StNeotser ASN, RN

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    when (how) does it stop?

    StNeotser replied to kaye-b's topic in General Nursing

    No, I've never done this and wouldn't consider it normal. Are you working a night shift? Sometimes the change of sleeping schedule can really mess a person
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    Volunteering as a CNA

    StNeotser replied to Saysfaa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    None of our volunteers are allowed to do anything beyond sitting and talking to patients, playing card games or filling flower vases. They can't even get them a drink without clearing it with the...
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    I never want to hear those words from you again

    StNeotser replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, someone really needs to audit and find out how long each task takes. However, they won't because the truth will cost too much money. I can't tell you how angry I get when someone from a...
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    I never want to hear those words from you again

    StNeotser replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wish state with all their rules and regulations would sit down and figure out how three aides to forty residents can do all they are meant to without breaking the rules. It's a
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    What have you done without a Dr. order?

    StNeotser replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it is! However, in theory, one must request an MD order before doing so. Deep breath, deep
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    What have you done without a Dr. order?

    StNeotser replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    We've all done things, such as giving o2 to a patient that has desatted without a doctors order. However, that's written in most standing orders anyway. If anyone here admits to doing so, there'll be...
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    Why is it a crime...

    StNeotser replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    Not true. I've seen plenty of registered and practicing nurses who clearly aren't in it for the patient. The OP isn't going into it just for the money
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    Why is it a crime...

    StNeotser replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    It's not a crime. It really doesn't pay that well either. I know people who make more money for doing far less than I
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    I'm allergic to.....(laundry list)!

    StNeotser replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I had a lady with a lasix allergy. It made her pee too
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    Why is the fact that we CAN'T DO IT not relevant?

    StNeotser replied to abooker's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I don't have an eMar but do have to get all the vitals on patients before administering any B/P or Dig. We moved our am med pass hour from 0730 to 0830 as it was impossible to get the vitals - we...
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    Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

    StNeotser replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bad ettiquette in a vent thread. Bad ettiquette
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    What are some reasons why some go for their LPN before they go for their RN ?

    StNeotser replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in LPN to RN

    I did it because I'd be making 18 bucks an hour for the year I was waitlisted for the RN program rather than the 10 bucks an hour I'd make as a
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    what I wish I could say to my AAOX3 patients!

    StNeotser replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    That'll certainly get passed on in report down to every pool & float nurse until you leave. You'll never shake that
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    what I wish I could say to my AAOX3 patients!

    StNeotser replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, had some patient wheeled up by a family member by the break room. She "caught" us all on legitimate unpaid breaks watching the World Cup and said "Oh, this is where our tax money goes to. She's...
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    what I wish I could say to my AAOX3 patients!

    StNeotser replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    "NO, I will not call your doctor, nor the on call doctor on the emergency line at 9pm on 4th of July so you can get an order for Licorice Root supplement. You will not die for lack of Licorice Root...
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    Only tobacco free employeess??

    StNeotser replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in General Nursing

    I just can't believe that. I did think there was some law that your employer was not meant to get into your medical records. There isn't? Remember having an ethical discussion at school abou the...
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    Only tobacco free employeess??

    StNeotser replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in General Nursing

    No I feel sorry for the staff. I've been the staff doing that
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    NEVER say we are short staffed.

    StNeotser replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a Med A floor where most of the patients are in for ortho related issues and need PT/OT. When they are out of their bed and walking up the corridors with the PT they can see me running...
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    Support?

    StNeotser replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if this is a partner or a parent doing this to you. Whomever is doing it is being abusive. FWIW, I didn't even tell my mother I had been to nursing school until after I graduated. When I...
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    Do Nurses Get Traffic Tickets?

    StNeotser replied to rachelita's topic in General Nursing

    I think that nurses do get tickets. I was once pulled over after work because I didn't have my headlights on and it was about dusk. We had just been at work so wearing scrubs. Female officer asked...
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    Major Vent

    StNeotser replied to LouisVRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Actually there is a language test in order to become a citizen. :) USCIS - Naturalization
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    Refraining from judging

    StNeotser replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    I am an ex smoker and know that I struggled with that addiction. It's the only one I've ever had. I often think about it when I have patients with addictions or other issues. Unfortunately my mother...
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    Partial Birth Abortion

    StNeotser replied to sunniejamaica's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can someone stop this topic
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    StNeotser replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I too am sorry to hear this. Sometimes when I don't know the answer to something rather than start a new thread I use the search function. Her name comes up so often with good advice. Her good...
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    Gift ideas for staff nurses/instructor

    StNeotser replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    From the students I have had working with me on the floor basically the nicest thing is a thank you card. I don't really expect anything from a student because I know how broke I was in school....