Tait MSN, RN

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    Positive TB test?

    Tait replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I had a scare once to the step 2 of my NS TB test. Wound up with a very puffy red area right up until the actual day to check the site. Wound up just being a localized reaction to the second shot....
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    waterproof mattress

    Tait replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what to tell you about your bedframe height and endtables but I am glad you found a solution that works for
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    Trach/PEG special

    Tait replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not work in ICU so I am not sure about the occurrence rate at our hospital but my Grandmother was given 12 days on a regular vent before they placed the trach (basically to help reduce VAP). She...
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    My Life with a Nurse: A Man's Perspective

    Tait replied to StatBlues's topic in Nursing Humor

    My husband can totally relate to the dinner out with friends
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    This is making me nervous

    Tait replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a case for the state to determine safety on. Wouldn't hurt to call and ask their opinion
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    Uh, should a pharmacy tech really be allow to mix meds?

    Tait replied to Laboratorian's topic in General Nursing

    Bad things happen. We hear about them on occassion. It doesn't mean an entire population, hundreds, thousands of people, need to be punsished who perhaps do a better job than the professionals paid...
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    Does this really make me look weak?

    Tait replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too support that crying is sometimes part of our jobs as well. We too have grief and loss with patients we care for. I cried with my patients family the first time I lost a patient, and I only had...
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    Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    Tait replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    I thought this ad was funny in the end, but also found it more offensive than the Hooters one. She might have had big boobs but at least she was "fixing" the problem and not just "pulling the...
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    Can I refuse an assigment if .....?

    Tait replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I would have a heart to heart with your manager. I didn't start precepting new grads until I think my second year at my current
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    waterproof mattress

    Tait replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    The ones with the tube design (several smaller tubes with water versus a big pad of water) are very calm and still to sleep on.
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    This is making me nervous

    Tait replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    As far as our hospital goes an RN can not be alone on a floor. There always has to be two licensed
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    Why are so many new nurses having problems?

    Tait replied to okchug's topic in General Nursing

    I think nursing has just overall become harder. Overall I think the following: Patients are sicker. Patients are increasingly complex with comorbidities. Medication regiments have increased in...
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    Before heart surgery, do RNs need to report to the charge nurse?

    Tait replied to Miley22's topic in General Nursing

    Our charge nurses get report from the previous shift (so in OHS cases it would be nights to days). It is also marked on the charge sheet. Once the patient leaves for OR we inform the charge so they...
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    What ridiculous things have you seen happen in the workplace?

    Tait replied to pink_shoes99's topic in General Nursing

    Not too crazy but I had walked into work around 0630 to get ready for my shift. A patient walked up to me with his urine cup and asked me to take it. I was perhaps a little snarky, but I told him "You...
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    waterproof mattress

    Tait replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    What about a water bed? I think the mattresses are waterproof and then you could temperature control the water in the mattress to stay cool? My dad has one with the tubes, temp controlled, and it is...
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    Georgia Regional Hospital of ATL

    Tait replied to Lillylyle's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If it doesn't work out there https://lawsonrecruit.che.org/recruit/servlet/com.lawson.ijob.JobSearch St Joseph's has 10 new grad positions and a page and a half of FT RN positions available. Best of...
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    Breastfeeding/Pumping

    Tait replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    As a soon to be breastfeeding new momma myself I would just be frank about it with your manager. I am not sure how policies factor into this one. I know our hospital just recently created "lactation...
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    Kudos to Nurses!

    Tait replied to cacentralvalley's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you are safe, healthy, and following your dream :) Best of luck in
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    The Whistle Blower!

    Tait replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately your information is quite vague for me and I am not exactly sure what the situation is/was/will be. From what I gather you were extremely busy, didn't chart something, someone called...
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    So sad. How in the HECK do you do it?!

    Tait replied to FRESH_90's topic in General Nursing

    It's a lot easier to handle when you have the power to help those who are suffering
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    First RN job & it's pay

    Tait replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am an ADN and started in Wisconsin as a new grad @ $20.90 base + $2.50 night differential. (Small rural hospital) Came to GA (with less than one year experience) rate went to $21.90 +3.50...
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    Almost Fired !

    Tait replied to AlmostBSN's topic in General Nursing

    1) Sounds like someone is out to get you a little bit. I mean, who reports a new grad for a soiled dressing, I just walk up and remind them to make sure they double check it. I think this "reporting"...
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    What is nursing coming to?

    Tait replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    She didn't have 4, she had
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    Just need to vent

    Tait replied to HDHRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about your bad night! Hope you get some rest and your patient gets back safe and sound :)
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    "The police are on the phone for you"

    Tait posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just sitting here thinking about the two times I have had the police call/show up to the unit because someone called to report they were either A.) Being held against their will or B.) Needed to...