nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Depth Perception for Air Force

    nurse2033 replied to UCAFblue's topic in Government, Military

    I failed the depth test on the first try. I was given some custom lenses by the optometrist and passed on the second try. I have good vision but a slight astigmatism. They are allowed to correct your...
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    North Suburban Medical Center

    nurse2033 replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I've many more bad things than good from friends who work there. The ER in particular gets overrun at times with long wait
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    Denver=BSN only??

    nurse2033 replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    There are a few that require BSN (I think University and Childrens) but they state so on their web site, most do not. A number of hospitals are relocating, the most recent St Anthony Central. They...
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    CPOE Computerized Physician Order Entry

    nurse2033 replied to triageguy's topic in Emergency

    Signing off is so 20th century. It pops into your MAR and you give it and
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    Nurse Harassment!!!

    nurse2033 replied to supra-cna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would carry a recording device (if its legal) to record the things she says. That would paint a good picture. Good
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    So sad. How in the HECK do you do it?!

    nurse2033 replied to FRESH_90's topic in General Nursing

    I would have been more likely to be elected President than become a nurse when I was 20, heck I can't even remember that far back. When you are the professional it is all different, you've been...
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    Emergency Medical Techician Basic - Help!!!!

    nurse2033 replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing

    Asking an EMT "what it is like" is a bit general, like asking any professional the same question. I started as an EMT and now have a MSN, so it has worked out great for me. Working in the field is the...
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    What is nursing coming to?

    nurse2033 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    You are right, it is not possible to meet all these
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    On call staff having a difficult time

    nurse2033 replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like your boss expects you to know everything, about everyone, all the time- not possible. You are right, how could you have known? Next time it comes up ask her to clarify what your...
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    Just curious

    nurse2033 replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, I'm just too darn
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    Possibly moving to AURORA, CO!! Please respond :)

    nurse2033 replied to Sl1011's topic in Colorado Nursing

    If I had to pick a town in Colorado that I would be least likely to live in, Aurora would be it. It's just one giant, ugly suburb. Hospital nurses start around $23 per
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    Do all Nurses need Malpractice Insurance

    nurse2033 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you should, costs around $100 per year. Do a search and you will find a plethora of threads about
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    First med error

    nurse2033 replied to LPN9816aj's topic in General Nursing

    your response is normal. We all have made mistakes, and we all feel awful about it. We just hope no harm care of it. Think of all the things you have done right. Your ratio is probably 1,000,000 to...
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    You MUST be freaking kidding me!?

    nurse2033 replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your job and act the loyal employee, and apply for other jobs. In three months you will either have a new job, or what you want at your current job. Don't burn your bridges, and look for new...
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    Night Shift 1 hr commute: tips to arrive home alive

    nurse2033 replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Just put everything in your favor. Sleeping late on your first night is not an option. Sleep as late as you can. Drop a Red Bull at 0500, depending on your metabolism. Think of this exercise as...
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    RN to paramedic?

    nurse2033 replied to SneakySnake's topic in Emergency

    Your desire for a bypass is a little concerning. Working as a paramedic is not just like nursing on-the-go. There is a huge amount of operational knowledge and experience that you need to function and...
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    Age Limit for Navy & Air Force Nurses

    nurse2033 replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    It took them 14 months, and a friend 20 months to get processed into the Air National Guard (earlier this year). Get going... And by the way I know the Air Force, for nurses, to be 47. I was 44 when I...
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    Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    nurse2033 replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    Your points are well taken. I think your instructor's point is valid in the absence of a physician, let's say at a clinic in the Congo. But once a physician pronounces pneumonia we move on from there,...
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    Anyone else have Extended ER???

    nurse2033 replied to RNwillie's topic in Emergency

    We call this Clinical Decision Unit. It's for overnight, ambulatory patients who might need a stress test in AM or non urgent appy for example, tele is
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    I have your meds, please take them:)

    nurse2033 replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    Just never leave them at bedside. If the patient won't take them, chart it as a refusal and put them somewhere safe. You might try again to give them, but you have legally covered yourself if it never...
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    I feel so bad

    nurse2033 replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad. She shouldn't be watching TV on shift, she should actually be fired based on what you're saying. Is the charge nurse aware? If management is aware and doesn't care there isn't much you...
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    25 pushups

    nurse2033 posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    We started a cool thing at work- every hour, on the hour, we meet and do 25 pushups. It is a fun way to bond and only takes a second. I have no problem working in the estrogen fest, but it is nice to...
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    asystole then DC

    nurse2033 posted a topic in Emergency

    Had a funny thing happen the other day. A young woman came in for some vague complaints of weakness. It was busy and some nurse not from our department was starting an IV and really digging around. I...
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    Charting during traumas

    nurse2033 replied to nurseladyk's topic in Emergency

    I work at a level two. We have three nurses in a trauma, one is in charge of patient care and charts. An ICU nurse comes down and handles one side of the pt, and another ER nurse handles the other. It...
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    Should I become an Army Reserve Nurse?!

    nurse2033 replied to kcolly's topic in Government, Military

    If you don't want to serve, i.e. deploy, don't