nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    rn taking orders from an lpn?

    nurse2033 replied to tofunurse<3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good job, it is always easier to defend yourself when you put the patient's welfare first. I think you also showed good practice by trying to contact your DON for confirmation and clarification. Her...
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    Backboards in the ED

    nurse2033 replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    EMS protocols have evolved to address this, although the newer EMT-B curriculum is more focused on cook-book answers than critical thinking in my opinion. We require a provider to clear the patient,...
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    Epidural block

    nurse2033 replied to spicychap's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Surely a cold spray is not the only way to assess? What if a displaced epidural was causing the symptoms? Your first job is patient safety, not patient comfort. Sorry but I agree with the ICU
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    Medication Administration through a feeding tube

    nurse2033 replied to lalexa15's topic in General Nursing

    Mixing meds is fine, what happens in the stomach? You just want to use enough water so they are well mixed and will not clog. I'd be furious about being ratted out by a fellow student. That student...
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    what chain of command?

    nurse2033 replied to supervisorhatchet's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Best I can do, here's a hug...
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    Coming off Active Duty, looking for new specialty

    nurse2033 replied to zjesko's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your service! Public health does a fair amount of work in mass casualty, terrorism response, and disaster preparation. How about FEMA, state health department, CDC, or Medical Reserve...
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    Touching blood without gloves

    nurse2033 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Does she smoke? leave her doors unlocked? use seat belts? does she still use candles at home to read? have an outhouse? dial the telephone? the world changes every day, you are either keeping up or...
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    2 Job Offers..How to turn one down??

    nurse2033 replied to NurseLove88's topic in General Nursing

    Just tell them you applied for two jobs and both came through. I agree that no one will like it that you accepted and then declined, but it hasn't cost them anything so just be
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    A-fib protocol

    nurse2033 replied to beckster_01's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do anything out of protocol without an MD's order. If they patient is decompensating call the emergency team, code team or whatever your hospital has. Otherwise bother the on-call until the...
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    advice request from seasoned nurses please

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

    Just do your job, if they don't like you, tough for them. Your highest priority is patient care and safety. Unless staff are interfering with that, don't worry about what they think. Once they see you...
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    What kind of Stethoscope do you have?

    nurse2033 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littman classic II, works
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    Disturbing POA's

    nurse2033 replied to MommaRN86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In an emergency I would call 911. And determining an emergency is up to your clinical judgment. Once the patient is at the hospital, the POA can refuse treatment. If someone is having an MI I think it...
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    How do employers view RN to BSN online completion programs?

    nurse2033 replied to luvazsun's topic in General Nursing

    Once you have your license nobody cares. The only reason to consider this, is the quality of the education, will it meet your needs? I have two degrees from Excelsior and it worked great for
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    This does not make sense to me.

    nurse2033 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I wouldn't want to work for an employer that couldn't figure that
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    Foley sterile field

    nurse2033 replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you have already opened the outer wrapper, the inside of which is sterile. It is big enough to hold both the box and tray. Once your hands are gloved, pick up the tray and set it in front of the...
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    Anyone get an Officer Comission with a useless Bachelor's?

    nurse2033 replied to Dre2416's topic in Government, Military

    A degree is not useless if it allows you to get commissioned. No one cares about your GPA once you have your degree. I'm a flight nurse and my Bachelors is in music, and I would never refer to it as...
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    CCAT

    nurse2033 replied to PokerRN's topic in Government, Military

    It depends on your employer. Legally, they have to just take it, research the USERRA law. By law they can't fire you, hold you back for promotion, punish you, make you use vacation time, or make ou...
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    CCAT

    nurse2033 replied to PokerRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm just spinning up on the AE side and I love it. And BTW The CCAT class has been moved to Wright-Pat in Dayton
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    Why you need an electronic professional portfolio

    nurse2033 replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thanks for the
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    New Grad PORTFOLIO

    nurse2033 replied to Marie1205's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go with an online portfolio. A huge document that you present at an interview will not be read very much. An online one can be reviewed as long or short as the employer wants at their leisure prior to...
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    Portfolio vs. Resume

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

    Lots of antipathy towards portfolios. There are literally dozens of free online portfolio sites. I plan to build one ASAP. I believe they are the wave of the future. The more positive things an...
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    Slow nurse response time is a danger to pt health

    nurse2033 replied to SoCalCrafter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What state are you in? I'll be right
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    This seems unsafe to me..

    nurse2033 replied to RN_Mom_of_2's topic in General Nursing

    Call the state and tell them they are putting you in a situation to violate two rules. One your break, or two patient safety. They must provide someone to cover your
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    Switching shifts....when it isn't your choice

    nurse2033 replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    A boss should never mess with A) your pay B) your schedule or C) your home life. Sounds like they are hitting at least two out of three. Tell them you expect to keep your pay rate at least. File a...
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    Wanting to get back in the game

    nurse2033 replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Think of it as a first date. No one wants to hear all your dirty laundry. Just put your best foot forward. An employer wouldn't expect you to be totally, brutally,