Tait MSN, RN

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    Perception is reality (Long)

    Tait replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Mmmmm McDilaudid with a side of McPhenergan and a tall frosty
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    Perception is reality (Long)

    Tait replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    On a side note I was a pretty fantastic waitress in my
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    Perception is reality (Long)

    Tait replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    i have never once in my life been described as "perky" lol. per my customer comment cards i am: professional-3/4/2011 always on the spot-5/6/2011 prompt-3/7/2011 dedicated-1/7/2011...
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    Perception is reality (Long)

    Tait replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I really do not understand the constant fuss and blunder over customer service. I have never felt burdened by treating my patients as I would want to be treated. Overall most people want to feel...
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    Your Most AWKWARD Nursing Moment

    Tait replied to Mully's topic in General Nursing

    Going into the room of a young, male patient later labeled as having "whackacardia".
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    Nurses pictures on patients whiteboards???

    Tait replied to jibbs's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Sometimes I think we need to be reminded that we are not the center of the universe and everyone out there does not want to love/hurt/murder/maim/or marry us. Most of them just want to know...
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    The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    Tait posted a topic in General Nursing

    "Thank GOD you are here! This has been the night from the deepest depths of Dante's hell!" "Oh you got rm 111? He hasn't stopped having diarrhea all night!" "Can you take report early?"...
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    Nurses pictures on patients whiteboards???

    Tait replied to jibbs's topic in General Nursing

    No way! Not to derail this thread but I need you to post a picture of that in
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    Nurses pictures on patients whiteboards???

    Tait replied to jibbs's topic in General Nursing

    Wait...you mean that picture of you doesn't mean you are actually a goat? Man I had this whole "connection to my warm and fuzzy youth as a goat farmer" moment with you. And yeah...I really did grow up...
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    All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

    Tait replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your frustration Ruby and as always you have put it eloquently. However... there is a reason NP's do not have much bedside experience anymore and it is because we are burning them...
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    Public Health Nursing

    Tait replied to sara_rn's topic in Public, Community Health

    I don't have any advice but congratulations on your
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    Knowing what you know now, would you change it?

    Tait replied to Purple93's topic in General Nursing

    No but I am one of those nurses that does it because I love it (which to me is akin to a health benefit, it is part of the pay package, so hold your poo, no need to fling it at the "calling" nurse)....
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    advice for new cardiac nurse

    Tait replied to shacal228's topic in Nursing Career

    if i could "kudo" this 10 times i would!! it is great to be able to say "oh yeah i have seen a heart cath before" and give them a succinct run down of the procedure and the
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    advice for new cardiac nurse

    Tait replied to shacal228's topic in Nursing Career

    1. Find out if you can or will have to get stroke certified. I know at my hospital it was an eight hour course I believe? 2. Take ACLS. You will most likely never have to use it but when a patient...
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    Nurses pictures on patients whiteboards???

    Tait replied to jibbs's topic in General Nursing

    A weak slippery slope argument which doesn't validate or negate anything. If you are afraid of a picture then you may want to put a bag over your head because your face is right there on the front of...
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    Click Here

    Tait replied to RNsRNotOut's topic in General Nursing

    Hi and welcome to posting :) I think most people will think you are a looney for your "ice breaker" but eventually they will figure you out :) Post more, post often, and above all respect and be...
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    Antibiotic Tubing

    Tait replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    With costs skyrocketing it is highly recommended to backflush and use the same tubing for subsequent antibiotics. Check with pharmacy on compatibility. Our hospital was even beginning to add notes to...
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    Is med/surg really that bad?

    Tait replied to clearblue3's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would rather work med/surg than renal. Every floor has it pros and cons. Nursing is
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    Potassium question...

    Tait replied to Soflo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Tell him to write an order for staff to call with a K of less than 3.5...even at
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    Checking visitor's vitals

    Tait replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    I was always adamant that a patient who didn't feel well should go to the ER. I remember a young guy who went home to do something and came back and showed me his hands. He said "I slammed them both...
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    The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    Tait replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    There is actually a lot of insight in this thread! From the vet tech to the baby nurses I have learned a lot about what other folks have to contend with! The comments on the baby on Fentanyl ran a...
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    Can you renew your RN license if you cant find a job?

    Tait replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    Continuing Education Units Check out MedScape here
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    Can you renew your RN license if you cant find a job?

    Tait replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    That depends on the state. Here in GA as long as you pay the money you can keep your license active (according to the recent call I made when I left the workforce). But remember there are lots of...
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    Can you renew your RN license if you cant find a job?

    Tait replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    I believe so but the best thing to do is to contact your state
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    Why cant I get an interview or at least a job?

    Tait replied to ilove's topic in Nursing Career

    I would start calling the facilities you haven't heard from and check on the status of your application. It is impossible for any of us here to really know why you aren't getting called back. I hope...