nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Food emptying in biliary drainage bag?????

    nurse2033 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Can't say I've had this happen but for stomach contents to be in the biliary drain there has to be a direct connection between them. Good
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    Tired of the politics

    nurse2033 replied to gregory's topic in General Nursing

    What you really mean is you are fed up with the politics of the workplace. If you are going to work with people its the same no matter where to work or what you do. I loved working as a agency nurse...
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    Would you question this order?

    nurse2033 replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, some docs are really experienced and confident with situations that are outside the norm. That said, I would watch this patient like a hawk. Can a doctor make an order that goes...
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    Would you cut your hair for your career?

    nurse2033 replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    Its too bad the requirements are somewhat close-minded, but it depends on how closely tied to your identity you hold your hair. You have to admit it would be tough for them to define professionally...
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    I was reported by the social worker.........

    nurse2033 replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree, it sounds like she made a snap judgement based on little datum. Sounds like bad luck. You're also right that it is not her position to judge nursing practice. I hope she is as perfect at...
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    New grad-still wondering when to hold certain meds!

    nurse2033 replied to RockinNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that "don't kill your patient" was a standing order It would seem that the facility medical director could write standard parameters for common meds, and docs could write their own that...
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    New grad-still wondering when to hold certain meds!

    nurse2033 replied to RockinNurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have it, get Epocrates for your Palm or iPod. I swear by mine. You can get a cheap Palm Pilot for about $100 I think. This will tell you the exact mechanism of action of a drug in seconds...
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    Looking for Feedback

    nurse2033 replied to SBarn's topic in General Nursing

    Just be sure you know your chain of command for incidents like this in the future. For your friend it is important to know if any patient identifiers were shared, this could be a privacy issue. Being...
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    Do you think this is fair?

    nurse2033 replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you agreed to work it... Two days a week for full time pay, or close to it, is
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    Charge nurse who doesn't give a rat's patootie.

    nurse2033 replied to OttawaRPN's topic in General Nursing

    How about call the state? Or send a letter the to management of the facility informing them of the incredible liability they are exposed to without
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    Finally an interview.

    nurse2033 replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't have any experience in LTC but I think it is more important to show you are a solid performer, work well with others, eager to learn, and give the compelling reasons you want to work there....
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    Did i do something wrong? CPR question

    nurse2033 replied to Chixie's topic in Emergency

    Crepitus is never a good feeling. You most likely separated the cartilage that joins the ribs to the sternum. This is a common complication of CPR. I shows that your compressions were vigorous, a good...
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    Nursing is a 24 hour job, right?

    nurse2033 replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    There is some debate about how you should have handled the device but I'm with you about leaving. When work is done, you clock out and go home. One poster said nursing is a 24 hour job and that's why...
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    To own a pet or not while in nursing school...

    nurse2033 replied to kroyce's topic in General Students

    God don't do it! You will be away too much. I have a tarantula, they can go two weeks without water,
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    New Grad with an offer at Magnet hospital

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

    Your son is three so he won't care much, your hubby seems OK with it, you get to see family more, and you'll never get dropped off the continental shelf by an earthquake. I'd get your bluegrass
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    Future Nurse Practitioner(:

    nurse2033 replied to ashleynicole.'s topic in General Students

    Just to add, there are ASN to NP programs but RN is a necessary first
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    Is anyone in the *Accelerated* MSN program?

    nurse2033 replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Students

    What MSN
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    Stuck in a nightmare, Nursing student/Employee

    nurse2033 replied to Jvilla's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I'm down with the lawyer advice. Can the school put you elsewhere to finish your clinicals, even if it takes more time? As an MSN student, I know that your school has certain responsibilities to...
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    Scheduling test for Excelsior???

    nurse2033 replied to OSUFan1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You must pay on the Excelsior site and wait for authorization, then Pearson will get your information and you can schedule. Good
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    excelsior college RN-BSN?

    nurse2033 replied to grateful2010's topic in Excelsior College

    Sorry I went ASN to MSN via my music degree
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    Question for the fellas....

    nurse2033 replied to RNYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think the only difference it makes is with bosses who are either "anti men" in nursing, or the opposite- want to flirt with you. It probably evens out overall. Just present yourself as reliable,...
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    appropriate interview attire

    nurse2033 replied to EDnurseCT's topic in Men in Nursing

    This question just won't die. Wear a suit and tie. The more seriously you take this interview, the more seriously they will take
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    is this considered a drug diversion?

    nurse2033 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since no drug is missing, no this is not drug diversion. This is missing paperwork and a violation of policy. Drug diversion is when the drug is not given to the patient. DON needs a chill
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    Should I take bagels first day of work?

    nurse2033 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    No send them to me, send me a message and I'll forward my mailing
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    To quote or not to quote...

    nurse2033 replied to themoreyouknow's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you can be sued for writing the truth. If you are documenting that the husband was giving you a hard time I would save the ink. But, let's say you were unable to provide fundal massage...