JKL33

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    Job Decision HELP

    JKL33 replied to SJP11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What is the float/rotating
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    Patient case share. Thoughts?

    JKL33 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Need more info. He likely made the appointment due to his acute sx. Also, BMI 19 = normal and since he describes always being "underweight" it doesn't seem like he is reporting a change....
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    First Few Weeks on Unit and Feeling Overwhelmed

    JKL33 replied to BDluvsNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are okay. You are adjusting to a new phase of life. It's very common to feel all these different things, none of the phrases used to describe it really captures it, but it's something like...
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    Medical Board Says, "Stop Issuing Bogus Mask Exemptions to Students"

    JKL33 replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Observation: Little kids seem to be exactly as bothered (or not) about this as their parents are (or aren't). Some are being tortured and freaked out by their parents way more than by the actual...
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    Calling in sick on last day?

    JKL33 replied to amz93's topic in General Nursing

    Up to you. I'd go to work. Assuming you have significant/legitimate reasons for not continuing at the place where you had your residency then just leave on a good foot. If they are trash...don't...
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    Medical Board Says, "Stop Issuing Bogus Mask Exemptions to Students"

    JKL33 replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The expectation that one would perform due diligence (appropriate history-taking, etc), examine the patient and in general have a bona fide interaction and professional relationship is not a new...
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    Where do you go when you don't trust official data sources?

    JKL33 replied to 10GaugeNeedles's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Personally I prefer to read discussions in places primarily frequented by mainline physicians--not as my sole or first place to gather info, but to take note of the sentiments being expressed in...
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    Nurses are Fleeing the Hospital

    JKL33 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Wanted to point out this is a threat where they try to blur the lines between two different things. There is job abandonment (basically quitting/resigning at or following the end of a shift after...
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    Looking for Advice/Perspectives

    JKL33 replied to thegreennurse's topic in General Nursing

    They don't know what they're talking about. I wouldn't say the two serve completely different populations, but the focus of the care is very, very different. My understanding is that critical care...
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    heparin or lovenox 24 hours before surgery?

    JKL33 replied to pecantreechipmunk's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of the nuances that might be described about why the patient should or shouldn't have a certain medication held pre-op depending upon their individual circumstances, this ^ is unethical. It...
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    Is the Grass greener on the other side?

    JKL33 replied to HotMessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well good! It's a risk free adventure then--if you hate the new place you can indeed go running back. ?? Don't waste mental energy on this. Congrats on the new
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    Looking for Advice/Perspectives

    JKL33 replied to thegreennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Random thoughts: Gotta say this doesn't make a whole lot of sense. It would be unwise to count on this. Again: ??? Isn't your growth endeavor your education...
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    Doctor refuses to treat the unvaccinated

    JKL33 replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I do think he means to make a statement and I don't know how I feel about that. But, I also don't believe he has an obligation to develop or attempt to maintain professional relationships with persons...
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    Do I have what it takes to be an ER nurse?

    JKL33 replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in Emergency

    ?
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    Nurses are Fleeing the Hospital

    JKL33 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Tell them you'll get it done after
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    LOVENOX before procedure

    JKL33 replied to Nurse123456789's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes. Consider that there might not be anything to fall on anybody. There isn't a single right answer for every patient situation. Why would the nurse have held the med then? If...
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    Broke My HCA Contract

    JKL33 replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    I think it should be more than a footnote for the nuanced situation that it is. Too much of what nursing students are told revolves around future employers' wants, needs, preferences and interests...
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    Broke My HCA Contract

    JKL33 replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    Hi JBM - I trust you will understand my comments are conversational and not meant snidely. Maybe not even a disagreement. ? Yes, I understand the state of things. It doesn't matter if it's HCA,...
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    Broke My HCA Contract

    JKL33 replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    Lifted this from a comment just posted on another thread. This is regarding the conditions at (some of) these uber-special "residencies" wherein the training costs the employer so much that the new...
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    Pulling Meds For Another Nurse To Pass

    JKL33 replied to Dudlydorite's topic in General Nursing

    Not trying to be. It was not my intent to take your reply out of context. Some are. But my perspective doesn't have anything to do with whether they are or aren't. This topic is about...
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    Pulling Meds For Another Nurse To Pass

    JKL33 replied to Dudlydorite's topic in General Nursing

    There is no indication in the OP that either barcode scanning or pulling the meds from an ADC is involved here. Maybe that doesn't matter. Or maybe one or both are involved. My thinking flows in...
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    Broke My HCA Contract

    JKL33 replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, I don't. But I do know that they're trying to sell me something since that is why I approached them--as opposed to a situation where we are considering an ongoing major relationship. And there is...
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    Pulling Meds For Another Nurse To Pass

    JKL33 replied to Dudlydorite's topic in General Nursing

    Well, depending on the exact circumstances the OP is talking about I might agree that pulling packaged meds for someone else is far from the most risky thing I've heard of. But environment and culture...
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    Pulling Meds For Another Nurse To Pass

    JKL33 replied to Dudlydorite's topic in General Nursing

    It may be more comfortable to just ask nicely at the time that you know that someone is going to get meds for you. As opposed to having them hand you something already prepared...at that point it'll...
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    Pulling Meds For Another Nurse To Pass

    JKL33 replied to Dudlydorite's topic in General Nursing

    Let me assure you that you do have enough "no" power to handle this situation. There is zero reason, under normal/non-emergent circumstances, for you to be given medications in any state other...