nurse2033 MSN, RN

ER, ICU

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    Intrinsically safe defibrilators

    nurse2033 replied to 313RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would think it was not the defibrillator that is in question. They are extremely safe and reliable. I know from friends who "dive" that moisture and condensation can be extreme in the chamber at...
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    Donations of Sunscreen--how to get some...

    nurse2033 replied to EliseM's topic in General Nursing

    How about ball caps? Most adjustable ones can be tightened down enough for a six year old. They are good advertising if the logo is on
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    What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

    nurse2033 replied to almost30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The inability to say "no". Nurses seem to feel that being supportive means taking on every task, every responsibility, and cheerfully embracing every demand by JCAHO, to be the perfect nurse. I was...
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    Drug Overdose

    nurse2033 replied to thatchergirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My first thought is to sort out the medical problems here. This MI you casually mentioned is a big deal. Related to what? The drug, hypoxia? You don't provide enough information, we would need to see...
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    Definitely made mistake, now paying for it...

    nurse2033 replied to 1996RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you are being punished for something not your fault that threatens your license you should get a lawyer. I'm not sure if there are two issues here or they are the some. Don't lie down and take...
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    PVHS

    nurse2033 replied to RNlovesherPharmD's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I work in the ER. I just applied off the web site. I have six years of nursing experience, tele, ER and ICU, and 16 years experience in
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    MSN for Nursing Education--Distance Learning

    nurse2033 replied to BabyLady's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Excelsior MSN, love the school, needed online, has been great, will graduate in
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    No Military Background?

    nurse2033 replied to GinaCat's topic in Government, Military

    They will teach you what you need to know. Everone is a first timer, at first. If you have the enthusiasm and commitment you can do
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    Overnight Care for children?

    nurse2033 replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing

    The idea is good but I think it would be much easier to offer the care in the home. You have so much regulatory stuff and it would be disruptive to the kids to have to sleep somewhere else. It would...
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    Advice on answering why I want away from bedside nursing

    nurse2033 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Just focus on why you want the new job, not why you hate your old one. Good
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    night workers- how do you keep a normal routine/life?

    nurse2033 replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any sense of normalcy and like it that way. I exercise when I get up and enjoy commuting, shopping, and the trail system crowd free. I'm always flipping between days and nights depending...
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    corporate compliance

    nurse2033 replied to aub123's topic in General Nursing

    Whistleblowing laws vary by state. Make sure you don't do anything, like violate confidentiality, which could get you fired or put you on the other side of the law. Good luck and thanks for doing the...
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    reamed out for using soft wrist restraints

    nurse2033 replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    Patient removing needed medical equipment is an absolute indication for restraints. Any nurse that allows a confused patient to remove oxygen under those circumstances should be written up at least....
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    Epi Pen makes a good day

    nurse2033 replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Nursing

    You should have started with "kids don't try this at
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    No boundaries with staff

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

    It sounds like you haven't found the right balance in your job yet. Have you been a successful manager before? You must set boundaries, and you must enforce boundaries. If you make a rule that no one...
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    Worst 1st job experience

    nurse2033 replied to carmella2678's topic in General Nursing

    None of us was there, but you paint a pretty grim picture. If you felt you did what you had to do, then it was the right decision. Not addressing nor answering your questions is a huge red flag. It...
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    RN License in Jeopardy?

    nurse2033 replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with iceprincess. Protecting your license is necessary but the BON does not exist to revoke licenses. If you know your job, do your job, and don't do something you know to be wrong you will...
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    I almost had an unnecessary procedure performed

    nurse2033 replied to jschex6's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for
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    Nurse chatting/dating patient

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

    I saw a post once that summed it up; don't have sex with your patients or their families! Out of all the people you've slept with, how many relationships ended? And of those how many ended well?...
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    Will I ever keep up the pace???

    nurse2033 replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Emergency

    Your progress sounds OK. Don't try to be perfect but get the important things done. Part of handling this job is prioritizing tasks to what "must be done" versus "what would be really great to get...
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    Name the nurse to patient ratio and the hospital in NY!

    nurse2033 replied to JennyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    What is the type of
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    Does the MD just say "Get the consent?"

    nurse2033 replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The MD should get the consent. Your nursing school was
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    Administering meds (like Pitocin) without medical indication

    nurse2033 replied to serenity729's topic in Ob/Gyn

    wish we had more nursing managers like
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    As a nurse, how do you perceive that physicians feel toward you?

    nurse2033 replied to jaimeandjules's topic in General Nursing

    I mostly feel that doctors appreciate our input as we spend the most time with patients. They also know that I don't waste their time unless I have something important to say. I think people tend to...
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    Administering meds (like Pitocin) without medical indication

    nurse2033 replied to serenity729's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You two kill me lol... Back to the OP, yes you can refuse to administer a drug, and your employer can refuse to continue to employ you. I disagree with your assertion that there was no medical...