...
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    Can a nursing student use the word "code"?

    Hey - to the OP, I agree with the above posting. You did great, and they can just crash just right there that fast . It is hard, especially when you witness the event. You did fine! Anne, RNC...
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    One of you will be writing about me tomorrow

    Hey FlyingScot - we have to do that too now. Pitiful! Anne, RNC
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    One of you will be writing about me tomorrow

    posting got
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    One of you will be writing about me tomorrow

    Hello to the OP - PLEASE don't feel bad about the trip to the ER. The pain you are in is MISERABLE!!! Hope you don't have to wait too long. Hope you feel better, let us know how you feel. Anne,...
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    Would you hire me back if you were them?

    To the OP - as someone said earlier, I was a little unclear as to the nature of your termination. This is NOMB but you were let go using your card to make phone calls? Repeatedly? Nothing else?...
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    Does anybody here have OCD?

    Smartferretet - Hello - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandchild. I know that was a horrible thing for your family to go through. I have similar OCD sx as your daughter, but not as...
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    I am not ashamed

    Nursebean - hello - Just my opinion, but those people won't be paying your bills, and just like they have their reasons for working where they will be, everyone is entitled to their opinions, but if...
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    Irritating Coworker

    Hey - found this thread tonight and wanted to comment. I can remember 1 person in particular that I had this type of issue with. It can be "uncomfortable" to say the least. I respect you trying to...
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    My boss is stealing narcotics......

    celticwoman61 i have been following this thread and i have to say i am speechless that someone has not done anything yet about this situation. as per another poster had said, the rn should have...
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    Why do you like Emergency Department Nursing?

    Hey - I have to agree with the other posters. I worked on a busy med surg unit when I finished nursing school. I took a position in the ER when it came open. I am glad for the experience I got...
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    These docs are gonna fight!

    Sounds like it's going to be a shooting at the "OK Corral!!! Love to be a fly on the wall!!! (Just kidding!) Good luck! Anne, RNC
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    Help

    Hey gimpbob - wadn't heard from you in a while and just wanted to check on you. Please know you are NOT in this alone. Okease feel free to vent or pm me id you need it. PLEASE know you are NOT...
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    First Code (Sorry it's long)

    Hello - to the OP, I know how you must be very upset about the code. It is always harder when it happens to a young person. You did do a great job even just by remaining in the room while the code...
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    Bad Outcome....

    MOMofTwins - I am so sorry that you are going through an issue. Please post if you need to vent you have a support system here at allnurses.com. If, in time you would like to verbalize your...
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    Relocating to New Orleans from Florida

    Hello to all posters moving to Louisiana - Glad to hear we will be gaining some great allnurses.com members! My hubbie and I are both RN's in northeast Louisiana. Please feel free to email or pm me...
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    how should this situation be handled?

    Thank you!!!! You took the words right out of my mouth! Anne,
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    how should this situation be handled?

    Just a thought, but maybe "someone" needs a drug screen! Imaturity is one thing but this act was not just imaturity Anne, RNC
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    I have to meet with nurse manager

    I agree with loricatus - While an error was made, it seems to me that the others involved should also be in on the butt chewing. I would definetly read up on your P and P before the meeting. And one...
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    RN license issued in error

    I agree completely! Especially the fact their mistake interrupt your salary, even if it is just temp. as well as embarrassment and an emotional roller coaster. They need to rectify their mistake....
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    Friends little daughter passed away tonight

    I am SO sorry for the loss of that sweet little girl. That is just horrible, children are just so innocent. You hate to hear about that. Our family will keep you and the mom and dad in our prayers....
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    SICK OF IT ALL and getting out!!!

    regnurse - Thank God!!! I thought I was the only one who felt this way!! I have been a nurse since 1991, and I loved working and giving my patients my all. The factor that drove me nuts was the BS...