nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Being a Preceptor

    nurse2033 replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    You need to make it clear to her that hysterics on the job are unacceptable. Her job #1 must be to control her emotions so she can work. I would tell her flat out that unless she finds a way to...
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    First code

    nurse2033 replied to katsanchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for starting CPR, I've been a medic for a long time and a lot of times staff do not start CPR. Good
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    Man with Law Degree Considering Nursing

    nurse2033 replied to JSBes's topic in Men in Nursing

    A) People don't ask me too much about "why" nursing. I find they just accept you. B) I am a father but didn't go to a traditional program. It will be bad, but relatively short compared to law school....
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    EMT Starting RN program anyone else go down this road?

    nurse2033 replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I went paramedic (still am) to RN. Has worked out great for me. Good
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    Will military recognize float pool?

    nurse2033 replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Sure, you would have a chance in your interview to explain your patient experience. Just make sure your resume reflects what you
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    Are many nurses products of abusive/drug dependent homes & parents?

    nurse2033 replied to wsp4905's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, grew up in a good home, have a good life, guess I'm bucking the
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    Joining as a nurse officer

    nurse2033 replied to five_marshalls's topic in Government, Military

    You will probably go through COT which is 5 weeks. You will then need flight nursing school (4 weeks), SERE (5 days), water survival (2 days), and AECOT (5 days). Then your flight internship, which...
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    What's Wrong with My Resume?

    nurse2033 replied to bstewart40's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would move your experience to the top, I'll explain why in a minute. I think the "objective" is not needed. It is pretty much assumed that if someone is reading your resume you want a job. If you...
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    Employee Observations and HIPAA

    nurse2033 replied to wildlaurelrn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If they respect the confidentiality then there is no HIPAA violation. But, I believe it is a violation of the patient's
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    HIPAA question - The Neighbor

    nurse2033 replied to tewdles's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would say, "if I was coming out of your house, would you like me to fill in the neighbors on what was going
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    HIPAA violations and the cell phone

    nurse2033 replied to Sacred eagle's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Its not the cell phone, its the
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    Scrub tops on men

    nurse2033 replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    Darn it you made milk come out my
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    possible to get an RN position in Colorado?

    nurse2033 replied to kelso1001's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I would get more experience. Some employers have new grad positions, but not very many. Cruise the web sites and you'll find
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    Reserve or Guard Nurse but NOT a nurse full-time

    nurse2033 replied to ImThatGuy's topic in Government, Military

    You can work in the Guard as a part time nurse. The requirements for AF are 180 hours of nursing per year. This can include your deployed time, part time work, mission work ect. The problem is you...
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    Care Packages for Military Nurses Deployed Overseas

    nurse2033 replied to felicia_r's topic in Government, Military

    My unit is deploying at the start of May (187 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron). I will be deployed in the states but a number of us will be in Afganistan. Contact me if you'd like more details....
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    Men in OB/Peds Nursing....Any thoughts?....

    nurse2033 replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are lots of male OBGYNs... Ignore the gender gap and do what you
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    Patients being discharged prematurely

    nurse2033 replied to Patti_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not up on all the details but Medicare regs are now tracking hospital readmission and I believe they won't pay (as in the case of medical errors) for care received on the readmission. This will...
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    I had no idea... med/surg vent

    nurse2033 replied to all4ofus's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Med surg is hard work, but I think your issues have more to do with poor management. There are med surg units that are well run. If no one can get their work and charting done then, almost by...
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    STEMI Protocols

    nurse2033 replied to Medic2RN's topic in Emergency

    We have a folder with all the paperwork and protocols. The MD is responsible for the consent. When they try to fob it off on me I explain that I don't know all the possible complications, rates of...
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    Pts right to refuse treatment

    nurse2033 replied to joanie2341's topic in Emergency

    The PA is in a tough spot. If they let her go, even AMA, the patient could sue (maybe not win) anyway. Placing her on a hold creates a different type of liability, but at least this decision is...
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    Help! I am failing orientation.

    nurse2033 replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    I agree with robublind. Hate to say it but I will sometimes I hang on the that discharge patient to get some important stuff done on the other patients before they drop a new one in there. Get the...
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    Scrubs in the Emergency Department

    nurse2033 replied to Krystall's topic in Emergency

    Never heard of such a thing. I've always worked in scrubs. Most hospitals that I know here in CO use a color scheme that varies by job description. Where are
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    Pushed Around..

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

    You know I don't really think she should be put on death row, but a police report would sure get everyone's attention. Would it be different if she was a large male shoving a small female aside? It is...
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    Blood Infusion

    nurse2033 replied to Medic7714's topic in Emergency

    Most pump tubing I've seen has a little stopcock on the cassette that stops the flow. This prevents the fluid from free flowing if disconnected from the pump. You just give it pull to open
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    I dont think ICU is for me:(

    nurse2033 replied to Bradydown's topic in MICU, SICU

    You work too much. I applaud you for trying so hard to learn your job. You need down time to reenergize and for your neural pathways to form engrams. I loved my job anew when I went from 36 hours to...