UKRNinUSA RN

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  1. UKRNinUSA

    Burnout or what

    UKRNinUSA replied to sunshines66's topic in General Nursing

    google "compassion fatigue" you might find some answers
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    Hey ER, what takes so long???

    UKRNinUSA replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in Emergency

    if only we could whip these docs into shape! when I rule the
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    Uninsured=financial ruin

    UKRNinUSA replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    a family member has just been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He has no insurance. This scares me more than the
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    Uninsured=financial ruin

    UKRNinUSA replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why do the criminals get the best deal? An ex-prison nurse tells me that inmates get priority organ transplants, brand-name drugs, complete physicals, dental and vision care. Even death row inmates!...
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    How do you deal with difficult nurses?

    UKRNinUSA replied to givingheart's topic in General Nursing

    you did a lot better than me - you got thru your orientation. I had a bad experience 23 years ago in my ICU rotation as a student in the UK. I worked with a bunch of backstabbers who gave me a bad...
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    'Scuse me sir, don't bite into that frito ! ! !

    UKRNinUSA replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I think sometimes you just need to be blunt to get your point across, but sometimes even that doesn't work. You can educate them on the consequences of bad choices but the rest is up to them. I had an...
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    No pain meds for you, mother

    UKRNinUSA replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    they are probably scared that she will be "euthanized" by the morphine. Maybe you should approach their fears
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    Benefits of Medicare for all!

    UKRNinUSA replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    RUN, RUN the communists are coming, check under your bed!:chair: When are you guys going to get over you McCarthy-esque paranoia and let the country move
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    Uninsured=financial ruin

    UKRNinUSA replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    passgasser as an ex UK nurse I would say that the poor RN wages have more to do with the unions that represent them, than universal health care. They refuse to strike and seem to have a distinct lack...
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    Seeking other UK RN's in USA

    UKRNinUSA posted a topic in International Nursing

    I thought it would be fun to talk to other UK RN's in USA to compare notes. I graduated from Glasgow University, Scotland in 1984 with a BN/RGN and moved to LA 15 years ago (for a year or two!) I...
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    You experienced ED nurses will get a kick out of this.....

    UKRNinUSA replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Emergency

    Love that - can't wait to use it
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    Who will hire you at 5 months pregnant?

    UKRNinUSA replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    a few links for you http://www.eeoc.gov/types/pregnancy.html http://employeeissues.com/state_disability.htm what state do you work
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    You experienced ED nurses will get a kick out of this.....

    UKRNinUSA replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Emergency

    just wanted to add that you can still be compassionate AND have a wicked, evil sense of humor. Just save your compassion for the folks that need it and use the humor from those that don't to recharge...
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    Who will hire you at 5 months pregnant?

    UKRNinUSA replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I meant short-term pregnancy related disability. I believe you would be eligible in CA, I don't know about your neck of the woods. When I had to go out early with my second pregnancy at 6 months, the...
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    Who will hire you at 5 months pregnant?

    UKRNinUSA replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

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    Who will hire you at 5 months pregnant?

    UKRNinUSA replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    the same thing happened to me a few years ago -5 months pregnant, essentially got fired when I refused to be reassigned to a different area ( it was totally unsuitable for me and could have put myself...
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    How do I tactfully say this on an interview?

    UKRNinUSA replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for a new
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    moody nurses

    UKRNinUSA replied to dali92's topic in General Nursing

    I think he needs a check up from the neck up or perhaps a motorbike (male
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    Patient is a famous star

    UKRNinUSA replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    I could not be a nurse for any "star" I had the hots for. I once had an extremely attractive patient who insisted on lying in bed barechested and I was so flustered I could not get any work done at...
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    Feedback frustration of anxious over-analyzer

    UKRNinUSA replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    A word of well-meant advice, no criticsm intended. I think you need to relax just a little bit or you'll be on the high road to burnout real soon. Perhaps you need to find a preceptor that has the...
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    Oh God, A NURSE is my pt!!!!

    UKRNinUSA replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I just thought of another instance when I was a patient. I didn't tell the nurse that I was one too. I was in labor with my first child and asking lots of questions -trying to remember the OB stuff...
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    Oh God, A NURSE is my pt!!!!

    UKRNinUSA replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a patient and was treated very well by the nurses. I had no problem with any of them. TriageRN has a good point about allowing the pt to feel like he was in control. My poor OB doc did that...
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    Staff nurse with MSN

    UKRNinUSA replied to NextSummer's topic in General Nursing

    I did that and the SO got the point. I was just trying to point out to the OP that there is a downside to advancing your education and staying in the clinical area. And it is nice to be able to voice...
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    Behaviors and Call Lights! Help!

    UKRNinUSA replied to carolbear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I joke with my ER pts as I hand them the call light, that they should use the bell if they need to get hold of me but please be advised that there is a $100 charge added to the bill each time you use...
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    How common is SQ hydration therapy?

    UKRNinUSA replied to styRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did it back in Scotland in the late 80's. Thanks for the