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oslogirl

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  1. Cloth isolation gowns.

    oslogirl replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    No. All I've ever used are the yellow disposable gowns. Some of them had that dreadful plastic tape neck fastener.

  2. scared.....misdemeanor for unpaid speeding ticket....

    oslogirl replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Retain a lawyer who knows and has a good rapport with the judge and

  3. What rhythm would this be?

    oslogirl replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know without seeing the strip, and you did'nt mention the

  4. Hate or Love?!

    oslogirl replied to kachidekuyua's topic in General Nursing

    It is so much different here in the USA. Although RNs are not compensated enough here, in my opinion,the pay is far above the minimum. We are having a situation here where, from what I have seen,...

  5. I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    oslogirl replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi. Did you misread her post?That is what she

  6. Hate or Love?!

    oslogirl replied to kachidekuyua's topic in General Nursing

    After school you work as a volunteer for 3-6 months without any pay, and then when you do get a job, they pay you less than minimum wage? That is pretty dismal. How long as this been going on? Are...

  7. Hate or Love?!

    oslogirl replied to kachidekuyua's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you in the Philipines? Is it common practice for RNs to have to work as a volunteer? If so, why? I believe knowing the right people in a job search is very beneficial, but it seems that...

  8. Can you PLEASE be quiet...

    oslogirl replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    Talk about a complete lack of common sense! I would have reported these social zeros to their

  9. California nurses & others who can't find jobs- read this!

    oslogirl replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    I have e-mailed the hospital in CA and my reps re: my opposition to

  10. California nurses & others who can't find jobs- read this!

    oslogirl replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    They are not so particular?. What's that supposed to mean? Does it mean he can import nurses, work them harder and pay them less? The land of milk and honey? Streets paved in gold?. Is he nuts? What...

  11. Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

    oslogirl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    To the male visitor: When I squeeze past your chair which is inches from the bedside and say excuse me, I need to do such and such, I expect you to have enough common sense and decency to move, yes...

  12. Is nursing like this everywhere?

    oslogirl replied to LEM1234's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in medsurg? If so, yep, that's a typical scenario. Hang in there. It will get easier, and you will become better and faster at prioritizing care. Get a solid year or two in med surg, and you...

  13. Charge Nurse did CNA work. Learned A LOT.

    oslogirl replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You asked for advice, so here's my opinion. Don't refer to them as " your "CNA's. It's just disrespectful to them. They are the patient's cna's, and even if they are working under your supervision and...

  14. I have a question.

    oslogirl replied to sluyterfamily's topic in General Nursing

    If she neglegted to tell NY of her suspension in NC, then NY may have issued her a license. If this is the case, and NY finds out about this, they may revoke her license. Meanwhile, contact the NY...

  15. Giving notice.

    oslogirl replied to Eirene's topic in General Nursing

    Dear so and so, I wish to submit my resignation from such and such effective ........ Thank you very much for the opportunity to work with you. Sincerely,

  16. How do you get aides to give good peri care?

    oslogirl replied to geriNurse1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Perhaps you could have an inservice and teach

  17. Need Guidance From Experienced R.N.'s

    oslogirl replied to sonnyluv's topic in General Nursing

    When they ask you what your biggest strength is, tell them you have an enourmous capacity to learn! Good

  18. Is c-diff seriously contagious?

    oslogirl replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I had never heard of this before, but it makes sense as a last-resort tx. I,m going to run it by the other nurses at work.

  19. I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    oslogirl replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Really? What is your source? It is a FACT that ins. cos raise premiums to offset tx of chronic dzs. The only reason? No. I realize pcd is not the sole reason premiums rise. That was not my intent. My...

  20. Paramedics are taking our Nursing job!

    oslogirl replied to MacERRN's topic in General Nursing

    How are the hospitals replacing RNs with Paramedics? Sorry, I did'nt understand your

  21. IV Administration problems - Roller clamp vs Pump

    oslogirl replied to i.care's topic in General Nursing

    Pumps are great. Far more accurate, and safer. Less chance of a fluid

  22. I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    oslogirl replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Insurance cos. raise premiums to offset the costs assoc. with tx chronic dzs. This is common

  23. Is c-diff seriously contagious?

    oslogirl replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of a stool

  24. Is c-diff seriously contagious?

    oslogirl replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    Did you see the lady with the gold bracelets washing her hands?

  25. I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    oslogirl replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And how many pts do you see flying frequently through your hosp who just won't quit smoking yet have copd and a myriad of other problems with it, the diabetic in renal failure ,etc, the alcoholic...