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5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER

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  1. Marie_LPN, RN

    Anyone NOT use prefilled flushes?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I liked the phrase "Annoying side effects" LOL
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    Anyone NOT use prefilled flushes?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have prefilled flushes of saline and prefilled flushes for heparin. Which WOULD be a great thing except for this. The saline flushes, and heparin flushes have the same colors, markings, wrapper....
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    Is anyone else uncomfortable with this?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    If that is so, then why even have nurses in the first place? Something about that quoted claim just isn't washing. Just one: how many positive replies have you gotten with claiming
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    Is anyone else uncomfortable with this?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    Already did, a long time ago, and like most subjects, i research to educate myself before forming my own opinion. And the more i read on this thread's subject (CMTs giving meds), the more dangerous it...
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    Sleeping during nightshift!!

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    To each their own, until they're
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    Is anyone else uncomfortable with this?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    Completely disagree. It's yet another scenario where the nurse is the
  7. Marie_LPN, RN

    What do you think of JCAHO?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Where is the evidence that they banned
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    Self cast removal?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to LadyMonteCarlo's topic in Orthopedic

    Alert the on-call doc. Chances are they'll recommend a trip to the ER for an X-ray, since it's not determined if the fracture is healed or not. One of our ortho docs has told nurses to try and put...
  9. Marie_LPN, RN

    New Dialysis Nurse

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to PINKRN1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Advanced Practice
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    OK-- why do I want OR?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    Almost choked on my tea when i read that
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    Am I stepping on senior nurses toes?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    I think the fact that you just did it without asking for any opinions is what rubbed her the wrong
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    I feel so bad

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our docs recommend
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    Double Shifts: Your tips and tricks for getting through it

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    A change of shoes and socks before starting the second part of my 16 hour
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    A&P.... en Español??

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to FlyMurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9781587799808&itm=6
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    For pete's sake, how do I stay well?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to zilla704's topic in General Nursing

    Visit the doctor. That's a long time to be on and off sick like
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    Did anyone lose weight AFTER becoming a nurse?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    I lost weight because i had way more time to prepare better quality meals, instead of fueling up on
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    "The last place I worked, we did things differently!" (and correctly)

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    How can we make nursing a more positive profession ??

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    To put a stop to this downgrading and demeaning arguements/comments to those who do not posess a BSN. (one person in particular is coming to mind on that...) To put a stop to those who refer to a BSN...
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    "The last place I worked, we did things differently!" (and correctly)

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    We had one nurse that CONSTANTLY said that, like HER way was the ONLY correct way. One day, after a long stressfilled day of working with a doc that we'd nicknamed Dr. Buttmunch, she finally fried my...
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    Why are RN's so fat!

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good
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    Sacred cows

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    Wouldn't be a good idea to wear one because of the cautery used or laser (usually laser mask, for
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    Sacred cows

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    Seen it happen,
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    Why are RN's so fat!

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly.
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    Why are RN's so fat!

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Physical inactivity does not always equal
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    Why are RN's so fat!

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nor can you assume that some is 'fat' because they are lazy. For example, there are some medications out there where weight gain is a side