FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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    "I need someone who can give me regular IV's "

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I flagged the ad. I doubt if it's legal for any healthcare worker to start IVs without a legitimate Dr's
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    "I need someone who can give me regular IV's "

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Heh heh. I found it under the Medical Job section of Craigslist. I was thinking of flagging it, it sounds slightly, er,
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    I want an honest opinion of this crap

    FireStarterRN replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    This is the result of our sue happy culture and management's attempt to appease the public at any cost. They've probably read the latest study saying that 'customers' are less likely to sue if...
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Heh heh, yes that is a special
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    Do you get to drop working weekends after working for your hospital with seniority?

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious how many hospitals allow staff nurses to drop working weekends after a certain amount of years. At the hospital where I finally went per diem, after 15 years a nurse can drop down to...
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    Question about A-fib with RVR

    FireStarterRN replied to salpaul's topic in General Students

    Maybe he had missed some meds, maybe it was the stress, could be any number of
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    CNA issues.....

    FireStarterRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The OP perfectly describes a very familiar sounding scenario. I can picture it all in my head, I think I'm having a
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    .... When asked what his plan had been for extracting apple after it was placed in his rectum, pt answered "I was drunk at the time and wasn't thinking clearly" Pt enc'd to go to AA to address his...
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Pt arrived to room from ER, post foreign body removal procedure. Oriented to room. Told pt "My name is jlsRN and I'll be your nurse today. I volunteered to take you as a pt because I thought it would...
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Pt reports 11/10 abd pain, but considering his extensive drug history, most likely pt is faking, in light of the fact that he is scarfing down cookies brought by his disreputable looking girlfriend,...
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    Many nurses on depression or anxiety meds?

    FireStarterRN replied to avsmch's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with multicollinearity, I do think our culture encourages a solution in a pill too easily today. I do get the fact that people have brain chemical unbalances, but I question the fact that...
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    Many nurses on depression or anxiety meds?

    FireStarterRN replied to avsmch's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of people in all occupations are on these types of meds. I think it's our high-pressure, fast-paced modern
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    Dealing with Rude Nursing Instuctor

    FireStarterRN replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing

    You are a fount of 'justice prevails in the end' stories, Hopefull!!! This one is even better than your meeting with the
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    WE're OUtta the vagina!!

    FireStarterRN replied to Jenny67's topic in General Students

    This is what happens whenever someone posts a title that is humorous, but questionable. Some people are offended, some people think it's funny, and a minority want to actually talk about the original...
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    Hourly Rounding / Walking Reports

    FireStarterRN replied to patwil73's topic in General Nursing

    You have 9-10 patients a night? How do you do
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    Questioning Doctor's Order

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have documented my calls to pharmacy, including the name of the pharmacist. Such as: "Informed Ken in pharmacy pt BUN and Creatinine, he is aware, he states to go ahead and give this dose of...
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    Questioning Doctor's Order

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for bringing up this important issue,
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    Too respectful to doctors?

    FireStarterRN replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!
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    Too respectful to doctors?

    FireStarterRN replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    Why shouldn't we develop good relationships with doctors? I find being on friendly terms helps keep communication channels open, and makes me more comfortable in calling doctors, conversing with them,...
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    I'm kind of sad I need advice. thank you

    FireStarterRN replied to able2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally would never support someone who wasn't my lawfully wedded husband. I've seen too many women give up their dreams for guys, then end up with
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    hiring freezes,layoffs,oh my

    FireStarterRN replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    This happened in 1993 and lasted for several years. This too shall pass. I also quit my job and went to agency nursing, VivaViejas. I share your concern, but I am soooo much happier now! We are trying...
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    Dama

    FireStarterRN replied to acetabulum's topic in General Nursing

    Many doctors are women these days, and many nurses are
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    Dama

    FireStarterRN replied to acetabulum's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of a doctor running over to try to convince a patient not to leave AMA. He doesn't have time to cater to non-complaint patients in this way. Where I've worked we hand the AMA form to...
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    This Is Not Right!

    FireStarterRN replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, some people don't learn and keep getting away with unscrupulous actions throughout their careers, and get rich. Just look at Wall Street elitists, corrupt politicians and their cronies,...
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    This Is Not Right!

    FireStarterRN replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, those are some generous friends she has! How do people manage to get their friends to bend over backwards for them like that? She must be very