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    Inpatient psych nurse/pt ratio

    Turtle in scrubs posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'm considering a switch to psych and just curious. What is your nurse/pt ratio? What setting do you work in (acute care hosp vs psych facility)?
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    Studying...neck & back aches....

    Turtle in scrubs replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I second the book holder. This is the one I used through school. http://www.staples.com/Fellowes-Copy-Holder-Booklite-Platinum/product_411327 Doesn't look like much but it was a life saver and...
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    ED or cafeteria order?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to manncer's topic in General Nursing

    Where on earth do you work? I'm suddenly appreciating our computer order
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    Nurse Jackie UWGA RN-BSN Project

    Turtle in scrubs replied to VicMoWestGA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    As a nurse graduates from an accredited nursing school, he/she is required to recite the Nurses Creed as part of the graduating ceremony. The last line states "Oh Lord, let your healing light shine...
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    Inpatient psych nurse/pt ratio

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow... that sounds like a great ratio, but I understand this probably has a lot to do with ratio. thanks
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    Inpatient psych nurse/pt ratio

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for your reply. I was starting to think I didn't post this correctly. 15:8 sounds great. I'm guessing when you say staff only some of the 8 are nurses...?? How many are nurses and what are...
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    If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    Turtle in scrubs replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    10 days ago. IM. No problem
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    Would you have done this differently?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard. Self preservation kicks in and I can see why you reacted this way in the moment. Also criticism on this board is not always easy to take. Kudos to you for taking a look at your actions...
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    Would you have done this differently?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no.... I would not have done this. Don't really get your MAR system, but I do know I wouldn't bring up someone else's errors when I'm in the hot seat. Own your error and determine what you will...
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    First day back at work... and I find used narcotics in my mailbox!

    Turtle in scrubs replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is not paranoid... it is perceptive! But probably more likely is that someone has been using your box to divert, not realizing you were back from
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    Please Don't Eat Me! Short Interview for Experienced Nurses

    Turtle in scrubs replied to kitti419's topic in General Nursing

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    Psychiatric Home Health question

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Guest279293's topic in Home Health

    Wisperorion, Just curious what you found out in the end. Any
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    Flu shot

    Turtle in scrubs replied to bwhite285's topic in General Nursing

    If not for yourself, for your community. Lets hear it for Herd Immunity
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    Racism at clinical site...what to do?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to ybstressed's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh my... what part of the country do you live in? Sometimes I'm not sure what works better, reporting something like this, or making a comment on the spot. You may "just" be a student, but don't...
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    I'm probably nuts for asking, but....

    Turtle in scrubs replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    Dem and non-smoker. Many years ago I smoked........hmmm... and many years ago I was a republican. Looks like I've changed both of my bad habits
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    Patients paying for TV service in the hospital

    Turtle in scrubs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I cringe every time I tell a patient that if they want to watch TV they need to pay $6/day. I'm curious how many other hospitals do this. What do you think about charging for
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    Please help. . . And quickly!!!

    Turtle in scrubs replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    No... your age doesn't. But age never does. You can though. Sure they may get that first impression but after that you will determine how you are seen by how you carry yourself. Glad to hear your...
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    Patients paying for TV service in the hospital

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Mind if I ask what country you are in? The others that expressed this as normal seem to be from Australia. I really wouldn't mind if it was the norm. I just hate being the only one in my area that...
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    Please help. . . And quickly!!!

    Turtle in scrubs replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    So Kemkem... How was your first day? How do you feel after reading everyones posts? Just thinking about you and hope you are
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    Patients paying for TV service in the hospital

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    It is not that TV is a "right", just rather it is expected and since other hospitals in my area are not charging for it, no one expects it. And I just hate telling my patients that can't afford it,...
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    Please help. . . And quickly!!!

    Turtle in scrubs replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    Breathe! And then try and get some sleep :) That is the best advice I can give! Seriously sleep makes everything better. Good luck tomorrow. Remember that no one expects you to know everything as...
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    What 's your thoughts

    Turtle in scrubs replied to KDiAnneRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it sucks.... but it's just business. Don't take it personally. There are too many factors that you are not privy to (staffing, finances, upper management, prior agreements, etc.). Having...
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    Nurses with learning disabilities?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to NYNursingHopeful's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have a learning disability that plays out in reading comprehension, writing, and sensory integration. I knew school would be a challenge, it was, and I got through it alright. I too was far more...
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    Are nurses really that important?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Got to say David, I hear you. Two years out of school and I'm conflicted. Love a lot of what I do, but feel less respected in nursing than I did cleaning rooms while in high school (or any of the...
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    New grads on the Floor.

    Turtle in scrubs replied to LVN2010M's topic in General Nursing

    I think you make a really good point. Couple of things come to mind for me: 1. There is a difference b/n asking why things are done and correcting someone. Sounds like you get it and probably are...