nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Hypothetical Situation: mandated flu vaccine

    nurse2033 replied to pomlover08's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you would be treated under workers comp if injured by mandatory vaccine. Would you sue them if you were injured by some other piece of mandated
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    Cyclical vomiting syndrome

    nurse2033 replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    Sucks to be her. Narcs tend to slow peristalsis so they would be bad in general for gastroparesis. Whether she is seeking or not is not for us to judge. I would doubt she is throwing up her food on...
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    Should I have turned the LVN in?

    nurse2033 replied to PlasticsRN's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is protecting our profession by making sure a nurse has the proper credentials. I agree with the other posters that she should not be using the nurse's SS# for any reason. She could have called...
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    Tips for first clinical?

    nurse2033 replied to betsyMT2003's topic in General Students

    Do your best. The unit is not designed to host students, but provide patient care. The nurses have not chosen to be teachers and are busy. Its not the way it should be but its the way it is. If you...
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    night shift and holiday pay

    nurse2033 replied to KaksRN's topic in General Nursing

    We only get paid extra from 0001 to 2359. So if you want 12 hours of holiday pay you have to work the night before and the night of... You get holiday pay from 0001-0700, then 1900-2359, kind of...
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    Inquiring about Female Nursing in the military, where to begin? Advice needed.

    nurse2033 replied to uponastar's topic in Government, Military

    Stop making such a big deal about being female. That will limit you from some combat jobs, but there are many other opportunities. As Lunah said, you need a BSN. You can be an Air Force flight tech on...
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    Attitudes against the military

    nurse2033 replied to Animal3's topic in Government, Military

    Many people only know what they see in movies, which usually involves impossible situations and incompetent officers. They just don't know what it is really like. I wouldn't lose sleep over it, if...
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    Just moved to colorful Colorado and seeking advice from RN's

    nurse2033 replied to sdorsky1's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It's a tough market here, I wouldn't be too choosy about the type of unit. You just need to get
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    IV in an artery

    nurse2033 replied to jrmarr's topic in General Nursing

    Uh, it sounds like the odds were 100% that you were in an artery. Drugs that enter the bloodstream do their job whether in a vein or artery. You probably did no injury but next time, if you suspect...
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    Problems with prefilled NS syringes?

    nurse2033 replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    Almost all my patients report a bad taste or smell, must be something in the plastic of the syringe.
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    Single moms and every 3rd weekend

    nurse2033 replied to belle005's topic in General Nursing

    I had this same problem. I was able to negotiate a three week rotation with my ex that worked out great. Weekend 1-you have the kids, weekend 2- ex has the kids (and you work), weekend 3 you both...
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    Difference between Cor & Code?

    nurse2033 replied to scorpio99's topic in General Nursing

    It means cardiac © or (O) respiratory ® zero, meaning cardiac or respiratory effort is zero, or cardiac or respiratory arrest. I know, I didn't invent it... COR zero =code blue, its a western
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    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    nurse2033 replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are dozens if not hundreds strains of the flu. You get vaccinated against 3 or 4. The CDC has to guess which strains to include in the yearly vaccination. Getting the flu shot shows support and...
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    CLONAZEPAM

    nurse2033 replied to username33's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Depends vastly on the health of the patient. But no med should leave you drowsy 18 hours later if dosed
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    short vtach after longer vtach

    nurse2033 replied to judgeme's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean "runs" as beats? i.e. 4 runs = 4 beats of vtach? It sounds like your boss is freaking out and throwing you to the wolves without good reason. But, what is the policy on your unit? Why did...
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    Nurses with Lap Band

    nurse2033 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    That "no break" rule sounds unlawful to me. What if you have to go to the bathroom during that time? I carry food with me and eat it when I can, sometimes I'll grab a bite while walking down the hall....
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    I'm tired of working 4 X 12's

    nurse2033 replied to stevethenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would consult an attorney, you might have a class action lawsuit that could give you all that back pay, for you and your coworkers. Just make sure you are understanding the law though. If you just...
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    how long does it take to get used to what you do? (working in LTC)

    nurse2033 replied to kimogieo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have picked a tough job. That's why we love it. You need to get comfortable sometimes working outside your comfort level. That said, you need to ask questions at work so you can do your job....
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    Worst potential employer experience ever!!!! Was it ok to call HR and say no thanks?

    nurse2033 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, it is a good impression of how they will treat
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    New to night shift

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

    I've answered this question in multiple other threads, try a search and you will get a lot of info. Biggest tip, blackout curtains, really, I really mean it, it changed my life (and
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    DNR means what???

    nurse2033 replied to cloverleafLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. The patient deserves medical care and relief from
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    Can my nurses license be disciplined?

    nurse2033 replied to rn-chi's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a real peach of a place to work. Hope they had fun covering the rest of your shift. You did nothing that would jeopardize your license. Good
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    What was your journey?

    nurse2033 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck, keep your eye on the
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    What is your ER's head bleed protocol?

    nurse2033 replied to ERNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I would start here
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    Legal implications of free-text charting

    nurse2033 replied to EmmieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, do not double chart. If you do not double chart perfectly in synch you create a paradox. Legal time and space will slow and twist, cats and dogs will live together, and the undead will walk the...