nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Pushed Around..

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

    That is a crime, it is called battery. Someone needs to step up and report her behavior. "It's your fault for being in the way"? Wow. It is not "bound to happen". She believes this behavior is...
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    sweating on the job?

    nurse2033 replied to supersonic7667's topic in General Nursing

    Hyperhidrosis of the hands is well treated, look into it. Good
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    Nursing faculty who continue to work in the clinical setting

    nurse2033 replied to AlonnaA's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is imperative that nursing faculty continue to work part time at the bedside. As soon as you stop practicing you become more and more outdated. The changes in our profession are coming fast...
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    How significant is it to have references?

    nurse2033 replied to Seas's topic in General Nursing

    Forget about old school references, employers what to know how you are performing now. It doesn't have to be a friend. But if you can't come up with at least one person at your job who thinks you do a...
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    Tips on getting people to come to staff meetings

    nurse2033 replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    Do it during their shift and hire perdiems to cover them while they attend. People are too busy to come in on a day off. Also if you have more than a ten minute drive it turns into a half day affair....
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    Pill falls on pt gown...is it safe to give?

    nurse2033 replied to sle1191's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's ridiculous. Pills are not sterile, the patient's mouth is not sterile, the gown is not sterile. How about other things that go in the patient's mouth like food and Pepsi? The floor is a...
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    Will working as a stripper affect my Air Force nursing potential?

    nurse2033 replied to JustMeWhoeverThatIs's topic in Government, Military

    I don't think the AF would care, and I wouldn't try to hide it from them. They would be far more concerned if they thought you were doing something illegal. They would probably also be concerned that...
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    How should I tell my boss I am quitting?

    nurse2033 replied to SirWilliam's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You should wait. It is responsible to give two weeks notice, but I've given 3-4 weeks, but no more. They may ask why but just hand in a letter that states you are leaving and when. You never know what...
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    Can my DON legally do this to me????

    nurse2033 replied to kjwestm6's topic in Government, Military

    Google USERRA and you will get a lot of information. If the change is because of drill then it is not legal (and it sounds like she has already stated that so she can't take it back). I would approach...
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    Accused by a patient's family member of not assessing

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

    I agree, ask for a copy of the letter and address each issue. Make of point of what can be checked against your documentation. Ask for permission to view the chart to gather
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    Overheard at the nurse's station

    nurse2033 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse should get written for just being stupid. Her behavior aside, she somehow forgot that you can hear everything at the
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    assaulted by my patient--one year later

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

    Good luck, sorry for your travails. Have you tried chiropractic and/ or yoga? Works wonders for my
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    Group One Blacklisting in Texas

    nurse2033 replied to EstherMichael's topic in Texas Nursing

    OK I did a quick search, they appear to be background check company that focuses in health care. Therefore they would have a financial interest your reason for being fired so they can sell that...
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    Group One Blacklisting in Texas

    nurse2033 replied to EstherMichael's topic in Texas Nursing

    Can you give some more information about Group 1? Who owns them? Are they private, public? What is their purpose?
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    nurse2033 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    It's too bad the hospital in question is focused on appearance, when they could make it about physically being able to do your job. Nursing can be quite physical. I took an extensive physical...
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    Spotting a bad unit......before you take the job.

    nurse2033 replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    Before you accept ask for a shadow shift. This will help you see in the inner workings and talk to people. Good
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    How would you comfort a dying atheist?

    nurse2033 replied to stripbubbles's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It is very condescending to tell us how sad you are. I'm totally at peace with my spirituality but I would never put yours down by telling you how sad I am that you are making the wrong choices. I...
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    career change question

    nurse2033 replied to jblazer1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm your age and have been a nurse for a few years. Once you get your RN it works in your favor as people tend to assume you have been a nurse for a long time. Being male helps as doctors don't bully...
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    coworker smells like alcohol

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

    Right! Or condoning the
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    Hijab (headscarf) Nurses

    nurse2033 replied to skybmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    Please wear it! The freedom to wear it was paid for in blood by many Americans. We need as many positive Muslim influences as
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    "You've got 4 days to improve or else..." ... advice?

    nurse2033 replied to CherryLifeSaver2621's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the rebuttal. It sounds like where you work you do things correctly, but in my experience poor management is more common. What I meant by what I said is often your work is not really...
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    Rather frustrated with work management

    nurse2033 replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Your schedule sucks. This kind of scheduling is the employer taking advantage of the employee. I had a schedule I didn't like so I eventually quit. I did try to change it to accomodate those of us who...
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    Anyone else getting cut by the budget ax?

    nurse2033 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I just found out my ANG squadron (187AES) is getting axed. This is not final until approved by Congress but still a huge blow. I just got my flight status and will deploy this summer, maybe for the...
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    RNs-I need help with survey for school!

    nurse2033 replied to RNinVirginia's topic in General Nursing

    I found many of your two sentence statements to represent differing viewpoints. Meaning- I might answer the first statement one way and the second the other. This leaves a large area for
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    Dealing with nosy family members.

    nurse2033 replied to pinkstethoscope's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I tell them it is a privacy violation and please go back to their room. I might also add- Would you like strangers looking in on your family