FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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    Discipline or Discrimination

    FireStarterRN replied to woundnurseq's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It's unfortunate that people abuse discrimination laws like this, but unfortunately it is one tactic that some will resort to to avoid the repercussions due to them for their deficiencies. If...
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    Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    FireStarterRN replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked anywhere that doesn't somehow provide lunchbreaks. I have seen nurses who feel like they can't take them because they are so behind. I personally think that skipping a lunchbreak...
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    Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    FireStarterRN replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to mention, from the OP's original post it sounds as if the facility provides meals to the employees. The OP doesn't make it clear that these meals must be purchased. People are responding...
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    FireStarterRN replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't think you're overreacting. Aside from the emotional trauma, she has obviously had tremendous physcial damage done and you are right to be on the
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    Mid-Winter temptation to drink

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think it's just more time indoors, I wouldn't say I'm depressed at all. Also, I'm now trying to cut back on sweets after all the pre-holiday indulgence and sweets are linked to alcohol in my body....
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    Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    FireStarterRN replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in a nursing home, we weren't allowed to eat their food. There was no option for that. I wouldn't have wanted to anyways, the food was so
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    Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    FireStarterRN replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    That does seem unfair. What is their
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    Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    FireStarterRN replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    This fellow's father was the company psychologist or social worker of some type, who helped employees who were having personal problems. Apparently, alcoholism was high on the list there. Finally, the...
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    Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    FireStarterRN replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I know a guy who used to work at the Coors plant in Colorado. They were allowed to drink free beer on the job. How about that for a fringe
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    Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    FireStarterRN replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, yep, at my workplace we take care of our own meals. Better be careful or they'll stop providing meals altogether. Never heard of anyone but restaurants providing meals to
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    FireStarterRN replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are awesome! God bless
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    Verbose coworkers about their patients

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone have a co-worker who, the minute you walk into the med room or supply room, or bump into her is the hall, gives you a lengthy accounting of her patients? :chuckle It goes something like:...
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    To start nursing school - or start a family? Help!

    FireStarterRN replied to jlauren's topic in General Nursing

    Once you get in your mid to late 30s, unfortunately the rate of genetic problems increases, as well as pregnancy complications. Fertility decreases with age as the biological clock
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    Verbose coworkers about their patients

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    You're definately right about that, you can't sweat the small stuff with your co-workers. :chuckleThis co-worker is a good egg, but a very verbose venter! She doesn't talk bad about co-workers at all,...
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    To start nursing school - or start a family? Help!

    FireStarterRN replied to jlauren's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, Cardiac, I'm sorry for your heartbreak of infertility. :icon_hug:Thanks for
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    Can doctors go against hospital policy?

    FireStarterRN replied to bellehill's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Perfectly said,
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    To start nursing school - or start a family? Help!

    FireStarterRN replied to jlauren's topic in General Nursing

    I definately vote for starting a family now. You don't need to be rich to have a child. Never will there be a 'perfect' time, once you get out of school you'll be starting a new career and then before...
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    FireStarterRN replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I want to thank you for caring and being
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    Verbose coworkers about their patients

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    This woman is just venting, it just is rather hilarious how much detail she will share. I feel as if I have to pry myself away, the same as I would do with a overly chatty patient. She'll burst into...
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    Verbose coworkers about their patients

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, yes the med room IS a holy place. Ha ha. Didn't I start a thread on that topic? Well, gotta go and drive through the snow, the car is warming as I type. This gal does more than vent, she gives...
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    Alternatives to Strangling

    FireStarterRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would think twice about having children with this man, I see trouble in the
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    1st agency shift, horrible

    FireStarterRN replied to zacarias's topic in Agency Nurses

    I can't believe they sent a med/surg/tele/stepdown nurse to ER.That's crazy. I had a horrible experience once. I think most reputable and responsible hospitals make sure you get some little bit of...
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    from Poland to Uk....

    FireStarterRN replied to vicktory's topic in International Nursing

    wesołych świąt bożego narodzenia i szczęśliwego nowego roku!
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    Have ya ever been evaluated for that smiley dyslexia,
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sayin' your butt looks enormous in the outfit you wore