Tait MSN, RN

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    Got fired for changing fluid rate

    Tait replied to lolakbolak's topic in General Nursing

    Wide open to me means just that. The clamp is off and the body is taking care of the pace itself. Usually when things are running wide open we are talking a litre of fluid as fast as it will go....
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    Got fired for changing fluid rate

    Tait replied to lolakbolak's topic in General Nursing

    70/40 after a gravity bolus. I wouldn't have rechecked the BP over and over, I would have just called the doc right away to see if they wanted another bag
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    Listing license on resume

    Tait replied to aknight07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I list my number. What is the rationale behind not listing
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    Injectable oxygen particle that allows person to live without breathing

    Tait replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    LOL I didn't even think about the superpower of being able to hold your breath indefinitely Sayonara stinky peppermint oil!
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    To the nurses: any advice for CNA for time management on the floor?

    Tait replied to mamacita2's topic in General Nursing

    Could you go around, get everyone set for breakfast with a quick wash-up and teeth, then go back after your vitals are done and do the full baths that you need to do? Sort of a "get them comfortable"...
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    Sleep deprived due to nightshift

    Tait replied to hemingrald's topic in General Nursing

    Are you published anywhere Mary? I would love to read your thesis. Night shift fascinates
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    Sleep deprived due to nightshift

    Tait replied to hemingrald's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I have heard melatonin, sunglasses, darkening shades, and try some relaxation when you get home. I used to think about how wonderful my bed felt. If nothing else try to stay in bed with your eyes...
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    Why do nurses constantly say they don't hire ASN?

    Tait replied to dance4life's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Because people only know half the story and talk like they know the whole thing? I would take an ADN with 8 years of experience over the cost of a new BSN grad atm, but then again as a bridged ADN I...
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    It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    Tait replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    Nah. What bugs me is patients who ask for fried chicken after a heart
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    Northside Hospital

    Tait replied to Eytbl's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Sorry E. Have you tried St Joes NG residency program? I think they are taking on 10 NG three times per year. Panel interview there as
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    Injectable oxygen particle that allows person to live without breathing

    Tait replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if this will facilitate a new way to blood dope in sports. Just a side
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    Heparin and platelets

    Tait replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you are being a responsible nurse and critically thinking about your patient. Some people do and some people don't. If you are concerned however you could always ask for a parameter from...
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    Nurses Week/Hospital Week

    Tait replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    While fantastic, could you imagine the cost for 700 nurses?
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    Nurses Week/Hospital Week

    Tait replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift always gets screwed on events, CEO meetings, feedback sessions, and education. I was so impressed when the Magnet director went to every unit at 2am for several nights to educate and hand...
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    No long distance for patients?

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

    Our hospital blocked long distance calls as well, which in a large metro area, can sometimes mean they can't call south of the city
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    Nursing education step-by-step. LPN, ADN,BSN

    Tait replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    I floundered around in college for nearly seven years before I found nursing. By that point my GPA was in the hole so the local technical college offered me a solution: ADN. I got my ADN in 2006 then...
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    Completed my RN-BSN program....

    Tait replied to Dazglue's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Congratulations!
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    Tait replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ouch! Seems like overkill to
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    The nurse and patient's family yelled at me. I feel horrible.

    Tait replied to mamacita2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had an adult patient go from 97.0 to 104.5 within minutes of arriving to the floor. All it took were chills and an extra blanket before I realized it was spiking. If the baby was upset that can...
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    What Is The Shift You Will Never Forget?

    Tait replied to bsartor's topic in General Nursing

    I had a co-worker who knew I was pregnant at 6 weeks because I was rubbing my belly a lot
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    What Is The Shift You Will Never Forget?

    Tait replied to bsartor's topic in General Nursing

    It wasn't so much a shift, but several months with a patient. I wrote it up here a few years ago.
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    why do good students get beaten down in nursing school

    Tait replied to kvyates's topic in General Students

    It doesn't matter where you are, there are always people waiting to watch you trip. All you can do is manage your own affairs and let them go about theirs. Your grades aren't a curse, they are a...
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    Night Shift and workouts?

    Tait replied to scrubsandasmile's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I used to meet my husband at the gym after my shift and before he headed in for work. For some people that can cause difficulty sleeping, for me it knocked me out. Your mileage may
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    Tait replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Because your facility isn't concerned I guess. Our facility was brainstorming like crazy before the April NDQI for nursing to try and see if the scores could be improved. I created a tshirt for the...
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    Why does it seem that working for a magnet hospital is a bad thing?

    Tait replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in General Nursing

    The core of Magnet is supposed to be awarding nurses for best practice that they accomplish every day. My previous hospital is currently in 5th designation process and I was able to fulfill part of my...