FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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  1. FireStarterRN

    Can we really afford any more medical advances?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

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    Can we really afford any more medical advances?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for that excellent video. Jack LaLanne is such a role model and guru. I totally agree with him!!! I remember watching him back in the 60s when I was a kid. llg makes very important points about...
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    Can we really afford any more medical advances?

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm talking about financial REALITIES. The Polio vaccine was small potatoes compared to the expenses of modern medicine today. Anyone familiar with me here knows I'm not all about money, I think...
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    Anonymous Complaints - Have you ever received one?

    FireStarterRN replied to rolland542's topic in General Nursing

    Too much cheeriness can be
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    Help! Rude MDs or is it me?

    FireStarterRN replied to hollyberry678's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The criteria for contacting an MD in the middle of the night is different than that of calling in the day. Nasal spray is something that warrants a nursing intervention first, such as the normal first...
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    Anonymous Complaints - Have you ever received one?

    FireStarterRN replied to rolland542's topic in General Nursing

    For most people, calling someone a doofus is offensive. If you have to explain that it means something different to you, then use another
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    My eyeballs are burning!!!

    FireStarterRN replied to StephSmiles210's topic in General Nursing

    I wear contacts, but I almost always wear glasses at work. I feel that glasses offer a little protection if there was a splash and they also make me look more conventional and
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    cigarette breaks

    FireStarterRN replied to NrsheartTS's topic in General Nursing

    Smokers are role models when it comes to taking breaks! We shouldn't complain, but follow their
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    Are Transgendered nurses not liked?

    FireStarterRN replied to tmwhalens's topic in General Nursing

    People might feel ackward at first, since a transgendered person is a rarity. After that, they would probably end up liking or disliking you based on your qualities as a co-worker and nurse. I...
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    Dangerous nurses

    FireStarterRN replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The more I think of it, the more implausible the vent story sounds. Vent patients are also monitored patients and when the sats went down, I would be rushing in that room and bagging the patient if...
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    How can I work specifically with GLBT patients?

    FireStarterRN replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in General Nursing

    Some people prefer to work for target communities, I see nothing wrong with that. Some want to work in the inner city, others in rural areas, some want to work in rich hospitals in Beverly Hills. The...
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    Zero Lift Law= Zero Compensation for Injury under L&I

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I went to the mandatory education for new employees at the hospital today. We covered the lifting equipment. Our state has a new zero lift law, meaning hospitals must have zero lift equipment....
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    New TV Commercial...

    FireStarterRN replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    Daytime TV is an utter intellectual
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    New TV Commercial...

    FireStarterRN replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    I've made the personal choice to not have network or cable TV bringing cultural garbage into our home. Only NetFlix for
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    Zero Lift Law= Zero Compensation for Injury under L&I

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Got a response already. He is a member of the board of the hospital and will bring it up for discussion and get back to
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    Zero Lift Law= Zero Compensation for Injury under L&I

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    i sent this email letter to my legislators. i changed some identify things: dear joe schmoe, yesterday i did an orientation day at 'for profit general' where i've taken a per diem rn position. this...
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    Zero Lift Law= Zero Compensation for Injury under L&I

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    fYes, the sliders are a nice, low tech solution. Unfortunately, I was told, that many of them disappeared due to theft. Did you know those cost $200 a
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    Dangerous nurses

    FireStarterRN replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That certainly takes the cake. How
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    Zero Lift Law= Zero Compensation for Injury under L&I

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    According to this inservice person, if you hurt your back or other body part, and you were trying to lift without the equipment that you have been educated on and are mandated by law to use, then you...
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    Zero Lift Law= Zero Compensation for Injury under L&I

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to speak with my state representative. He's a former paramedic and his daughter was on my daughter's basketball team a couple of years back. He's very friendly and would be interested in...
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    Anonymous Complaints - Have you ever received one?

    FireStarterRN replied to rolland542's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had any sort of patient complaint as far as I know. I worry about breaking my perfect record with some people
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    Zero Lift Law= Zero Compensation for Injury under L&I

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought to myself, no wonder the state was so eager to pass this wonderful law It's a win win for them. Doesn't cost them a dime, makes them look like advocates of hard working nurses, and saves...
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    Judgemental co-worker

    FireStarterRN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. In a small unit complaining to management can be social suicide. This situation required more finesse than
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    Frazzled and incoherent

    FireStarterRN replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha, you must be my long lost twin!!!
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    teddy bear blood bag for pediatric patients

    FireStarterRN replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Nursing Humor

    I agree, it looks scary and