nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    skirts

    nurse2033 replied to nightshiftnut's topic in General Nursing

    I wear a kilt sometimes, but not to
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    Being late to work...

    nurse2033 replied to sarabellum1's topic in General Nursing

    It does delay care as the report ends of finishing later, so the new nurse starts behind the flow. It is not negligent to your patients as you are not denying them care. It incurs a large expense to...
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    What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

    nurse2033 replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

    (ER) We were working a young woman for near syncope and some floor nurse was helping start IVs (because we were busy). She was really digging around and the patient said she felt dizzy and quickly...
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    she has a crush on me

    nurse2033 replied to Ackeem's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Too
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    AF Nurses: Recruiters vs Reality.

    nurse2033 replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    The AF in is the midst of axing about 5,000 jobs. It is doubtful that there will be a lot of hiring right now (don't know this for a fact). I believe that by the end of the summer these cuts should be...
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    Divorced mom of 3 considering joining

    nurse2033 replied to pearljammer's topic in Government, Military

    You don't have to give up custody. I'm a single parent in the Air National Guard. But, your co-parent must be able and willing to take the kids for long periods. We get along fine (now that we're...
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    GUILTY

    nurse2033 replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's funny, you are not guilty of anything. You should have offered him a free
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    How many practice hours before you can sit for CEN?

    nurse2033 replied to KR's topic in Emergency

    There is no time period. Take it when you are
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    Health care a right or privilege

    nurse2033 replied to jcasablanca's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The problem with our system is the business model. We are expected to provide contingency coverage to be used when needed. What I mean is that the public expects us to have ERs, and ORs, and cath labs...
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    What are the most important qualities for this nursing job as an ER NURSE?

    nurse2033 replied to Binduvijoy's topic in Emergency

    Wow, do you write a "made up" word blog? You
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    What are the most important qualities for this nursing job as an ER NURSE?

    nurse2033 replied to Binduvijoy's topic in Emergency

    Flexibility and
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    lasix and kcl

    nurse2033 replied to RNurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Which dose did you chart? If it was written 20mg and you signed it off then it is a charting error as
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    Why hasn't the United States moved into a single payer system?

    nurse2033 replied to Ava M.'s topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Also the AMA always fights it tooth and bone because it reduces the income for
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    Anyone else getting cut by the budget ax?

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in Government, Military

    It would be a good time to cut poor performers, especially on the PT test. I was talking with a colleague who is dying to deploy but just can't get a
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    which shift 3pm-3:30 AM or 11AM-11:00PM

    nurse2033 replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    Those are awesome shifts for a night owl, have worked
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    "You've got 4 days to improve or else..." ... advice?

    nurse2033 replied to CherryLifeSaver2621's topic in Emergency

    Your story is pretty common unfortunately. Once there is blood in the water, the sharks start circling. This is a common management error. Once they hear a whiff of a problem they start digging and...
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    FINAL WRITTEN WARNING, first ever med error

    nurse2033 replied to angelstar5's topic in General Nursing

    I would not let this go. Anything on your official record will haunt you. I would consult an
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    This transporter looks as if he wants to punch me everytime I see him and Im scared

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

    One of the principles of conflict resolution is to handle the problem at the lowest level possible, i.e. between him and you. Try to engage him in a neutral way. Maybe his kid just died or something....
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    Letter of Admonition...A Career Death Sentence? bv

    nurse2033 replied to Verbal425's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to say it but you should call a lawyer. Perhaps it can be removed, especially since you've proven yourself since. It sounds patently unfair (or un-American) for you to be judged at a punitive...
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    Letter of Admonition...A Career Death Sentence? bv

    nurse2033 replied to Verbal425's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to say it but you should call a lawyer. Perhaps it can be removed, especially since you've proven yourself since. Let it be a lesson to the rest of us to always fight such a ruling. Hope it works...
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    43 YO Nursing Student Wants to Join the Navy - Advice Plz

    nurse2033 replied to srhancock's topic in Government, Military

    As far as I know the Air Force is the only one that would take you at your age, and in the reserves (with a BSN). You need nursing experience to be valuable to them. If you can bust through school and...
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    Giving narcotics to patients with no ride

    nurse2033 replied to alimill's topic in Emergency

    You don't get narcs if you don't have a ride. If you can't take it, you can opt to be admitted for pain management. You can't responsibly let a patient under the influence of drugs leave and drive. As...
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    Disciplined For Helping With Disaster

    nurse2033 replied to Blue_Elder's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't health care sort of about helping others? Isn't being a responsible citizen putting yourself out there when people need it the most. Next time don't give them the respect of telling the truth,...
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    Working nights, tons of work meetings scheduled during my sleep hours?

    nurse2033 replied to Jaimie.RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is my #1 pet peeve with poor management. Become an advocate for nights. Write your risk management department about thiswith lots of citations about sleep deprivation and nursing errors. Stress...
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    Problem facing healthcare

    nurse2033 replied to newgraduate52012's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, because nursing leaders are not chosen for their leadership abilities. They are chosen for their management experience, which to me means they have been hanging around the longest. I've worked in...