Tait MSN, RN

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    Akward work situation??

    Tait replied to Devie06's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would just let it blow over. It sounds like the guy knows where the boundaries are and you learned that giving other men your phone number might not be the best idea. I do have friends at work. Some...
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    ACLS Certified. So now what?

    Tait replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    I took ACLS to increase my confidence during codes and critical situations on my floor. You get out of it what you put into it in my
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    What would you do for five weeks

    Tait replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't do a darn thing except enjoy my five weeks, hang with my kids, and get in as much relaxation as I could! Best of
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    Is it really "alternative"??

    Tait replied to CareGiving's topic in General Nursing

    D.O.
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    My life is so hopeless right now!

    Tait replied to Lisa321's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a tough situation that most of us probably don't have a whole lot of advice for. Trudge on, take care, and I hope your situation improves soon!
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    Can you give additional doses of a PRN to increase an already given dose to a range?

    Tait replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    PICU/PACU/ICU all differ a lot from the floor. I think the main question here might be "what area do you work
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    ...........help........

    Tait replied to mpolo's topic in General Students

    Life is what you make of it and how you perceive yourself. I might not be a male, but I have never felt like I have to bow my head to anyone. I love my patients, I keep them safe, and I do it because...
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    Can you give additional doses of a PRN to increase an already given dose to a range?

    Tait replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    We have been having issues with this at our hospital lately, in particular with the new barcoding system. Technically, and per our policy, we are not allowed to give an extra dose after the first one...
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    Being a Teacher/Nurse

    Tait replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

    While I commend the idea of getting multiple degrees, both nursing and teaching are challenging careers. It generally takes two years of full-time experience in nursing to begin to become confident...
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    G-tube insertion

    Tait replied to cnnconstance's topic in General Students

    That looks like the kind we use in the hospital and we can not put them back in. They are surgical for us. I would talk to your manager and find out the
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    G-tube insertion

    Tait replied to cnnconstance's topic in General Students

    Interested in the responses. I guess it depends on the G-Tube. Most of the ones we have in the hospital are surgically sutured so if they come out, it's too bad and has to wait for an MD. I did have a...
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    Advance my career or make my family happy?

    Tait replied to RN1555's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with talking with your husband. I to am in a bit of a spot related to family and work. However for me it is more about what is in my own head, than anyone elses. I am currently pregnant, due...
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    Help! I suck at math!

    Tait replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I relied heavily on quick tutoring sessions prior to any math assessment test. Statistics, fortunately, I had my husband to teach me. (It was in an online class and I am way to visual and kinesthetic...
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    Done with work!

    Tait posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday was my official "last day of work" until my baby arrives :) Of course it was the day I had a MRSA/VRE frequent flyer with the overly empowered family, the screaming post-op, two discharges...
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    My friend was fired - Was she wrong?

    Tait replied to ravenshroud's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the RN needs disciplinary action as
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    What career path to take???

    Tait replied to NurseB_'s topic in General Nursing

    I think if you are passionate about L&D, especially with plans to go into Midwifery you should definitely look into L&D! I had a very poor clinical rotation in L&D (as in a four week...
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    Did you start off like me? (With a bright spirit and very optimistic)

    Tait replied to someday1012's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest your question is begging for the negativity gurus to come and eat you up. I am not really sure what to tell you. It is good to have a positive outlook, as many things are amazing in...
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    Two year vs 4 yr

    Tait replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Students

    If you can't get a job in healthcare get a waitressing job. I waitressed all through my two year ADN and came out with a lot of similar skill sets: customer service, time management, multiple person...
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    Sometimes... do you hate your pts?

    Tait replied to FRESH_90's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I like my patients, but they have a day when they are driving me crazy and I don't want to be in their room. I have definitely had patients I couldn't stand (like the OHS pre-op who told me...
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    Which ICU should I work in?

    Tait replied to NCRNMDM's topic in General Nursing

    I work cardiac/med-surg. If I were to go into the ICU I would love to get into cardiac (CCU). I
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    Your nursing practice varies from mine, therefore, you suck!!

    Tait replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is stressful. Every day we worry about possibly hurting someone or risking our jobs. I think it is a natural stress reaction to judge others methods in an attempt to validate that our own care...
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    sigma theta tau

    Tait replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    I just joined :) I was never in any honor societies before and decided my resume needed a little "primping". I also intend to join the Georgia Nurses Association as well within the next year, to show...
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    Can I still apply to new grad positions?

    Tait replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    When I changed jobs at 7 months of experience I was brought into my current position as a "transitional" nurse. I would apply for whatever floats your boat and let them work out the details. BTW,...
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    Pregnant and can't lift?

    Tait replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is so old! lol I remember working with a waitress who got pregnant and refused to carry ice or glasses to restock at the end of the shift. There are definitely those who will take any...
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    Patient rights v. Clinical instructor?

    Tait replied to studentnurse0383's topic in General Nursing

    If she is trying to "evaluate" her knowledge she is going about it the passive-aggressive way that I have seen used all to often in nursing school and at the bedside. A responsible instructor should...