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    ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    martymoose replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That was me. I know I dont ask that many questions, or inappropriate questions. I just want to know history that would be related to their dx. I want to know what their rhythm is. Did anyone bother to...
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    You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    martymoose replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    As long as hospitals are run as a corporation to show huge profits to their shareholders, the bottom line will be to cut costs anyway possible .Nurse has a license ? So what. If he/she loses it, what...
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    ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    martymoose replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I mean they should be in the icu. the nurse that gets stuck with them ends up 1:1 them practically, and either the remaining nurses have to pick up the rest of her load, or he/she literally gives her...
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    ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    martymoose replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think our place stopped letting us take report because we'd ask too many questions. This way we can get dumped on, and too bad if it's an inappropriate admission.Once the pt's there , they
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    Taking away chairs from nursing station

    martymoose replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    see post
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    Don't you just hate it when a patient yells at you?

    martymoose replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a pt yell at me - he said we all talk too much and ask too many questions. He even asked if we are trained to ask all these stupid questions.Was angry that the pt next to him talked too much. I...
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    It is *not* a pannus...

    martymoose replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    omg , lol. learn something new
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    It is *not* a pannus...

    martymoose replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Lol flab
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    It is *not* a pannus...

    martymoose replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    :roflmao:
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    It is *not* a pannus...

    martymoose replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    But can't a "pannus" hang over the
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    The Patient I Failed

    martymoose replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sad situation. Could Ethics have been brought
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    It just has to be said (vent)...

    martymoose replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are
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    8 months as a nurse and I am failing miserably

    martymoose replied to RN119's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ok, all grammar aside- op- There are more things that could be failing.Now you know to check labs if they are due. It kind of stinks that we get blamed for a lot of things. Everything is electronic...
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    martymoose replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is true windsurfer 8 - I was watching some youtube videos about flight and airport/security in Australia. Not sure what itt was called, but it appears to have been maybe a TV series? Anyhow,...
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    martymoose replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    someone hit the nail on the head about the frequent flyers. They will suck the life out of you. Like it was said, they come in to be stabilized, and no amount of teaching is going to change them ....
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    martymoose replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    wow, i could have wrote that- had to double check
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    martymoose replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why stay in nursing? Main household earner. Only insurance carrier.All the responsibility Too old- if I went back to school for radiology, or any job for that matter, no one would hire me as I would...
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    How to transition from floor nursing to OR?

    martymoose replied to Niki_RN's topic in Operating Room

    please
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    Why Do Patients AMA? "Against Medical Advice"

    martymoose replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    AMA? they didnt get what they wanted, ie drugs, meals, smokes.etc.Other reason is they DID get what they wanted, so they can go now. An example is chf pt. Got their lasix. Now breathing fine. Wants to...
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    I've Been A Nurse For 5 Years & Still.....

    martymoose replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    :roflmao:
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    martymoose replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    AYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYMEN!!!! For those who say we should shut up and enjoy the " large amount" of pay we are getting- Tell me that you are happy and rolling in the dough after 10 years.Like other poster...
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    martymoose replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that there are some areas that suck. Unfortunately, those areas happen to be the ones that are most populous- Med/ surg, LTC, emergency , etc. The ones that mostly dont complain about seem to...
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    transfer to OR- not new RN

    martymoose posted a topic in Operating Room

    Interested in some opinions, maybe from Charge nurses or those who do peer interviewing. How are my chances of transfer: 1. 5-10 yrs as floor RN from stepdown unit. 2.Age is greater than 40 but less...
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    Two Big Questions For Pain Experts

    martymoose replied to SocratesJohnson's topic in Pain Management

    Well ,it is the drug seekers who have ruined it for everyone else. I guess if I was OP, I would try to get out of direct patient care. This is a battle that will not be won. OP- have you tried to look...
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    New grad nurse starting in the Operating Room?

    martymoose replied to kellerj's topic in Operating Room

    No! Don't take a floor position. Not recommended. You wont be missing anything. Especially if you intend to stay in OR. I hate it when people say " oh, you will lose your skills".Only thing you will...