FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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  1. FireStarterRN

    You will still have to wipe butts even as a NURSE !

    FireStarterRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I think most techs would be majorly PO'd at nursing students bossing them around. They also don't appreciate seasoned nurses who hunt them down for every clean up
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    You will still have to wipe butts even as a NURSE !

    FireStarterRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I've been a nurse for 15 years and I still wipe butts. It's part of the job in many clinical
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    Was this an appropriate order?

    FireStarterRN replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Usually the unit secretary can take care of these little requests and courtesies. You can also leave a sticky on the progress notes and an extra cue. I don't see anything wrong with the doctor asking...
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    Schedule issues

    FireStarterRN replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    I left my last job for various reasons, schedule being the biggest. I just couldn't reason with them. Sometimes it can cause irreconcilable differences. I'm much happier
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    HIPAA violation wanted more responses

    FireStarterRN replied to pollyanna83's topic in General Nursing

    This whole thread seems a little bit too specific,
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    to be a nurse or not....

    FireStarterRN replied to prisicruz's topic in Nursing Career

    Puke is something that you can get used to. You will adapt. You may have to hide your disgust, and you may get dry heaves a few times, but you'll eventually get over
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    Really bad test questions!!

    FireStarterRN replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in General Students

    I immediately chose D. I don't understand why you picked B. The pt indicated that they understood that they are collecting 24 hours worth of urine. It's very straight forward,
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    Pre-hypertension--- systolic BP 120-139?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    What do you think about over 120 systolic being 'pre-hypertension'? Doesn't that seem like a presumptuous and exaggerated
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    Need to ban a family member from the internet!!! (vent)

    FireStarterRN replied to kermitlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've found that this type of DPOA has a misconstrued understanding of what 'power of attorney' means. They seem to think it means that they are all powerful demigods who will be totally and absolutely...
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    FireStarterRN replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yep, he'll be the one bending over to pick up the soap for others in the prison
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    I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    FireStarterRN replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    The irony in all this is, even if this woman had been 14 years of age, if she were seeking out an abortion, she would have easily been provided one, free of cost, no parental consent required, no need...
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    I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    FireStarterRN replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Good advise! This young woman is an adult, and even if she isn't an adult she deserves the pain relief she wants during
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    I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    FireStarterRN replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    That is the most ridiculous thing I've read in awhile! These people are a bunch of control freaks. It sounds like you did an excellent job with this young woman, informing her and respecting her...
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    Newborn Kitten Emergency- Anyone???

    FireStarterRN replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    That explains it. Please keep us
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    Newborn Kitten Emergency- Anyone???

    FireStarterRN replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    You are a big hearted animal lover,
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    Social Service Director and Housekeeping Supervisor's Ideas About Resident Rights...

    FireStarterRN replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ha, the Piggly Wiggly eh? You must live in The
  17. FireStarterRN

    Death....by cheese

    FireStarterRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought hospice patients where expected to
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    FireStarterRN replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the people one might want to impress are ones colleagues. A BSN might have more status. Most patients would probably not notice. It's rather like a men in the locker room type thing, if...
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    Newborn Kitten Emergency- Anyone???

    FireStarterRN replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    Keeping them locked up should be your best option. Maybe put a space heater nearby. I've had cats who have had single litters before, or just had two. I think they have less hormones and aren't as...
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    How do you deal with an insensitive CNA?

    FireStarterRN replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    FireStarterRN replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    You talk of pride a lot, Simba. You are proud of your BSN and want to wear it with pride. There's a famous proverb about pride. 18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a...
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    Furious....abandoned by my TEACHER....

    FireStarterRN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in LPN to RN

    Basically, the nurse who actually has the patient should be able to handle any patient going down the tubes. I never rely on a student to keep my patient safe. I don't rely on nursing instructors...
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    Vent session..any advice?

    FireStarterRN replied to augiebear's topic in General Nursing

    When I left this case that I've described, I wrote a letter to the parents with suggestions for them to consider, such as ways to be more respectful and considerate of their son and his human dignity....
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    Furious....abandoned by my TEACHER....

    FireStarterRN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in LPN to RN

    You did a great job and had a good learning experience. Good call on getting a blood sugar! It sounds like your instructor is out of touch with the real world of nursing, but thinks the clinical...
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    Vent session..any advice?

    FireStarterRN replied to augiebear's topic in General Nursing

    You should have seen the parents of the quadriplegic man I cared for. And the family was just about as dysfunctional as can be. I wouldn't be surprised if the Mom wasn't praying the rosary on her many...