RNKPCE

RNKPCE

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  1. Pt Bites Nurse

    RNKPCE replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Blood work should be done to protect both the nurse and the

  2. I have Shingles

    RNKPCE replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    We isolate patients with shingles on my unit unless all scabbed over and staff who have never had chicken pox or positive titer can't take care of them and I am sure the same would go for

  3. Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    RNKPCE replied to RNnik07's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for clarifying. However it sounds like you should be put on LOA. I had some preterm labor(cramping and had to leave about 6 weeks early. On some units having you light duty would be harder...

  4. Facebook and HIPPA

    RNKPCE replied to kdot2003's topic in General Nursing

    no that is not correct. if you're not talking about a patient, then there is no hipaa violation. discussion about your employer falls strictly under freedom of speech constitutional guarantees, unless...

  5. Facebook and HIPPA

    RNKPCE replied to kdot2003's topic in General Nursing

    Even talking about a difficult shift, or short staffing can be grounds for termination if it harms the reputation of the place you work at. I see the same thing with my co-workers and I cringe when I...

  6. Jacked Up Sodium

    RNKPCE replied to OutlawNurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Is BMP- basic Metabolic panel? If so that is very close to BNP( brain natriuretic peptide ) which shows if your heart is working harder than normal as would happen in

  7. Where did you learn all of the acronyms??

    RNKPCE replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    LOL isn't just for laughing out loud but also for " little old

  8. TPN and PRBC

    RNKPCE replied to FlGasman's topic in General Nursing

    Is carrier fluid the same as a "primary line" or "maintenance fluid"? I would have run the antibiotic through the port the primary line is going in? While that is running I would have gotten an order...

  9. Have you/would you refuse certain patients while pregnant

    RNKPCE replied to dawngloves's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We had one patient when I was about 8 months pregnant that had some psyche problems on top of the medial reason he was on my floor. He without warning would turn around and and swing at people. I am...

  10. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

    RNKPCE replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    1st child had some mild premature contractions went out about 6 weeks before due date, had baby almost 3 weeks early. 2nd child had one more shift to work and went into labor the day before. I planned...

  11. Long...but HELP!

    RNKPCE replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    Could this be reported to the police as sexual assault? I know if a patient physically hurts a staff they can press charges. Maybe then the patient will get some treatment for this or be placed in a...

  12. Med-surg or tele floor?

    RNKPCE replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you consider yourself a strong new grad go for the tele. It is a good stepping stone for critical care, ER etc. I have seen some people have trouble on tele and transfer to med-surg and do fine....

  13. Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hiring Process @ John Muir Hospital

    RNKPCE replied to bluechick112's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty rare to hear anyone getting into nursing school pretty easily. What Bluechick112 was your secret? Where did you apply? GPA, TEAS score? Any info

  14. Shoes with Good Support!

    RNKPCE replied to Dempather's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    New Balance 845's . You might also buy some Super Feet inserts, I was told to get the blue

  15. Have YOU had a total knee replacement?

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

    my father had it done last March, he still has some stiffness, just feels like something foreign in there(cause there is) but way better than pre-op. Was golfing by mid May, not walking the course, he...

  16. RN Boom to bust in california

    RNKPCE replied to tim101's topic in General Nursing

    There are cycles in the nursing field. The summer before I graduated( I graduated in Dec a long time ago) I went to the hospital I have worked at for over 20 years inquiring about jobs. I was...

  17. Would you switch to nights for alot more money?

    RNKPCE replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    No Sleep and a normal life are more important than the extra dollars. I also like working with patients when they are most likely awake. Easier to get a hold of doctors

  18. So today, I almost passed out ....

    RNKPCE replied to USN2UNC's topic in General Nursing

    I passed out as a student nurse working as a CNA. I was assisted a nurse put in a foley, curtains drawn around the bed, not much air flow and before I was on the floor, then to the ER. My parents had...

  19. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    RNKPCE replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Got it Wednesday. Sore arm day of and next day,otherwise no other

  20. Per Diem Holiday Scheduling

    RNKPCE replied to cscooking's topic in General Nursing

    We work one major holiday Thanksgiving, Xmas eve, Xmas, NY Eve or NY day. NY days only counts if it is day shift. We use to have to work a non major holiday(Labor Day, Presidents Day, 4th of July) but...

  21. Do you think this is fair compensation for orientation?

    RNKPCE replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a very hokie operation. If you really need the money stay but be looking on the side and get the experience. If more strange business practices happen re-evaluate that decision. I'd be...

  22. Carpijet?

    RNKPCE replied to missjmeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our morphine pre-filled syringes come with needle less blunt tip so no worry of sticking oneself or you can remove that and attach a safety glide needle for IM injections for

  23. Fingerprints for BON and Pyxis: Unable to Print or Scan

    RNKPCE replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Nursing

    We have the ability to use our password in pyxis if our fingerprint fails and at times mine does. I had trouble with my fingerprints. I went to a local place at times he had to do some of my fingers 6...

  24. Do you think working with a knee walker would be possible?

    RNKPCE replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

    Does your state have disability? If I needed foot surgery which I might I am without benefits but I would still get paid by the state, not my full pay but it would

  25. Charge Nurse Pay

    RNKPCE replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    5% on the shifts you do