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  1. An other nurse flat told a lie about me

    jemb replied to catrn10's topic in General Nursing

    I would diplomatically word a written request to the NM requesting a meeting with the NM and the backstabbing employee due to " a hostile work environment as evidenced in the situation of (date of...

  2. Showers in patient rooms...

    jemb replied to deespoohbear's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Definitely, absolutely, shower in each room. It's more convenient and safer for patients, their family members who are willing to help, as well as for the

  3. Experiences with Remicaide

    jemb replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our clinic administers Remicaide to patients with Crohns as well as to those with Rhematoid arthritis. We start the infusion at 10cc/hr and titrate every 15 minutes to a maximum of 250cc/hr,...

  4. Direct Admits

    jemb replied to MissdonditaBsn's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked inpatient --not that long ago-- we did get direct admits on the floor. They did have to stop at admitting for paperwork. The hospital's policy, or lack thereof, regarding direct...

  5. autonomy

    jemb replied to kmaryniak's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot depends on the facility. Where I work, there is more of a partnership between the doctors and nurses. The doctors and nurses in our department, simply put, have mutual respect. I work...

  6. Hospital charts--who can see them?

    jemb replied to memphispanda's topic in General Students

    I've never heard of a situation in which a family member has been given access to the patient's chart (unless, of course, the family member happens to be the doctor, nurse, or other health care...

  7. Per diem questions

    jemb replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

    I worked per diem for many, many years. The plus of working per diem is that you are able to set you own schedule -- you can work part time, full time, only occassionally, however you want to...

  8. Do you like Agency/ staffing Nursing and would you switch back to being on staff

    jemb replied to jamistlc's topic in Agency Nurses

    I worked agency for many years, but finally took a "real" job because it was what I had been looking for over a period of years --outpatient in my specialty. I loved being able to schedule shifts...

  9. Almost zero WBC count

    jemb replied to misti_z's topic in Oncology

    I work in an outpatient oncology unit. Many of our patients are neutropenic. We teach precautions - handwashing, avoiding crowds, no raw fruits of veggies, etc. Some patients choose to wear masks...

  10. Question-how far do you travel for work daily?

    jemb replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    My current drive is about 32 miles, taking about 35 minutes , one way. If I make the same drive at a busier time of day, it can take 45-55 minutes. When weather is bad, it can take even longer. A...

  11. Older than dirt quiz

    jemb replied to KaraLea's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yikes! 23 out of 25! I think "Studebaker" was the first word I ever learned to spell. My parents had one and I used to read the letters on the dash! And, yes, I remember when Barbie dolls first...