FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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    Required Nursing Uniform

    FireStarterRN replied to pbstrums's topic in General Nursing

    The RNs and LPNs in my hospital all wear navy blue, except for surgical nurses who wear teal. The techs and unit secretaries wear magenta. I love it. I can instantly identify another nurse. I don't...
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    Are things picking up for agency nurses?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the answers. I was suspicious that this guy might be feeding me a line of BS. Basically, my per diem job is absolutely ideal. I get all the hours I want in 4 different units, with my home...
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    Getting into nursing but have OCD

    FireStarterRN replied to Guest717002's topic in General Students

    Germ consciousness can be a plus in
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    Are drug addiction and alcoholism disabilities?

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've noticed more and more patients who have ended up on government disability payments. I know it because they tell me during casual conversation in the course of my caring for them. Often they are...
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    Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

    FireStarterRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    To the visitor of a patient that comes up to the nurses station grilling me about a patient that isn't my patient, demanding to know when the doctor is coming, what the results of the tests were, and...
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    Just QUIT- Need some support- VENT

    FireStarterRN replied to nurseofthemonth's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2:
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    How Will Universal Health Care Change Nursing?

    FireStarterRN replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    I think that we waste money on soooo many unneeded things. Spending money on healthcare not money wasted. It will also create jobs at the same time. The money spent will go into the pockets of...
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    Everything is falling apart...(vent )

    FireStarterRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    My suggestion is that your fiance take over the financial responsibility for the wedding since it is his strong desire to have one. I'm also concerned that the two of you haven't received the proper...
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    Do facilities sometimes try to get rid of more experienced, more expensive nurses?

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've heard this claim from various quarters, including nurses who say they've been pressured out of their old job to make way for cheaper new grads. I'm always suspicious of this claim because...
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    What's a good reason to quit nursing school?

    FireStarterRN replied to none the wiser's topic in General Students

    It's a tough call, since staying in school for longer, and then finding out you hate each and every single aspect of nursing, would be a major bummer! On the other hand, nursing school puts you...
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    Are drug addiction and alcoholism disabilities?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sounds like she's
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    What's the reason for a RN to be snippy to a new post op pt. ?

    FireStarterRN replied to momofqc's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like you got Nurse Cranky. She sounds seriously burnt out on dealing with the
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    Resigning while still on orientation--do I need to give 2 weeks notice?

    FireStarterRN replied to Daysleeper's topic in General Nursing

    That demerit board in the breakroom sounds totally demeaning! I don't blame you for wanting to hightail it outta
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    How Will Universal Health Care Change Nursing?

    FireStarterRN replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    One thing it will do is allow many nurses to go to per diem instead of clinging to full time jobs merely for the health insurance. We'd have to ask our Canadian colleagues as far as wages. Their...
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    Very mad but most of all humiliation

    FireStarterRN replied to Orenda's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not understanding, if the order was already written, why you had to call the doctor again. Was the day nurse supposed to notify the doctor about
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    Nursing instructor that reads powerpoint word for word

    FireStarterRN replied to mwdw04's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Power point is such an over used medium. They use it for inservices and continuing ed too and people just read it off. Then they hand out a print out of their power point with boxes on it, each with...
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    Torn....what would you do if you were in my shoes?

    FireStarterRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would go for the corporate job. Keep your license current and catch up on your bills, keep your eye on the job market, and thank your lucky stars that you are so marketable in lean
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    Do facilities sometimes try to get rid of more experienced, more expensive nurses?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Management has ways to target certain employees, go through the required 3 write ups and counseling sessions before firing someone. They know how to get around union
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    Have you seen a decrease in verbal abuse by physicians?

    FireStarterRN replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    In other words, purely secondhand, anecdotal evidence. Not very
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    Have you seen a decrease in verbal abuse by physicians?

    FireStarterRN replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have evidence supporting your claim? I haven't heard about this
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    Have you seen a decrease in verbal abuse by physicians?

    FireStarterRN replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Did they adjust those statistics for the fact that nurses outnumber
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    Risk Factors - A Wide Umbrella Under Which Many Stand

    FireStarterRN replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Your post mentions people 20-30 lbs overweight being at higher risk. I've read that sleep deprivation contributes to weight gain. I wonder if the real problem for those folks is sleep deprivation, not...
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    Have you seen a decrease in verbal abuse by physicians?

    FireStarterRN replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, snotty or condescending attitudes from fellow nurses seems more common that from physicians, in my
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    Have you seen a decrease in verbal abuse by physicians?

    FireStarterRN replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has an excellent culture in this department. Some are more personable than others but I haven't had a bit of trouble with any of
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    Risk Factors - A Wide Umbrella Under Which Many Stand

    FireStarterRN replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wonder what role sleep deprivation plays in vulnerability? Many younger people, and people in general, do not get enough sleep. The hours the average person sleeps has gone down over the