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    HIPAA Violation, Fired

    RNrhythm replied to kosmopolitan's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is a good post to read and remember. My old job was pretty casual and I regularly would glance at my former patient's notes if I had been off for a few days. When did they go home, did they get...
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    Secondary IV infusions

    RNrhythm replied to eiwneon's topic in General Nursing

    The bag the secondary tubing comes in will tell you the volume of the line. I think mine are 8 mL, so I backprime and then add 8 to the
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    Too ugly to be a nurse..?!?

    RNrhythm replied to RandomNurse2b1's topic in General Nursing

    Here is what I care about: Are you honest? Reliable? Will you watch my back? Are you kind? Are you worried about your patients? If you can say 'yes' to a few of those, then in my eyes you are a...
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    Do nurses tend to be enablers?

    RNrhythm replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    When you loan money, you should mentally consider it a gift. If you cannot afford to give it as a gift, then you cannot afford to loan it. Plus, you are that much happier when they pay it
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    Falling Asleep

    RNrhythm replied to NurseRatchet777's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree that the OP should promise that it will not happen again. It sounds medical, not laziness. She isn't curling up in the supply room after partying all night, she is falling asleep in...
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    Falling Asleep

    RNrhythm replied to NurseRatchet777's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you do not have sleep apnea? Edit: Sorry, I just reread that you are scheduled for a sleep study. If you have sleep apnea, then this is a medical situation not a failing on your part....
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    Pro Life Beliefs and Nursing

    RNrhythm replied to Tuzla99's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly the only time I have even come close to this
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    Legalities in Flight Emergencies

    RNrhythm replied to MNRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Is is true that that if you are performing CPR on a commercial flight, that they will make you stop CPR and resume your seat, buckle-in, etc, for
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    What is this fascinating specialty?

    RNrhythm replied to adventure_rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Can this be a side job? The posts I see here sound pretty involved but I had a brief conversation with a registry nurse who, if I understood her correctly, does it one day a week. I was intrigued...
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    Giving last name in report

    RNrhythm replied to DaveICURN's topic in General Nursing

    In my former job, it was customary to chart last name and RN or LVN. No one does that at my current job except for travelers. I usually go with what I already know, like "Mary, RN" or simply NOC RN....
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    Best Tips for Nurses - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    RNrhythm replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Learn the names of people in other departments when you interact with them. Spend 5 seconds greeting the ultrasound tech, ED nurse, transporter, etc. It builds good will and they will help you down...
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    Best Tips for Nurses - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    RNrhythm replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Always pack your meal and always have something to eat in your bag/locker/whatever: almonds, a protein bar, etc., so if you are starving you won't be tempted by the snack machine or the old box of...
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    Someone help please

    RNrhythm replied to angel1949's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please keep us
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    My Nursing school only has a 55% completion rate for the program

    RNrhythm replied to Slim_Medic's topic in General Students

    My school was well known for taking marginal students and then culling the herd near graduation. Those cut from the program paid a lot of tuition before flunking out of the clinical core, and the...
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    Helpful Items to Purchase for Nursing School

    RNrhythm replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    I wear a cheap watch with a second hand, day/date, and an expandable band so I can just push it up my arms when I wash my hands. However, some hospitals want you bare below the elbows and those staff...
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    Online DME Pharmacy for TED hose?

    RNrhythm posted a topic in General Nursing

    My MD wrote me a prescription for TED hose so I would not have to pay out of pocket, but I cannot find a pharmacy that can fill the prescription. None of the DME pharmacies that process insurance...
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    Online DME Pharmacy for TED hose?

    RNrhythm replied to RNrhythm's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. It didn't occur to me to file the claim
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    Did you contract anything from a patient?

    RNrhythm posted a topic in General Nursing

    Silly question but I am just curious. I have never directly seen or heard of any healthcare workers I know contracting anything from a patient at work, and I am in frequent contact and air borne...
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    Student Loan Consultants?

    RNrhythm replied to RNrhythm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I spent a few hours with a pad of paper and the internet and educated myself on my options. It IS confusing but a consultant certainly was not needed. Now that I know more, I see that the...
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    Student Loan Consultants?

    RNrhythm posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been seeing ads on social media for student loan consultants who specialize in nursing. For example: "Newly graduated or just need help with your student loans? (Company Name) is contracted...
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    Men not helpful

    RNrhythm replied to Sarah2018's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Where I work, the men are very competitive about who can provide the best care. Seriously, it is the best kind of masculinity. The guys are always checking in with each other and everybody to see...
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    Told to Cut Corners at Work

    RNrhythm replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You have a very demanding job made exponentially harder because you are a new grad. I was in the same boat a few years ago and let me tell you, I do not miss those days! What helped me, and this...
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    Nursing nightmares.

    RNrhythm replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    That is standard. I have this dream
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    Least Senior RN to Supervisor

    RNrhythm replied to Mil0o's topic in Nurse Management

    I was in management for 10+ years in my old career. As an RN with a BSN, I love bedside care and have zero interest in management. I am sure a lot of your colleagues are like me and have no interest...
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    Nurses don't do their 3 med checks?

    RNrhythm replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Nursing

    I always double check what I pull from the Pyxis. I don't have time to make multiple trips (forgot the second pill, something fell into the wrong bin