nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Precepting on the ICU and gender communication problems

    nurse2033 replied to tknoob's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sounds like she sucks as a preceptor (unless you're leaving all all the wonderful things she has done for you). As a preceptor for 6 years, it is their responsibility to meet your learning needs,...
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    New grads can't get jobs afraid of becoming an old new grad.

    nurse2033 replied to sunspotmia's topic in General Nursing

    Don't quit! Find a way to use your nursing skills even if you don't get paid. Things will turn around. I won't be easy but keep
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    Professional Liability Insurance

    nurse2033 replied to Theresa_RN's topic in General Nursing

    How about the Constitution? This sounds like the argument about being required to carry your own health insurance. Since this sounds like a school assignment I don't want to give away the
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    AEDs and SNFs

    nurse2033 replied to badphish's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes but as nurses WE are the advocates for patient safety and survival. If you are highest medical degree there than you need to stand up for patient safety and not take no for an
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    AEDs and SNFs

    nurse2033 replied to badphish's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are right! If a family members dies and anyone asks, and it is locked up, bing! I'd have a prepared way to smash down that door when needed. There is no way I would stand by and watch someone die...
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    Since we cant get nursing jobs...

    nurse2033 replied to orange juice's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, you can take the EMT class, many nurses do so they can work in EMS. It is actually a good way to get patient contact experience. The job situation depends where you live. Many hospitals use the...
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    A couple of CPNE questions

    nurse2033 replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Their PO intake will be measured off their food tray. Keep an eye on it and don't let staff run off with it. You go through it with your insructor and write down how much of everything they ate or...
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    Pinning Ceremony Uniform for Guys??

    nurse2033 replied to gwlarson's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hang in there bro, pretty soon you'll see other guys in the workplace and will soon forget this mundane
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    4th day off of ED orientation...what have I gotten myself into?

    nurse2033 replied to oddaud's topic in Emergency

    You may feel this way for 6 months or more. As you get more used to the job it will get easier. Don't worry about what docs think, you stay on focus and do your job. You are right to ask questions,...
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    Will Traffic ticket warrant prevent me from being hired?

    nurse2033 replied to spider woman's topic in General Nursing

    This is not a good place to get legal advice, but I would take care of it sooner rather than later. How will you get to work if you lose your license or
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    Messed up with a transfer request

    nurse2033 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    First off take a deep breath. It sounds like minor communication problems, not the end of your career. Taking you off the schedule without moving into you another position would be getting fired, and...
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    conflict with head nurse...

    nurse2033 replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Can you ask for what the policy is for this request in writing? You may not have all the facts, or it may be arbitrary and capricious. By asking to see the policy might remind them to follow it, or...
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    Large bore IV

    nurse2033 replied to remf3's topic in Emergency

    Totally appropriate, seems like just not their normal practice. I imagine you'll grow into each
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    Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    nurse2033 replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    2005, ER, ICU,
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    The "Flirt"

    nurse2033 replied to exit96's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've found a lot of nurses (F) just flirt as a matter of habit. It's usually OK as long as everyone keeps it on a light note. If you make a fun part of work, rather than avoiding or giving too much...
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    25 pushups

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you do it regularly your body gets used to it. They you do more...
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    So confused, help!

    nurse2033 replied to Stone06's topic in General Nursing

    First off your goal working in prison is not weird. I think RN will serve you better over the distance of your career. I can't advise what your possibilities are with either program but I think you...
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    Cost versus reputation of second degree accelerated BSN programs

    nurse2033 replied to TryingtoGetIn's topic in General Nursing

    Cost does not necessarily equal quality. It's the RN that matters and NCLEX does not care where you went, as long as the program meets requirements. Just stick with accredited programs. As far as I...
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    disgusted and confused

    nurse2033 replied to wengreen's topic in General Nursing

    If you can provide documentation and/or proof notify state BON or your certifying agency (JCAHO?). If something bad happens make sure that you look like the competent voice of reason on paper (i.e....
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    Help with decreasing ED wait times ...

    nurse2033 replied to RNSurf's topic in Emergency

    Without the option to reassign staff not sure. Our greeter is an EMT who takes the pt info and enters them and does VS. The triage RN can eyeball everyone coming in, but usually waits until the pt is...
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    What is considered the weekend shift for 7p-7a?

    nurse2033 replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    Fri Sat
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    Lasix and CRF

    nurse2033 replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, what ERRN said... You were right to question (call it clarify) with the MD. A nitro drip might have been better choice but it is their license to practice as they choose. Don't forget that 50%...
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    Anyone done a Paramedic-to-ADN program?

    nurse2033 replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in Emergency

    I did Excelsior and it worked out great. You need to check with the BON in your state to see if they accept the degree. FYI there is a distance learning forum where you can find more
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    Post-exposure prophylaxis making me so sick!

    nurse2033 replied to dancin1415's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about your situation. I don't have any experience with those drugs but don't worry about what your employer thinks. Just keep following up with your doctor. God forbid you actually get sick...
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    Should I switch careers? (Canada)

    nurse2033 replied to Beebop25's topic in International Nursing

    I'm in the US, but here nurses work usually 36-40 hours a week. Most nurses are paid by the hour so OT is given for more hours than that. Depending on your educational background you might be best to...