nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    military service male nurse

    nurse2033 replied to PinBall's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Give Excelsior College a look. They are very military friendly. You probably could get started there depending on your free time and internet access, excelsior.edu. Good
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    Can you go into the Air Force, Army or Navy Reserves as an OB nurse

    nurse2033 replied to im_an_honest_1's topic in Government, Military

    I would hope your motivator would be to serve our soldiers and their families. Just about everyone deploys these days. You should contact a recruiter, they are the best source of information. Some...
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    Struggling with politics, frustrated, and questioning my career choice.

    nurse2033 replied to SIguy_RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    For me working nights was about finding the way for me to get sleep. I wouldn't rule out taking a prescribed sleep aid. You need BLACKout curtains, white noise, ear plugs, catch up on days off, make...
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    Very little witnessing going on with drug wastes on my floor!

    nurse2033 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient Medications

    This lax approach is pretty common, but you're right, it has little accountability. They probably haven't had a drug stealer get caught yet, because that would be when they revise their policy. When...
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    What happens when patients make false accusations of abuse against nurses??

    nurse2033 replied to Kadambari's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Being professional and following good nursing practice is your best defense. Don't let your fears get ahead of you, there are many other things to spend your energy on. Good
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    Question for RNs from a student.

    nurse2033 replied to rmolander's topic in General Nursing

    Stick with what you have. Volunteering gives you zero visibility in the hospital to management and other nurses. I vaguely notice we have volunteers, but I would never recommend one for a position...
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    I hate clinicals!

    nurse2033 replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Start excelling at attitude. You have been given a direction and you should listen to it. Tasks are only one part of this job you need to be proficient at. I don't know you at all, but your statements...
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    Pulled from floor by "Men in Black"

    nurse2033 replied to mikala3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't imagine any appropriate scenario in which you are "pulled from the floor" by an unidentified group of people to answer questions about a patient without violating
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    Down to the nitty gritty...

    nurse2033 replied to mrspolly's topic in General Nursing

    Gross is relative. You get used to it. Your desire to do your job will get you over
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    Interview tips for Experienced ICU nurse

    nurse2033 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    I've worked in both environments and the big difference is that ICU is very structured and nurses get into a "routine". You need 50 routines in the ER as things change minute by minute. You have to be...
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    Representing yourself to the public as a nurse when you are not a nurse

    nurse2033 replied to Penguin67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A customer survey would be a good place to bring that to the attention of the management. A word to staff about inflating their roles might be all it takes for that staff member to understand they...
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    Need to vent...being volunteered by someone else to do overtime...WHAT?!

    nurse2033 replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    "Sorry I can't do it", "I have other plans", "no", or my favorite, "no
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    Forced ultrasounds

    nurse2033 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Has anyone been following this? Virginia just passed a law that requires any woman who wishes an abortion must have an ultrasound (and pay for it) prior to the abortion. Since most of these are done...
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    How much personal info do you share with pts?

    nurse2033 replied to Bouncyball's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Be as vague as possible. Sometimes you might have to say you keep your private life private. As others have mentioned, don't hesitate to lie (like about a husband) if it will shut them
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    Am I a good fit for the Navy?

    nurse2033 replied to paulschwinn's topic in Government, Military

    The freedom you will lose is where you are stationed (i.e. live). Although if you like water, the navy does usually work around water. Nurses do not carry guns except in certain combat areas, and then...
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    Need advice...

    nurse2033 replied to jffhlbrt1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, CNA or LVN time would be a waste of time. Not that those careers are no good, but you should spend the same time completing prereqs for nursing school. You don't need experience to get into...
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    Thin skinned nurses

    nurse2033 replied to cinja's topic in Men in Nursing

    Perception is reality sometimes. You have to understand that your standard for yelling is a bit different than normal people. I'm not saying that you are actually yelling, but if it has come up more...
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    newbie question

    nurse2033 replied to menardca's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the right plan. You're thinking and applying options which is the right thing to do. Don't forget that when you leave work, you are leaving work. Good
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    Keeping A Written Record Of The Patients You've Had: Good Or Bad?

    nurse2033 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I can't believe what I'm reading. Keeping PHI in your personal possession is illegal under HIPAA. Once you are no longer caring for a patient, you are no longer involved in their care, which is what...
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    If you think you are "too old" to go back to school....

    nurse2033 replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    The great thing is if you're 102, I wouldn't worry too much about paying back
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    Joint commission requesting to see diploma

    nurse2033 replied to akinaRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would only worry if you don't have
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    What to do when a doctor won't let you read back an order

    nurse2033 replied to aem31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Standard nursing practice requires readback. Ideally you should have called him back and explained that you can't execute the order until you follow all steps in the telephone order protocol as per...
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    Wife wants to be an AF nurse

    nurse2033 replied to kd7ctv's topic in Government, Military

    Seems like she is headed for active duty but I would recommend the Guard. With active duty she will move duty stations every three years and have less control over her job duties. I'm Guard so I'm not...
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    8 or 12hr shifts?

    nurse2033 replied to ashleyr34's topic in General Nursing

    10s are my favorite by far, if you can find
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    MAR error

    nurse2033 replied to paulsab's topic in Patient Medications

    I've never been through that but I would get a lawyer immediately. Defending your license should be your highest priority. Good