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

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    California and Excelsior

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to MedictoRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Insults add nothing to a discussion (i read the last closed thread on this subject, jeez). That's not to anyone in particular, but i've seen to many of these DL threads head south for STUPID reasons...
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    California and Excelsior

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to MedictoRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have to agree with this. Dangerous and inadequate education can come with any program, if a person doesn't take it
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    Labeling preps???

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

    I think anything should be labeled if it is not in it's original container, even if it's saline. Codman makes a sterile marking pen that comes with its own blank
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    Labeling preps???

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

    I don't call this ridiculous, read too many true incidences of "ooops got it confuse for something else" to think labeling is ridiculous (i.e. the cleaning fluid incident). We practice the same...
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    do you feel like the CNA's run the floor?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, i'd never want to give a med based on someone else's
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    bar coded sponge counting

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to klb75's topic in Operating Room

    Don't like the idea. Since i don't like it, and of others i work with don't like it, that's means we'll get it of
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    Verbal abuse in the OR

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

    Check state laws. Anonymous drop-off doesn't mean you will never get
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    In Her Shoes - Interesting Observation

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

    Clean and neat hair is a requirement (not fixing' it just to flatten it with a hat). Makeup is an option. I don't wear makeup to work, even though i think i look better with it. I'll wash my face...
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    Failed Abortions

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not quite sure what that has to do with that the OP was
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    In Her Shoes - Interesting Observation

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

    Try faded green OR scrubs that everyone and their sister has worn for years. Seeeeeeeexy.
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    OK I made a mistake.... but am I in danger of failing clinical now?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Students

    The potential for the student to hurt herself i wouldn't call a
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    How often are you called in during on call?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Kate0140's topic in Operating Room

    I get night call once a week, always get called, always out all night. It only peezes me off when it's for an elective case, and the doc wants it done that night because he's got personal plans the...
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    Does My Forehead Say "I AM A Door Mat--Walk All Over ME!"?

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

    WTH? You're only someone's doormat if you permited them to be:uhoh3:
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    Medical Assisting

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to ddianneepooh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like you were doing things outside of the scope again. It's strange how were perceived as unfriendly when the OP doesn't get the response they expected. And i don't know many peopel that agree...
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    Breech of ethics

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

    Kinda make me wonder what else goes on.
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    Does My Forehead Say "I AM A Door Mat--Walk All Over ME!"?

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

    I would have wrote an incident report. It may have been a baggy but i''l be danged if she'd throw it at me. She needs a vacation. Just because she's miserable doesn't mean she has to make everyone...
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    Where do you put your used sponges? L&D RN in NJ

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in Operating Room

    And visual count is the reason why i never EVER drop sponges in a bucket. Not everyone can see them in the bucket till someone pulls them out, and depending on what's going on, that can be awhile....
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    Where do you put your used sponges? L&D RN in NJ

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in Operating Room

    We use a drop cloth for shorter cases, the hanging bags for longer abdominal cases or cases that require a lot of stuff in the room (like endovascular
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    A stereotype for every speciality?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to piezo-electricite's topic in General Nursing

    Generalizing isn't a good idea. It can make stereotypes worse. A better start is to ask what sort of critical thinking one must do in each
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    prison guards in the OR

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to angel03's topic in Operating Room

    Guard is in the room at all times, sitting facing the pt. until the pt. is asleep, then they are asked to face the wall while the pt. is prepped and draped (they are sitting behind the pt. off to the...
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    how long does it usually take post appendectomy before they take out staples?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Shell5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Usually a week. We've been getting quite a few appys lately that are over 6 inches long and are done open. We have a few docs that still do staples, depends on the pt. 2-3 days post-op, if some fell...
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    Do you tell nurses ands Dr's that you are a nurse when you are the pt?

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

    No i don't, unless it's relevent to what i'm being seen
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    Pt refused to leave!

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

    I think it's safe to say that people aren't against Medicaid, but they're against the abuse of
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    Advise Needed..

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to tfm2007's topic in General Nursing

    Make an appt with the PCP about this, just to be on the safe
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    Advise Needed..

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to tfm2007's topic in General Nursing

    Go to another doctor with this complaint. It's hard to answer about this sort of thing, when it could be the result of so many