Tait MSN, RN

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    Care plans, why am I still doing them?

    Tait replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    Check these threads, huge discussions already in progress. https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/comparative-relevancy-nursing-584997.html...
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    types of co-workers/patients to be aware of. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE?

    Tait replied to tater.jake's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the "more story than you need" rn: she calls you over to waste a narc and has to tell you a 15 minute story about the patient, her weekend, and something random about her dog. the "i have a question"...
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    Wasn't the School Nurse right?

    Tait replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me (as the student) I would have much rather gotten cleaned up in the room and not had to try and walk to the bathroom, especially if all the damage was already done. Poor girl, already on...
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    I aced the test! Now how do I get home?

    Tait replied to Mully's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Leslie, you crack me
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    Ortho/Neuro

    Tait replied to ymaudy's topic in General Nursing

    You will be fine. Patients might be divided into specialties, but believe me they always have more wrong with them than that! Best of luck and
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    What exactly is BSN online?

    Tait replied to MyGranniePanties's topic in General Nursing

    This is something I have been asked many times since starting my ADN-MSN program. I technically will not have a BSN when I graduate either. However for me a Master's is a Master's is a Master's. I...
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    What exactly is BSN online?

    Tait replied to MyGranniePanties's topic in General Nursing

    I am doing my ADN-MSN online with Grand Canyon University. Basically I am taking all of the BSN required classes, skipping the last three and then moving onto Master's classes. Anyway, at GCU, the...
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    I feel like a fool

    Tait replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I feel, with your experience and situation, I would leave without notice as well. If it comes up later in a job interview just tell them the truth, "I was afraid for my license". I have such a hard...
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    Night Shifters: Does your hospital have cafeteria hours for night shift?

    Tait replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I think our hospital would make a killing if the little Starbucks was open from 0130-0330 as well. I would have loved coffee at that time when I worked
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    Night Shifters: Does your hospital have cafeteria hours for night shift?

    Tait replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    400+ beds, urban hospital, cafeteria open from 0130-0330. Mostly we just get leftover fish and buffalo wings, but it is better than nothing when you forget your
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    Am I an idiot for choosing the BSN route rather than the ADN...?

    Tait replied to lee_sHAY's topic in General Nursing

    As much as I love and support ADN's (as I am one myself) it is getting harder and harder for anyone to get a job at this point. I say give yourself as much of a leg up as you can with your BSN and let...
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    What are you best work tips?

    Tait replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I get to work thirty minutes early so I can organize my patients paperwork, say my hellos to night shift, and prepare my self for the day
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    What would you have done??

    Tait replied to Sun0408's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could offer some advice, but I have no ICU experience or experience titrating drips. Sounds like it was a delicate balancing game and you chose an approach the doc didn't like. Not sure there...
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    Tragic end for dedicated nurse

    Tait replied to mazy's topic in General Nursing

    How
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    Press Ganey Parody

    Tait replied to MarkonCRT's topic in General Nursing

    I liked "Discharge
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    I can't believe this! This is crazy!

    Tait replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    I would be concerned about the aspect of my medical privacy, labs, abuse of personal information. If she is comfortable pulling out numbers to proposition married men, I would think it wouldn't be...
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    Do all Nurses need Malpractice Insurance

    Tait replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes
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    BLUE TUBEX INJECTOR

    Tait replied to chinny7150's topic in General Nursing

    I used to have one, but I have no idea where it is
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    didn't call doc for something significant

    Tait replied to youngnewnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Live and learn :) and when in doubt, give a shout (to the doc) especially if it is after 6am.
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    Narc counting

    Tait replied to 3quarters's topic in General Nursing

    We count narcs from the PIXIS every Sunday night. Every place is
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    sample plan method: implementation of team huddles

    Tait replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure exactly what you are looking for but huddles seem to be chaotic complaining sessions where everyone gets 15 minutes behind on 9am meds for not a whole lot of improvement. I prefer a...
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    mistake on heparin??

    Tait replied to marriednextmonth's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine trying to get my PCAs and antibiotics to the floor on time, let alone getting a pharmacist to deal with my heparin drip. I think your facilities protocol is rare, as was mine, when I...
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    mistake on heparin??

    Tait replied to marriednextmonth's topic in General Nursing

    Guess it depends on the hospital. We time each PTT from the last result. It is the next RN's responsibility to put in the next PTT. Therefore if you were at our facility it would have been the next...
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    So, what's it gonna take for nursing to change and become what it's supposed to be?

    Tait replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Customer service is like eating well...everything in moderation. I believe my customer service is coupled with my patient care. I educate, inform, medicate, and assess all within the parameters of my...
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    Why won't anyone hire new graduate nurses??!!?!?

    Tait replied to samae23's topic in General Nursing

    Have you checked out Divine Savior in Portage, WI? Not sure where you are located, but I worked there when I lived in Madison for about 7 months before I moved out of state. They have a lot of...