EmmaG RN

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    Has anyone ever seen a nurse with a really tall hat on?

    EmmaG replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly hun, she may have just been old school. I have worked with a few who wore the whites, cap and all. The 'tall hat' kinda threw me for a loop, though. This one appears to be a bit tall...
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    Has anyone ever seen a nurse with a really tall hat on?

    EmmaG replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I've got mad skillz, I tell ya... Both my girls were born in Catholic hospitals, even though I'm not Catholic. My youngest was by c/s, and I remember seeing this woman all in white gliding about, down...
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    Has anyone ever seen a nurse with a really tall hat on?

    EmmaG replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    She sure sounds
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    Funny Names for Nurses

    EmmaG replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL That sounds like the
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    fallopian tube !!!!

    EmmaG replied to punkingirl's topic in Nursing Humor

    We once called Central for a case of eustachian tubes. After much hemming and hawwing, they finally told us they were on back order. I love night
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    What are we allowed to tell patients?

    EmmaG replied to heather318's topic in General Nursing

    Most of my patients are extremely knowledgeable about their disease process, treatments, labs, etc. I provide them with lab results if they
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    Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    EmmaG replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

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    Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    EmmaG replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    Good to hear. Are they going to require the complaint in writing? In any case, the investigation will be public
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    Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    EmmaG replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update. Just curious... what was the response of the person you spoke to at the
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    Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    EmmaG replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    HEY!!
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    Needing to vent R/T attendance policy vs chronic illnesses

    EmmaG replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    BTW, you mentioned health insurance: (a) During any FMLA leave, an employer must maintain the employee's coverage under any group health plan (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 at 26...
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    Nursing and Chronic Back Pain?

    EmmaG replied to caringkat's topic in General Nursing

    Mine will make the most interesting crunchy noises at times I agree, that slight bend is a killer. Even with the bed up, you can't avoid the
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    Nursing and Chronic Back Pain?

    EmmaG replied to caringkat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sitting here in pain right now... I had grand plans to clean the house and so on, but the pain is keeping me rather immobile today. I notice at work the most painful things are not lifting and...
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    Nursing and Chronic Back Pain?

    EmmaG replied to caringkat's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. And it's cumulative. Rarely have I seen a nurse who could point to one particular incident and say 'that's why my back is screwed up'. Also consider that while you might end up in a job...
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    Needing to vent R/T attendance policy vs chronic illnesses

    EmmaG replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    snooping around, it sounds like employers have a duty to inform their employees when they are eligible for fmla. obviously, you weren't informed. most attorneys will provide a free initial...
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    Needing to vent R/T attendance policy vs chronic illnesses

    EmmaG replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    http://www.lawguru.com/cgi/bbs/message.php?i=261918378&view=aI'd consult with an attorney specializing in employment law about that...at the very least, it sounds as though her employer didn't...
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    Needing to vent R/T attendance policy vs chronic illnesses

    EmmaG replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    BTW, the 12 workweeks of time allowed with FMLA does not have to be taken all at once. It can be used in increments of days, or even hours (as in reduced hours per
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    Needing to vent R/T attendance policy vs chronic illnesses

    EmmaG replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    FMLA. Get it NOW. Have your doc fill out the paperwork, including all your chronic and potential health problems, and file it with HR. Covered employers must grant an eligible...
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    Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    EmmaG replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

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    Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    EmmaG replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you meant. I put momma bears to shame. You don't mess with mine
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    Professionalism in nursing

    EmmaG replied to yayat's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I had one too, until a patient said "Oooooo! I love posies!"
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    Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    EmmaG replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    If someone had tried to do that to my mom, I'd be looking to make bail
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    Are you allowed to wear Makeup ?

    EmmaG replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I'd much rather take that time to get a few extra
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    Are you allowed to wear Makeup ?

    EmmaG replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Went to school with a girl who would have put Tammy Faye to shame. Instructors told her to tone it down, but instead she died her hair jet black (she was a VERY pale blonde). She thought it would make...
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    How many of you work 3 days /12 hrs shifts?

    EmmaG replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get 4 days off straight, except when I was working every Fri/Sat/Sun. That was soooo nice. I've worked 12 hour shifts since '88. I don't see myself ever going back to 8 hour shifts. Just the...