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    Entitled Generation

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    If people are taking a position with your organization and then complaining, I would agree that it would be a problem! I am not sure it's entitlement, but more like....not having realistic...
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    Hello varicose veins! [Caution: VENTING!!]

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to simply_precious's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any problem moving everyone out of my space....you may want to try turning off computer screen and placing Out of Order sign on it. That has worked in the past for us. Most physicians...
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    Nurses are Pathetic!!

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    While Lindarn is right about the other professions and their levels of education....I must protest. My ASN hold precedence over all of their degrees when it comes to my patient and that patient's well...
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    Entitled Generation

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    As a fairly recent new graduate who is not a 20 something, I have to state the obvious "there is no reason to work a shift that will make you unhappy, tired or dangerous." All jobseekers have an...
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    DKAs on the floor?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to JazzyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't have kids in my care, but I have had 3 adult DKA with Q hourly FS and insulin drips during one shift in ER along with two other patients. Horrible day, horrible night for oncoming nurse. No...
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    Best approach to patients and relatives complaining about "long wait."

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to uniquenurse's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to television and new reports everyone seems to have chest pain. Our new problems are 20-30 yo with cp, we are doing more ekg in last six months than we have in the past two years. Thanks...
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    Med/Surg nurse to ED - what to expect?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Without making it and us vs them debate. It's true the ED never closes. Even with divert, medics and ambulances, as well as, walkins...they just keep coming. It would be nice if every critical...
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    How much do you do for the next shift . .

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    I was told by another nurse that I was too worried about what got done or not done by the end of my shift. Nursing is a 24 hour job, that's why we have shifts and fresh people coming on to take up...
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    How to IV push

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to jordangregory's topic in General Nursing

    I was recently advised by our ER pharmacist that we are supposed to inject iv push meds as they are....they don't want them diluted unless absolutely necessary or due to a patient's condition. It...
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    Non nursing managers

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to valair55's topic in General Nursing

    Right out of nursing school I was offered multiple management jobs due to my past business history and "new" nursing degree. I turned them all down....felt I needed to work as a nurse for awhile....I...
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    How to IV push

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to jordangregory's topic in General Nursing

    I will also add push meds to small amounts as a piggyback ....for chf or any other fluid heavy condition...I will not add to additional fluid. Some hospitals use a syringe pump in pediatrics....this...
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    Perfume Policy?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to smileynurseohio's topic in General Nursing

    Not supposed to wear perfume in ER....people are sick and do not need this to make it worse. We have had people asked to wash off their perfume if a complaint is made.
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    How to IV push

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to jordangregory's topic in General Nursing

    First check your facility guidelines. If you are saline locked...I flush...then will push medication...followed by flush and lock. Time slow and steady over whatever the recommended time period is....
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    U.S. Nursing Salary CHANGES?!

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The reality as I see it. Healthcare dollars greatest expenditure is on the exacerbations of chronic illness, and the formation of those chronic illnesses due to little or no maintenance care...also...
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    U.S. Nursing Salary CHANGES?!

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care if a nurse is a diploma holder, ASN, BSN or MSN....what makes a person a good nurse is keeping up with the constant changes in medicine, patient care, and in technology that is thrown our...
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    Nurses are Pathetic!!

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    The only pathetic thing about nursing is the lack of support from hospital management when there are problems making our jobs more difficult! Doctors, especially surgeons have high opinions of...
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    My unit is going down the tubes...

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to whipping girl in 07's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is your NM is well aware of the situation. Unfortunately, even with due diligence it would be some time before the situation reversed. Some people should never be management, and some...
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    Fired

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Blades's topic in General Nursing

    Never omit, always admit working. It's simple...the job and you were not a good fit...that's what probation is all about. Any employer hiring you is aware of that. Just don't be guilty of TMI(too...
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    Gastric Bypass: trading one set of problems for another?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Because our hospital like others jumped onto the bariatric bandwagon...we see them alot in our ER. Compared to the percentage of surgeries being completed, we don't have that many coming in with...
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    Diagnosis Wenckebach- YouTube video

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to agent66's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing! That was great!
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    Patient Sitter - Is 15 $ an hour good?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to student456's topic in International Nursing

    Most of our sitters are CNA's...they are there for patient safety, and are expected to "care" for the patient on a 1:1 basis. Most of the time our elderly just need to be oriented to their...
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    Difference between scrubs vs. uniform?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to karleigh's topic in General Nursing

    Most schools have a set uniform...it may be golf shirts with white pants, or pillsbury dough boy look uniforms(way ugly)....whatever the school requires. It is used to set you apart from other...
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    Admission with abd pain & N/V/D...

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Dilaudid does do wonders for abdominal issues! It really does seem to work the best on abdominal and kidney stone pain. Patients are usually amazed! Since we see many of those fast food abdominal...
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    Crocs & Back Problems

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to BlondieRN09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Masai Barefoot Technology....expensive, but worth it!
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    Crocs & Back Problems

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to BlondieRN09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Feet feel good from Crocs, but back still hurts. Use MBT and swear by them! Have had my shoes for 1 1/2 years and still going strong! No back pain with them.