Do-over ASN, RN

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    Why are we exhausted all the time?

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

    I thought it was because I was chubby and really out-of-shape. What a
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

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

    Ha, more like he is "sleeping with the
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    What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    Do-over replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am actually surprised he even had a job to start
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

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

    Personally, I would have gone with a Cesar Chavez or "Norma Rae" reference here, especially considering that folks are STILL looking for Hoffa's body... Along the same line (tongue removed from...
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    What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    Do-over replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I usually just call the house supervisor, who has never asked (not that I call out very often). Any absence is treated the same - what difference does it make if you are sick, your kid is sick, your...
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    What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    Do-over replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Funny, I never give an excuse. I just call and say I won't be
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    Smokers need not apply?

    Do-over replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The "slippery slope" argument may or may not be valid, however I think the "right" to smoke is not going to be the key for winning the argument against employer interference in one's personal
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    Dont ever want to do critical care ... Afraid of it?

    Do-over replied to trein's topic in Critical Care

    I am usually just as busy in ICU as I was on the floor, some nights busier. Plus, we often have no aide with total care
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    You know what is awesome?

    Do-over posted a topic in General Nursing

    When someone (sick, tired, weak, near death, etc) makes the effort to express "Thank you". For some reason, it always causes me to get a speck of dirt in my eye. SN - sometimes crazy nights can be...
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    Call Bells and IV Pumps

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

    Already happened. What a freakin'
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    Call Bells and IV Pumps

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

    Now, I shall sing you the song of my
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    Stage 2 wound...

    Do-over replied to MessyMomma's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Please do not do wet-to dry. Please do not "rip it off". How about consulting a WOCN? I agree that it is beyond stage
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    Are we tyrants?

    Do-over replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Third-person? Anyway, I just felt the need to comment on the "my baby" controversy. Again, I only work with adults (God bless peds and NICU nurses). BUT, they are MINE when they are in my care....
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    Are we tyrants?

    Do-over replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I only work with adults - but still, my room = my rules. I will say that I generally work with many excellent
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    Smokers need not apply?

    Do-over replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I understand that it is hard, but it is not impossible. People can "just quit". I did, others have. I don't think anyone has said it was easy, but I have done MUCH harder things in my
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    Professionalism 101

    Do-over replied to lpnpgh123's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I love this, first saw it in one of Laura Ingalls Wilder's books. It was her mother's advice to
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    Smokers need not apply?

    Do-over replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    But.... this is not a law. An employer is not the government. And, really, I think comparing an employer banning smoking to racial segregation a little
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    Smokers need not apply?

    Do-over replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My employer is no longer hiring smokers. I have heard all of the slippery-slope arguments, but I can't say I am sorry about it. The fewer stinky co-workers, the better. Once my sense of smell...
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    when to start compressions?

    Do-over replied to NurseCollins799's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Precordial thump? SN - if someone started compressions on me while conscious I would punch them in the
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    Purple;or, I'm Not Barney

    Do-over replied to Bortaz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't think I have ever seen a man wear purple scrubs. I also can't think of any shade of purple I would describe as manly... but if you have to go there, the darker the
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    So many nursing majors in my class!

    Do-over replied to mmcc26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just an opinion, but the puke and "poop"-wiping are the easiest parts of being a
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

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

    Its all in the same bucket as the guilt trips about not wanting to come in on my days off. I am trading my time for the hospital's money. I am responsible for the 36 hours I agree to work each week....
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    Class ring?

    Do-over replied to ldawn79's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I am planning on getting one, whenever I manage to finish the
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

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

    Where on earth are people making 6 figures at the bedside with an associate's degree?!??!?? And, not working 100 hours per week. For that kind of jack, not only will I clean rooms I will kiss your...
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    Transitioning from night shift to day shift.

    Do-over replied to asarn86's topic in General Nursing

    THIS! Sensory overload in the worst way. I always meant to count how many times my phone rang, buzzed or vibrated in a 12 hour shift. Talk about alarm