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    New nursing student and AIDS patient

    Crash_Cart replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    What scared me the most when I started Nursing wasn't who actually had full blown HIV, but rather it was who you didn't know that had full blown HIV. Hope that makes sense. If not, it will in the...
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    Help: hospital wants to run a Credit Check

    Crash_Cart replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    ..."So far" is the key and critical element you stated in this discussion. Say, not to get off topic or anything but has anyone ever seen the movie 1984? Coming soon.
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    Help: hospital wants to run a Credit Check

    Crash_Cart replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Try this. Apply online to any hospital of your choosing. Notice the information and other particulars they ask about you. Years ago when I was actively involved in Nursing (1984 -1999) I could just...
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    need help with ABG question

    Crash_Cart replied to EDnurse2009's topic in General Nursing

    ph- 7.5 PCO2- 50 HCO3- 23i honestly don't think it can be determined. the pH clearly indicates uncompensated alkalosis. the c02 is acidotic. the hc03 is wnl... the pt probably has a mixed disorder....
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    What medical term do you dislike the most ?

    Crash_Cart replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I dislike the term masticate. Not sure why.
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    How much would you have to win to quit working as a nurse? How much would it take?

    Crash_Cart replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    You couldn't pay me enough to give it up completely. This is coming from a business owner who won the title of "businessman of the year" as published in the wall street journal in April 2003 and...
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    ? about DVT

    Crash_Cart replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

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    Safety concerns for psych ER

    Crash_Cart replied to New2ER's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I completely agree. I am a male "nurse" for what it's worth and I understand your situation completely. I have many years of experience with ER/Psych patients and I feel your personal safety is...
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    Help: hospital wants to run a Credit Check

    Crash_Cart replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses mentality that a credit check only relates to their spending habits is a grossly inaccurate misrepresentation of the facts and it doesn't adequately address or reflect the many unrealized...
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    Think I am in trouble, maybe fired

    Crash_Cart replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    This entire nurse mentality that you have to "accept" unacceptable working standards as a basis for employment is similar to working in labor camps in Cambodia. This is America folks. Wake
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    Help: hospital wants to run a Credit Check

    Crash_Cart replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    MLOS, I think you are completely missing the point. You would "think" that it would be a simple process but the background check/ credit history practice is discriminatory in practice when it involves...
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    Help: hospital wants to run a Credit Check

    Crash_Cart replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    And yes, employment does show up on a credit report. So do previous addresses. --------------- Wrong!!!!!!!!!! I previously lived and was employed in Canada for most of my life. Do you think any US...
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    Safety concerns for psych ER

    Crash_Cart replied to New2ER's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So am I to understand your "safety" is the issue and not the staff scheduling itself? That's the approach you need to take on the matter with your boss. My
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    Think I am in trouble, maybe fired

    Crash_Cart replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    I am a former health & safety rep for an accredited healthcare institution. I am a current member in good standing with the Association of Professional Industrial Hygenists. I am well versed in...
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    Help: hospital wants to run a Credit Check

    Crash_Cart replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    There is no way any credit rating check conducted by any employer today, can accurately determine any future potential litigation, divorce or other financial problems any new hire can encounter...
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    Help: hospital wants to run a Credit Check

    Crash_Cart replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Consider this scenerio: Does a foreign nurse who is applying to a US hospital for employment (No SSI# or Brand New SSI#) with no previous credit history considered to be "financially irresponsible...
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    My Poor Hands have been Washed Raw

    Crash_Cart replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Education is your friend. :) http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FSL/is_3_78/ai_109352512/pg_1 Hope that
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    ? about DVT

    Crash_Cart replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    Did you follow established protocal? Did you notify the responsible RN of your concern? Perhaps the RN felt the calf pain the pt was experiencing is more likely related to the bilateral knee...
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    Any other new nurses slapping their heads saying DUH!?

    Crash_Cart replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    In fact, I would start worrying when you STOP having those duh
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    Think I am in trouble, maybe fired

    Crash_Cart replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    ...and they wonder why there's a nursing
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    Think I am in trouble, maybe fired

    Crash_Cart replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a pt. voiding every 30 min., I think I might inquire why they didn't have a foley catheter. I'm all for the quality of life thing but
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    I'm a nursing student and can't get a hospital job!

    Crash_Cart replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    Contrary to poupular belief, HR is actually not the right place to apply for the job. In HR, you are 1 application among 100's of other applications. That's the problem. The best approach is to make...
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    How Do I Find an ACLS Class?

    Crash_Cart replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    Check with the Paramedics in your ER. They are most likely aware of current ACLS classes running in your area. Some of them may be ACLS instructors. Sometimes they conduct classes in conjunction with...
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    DNR Orders Overturned By Doctors

    Crash_Cart replied to DaFreak71's topic in General Nursing

    Gee... I sure am glad you are here to give my postings such an in depth analysis. Your most valuable opinion has been noted. My
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    What do you do in clinicals?

    Crash_Cart replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Alright, I just performed a self evaluation and decided that maintaining a sense of humor was necessary during clinical rotation. :) Hmmm. One thing I recall is that you should be prepared to be spot...