Speculating

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  1. concealed medicines?

    Speculating replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    A DRS ORDER DOES NOT SAVE YOU! Do the smart thing and you'll be

  2. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Speculating replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Can I quote you on that one "it's the stupid that make the job fun" I want to hang with you. :balloons:

  3. concealed medicines?

    Speculating replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be sorry for being long BRAVO and thank you, but I do believe we should get some CEU's for that.

  4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Speculating replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Don't go there! I don't know you PedsERRN so I'll give you that one. We're all brothers in arms out there. They watch our backs we watch theirs. They have guns pointed at them we have Menengitis...

  5. Subclavian DVT

    Speculating replied to flashyrn2be's topic in General Nursing

    Your right to assume that and I would agree with you if the DVT were anywhere other than jugular. Trouble is only takes a heart beat to be

  6. concealed medicines?

    Speculating replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    I got this one. I'm not lawyer, but I slept at a Holiday Inn. I very comfortable in telling you that's perfectly legal. I've never had that exact situation but given that scenario and the fact that...

  7. How can you say you're not paid well?

    Speculating replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    Lunch? What is that? I have'nt one these lunchs in years! Is this a new concept a fad

  8. How can you say you're not paid well?

    Speculating replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    It's sad isn't, Angie, we're the last of our people to not really know how good we had it. I remember I wasn't but 9-10 y/o before we started to have to lock door to our house - wide open all day...

  9. Why are doctors so rude?

    Speculating replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I try immediately to bring down to a personal level. When we're 1:1 its John, Mike, Susie I refuse to call them DR 1:1 in my house - 40 hours a week it's my house. (don't try this the old school...

  10. Subclavian DVT

    Speculating replied to flashyrn2be's topic in General Nursing

    ~~ huh? can you explain that journey to me? Thanks Tridil you caught me thinking it gets me trouble everytime. I think you almost have to consider going in after that one. The Lovenox and clot...

  11. How can you say you're not paid well?

    Speculating replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    And a mother of five whatever my complaint fails in comparison. Hey and Tweety well said your input is always

  12. How can you say you're not paid well?

    Speculating replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    Oh yes, malusport remember when your looking up at me from that ER stretcher begging me to save your live from that gas pain you think is a heart attack that I'm majorly stressed out because I just...

  13. Why are doctors so rude?

    Speculating replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had the misfortune of being hospitalized a couple years back in my own hospital. My GI guy didn't go there he highly recommended this other guy. Who sat on me for three days didn't do anything. So...

  14. Subclavian DVT

    Speculating replied to flashyrn2be's topic in General Nursing

    Wow a subclavian DVT I think that spook me too flashyrn2be I wouldn't want them on the floor I'd feel more comfortable having them in the ick-u. The jugular however sounds bad but remember it's got...

  15. Why are doctors so rude?

    Speculating replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    SAGARCIA, I didn't want to say this at first, but being a male nurse I find this to be oh so very true. It's a guy thing. Hypothetically speaking the docs know that if they get to nasty with another...

  16. Question about School "prestige"

    Speculating replied to VictoriaBrooke's topic in General Nursing

    They don't care where you received your degree as long as you have one. The only time it would make difference is 1) they aren't an accredited college or 2) you got it off the

  17. concealed medicines?

    Speculating replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    If the person is alert and orientated then you can absolutely NOT trick them into taking their meds. Not only is this morally wrong but you are committing an assault punishable by law no Dr.s order...

  18. How can you say you're not paid well?

    Speculating replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    slobgob]there are rns making less than $20/hr around the country... $28 is pretty good, but you'd also have to figure in the high cost of living. i think the point isn't: nurses can't survive on their...

  19. New to Allnurses.com/Nursing ratios??

    Speculating replied to BCLadynpink's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OKAY! What's your

  20. How old do I have to be?

    Speculating replied to ilovemymarine's topic in General Nursing

    That's a great idea. It will give you a feel of the position so you'll have a better understanding if this is the direction you wish to take. It sounds like you have a plan. Stick to it kid - I'm...

  21. Complete HB, bradycardia, and hypertension

    Speculating replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I thinking his body is simply compensating for the extremely low HR. Secondly, from the original post it sounds as if this pt went to a tele/pcu floor. I not sure I would accept a third...

  22. Legality and Ethics of Terri's past nurses talking to the press

    Speculating replied to ScarlettRN's topic in General Nursing

    Relax folks it's all out in the open. Most all of her Md's have spoken about her. I think in this case it's important that they speak given the controversy at hand. This has turned into a huge...

  23. Why are doctors so rude?

    Speculating replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Doctors are rude and nasty at times are this way because we allow it. Trust me it one time to get right back in their face to let them know it's inappropriate and your not going to allow it. You can...

  24. law on being sent home??

    Speculating replied to ldyjaq's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    \I don't believe there is any law on the subject. One hospital I worked at had the policy that if they didn't call you off and you were not needed and asked to go home within two hours into your shift...

  25. Background Checks

    Speculating replied to nm1979's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Since you all ready have your license unless this problem rose after you received your license it shouldn't be a problem at renewal. In the state of Florida they only ask at renewal if you have gained...