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When the dr. starts signing my check then he/she can fire me. I have never been kicked out of a room but I have asked to be relieved from a room for various reasons.

I am an RN in the state or ORegon. My husband is a RPh. The law states that a doctor or nurse must call in prescriptions. Pharmacists only take new prescriptions. Often pharmacists don't know what credentialing a person has so it is good if the offic...

We use a timeclock too--the hospital has found that when we didn't they probably paid us less because we didn't charge for and all of the missed lunches. Don't perform any task that you have not been certified on and done a return demonstration for c...

Something alot like this happened to me. I was a surgical tech going to nursing school but continuing to take call in the OR. When I finsished school and passed my boards I put in for the first RN position the OR posted. I was told by the DNS that ne...

As a nurse it is a luxury to have families that are so engaged and advocating so well. We appreciate daughters like you. Thanks.

Zofran is great but if you use it once and no relief doesn't do any good to remedicate. I hate the phenergan side effects too. Fluid is still one of the best anitemetics around.!!!!!!!

At the time of a section and we see red of any color in the foley bag we assume we have nicked the bladder and rectify that. During labor blood vessels in the bladder can break and there you have it, blood.

Follow the policy of your hospital. We don't have one so I request they take off all metal jewelry. If a ring is too tight I help them with lotion, dental floss to remove or whatever. We have a ring cutter as well. It is amazing how that ring which n...

Good information has no expiration date. I am glad I came across this information. :monkeydance:

You make a good point. I am sure there are people that would use a clinic for the uninsured. I might even state it more strongly--"our medical and nursing communities support clinics in this city for the under and non-insured. Here are there numbersx...

Of course it hurts--you are a member of the human race. I am so sorry you are going through this. Good luck and don't let it keep you from taking care of the majority of your patients.

I have long thought that the term that is used in my hospital of "customer service" just doesn't compute for me--I don't think in those terms. Dammit, I provide patient care. If I had wanted to be in customer service I would be working in my bank hel...

I don't think your thinking was out of line. I may have wanted to chart the exact Dr. response as well but I have found that I can chart to the intent and not tick anyone off and be true to the pt. I wouldn't apologize per se' I would talk with that ...

People don't go into nursing for the money. The career of nursing offers so many paths. When I was making decisions about a career I looked at alot of disciplines. Here is what I discovered: There is a need for a nurse no matter where you live. There...

Southwest Medical Ctr. is in Vancouver, Washington and has a very good reputation. I have friends who work in the open heart program there. It is a "Legacy" system hospital and I am sure that education would be no problem. You should google it and ta...

What do you use when your patient has an iodine allergy? Also: Berry & Kohn has excellent hx. on the prep technique including timed preps/mechanics & chemical effectiveness.

All good points posted. Take this nugget to the bank. An employee has the right to see his/her current personnel file and copy any info. You cannot take the file with you but you have the right to read and copy. You may find this helpful in the futur...

I am so glad things turned out well for you. I too enjoy this website in order to vent my thoughts. Like you, I know better than to share those professionally. This is a good place to have my thoughts edited. Thanks to all who participate.

Dear WitcheyRN-- The "don't waste your time" is the place I have been visiting in my sleep. I really wanted this to work because I believe that the surgical experience should be equal in the OR or OB. Gosh, this is hard to swallow!!!

Congratulations. Scurb and Circulate? I am soooooooooo jealous. Good luck!!! Have FUN:lol2::biggringi:Melody::biere::smiley_aa:yelclap:

My opinion? You are a nurse. An advanced practice NP may provide you with the credentials you need to practice the skills you desire. Good luck, personally I hope you stay in nursing--PA is medicine.

What saddens me is the it takes a tv program to point out what has been a standard practice for a very long time. We have a collective concience--The AORN standards reinforce that every year.

:nono:Use anything at your disposal. If your institution does not have a policy directly addressing this then find out from HR what is appropriate. Their are laws, local, state and federal that all employers answer to. These surgeons do not have the...

Use anything at your disposal. If your institution does not have a policy directly addressing this then find out from HR what is appropriate. Their are laws, local, state and federal that all employers answer to. These surgeons do not have the last ...