BradleyRN

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  1. BradleyRN

    How does forking over $179 for ANA membership benefit me?

    BradleyRN replied to Kiringat's topic in General Nursing

    They have accomplished nothing in all the years i have been watching. They should be recommending ratios that resemble those of California, and instead it seems like they are basically recommending...
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    How can you protect yourself from a harrassing patient at a Nursing Home?

    BradleyRN replied to maggiecreek's topic in General Nursing

    Why is a q2h check worth an LOL? I feel sorry for LTC patients having to be awakened q2h. But i would be more sorry for the burning urine they would lie in otherwise, which would lead to UTI's and...
  3. BradleyRN

    So mad I could spit nails

    BradleyRN replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    There is a way to turn the call system
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    What I don't like about my job-Interview

    BradleyRN replied to certma's topic in General Nursing

    You definitely want a benign answer. If you start in about nurse/pt ratios and management turning a deaf ear year after year after year, you can bet you will not be hired. They want sheep that wont...
  5. BradleyRN

    OH MY GOD I gave the wrong pill!!

    BradleyRN replied to nursing_student84's topic in General Nursing

    Working as a med aide puts your conscience at risk. This mistake was relatively benign if the pt that received the higher dose didnt fall as a result. Nonetheless, fully prepared nurses make med...
  6. BradleyRN

    Visitors are OUT OF CONTROL!!!

    BradleyRN replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    Patients should have all the visitors they want. They are going through a scary time and if it makes them feel more comfortable, then i am all for it. When the nurse comes in the room however, these...
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    Are Student Nurses Prepared for "Real Life?'

    BradleyRN replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, only 7 classes and more clinicals separate an ASN from a BSN. 1.Health Assessment (online) Lab-Classroom 2.Professional Community-Based Nursing...
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    I think I said yes and should have said no

    BradleyRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you have a little too much time on your hands. She knew why you were calling. Her attitude is so terrible that anything goes. The next time you see her, tell her that if she...
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    Are Student Nurses Prepared for "Real Life?'

    BradleyRN replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to believe the exact opposite from experience. My RN program spent about 70% of the time on critical thinking. The other 30% we spent at the hospital being grilled over that critical thinking...
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    CNA/NNOC on PBS Bill Moyers Journal

    BradleyRN replied to RN Power Ohio's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Every industrialized country in the world has socialized medicine except us. Why? The reason is simple. We put profit before life. We are willing to just let the poor sit there and die. After...
  11. BradleyRN

    Is this Legal?

    BradleyRN replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    I am rarely sick. A few months ago, i suddenly developed a fever with N/V. I called a classmate to ask him to inform my instructor that i couldnt make it to class. I was barely able to do that...
  12. BradleyRN

    Religious believes expressed in nursing theories. For or against

    BradleyRN replied to justagirl81's topic in General Nursing

    It is easy to pick on Christians for their beliefs, because only those who present a case can be critiqued. Im sure if you explained why you are an atheist, someone could come along and punch holes...
  13. BradleyRN

    Is the ANA worth it????

    BradleyRN replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! They have accomplished nothing in all the years i have been watching. They should be recommending ratios that resemble those of California, and instead it seems like they are basically...
  14. BradleyRN

    Need Help With Abandonment Law!!!

    BradleyRN replied to Rachel712LPN's topic in General Nursing

    If they could do that, then what if they couldnt find someone to work the following 7-3? Do you just keep on working for 24 hours? Or say you had been up since 6AM that morning. Are you suppose to...
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    Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    BradleyRN replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with forrester. Units have always set their own ratios, and they probably feel that they already listen to the direct care nurses We need a specific number to apply across the board. I...
  16. BradleyRN

    "Secret" HIV Vaccine in use?

    BradleyRN replied to Annisme's topic in General Nursing

    You cant cure a virus, but as with polio and now HPV, you can create vaccines that prevent you from contracting
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    Need Help With Abandonment Law!!!

    BradleyRN replied to Rachel712LPN's topic in General Nursing

    When i worked in LTC, there were several times that i actually counted narcotics with the off-going night nurse and took the keys, only to later have my facility double my assignment from 30 pts to 60...
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    Career Change to Nursing

    BradleyRN replied to sweetpea23's topic in General Nursing

    The rewards of nursing are tremendous. There is no greater task human beings can do than to help one
  19. BradleyRN

    I am THAT CNA

    BradleyRN replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Being a CNA is a wonderful
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    Is It OK for Nurses to Do These Things?

    BradleyRN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Never, ever give a pill that has been on the floor. Please forward this sentiment to the dolt that told you it was
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    New job: Problem with orientation-VENT

    BradleyRN replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness...That is a funny post! It sounds as if these sorry nurses training you are the ones dropping the ball. Im sure if you complain to the DON, he/she will put you with someone a little more...
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    Career change/why so neg on nursing?

    BradleyRN replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    According to a recent survey by the Health Resources and Services Administration,16.8% of RN's are not currently nursing. For years i have heard a similar stat that states 1 in 5 nurses leave the...
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    Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

    BradleyRN replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    The recently released Senate Intelligence Report does in fact prove that the Bush administration exaggerated the facts and flat out lied to to garner our support for this war. There are news articles...
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    Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

    BradleyRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of the posts in this thread make me wonder how threads such as this one.... https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/ban-together-change-nursing-312852.html seem to get buried with very few...
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    Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

    BradleyRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness...I think the truth is the best explanation, and since this was the truth, then it is not an excuse at all. The only substitute for truth is indeed a lie, and i dont think you would...