Do-over ASN, RN

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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    Do-over replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    There is no "q" word - there is only the calm before the
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    New shift, new person

    Do-over replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes, my nights weekend is Friday night into Saturday and Saturday night into Sunday. So, on off weekends you may get off work Fri morning, but don't have to go back that night. Unlike dayshift,...
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    Stuck In The Middle With You

    Do-over replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in Nurse Management

    Amen! And, which is why if I am ever tempted to be a supervisor or manager again - it will more likely be at McDonald's than at a
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    New shift, new person

    Do-over replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    I tried day shift for 7 months - because I thought I would feel better. I sleep worse, and the frustration level is through the roof. Going back to nights as soon as I can! I am glad I did it,...
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    ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

    Do-over replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my state, CEU's are not required for the first
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    Is it really necessary to learn to read an ekg? anyone really use it?

    Do-over replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    We are required to analyze the telemetry for our patients. Can I expertly interpret a 12-lead? Not even close, but we have to know enough to know when to consult the
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    RN total patient care...

    Do-over replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My boss asked me once what I thought of 3:1 ratio with no CNA's. I thought it would be great, although we have several excellent aides, there are many days when I am doing all care for 4 or 5...
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    Dr. placing added stress on nursing staff

    Do-over replied to JonBobby's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We notify the consults that are ordered by the admitting doc, for the most part. Life here in the sticks may be a bit different that at the Bigs. I don't know what I'd do with myself if more docs...
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    I got found out!

    Do-over replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    The vet knew I was a nurse, I think my observations of the cats bowel and bladder habits gave it
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    New to Tele/ICU floor

    Do-over replied to ev40901's topic in Cardiac

    I recently bought myself a new stethoscope - MDF cardiology. I love it. Somewhat cheaper than littman, and very well made. Hefty though, I think I could knock out an attacker with it. THe only...
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    Advice pls...Networking

    Do-over replied to Ginnym1981's topic in General Nursing

    I would just tell your preceptor that you are interested in working there - does he or she have any suggestions? If he or she thinks you are great, they may well speak to the manager on your behalf....
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    "I'm not floating."

    Do-over replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    We take turns, and most handle it gracefully. There are definitely areas I much prefer to float, and sometimes will volunteer if I know its a place I like... That way, I move back to the bottom of...
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    I got found out!

    Do-over replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    My ortho doc is from my hospital, so there was no secret there. It was nice, though, as he was able to specifically talk to me about the challenges of bedside nursing with crappy knees - how to...
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    Saying no when work calls

    Do-over replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it chaps my behind to agree to extra shifts (for the OT) and then get called off later on - because you are
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    Saying no when work calls

    Do-over replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem saying no, regardless. If they do call, and I am tempted, I always ask for bonus pay. Usually, that will sending them searching for someone else - or, I get the bonus
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    What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    Do-over replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This.
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    Bladder Scanning Question

    Do-over replied to westieluv's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well, like I said, it is how I was taught, and how I usually do it. Something else I usually do, especially when I get a result I wasn't expecting, is scan several times with a different angle or...
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    Bladder Scanning Question

    Do-over replied to westieluv's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Was it set correctly for a female versus male patient? I was taught to set the scanner to "male" if a female patient had had a hysterectomy. I have no idea if this would cause that discrepancy or...
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    Nights and weekends as neede

    Do-over replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have rotating shifts. Straight days or nights. Some people might pick up the other shift, if they want hours. Don't think I would like it too much, unless it was at least, say 3-6 weeks...
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    What is the correct title?

    Do-over replied to Redriver's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Address me respectfully, that is all I ask. I promise to do the same for you. Nurse, Nurse Do-over, Ms. LastName, Ms Do-over, Do-over, Miss, Ma'am. They all work for
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    Hourly Rounding

    Do-over replied to arbldj1234's topic in General Nursing

    PS - I don't think I would mind the trackers - but that is because I am where I am supposed to be. I wonder if the PTB really know how much time some people "hide out". Maybe they wouldn't if they...
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    Hourly Rounding

    Do-over replied to arbldj1234's topic in General Nursing

    HOnestly, I ignore the "rounding chart" in the rooms. I chart my rounds in the computer. I've got too much to do without doing some things twice. My boss asked me about it once. She asked if the...
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    What's the name of the ECG thingy that nurses put on a lot of peds patients?

    Do-over replied to Samian Q's topic in Medical-Surgical

    RIght, but aren't the patients monitored remotely as well (our ICU has bedside monitors as well as a bank of monitors at the
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    Accuracy of Automatic BP machines?

    Do-over replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    I've found the machines to be fairly accurate. Tools are only as good as the people using them - manual cuffs or
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    What's the name of the ECG thingy that nurses put on a lot of peds patients?

    Do-over replied to Samian Q's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The monitors must be