bloatedputti MSN, RN

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    CCRN "Cram Cram Repetition Nail it"

    bloatedputti posted a topic in Critical Care

    I decided after 28 years, to clean house with my nursing career. I freshened up my resume, took all the free online CEU courses I could, and yet something was still missing. I already had a Masters...
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    CCRN "Cram Cram Repetition Nail it"

    bloatedputti replied to bloatedputti's topic in Critical Care

    Sorry, I never saw this question. Yes, know those superficially. I assume you took test already. Just know the main ones of regurge, stenosis and where to listen to on exam. Aortic, pulmonic,...
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    male nurses

    bloatedputti replied to bonta's topic in Men in Nursing

    YES, YES! Let's dilute all of the estrogen a bit. Tired of all the backstabbing,grudges, nepotism, whining, gossiping, bullying, favoritism. We women behave better when men are around. That's MY...
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    when you feel creeped out

    bloatedputti replied to menot's topic in General Nursing

    People come in all types. We can't pick and choose. Here are some deal breakers for me: physical contact, throwing objects, fluids, or spitting, threatening comments by patient or visitors,extreme...
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    Is LinkedIn Necessary?

    bloatedputti replied to bete-noire's topic in General Nursing

    I guess its only valuable to one if they 1. found an employee or 2. a job by it. In my case, it opened a whole new world to me in terms of companies, positions, and recruiters. I had 3 solid leads...
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    Jury Duty

    bloatedputti replied to lpn954's topic in General Nursing

    I'll say something really un PC. Let all of the unemployed, those loving it, getting paid to do so, and retired people do it. Yes, the system doesn't give a darn about working people or those with...
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    Private Grumbling but NO Open Discussion!

    bloatedputti replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! You are correct. Hemorrhaging of staff is almost universal now!! Managers need to wake up! I've worked 28 years and only seen handful of those that care. So frustrating. They get in their offices...
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    Private Grumbling but NO Open Discussion!

    bloatedputti replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    It's so sad that I have to agree with most of you all. Speaking up is brave, but it all too often has repercussions. There are lazy managers, unethical leaders, inexperienced leaders..... Nurses are...
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    Seven Hells: Vent

    bloatedputti replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nobody can tell you how to feel or what to do. It doesn't sound like she values you for reasons you may not even be aware of. Hiring people is somewhat of a subjective process because we are human...
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    Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    bloatedputti replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    You nailed it! Hope Managers are following this thread. Maybe family should be allowed in the OR
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    Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    bloatedputti replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Bedside? I guess if you want to listen to a bunch of stories, complaints, questions. The patient and family have all day to do that. Professionals need to speak privately,without editing for the...
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    Customer satisfaction callbacks

    bloatedputti replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Total waste of time and taxpayer's money. We don't have to call just once, but 2 attempts! Spoiled people making petty complaints about coffee, the chairs in the waiting room, and the "How dare you...
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    In desperate need of advice

    bloatedputti replied to MrClean01's topic in General Nursing

    I like your idea about Nutritionist. Nursing doesn't seem like the ideal match for you. It's ok. There are plenty of other jobs in the world that make a difference in people's lives. Open your mind...
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    problem with my DON, help!

    bloatedputti replied to nurseredd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Guess what. Once a jerk, always a jerk. You will have future problems. Run as fast as you can. They don't deserve you. I've been at this a long time. I can sniff out the bad bosses. There's no...
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    Top ethical concerns to RNs

    bloatedputti replied to BirkieGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Massive waste of healthcare dollars for terminally ill patients, usually related to family members who cant accept death. Guarantee that if they had to pony up the money, they'd pull the
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    How do you deal with being called a "snitch" by your co-workers?

    bloatedputti replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Welcome to the world of managers who rise through the ranks, but some who aren't meant to be leaders. You've experienced a negative feedback loop, and will now be hesitant to report concerns in the...
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    Major Med Error

    bloatedputti replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Highly doubt a correlation. Ativan 2mg is nothing. Although if the Supe thought it could be the cause, Flumazenil could have easily rule this in or out. Don't beat yourself up. you had NO ill...
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    Accused by patient of stealing his percocet

    bloatedputti replied to Nursebb1942's topic in General Nursing

    Set limits. Don't bend over backwards for drug seekers. Don't divert personnel for these people. They suck the system dry. Watch your patients take their pills ( if you didn't). I agree, there should...
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    Quitting without a notice

    bloatedputti replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I disagree. If a workplace is unsafe, emotionally intolerable, abusive, harassing,etc. you have the right to leave without notice. We're not in Russia. Bosses have no qualms about firing people at...
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    My DON came to my house today

    bloatedputti replied to mtjoanna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like you used good judgement, but neither you nor the next nurse followed it through. Push push push when lab values or any other assessment is abnormal. The DON is out of line. No question....
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    Least Favorite Things Patients Say

    bloatedputti replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OMG. These are all spot on! People turn into little children when we baby them. They get food, attention, control. They take it too far.Patients also have responsibilities-to cooperate, not be...
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    Drug seekers

    bloatedputti replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. This is however a very complex problem. The system supports it. Illegal drug smuggling and manufacturing, doctors over prescribing, mental illness, crime, abuse,poverty, all of...
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    Very Low Dose Insulin Administration

    bloatedputti replied to ILoveMyJobRN's topic in General Nursing

    Let's be cost conscious here. Pens, drips from pharmacy, compounded diluted insulin?? Just use a non safety needle. Not all injections have safety needles. The old saying "don't recap" will work just...
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    Interview Question that has me stumped

    bloatedputti replied to CairnsICU's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't beat yourself up. You did fine. Nobody knows it all. Best practice standards are not all universally used. You would follow your facility policies. Interviewers ask the dumbest questions. "What...
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    New Grad 5 days orientation

    bloatedputti replied to vulupure's topic in General Nursing

    Not enough time. Tell them professionally that you are looking forward to the best possible care and high standards for their patients. In order to achieve this as a new graduate, you feel that 3...