nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Odd or creative ways to give meds

    nurse2033 replied to CloudySue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mayo? Yuck! Do you add some Lipitor to it so she doesn't clog
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    You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    nurse2033 replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You hear something new every day. That's
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    interpersonal skills question

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

    I woud say the public speaking and interpersonal communication are not same thing. Sure they are related, but keep your eye on the ball. I've struggled with this also and I would say I'm worlds better...
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    new to the ER with a question for you experts :)

    nurse2033 replied to instanthuman's topic in Emergency

    EMTALA (Emergency Medical Transport and Active Labor Act) refers to transporting patients between facilities. I don't see how it applies to bringing someone downstairs. I agree that boarding patients...
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    Overtime pay versus holiday pay

    nurse2033 replied to Noimanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Most places will only pay a max of 1.5x your rate, so yes you got a bit screwed, and no there is no real incentive in that situation. If they don't have a written policy that caps the pay at 1.5x the...
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    New Grad- Suggestions?

    nurse2033 replied to Mishl029's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No offense to you aunt, but there is more than one way to skin a cat. I don't disagree with her necessarily but you need to look at what's best for you. I would apply for jobs that you want and let...
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    sharing personal info with patients

    nurse2033 replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Stay away from this, it makes you too involved. What are you going to do for the patient that you have nothing in common with? If your bag of tricks includes your whole health history what about that...
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    can going to the hospital make you sicker??

    nurse2033 replied to lovescapeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some patients are medically fragile and only just able to keep it together at home. Once in the hospital, they are unable to bounce back from their original problem, which allows three other problems...
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    Things about your workplace that make it nice to be there

    nurse2033 replied to cerendipity, rn's topic in General Nursing

    To me it's all in the policies. Nothing ticks me off more than dickering over reasonable vacation requests, time card issues, or other mundane issues. Managers get wrapped up in the minutia of those...
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    Paying for Meds that you dropped or vial broke??

    nurse2033 replied to asicit's topic in General Nursing

    That must be part of their employee appreciation and retention program. I'm sure that collecting from that nurse will totally be worth in terms of health care dollars recovered. This will probably...
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    It's my life and I'll do what I want

    nurse2033 replied to steelydanfan's topic in Emergency

    The system definitely has a weak spot for these people. It's not just the homeless, I see patients every day in the ICU that haven't been to a doctor for years until it is too late. I recently had a...
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    Job Stress: Floor vs ED

    nurse2033 replied to BellaRN2010's topic in Emergency

    You sometimes have that in the ER with a critical patient to boot. It's just more varied in the ER and more predictable on the floor in my
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    Help Please...IV Tips

    nurse2033 replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    When you've done about 10,000 you'll get pretty good. Just keep
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    Considering joining USAF however concerned about disqualifying factors.

    nurse2033 replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Government, Military

    You should contact a recruiter and just ask them. This won't be a secret when you join so the sooner you put it out there the better. Good
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    NCSBN commercial

    nurse2033 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I think you shold install seat belts on your sofa, just in case, for the
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    Relocation Info

    nurse2033 replied to Revvy1337's topic in General Nursing

    It won't hurt to look for a job in advance. What happens if you move and can't get a job? Good
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    Does this sound ok?

    nurse2033 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Hey you stole my letter! Thats exactly what I
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    Started new job - how do I bring up time off for vacation

    nurse2033 replied to NewPaltzRN's topic in General Nursing

    Too late, this should have been mentioned at the time you accepted the job. You will now be at their mercy. Hope you make
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    Best Night shift schedule for single mom?

    nurse2033 replied to mama2threenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Single Dad here: If you cluster you have a better chance to sleep through the day as you will get into a rhythm. You didn't list work times or school but I can come home, take the kids to school and...
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    Needle stick and MRSA

    nurse2033 replied to Marilyn Gilbert's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that happened. Be sure to report it and follow all your employer's
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    How do the male nurses feel about perineal care?

    nurse2033 replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Kind of insulted you would even ask. How do female nurses feel about perineal care? How do female patients feel about getting care from a female? I guess it's just nurses taking care of
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    Care to Help a Student?

    nurse2033 replied to aliceeelu's topic in General Nursing

    I would give you an interview via Skype or in Second Life if you like. I've been a nurse nearly six years with experience in med surg, ER and ICU. Message me if
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    I've had it with bedside nursing! What else can I do?

    nurse2033 replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Nursing Career

    Each facility has its own work flow and demands. Sounds like you just need a new job. In my experience private, for-profits seem to have a lower ratio. Public not-for-profits seems to squeeze more out...
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    Advice, what would you have done in this situation?

    nurse2033 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Next time ask the aides to get the bed pan. I know they might complain or give you **** but that's their problem not yours. I have no problem taking care of things myself but when you have multiple...
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    25 Craziest Interview Questions of 2010

    nurse2033 replied to SweetBabyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Is that your answer? I would worry what would happen if you saw something