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    She got fired...

    NurseCard replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    If you're in a hospital... you call the ER doc, you call rapid response, you call code blue... If you're in a nursing home, you call 911... I don't know the whole story, but I'm guessing that the...
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    [So] My hospital has banned disposable wipes...

    NurseCard replied to Thunda's topic in General Nursing

    It is sad, but that's just the way I would handle the situation. Using paper towels is fine I guess, if they aren't abrasive. For some reason I saw myself making a major mess and using up too much...
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    [So] My hospital has banned disposable wipes...

    NurseCard replied to Thunda's topic in General Nursing

    I would buy my own baby wipes at a discount store, along with some plastic baggies if necessary. Keep them handy, use them, bag up the dirty wipes, throw them in the trash. A little extra expense...
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    How far do you travel to get to work?

    NurseCard replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For the job that I'm getting ready to start, it will take me around 45-50 minutes to get to
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    Feeling trapped in Psych Nursing

    NurseCard replied to Blue4me2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A couple of years ago, I worked at a psych facility. The DON loved to hire new grads; thus we had quite a few. I know of at least two of those nurses who went on to jobs on medical units; one of...
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    what states NEED nurses ?

    NurseCard replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Well, he could try SE KY.
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    what states NEED nurses ?

    NurseCard replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe no one can even get a job in TX border towns. People would probably rather live there than SE
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    what states NEED nurses ?

    NurseCard replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    This is an old thread , but someone earlier wanted to know where new grads could find jobs... I looked on Appalachian Regional Healthcare's website; they have a LOT of nursing jobs available, both RN...
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    who is hiring new grads?

    NurseCard replied to newgrad222's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also, I just checked Appalacian Regional Healthcare (ARH)'s website, they are indeed very much in need of nurses; many positions available. They serve southeastern Kentucky and southern West...
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    who is hiring new grads?

    NurseCard replied to newgrad222's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A lot of nursing homes will hire new grads, but... it seems like a lot of people who have worked in LTC for a good while, have difficulty transitioning to acute care. So.. if you want to work in a...
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    How long would you wait?

    NurseCard replied to Guest321574's topic in General Nursing

    I would just be forward to the per diem manager about your situation. Just explain the situation just as you explained it here; that you really need to increase your hours, BUT that there remains...
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    Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    NurseCard replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    to the op... you know, i get what you are saying, i really do, and i actually respect it. i do feel like we as nurses want to be thought of as professionals, we fight for it every day, and when...
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    So upset right now I could spit nails...

    NurseCard posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do I begin this? If anyone has followed my posts on here, you know that I have pretty much run my nursing career into the ground. I mean, I started out nine years ago in a great hospital, with...
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    So upset right now I could spit nails...

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really talk to or regularly network with this person; the reason I had emailed him in the first place a few weeks ago, was because his girlfriend is my current supervisor, I hadn't seen her in...
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    So upset right now I could spit nails...

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I feel better now... I've calmed down now. I mean, I was STEAMING when I read my "friend's" email. "Calm down.... Have some dip!" --George
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    So upset right now I could spit nails...

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you ixchel... I agree. This person has caused me very little more than grief and heartache over the years... used to be a very close friend. I've known him for quite some time, but these days...
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    So upset right now I could spit nails...

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    *sigh* You are right, dude... So you think I should call them
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    Sign of the economy...grossly overqualified for the position...

    NurseCard replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Again, doesn't surprise me at
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    This made me mad when I saw it.

    NurseCard replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    This really does not surprise me all that much. Also fairly typical in my part of the
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    Went to work in whites today!

    NurseCard replied to SHGR's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work with a nurse who wore the little white dress to work every single day. No joke. She was an adorable, sweet little nurse who could pull off wearing the white dress better than anyone, I...
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    How long after interview did you receive job offer?

    NurseCard replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Once I had to wait a full month and a half for a job offer. It was for a state facility; I think my application had to change hands quite a bit; had to go through a lot of hoops. Obviously I really...
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    Need a little feedback re: transferring a psych patient

    NurseCard replied to travkitty's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we sedate patients. To me though, if a patient can only be aroused with sternal rub, they are over sedated. Where I work, we typically give Haldol 5mg, Benadryl 50mg, Ativan 2mg with no...
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    Nurses Week/Hospital Week

    NurseCard replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I work in one of the dirtiest hospitals in the country. Appreciate those great
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    Accept job offer or hold off for dream unit?

    NurseCard replied to costaricasurf's topic in General Nursing

    Nice
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    Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    NurseCard replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Upon reading the thread title, my response was: Install more cameras? Seriously though... um, a suspension is probably adequate, although I imagine that it all depends on the facility. I'm sure she...