nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Older RN, Post TIA

    nurse2033 replied to oldandnew's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I'm sending you a big fat hug. I work with two nurses (in ICU) who both had strokes in the past year (one in her 30s, on in her 40s). They have both recovered extremely well but stress and...
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    Traveling RN agencies?

    nurse2033 replied to NEH08's topic in General Nursing

    You need experience to be a traveler. You are expected to jump in to a unit with minimal training and perform up to
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    Taking picture of patient?

    nurse2033 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't state if the patient was asked if a photo was OK or not. Many units and hospitals have policies on staff taking pictures. She may have violated the policy, and the patient's privacy....
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    What determines if a patient is autopsied?

    nurse2033 replied to HealthShepherd's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has a set of specific criteria. The coroner's office that covers you should also be able to supply the criteria. Usually things like within 24 hours of surgery or 24 hours of admission but...
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    Student caught stealing....

    nurse2033 replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    In a New York
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    Antepartum Unit

    nurse2033 replied to white shoes and cap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you want to work take it. Especially if there is a training program. They are invaluable, especially if you are rusty. Good
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    ok, am I boring?

    nurse2033 replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Hubby doesn't sound so supportive. I see an issue of respect here. Although maybe he sees some sort of problem and just doesn't know how to articulate it. Whether you are boring or not is simply a...
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    Getting thrown under the bus

    nurse2033 replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so gratified to hear that management is backing you, too often it is the other way. As long as you wrote down what happened, you are in the clear. Let's say management didn't back you, now would...
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    Getting thrown under the bus

    nurse2033 replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had a second nurse confirm a phone order, nor have I ever seen it. I get phone orders often multiple times a shift, it's simply not feasible. That sounds kind of paranoid, but I guess our...
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    Interview outfit--is this ok?

    nurse2033 replied to SydneyJo1's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree, if a woman comes to an interview dressing sexy it makes me think she's doesn't have much else to sell or is trying to distract me. The job is nursing, so sexiness is
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    Can a hospital legally force you to get your bsn if you are an adn

    nurse2033 replied to lv2brn's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a choice: get your BSN=continue to work here, don't=work elsewhere. It may seem forced but they can choose who works for them or not just as you can choose where you work. Although their...
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    Concerned that my "type B" personality won't cut it!

    nurse2033 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Type A, type B, sounds like pigeonholing to me. I'm highly driven, ambitious, detail oriented, messy, minimal charter, get things done, don't care about the fine polish, and think that patient care...
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    Failing to carry out a stat order in timely manner

    nurse2033 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Emergency

    It's impossible to know all the issues at the front of a manager's mind. If you went out of protocol, you are at risk. If you had good reason, that was in favor of the patient, you should present this...
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    Interview outfit--is this ok?

    nurse2033 replied to SydneyJo1's topic in General Nursing

    The vneck sounds a little suspicious... Don't get sexy, get
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    Huge Dilemma...please help!

    nurse2033 replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I went to Excelsior so I don't even know what a pinning is, and I think I'm doing OK. I'm a single parent also, and my job is my lifeline. Nailing this great job opportunity should be your highest...
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    Turning down a position - ok to email?

    nurse2033 replied to sweetER's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Crunch, you can always get a med/surg job but you can't always get an LD job. Besides, birthing babies is the coolest thing
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    Old guy entering Air Force, please advise...

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in Government, Military

    Not in the AF, I'm soon to be 46 and don't need a
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    clonus

    nurse2033 posted a topic in Critical Care

    SuperNurse please guide me in for a landing. My pt 32 M alcoholic pancreatitis with sepsis, staf positive, abdomen like having twins, 4 drains plus wound vac, open abdomen, multiple debridements,...
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    clonus

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in Critical Care

    Not sure about the Whipple, multiple pancreatic
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    Does your specialty fit your personality?/Why did you choose your specialty?

    nurse2033 replied to Katherine25's topic in Critical Care

    I love helping people. It fits my ethical and moral code. ICU does not fit my personality but I'm stuck here because I'm in school, need the tuition reimbursement, and am on documentation probation...
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    Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad Residency Program

    nurse2033 replied to jnnkrstngmz's topic in California Nursing

    Go with the state, it would help narrow down the
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    Am I over-thinking, or are these just bad test questions?

    nurse2033 replied to chicken1's topic in General Students

    Plus the most obvious problem, option C is not "a way to induce
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    how do you assess for wound dehiscence?

    nurse2033 replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sorry but my jaw dropped here, but are you kidding? If you suspect something is wrong you assess. Looking under a dressing is simply good practice. Obviously you do it in a way that is safe . A...
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    shadowing opportunity following interview opinions wanted

    nurse2033 replied to INDIGOSKY's topic in General Nursing

    I would take this as a good sign. Not necessarily because they must want you, but because it allows you more info about the job. As another poster noted, they want to make sure this is a good fit for...
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    Volunteer, does this time count on my resume?

    nurse2033 replied to rachelshusband's topic in General Nursing

    I put all my volunteering on my resume whether it is nursing related or