FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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    Substance abusers disillusion me...

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great post Country Rat! You said it
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    No laptops in class, seriously?

    FireStarterRN replied to mothersuess's topic in General Students

    People survived for most of human existence without laptops, I'm sure you can manage. Suffering is good for the soul and builds character, so you'll benefit from from this
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    Families can now call the code team

    FireStarterRN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Amen Brother Tweety, Preach
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    Nurse in trouble for complete nonsense.

    FireStarterRN replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    Was the patient physically incapable of dipping her own mouth swab? I was just curious because many people can be trusted to dip their own without succumbing to the temptation of drinking the
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    Nurses crossing picket lines

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I wonder what the outcome of that strike was that she was referring to? I would think that drawing it out for 3 months, with the hospital paying through the nose for temporary help, would have...
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    Nurses crossing picket lines

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Heh, heh, it's sounds like it has a potential to be volitile. As far as the nurses I was with, they seemed to think that paying the high wages was the punishment the hospital has to pay for not coming...
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    Reported to Manager; What do I do

    FireStarterRN replied to nelcoy4's topic in General Nursing

    And, thanks to the OP for bringing up this issue. We all need to think up stategies to deal with slacker co-workers whose idea of 'teamwork' is for others on the team to pick up their slack. I like...
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    Reported to Manager; What do I do

    FireStarterRN replied to nelcoy4's topic in General Nursing

    Batman gives great
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    Families can now call the code team

    FireStarterRN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl::lghmky:
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    Families can now call the code team

    FireStarterRN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    I know that we all get aggravated with families with unrealistic demands, but there is another side to that
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    Families can now call the code team

    FireStarterRN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    I can see both sides. Like I mentioned on another thread, the BIL of a colleague of mine died after his wife pushed the call light with no response for over 30 minutes. He was recovering after a...
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    Defaulting on sign on bonus

    FireStarterRN replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, just another perspective here.... I got a sign on bonus once. I was supposed to stay two years. It was a prorated one since I signed on for a two day a week position. A year into my commitment I...
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    Less than forthright recruiter

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i related my experience at the poorly staffed hospital recently. that was my first shift for a second agency that i've signed on with. i signed on with this agency in response to a recruiting ad on...
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    Less than forthright recruiter

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I contacted my current agency and they sent my profile to the office in the western half of the state, and I've already talked to them. I don't want to deal with this guy again. He's talking both...
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    Less than forthright recruiter

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a well established agency, but I don't trust this
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    How Do You Think That the WallStreet Scandal Will Affect Nursing Jobs?

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think the Iraq drain on the economy contributed to this. Another factor is rising oil prices. Also, we had a boom economy and there are natural cycles that can't be avoided. The combination of...
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    How Do You Think That the WallStreet Scandal Will Affect Nursing Jobs?

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If there is a rise in unemployment you will see some nurses re-entering the workforce or else working more hours in order to compensate for the lack of money coming in from their spouses. You will...
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    Egos....insecurities

    FireStarterRN replied to LSRNgrad2008's topic in General Nursing

    I think you run into these types in all walks of life. They will toot their own horns loudly for all to hear. Some of them will also lie to detract from the reputation of others. This is sociopathic...
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    To All Nurses....

    FireStarterRN replied to NurseWannabe1129's topic in General Nursing

    I'll never forget my first patient. She was a little old lady in a SNF who was recovering from a hip surgery. I had never worked in a hospital and I was too embarrassed to go in the room. Another...
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    What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    FireStarterRN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    When I got out of nursing school back in '93 the same thing happened. The nursing shortage disappeared into thin air. So, I got a job in LTC and then eventually worked my way into acute care when the...
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    Have you had to do anything morally wrong?

    FireStarterRN replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    I don't quite get the connection between the original post and morality. If you want to have a home birth or not vaccinate your children, that seems more in the realm of preferences. I agree with...
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    An MI at age 38!!!!!

    FireStarterRN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, good luck in your recovery. It sounds like you have some stressors! I hope you can figure out ways to reduce these for your own
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    Video surveillance of hospital workers for hand hygiene

    FireStarterRN replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    So, who will be the one with the exciting job of reviewing these most interesting and riveting
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    What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    FireStarterRN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The economic downturn is probably a factor as
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    How do Nursing Instructors deal with this? Clinical site RNs don't want us around

    FireStarterRN replied to chicagrl's topic in General Students

    Allow me to respond... My first thought is, this has not been my experience personally, and I've been in health care for 17 years. You speak as if you have a great deal of experience in varied fields...