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    Will I ever be a nurse again?

    NurseCard replied to GradOf2016's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I knew what to tell you other than, try to get that attorney. I'm sorry this happened to you. When you do hourly rounds, you really are only expected to look in on the patient, make sure...
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    considering applying for DON position

    NurseCard replied to redreba's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think I've ever met a DON who wasn't at least an RN either. I don't know why I made that comment about not needing to be an RN. I honestly don't. Maybe I've heard of an LPN directing an...
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    Lost my husband on Holiday Break

    NurseCard replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I am very very sorry for your loss. ((Dimple58)) I don't know what I would do... My husband' family has a history of both heart issues, and sudden cardiac arrest and death. His mom died of heart...
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    Travelling OR RN career?

    NurseCard replied to kaekd's topic in Travel

    If you want to travel, absolutely go for it. There are plenty of travel positions for just about every type of nursing specialty. I have looked into travelling myself, in the past. Haven't done it...
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    Decisions???

    NurseCard replied to Taaffe's topic in General Nursing

    If you can afford it, I'd go for the school nurse position. I say that because school nurse generally does not pay very well at all. Keep in mind that in home hospice can be every bit as busy/...
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    IV left in arm after discharge

    NurseCard replied to mariok's topic in General Nursing

    It happens. Don't beat yourself up over
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    Should I write a memoir?

    NurseCard replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, why not? I've thought about doing it myself. I've had a fairly interesting
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    2018 Nurse Salary

    NurseCard replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

    Location: Central KY, not far from Louisville or Lexington Experience: 14 years, ADN Specialty: Current, Med/Surge. Past, Psych, Home Health, LTC. Facility: Critical Access Hospital Base Pay:...
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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    NurseCard replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    TMI maybe, but I don't always know when I'm going to poop. Sometimes I think I just have to pee, but the urge hits and I just can't help it. We keep spray in our bathroom, but some people hate the...
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    allnurses avatars

    NurseCard replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks Davey for thinking of me! I'm gonna stick with my Cardinal Bird
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    allnurses avatars

    NurseCard replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Back in elementary school, I could draw two things perfectly.. Garfield, and a smurf. Both were really popular at the time, so I got commissioned often,
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    allnurses avatars

    NurseCard replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL I just now happened on this thread, and now understand why so many people have been changing their avatars,
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    Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    NurseCard replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry. The doctor ACTED like a jerk.
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    We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    NurseCard replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I daresay, I worked in HH nursing for a while and while the pay certainly could have been better for the hours I put in... I daresay that I made more money than I would in a coffee shop. But yes, I...
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    We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    NurseCard replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Commenting without reading the other posts... but if she is completely alert and oriented, no mental deficit, competent to make her own decisions... she can do whatever she wants. She can go back to...
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    Central registry

    NurseCard replied to featheredavenger's topic in General Nursing

    So let me understand.. you took some kind of medication while you were pregnant that you should not have taken? Wasn't prescribed to you? Is that why you are being investigated? That's why CPS was...
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    considering applying for DON position

    NurseCard replied to redreba's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is being "overqualified" a thing in the nursing world? I mean... most DON positions in LTC do not even require a BSN. I'm not even sure that they all require an RN. I don't suppose it really matters...
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    Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    NurseCard replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    Eh. You did fine. The doctor that yelled at you was being a jerk. I mean seriously, the only thing holding up discharge, was the woman needing a written script for her pain med. What I MIGHT have...
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    Need input urgently

    NurseCard replied to ZayraP's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with SmilingBluEyes, everything that she said. I am sorry this is happening to you. I hope getting it off of your chest helped a little. I hope everything turns out
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    How many patients do you have on each shift?

    NurseCard replied to LStgo's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small critical access hospital. My medsurge floor does not hire techs. Our patients generally are not very sick. Many of them are actually there for rehab. Ratio is generally 1:1 to...
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    RN with medical marijuana card

    NurseCard replied to youenjoymyself's topic in General Nursing

    Never
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    Conflict with friend/coworker

    NurseCard replied to Axgrinder's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to agree with macawake. :) This person really honestly does not seem worth all of the drama, headache, heartache. After reading your post, I still wanted to give "Flo" the benefit of the...
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    Anybody have rituals they do when a patient passes?

    NurseCard replied to crnfaIwillbe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't deal with death often on my unit either; in fact I don't believe I've had a patient die in the 1.5 years that I've been employed here. I also believe that your idea is a very nice one... how...
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    Mom Passed

    NurseCard replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Hppy and sevensonnets, I am sorry for the loss of your loved
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    Problem with work environment

    NurseCard replied to Flossy73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Laid back" is not how I would describe this environment. If you are going to be in charge, you have to be in CHARGE. You have to be able to stand your ground. You can't worry about "being...