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  1. Help re Jehovah's Witness and death

    reesern63 replied to nickismith72's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like he has an axe to grind, based on previous

  2. Illnesses and calling in sick

    reesern63 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Please do not blow off migraine. I spent several years nearly incapacitated with migraines. FMLA was a life saver for me. Thankfully, life is much better and I no longer get them like I used to, but...

  3. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    reesern63 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane: "One pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you small. And the ones that mother gives you don't do anything at

  4. My MI by me

    reesern63 replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    So, what did you get your

  5. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    reesern63 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ??? Maybe in your area they can afford to be that picky, but in mine a new grad there is no

  6. Illnesses and calling in sick

    reesern63 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    You can't use FMLA for a cold one time, then stomach flu the next, etc. If you have a chronic illness (e.g. heart problems, diabetes, migraines), you may use FMLA in blocks of time or intermittently...

  7. Dear Doctor Imajerk: (vent)

    reesern63 replied to kcalohagirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. While it's tempting to want to respond this way, it only perpetuates the problem. Unfortunately, we (the nurses) have to be the grown-ups and act in the best interests of the pt., not...

  8. Need a mentor

    reesern63 replied to reesern63's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As long as I wouldn't have to do peds or gyn, that would be OK. I wouldn't mind doing some hospital, I just wouldn't want to be stuck in the hospital all day every day. Most of the NPs in my area are...

  9. Need a mentor

    reesern63 replied to reesern63's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm looking at the adult care & acute care programs. I considered FNP, but I really have zero interest in dealing with kids or women's health issues. I'm more interested in adult illness, acute...

  10. big bad nursing myths busted

    reesern63 replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses eat their

  11. "It shouldn't be that hard to be a nurse"

    reesern63 replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she doesn't mean it, but it's the entitled attitude that bothers me. As if she's owed a spot solely based on her GPA. There is a lot more to nursing than a GPA. It's not printed on your name...

  12. "A good first impression???"

    reesern63 replied to ahett's topic in General Nursing

    Your computer still has hiccups. In my state you may deduct uniforms from your state income taxes as an allowable expense. That doesn't help you when you have to pay up front,

  13. "A good first impression???"

    reesern63 replied to ahett's topic in General Nursing

    It's also a wonderful way to make it look like you have more nurses than you really do if you also have the aides wear the same uniform as the licensed staff. Don't tell me that doesn't cross the...

  14. "It shouldn't be that hard to be a nurse"

    reesern63 replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...good

  15. Mandatory Inservices only offered on my "OFF"days!

    reesern63 replied to MsPiggy's topic in General Nursing

    But if you're working 12h shifts, who wants to come in before a shift or stay after a shift? In my mind, it's the employer's responsibility to see that the unit is staffed so that employees can attend...

  16. LVN instead of RN

    reesern63 replied to cancalbloop's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe my eyes. Please tell me you don't mean to suggest that the OP should have been dishonest and not reported a med error she made. Because besides being completely unethical, it could...

  17. Pt beds in the hallway

    reesern63 replied to Nurse1966's topic in General Nursing

    Do ED pts not deserve the same privacy and dignity as other

  18. Pill That Eliminates the Period Gets Mixed Reviews

    reesern63 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For the last year I have been taking Yasmin but skipping the placebo week and going straight to a new pack. It has been wonderful to not have a period. It was either this option or a TAH. Women have...

  19. Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

    reesern63 replied to welnet66's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's not true. Where did you get your info? I graduated from a diploma program and have not been restricted to only the state where I was

  20. low o2 sats after ORIF?

    reesern63 replied to crissrn27's topic in General Nursing

    Low hgb could be giving you the low sat reading. Decreased mobility causing decreased pulm. function. How old is the pt? How far into the post-op period? Lots and lots of reasons why this can

  21. Triage sucks!!! Any tips??

    reesern63 replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    Or if they ask which ED doc is working. Huge red flag. I never answer that one. I usually say, "I guess you'lll have to find out when you get back" or something like

  22. Student Nurse who needs some input/advice

    reesern63 replied to blyn79's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the OP should do any confrontation herself. That's the job of her clinical

  23. Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

    reesern63 replied to welnet66's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's not true. Mine was affiliated with the local uni., and that was well over twenty years

  24. TEXAS BNE POSITION STATEMENT 15:26 "Nurse Working Hours"

    reesern63 replied to fossil78's topic in General Nursing

    I know. I guess I was trying to restate the point that the last thing nurses need is people advocating for us to have more hours or employers to have more opportunities to use

  25. TEXAS BNE POSITION STATEMENT 15:26 "Nurse Working Hours"

    reesern63 replied to fossil78's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I just reread the OP. Tired nurses are impaired nurses. Some people don't know when to stop working, and they're dangerous. If we need to legislation to make them stop working, so be