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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    NurseCard replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Where I go to church, we are taught that if we do not try to convert non believers, than we are failing them. I go to a non denominational Christian church. So, protestant. :) Our preacher has, on...
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    Where are the nursing discounts?

    NurseCard replied to mel2234's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I bolded graphic designer... I chose that as my first profession and didn't make squat. You have to live in certain areas of the country to make any money doing that. My daughter wants to be a...
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    What would you have done

    NurseCard replied to MJCRN4898's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes. I am sorry this happened to you. Again, lousy reason to get fired but looks like the Anesthesia dude was looking for any
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    Infusion times....in a pickle...

    NurseCard replied to mi_dreamin's topic in General Nursing

    We used to run Zosyn over about 30 minutes all of the time. However, when I started this job two years ago, I found out that it is now recommended that it be run over four hours. Like you said, it...
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    What would you have done

    NurseCard replied to MJCRN4898's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what I would have done, honestly. I think it depends on what procedure the patient had done, and am I familiar with the aftercare of that particular procedure, and what it entails. Was...
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    Old nurse won't retire

    NurseCard replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm coming in late here, but just wanted to throw in my 2 cents: "Choosing to be alone" in the elderly... I'm also of the opinion that most people do not ACTIVELY choose to be alone, to the point that...
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    Back to night shift...am I crazy?

    NurseCard replied to cosmicmama's topic in General Nursing

    I went back to night shift after being "normal" for almost 3 years. I was 43. I did
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    Per Diem/PRN pay national comparison

    NurseCard replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses in my area typically get paid more for PRN, but since I've never had a PRN job in a facility anywhere (except for when I did agency), I don't know what they get paid. This is just what I have...
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    What's the strangest phone conversation you've ever had at work?

    NurseCard replied to Brekka's topic in Nursing Humor

    I once was taking care of the patient of a certain orthopedic doctor who was known to enjoy getting his drink on when off work. One evening I was calling this doctor. As far as I remember, it wasn't...
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    Stuck between a job I love and a place I love?

    NurseCard replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    I agree to give the new job and city some time. You moved there for a reason. You are feeling homesick and that's perfectly normal. That will get better with
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    How did you know when your specialty was THE one

    NurseCard replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could bring myself to do this. When you move around like that, how do you accumulate retirement funds? What is the best way to
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    How did you know when your specialty was THE one

    NurseCard replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

    Never had that "AHA" moment. I THOUGHT for a while, that Home Health was going to be my niche, but then it just flat out got too tough for me to handle, especially when I started having to do Case...
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    New Graduate Nurse getting job at nursing home? Big mistake or?

    NurseCard replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with caliotter3. Don't hold out too long for a floor nursing job. Nursing home work can be tough, but you can also learn quite a bit. You CAN go from working in the nursing home, to a different...
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    What do you hate about nursing and why?

    NurseCard replied to ccorreces's topic in General Nursing

    I hate that I no longer have the time to spend with my patients that I used to, because my little med surge floor that used to never stay too busy or full, has become VERY busy and full, and expected...
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    Very concerned

    NurseCard replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    Except that the OP isn't a new grad. OP: I am so sorry you are going through all of this. Some very useful advice
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    rehired after terminated for attendance

    NurseCard replied to AlmostRN2018's topic in Nursing Career

    It's worth a shot I suppose, if your performance was that good. If you have any former coworkers or supervisors, or managers, who are willing to really go to bat for you, then I would recommend asking...
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    Is it just me, or is my employer being really messed up?

    NurseCard replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    So, am I understanding you correctly... Even though you have the exact same insurance as your patients who do NOT work for the hospital... say, Mr Green who works at the local factory has...
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    how do you find your niche?

    NurseCard replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that I have a "niche", I've just found what makes me happy. Being a "worker bee" makes me happy; I found that I have no desire to be in management or to be "over" people. I've done home...
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    As a RN did you ever get paid minimum wage for a training?

    NurseCard replied to Marian96's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked home health, and was also paid a "flat rate" for my orientation, which didn't amount to much more than minimum wage. I also remember doing an orientation session for a staffing...
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    Nurse Sick and FIRED: Exploring Nursing Absenteeism

    NurseCard replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I'm like others; I have to be pretty bad off to call in sick. I generally have to have a fever and/or puking my guts
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    Working in MedSurg with ONLY RNs...

    NurseCard replied to newgradnurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    I would guess it's the same as an LPN, or LVN. I work on a unit with all nurses. We usually have 3-4 apiece. Our census keeps going up and staying up and our patients are getting more complex so we...
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    Miscounting Meds

    NurseCard replied to WickerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh for crying out loud, this happens where I work all of the time. Someone goes to get a med, they count, accidentally miscount, oops there's a discrepancy. So, recount with someone, solve the...
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    How long have you been a nurse

    NurseCard replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    15 outta sight years!!!! Was an aide for 4 years before that. Plan on working at least 25
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    Birthing gowns

    NurseCard replied to Bostonnurse06's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LOL, I have NEVER heard of the term
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    Needlestick Injury From HIV+ Pt

    NurseCard replied to Lmwood0425's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Agreed. Sounds like the PCA disposed of the needle properly, it just didn't go all the way down into the sharps container. Container probably too full. Not necessarily the PCA's