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    Mid-levels doing rounds who will NOT acknowledge or interact with nursing

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is one nurse practitioner who does rounds for cardiology who will not talk to any nurses. She won't ask questions, won't even make eye contact. There's also a PAC who is almost as bad, and is...
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    Health care workers can be drafted during a pandemic

    FireStarterRN replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Screw the government. I'm so sick of them, they are getting worse and
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    COPD patient on 4 liters?

    FireStarterRN replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not every COPDer is a CO2 retainer. A set of ABGs would give more information about that. In the case of a retainer, you have to keep the Sats lower than usual, such as between
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    Mid-levels doing rounds who will NOT acknowledge or interact with nursing

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update on this. The NP I mentioned, I really think she's super shy after all. I saw her yesterday and today. I'm making the effort to make eye contact and smile at her. She tries to walk...
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    "Your patient in 520 is in pain!"

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually wasn't talking about the techs here, they are usually with the program. It's other personnel, who don't really have a clue about the med orders or much else that's going on, such as the...
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    Honesty during the interview

    FireStarterRN replied to JohnUNF's topic in General Nursing

    You can be honest but not look like a mercenary who is only interested in the bottom line. Perhaps there is someone who is a nurse who inspired you at some point in your life. Or, you had an...
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    Blind in one eye...can I still be a nurse

    FireStarterRN replied to tripleagraham's topic in General Nursing

    I know a nurse who lost one of his eyes. He functions
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    Parents controlling an adult child with chronic/progressive disease

    FireStarterRN replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to bring in your nurse manager in on this one. What the parents are doing is ethically wrong, in my opinion. Also, the doctors on the case need to be aware of this. The whole team...
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    "Your patient in 520 is in pain!"

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't talking about truly helpful people, but about the ones that approach you a way or tone of voice that indicates that you are obviously not doing your job, but thanks to them the patient will...
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    What do you feel is a reasonable patient load in a medical-surgical ward??

    FireStarterRN replied to boban's topic in International Nursing

    It all depends on how the unit operates, how many techs, how many fresh post ops. Definitely no more than 6 on a med/surg floor, with the average being 4 or 5. With all the isolations you have these...
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    My Room Mate tried to commit suicide tonight.

    FireStarterRN replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a 1st semester nursing student my mother got really sick with some sort of 'flu'. She had a terrible headache and terrible nausea. I'll never forget talking to her on the phone, she had...
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    Mid-levels doing rounds who will NOT acknowledge or interact with nursing

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting perspective secondwind. The social hierarchy of the hospital would make a fascinating study for a
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    Test question, just wanted your thoughts

    FireStarterRN replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

    This question epitomizes the ridiculous nursing test to the max. What a stupid question. You can't diagnose an infection based on a temp, cough, and pain. In the ER they would give the tylenol, then...
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    Mid-levels doing rounds who will NOT acknowledge or interact with nursing

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I knew you were a good egg, Sharrie!!! I just knew
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    Test question, just wanted your thoughts

    FireStarterRN replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

    I think, what the questioner is looking for in a round about way, is whether the test taker knows that tylenol reduces fever and pain at the same time. Take it from me, I'm a good
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    Test question, just wanted your thoughts

    FireStarterRN replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

    :lol2: Just about. The question is totally lacking in useful
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    Mid-levels doing rounds who will NOT acknowledge or interact with nursing

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have one NP who works with the hospitalists that is really awesome and will roll up her sleeves and help with care like that, Sharrie. She was a bedside nurse for years before going for her...
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    Mid-levels doing rounds who will NOT acknowledge or interact with nursing

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the cardiologists have good working relationships with these two women. The other PACs in the practice are fine. The two I've mentioned go out of their way in communicating with the physicians...
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    Advantage for Speaking Spanish?

    FireStarterRN replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It would show that you are being proactive in wanting to work well with this population group. I can't give you a definite answer, multi, but I think it's a really good idea to start the process of...
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    Advantage for Speaking Spanish?

    FireStarterRN replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Big advantage. Speaking at least some Spanish will really help you with your Spanish speaking patients. You won't be bilingual yet, so it won't qualify you for a job that requires fluency, but...
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    Test question, just wanted your thoughts

    FireStarterRN replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

    Not a very informative question. I'd start by eliminating some answers. You wouldn't necessarily be giving an antibiotic just because someone has a cough and fever. Hopefully a throat swab was done,...
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    Mid-levels doing rounds who will NOT acknowledge or interact with nursing

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering if the one woman, the NP, is just super shy. She rotates with the other cardiac mid-levels and perhaps she has trouble interacting in a less secure environment than her usual. Sometimes...
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    Mid-levels doing rounds who will NOT acknowledge or interact with nursing

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Too bad I made a typo in the title, maybe a moderator would kindly fix that? I'm not sure if they are jerks, but are insecure about their social
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    Anyone else feeling frustrated with their job?

    FireStarterRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    The trouble with LTC is that you don't have your patients rotated on a regular basis. At least in the hospital you get
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    Anyone else feeling frustrated with their job?

    FireStarterRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds awful