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    UK nurse waiting for 10 years for USA

    RNrhythm replied to michaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Everywhere I have worked here on the West Coast of the USA, at least half (or more) of the nurses were Filipino. You won't be lonely! Good
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    Quick: need a code word

    RNrhythm replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    Cacao
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    Was I wrong?

    RNrhythm replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this. You clarified my feelings on pain treatment in 12
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    February 2018 Caption Contest - Win $100!

    RNrhythm replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    ...wasn't this a glass
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    How has nursing changed you?

    RNrhythm replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    I respect the care you provided but am confused that you think it was atypical. Your compassionate end of life care is how we do things at my current and previous hospital. You know your work...
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    How has nursing changed you?

    RNrhythm replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    Just the usual stuff: I look at my friends and families and see chronic conditions starting and wonder how it will end. I am very protective of my mobility. I look at my spouse and think of all the...
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    This is not what I thought it was

    RNrhythm replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I was happily surprised to learn that my favorite Case Manager at my acute care job is an LVN. Maybe that is an option for
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    Sometimes the five rights make us look dumb

    RNrhythm replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    When I was asking for name and DOB again, the patient said, "Honey, maybe you should write this
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    What do you eat for breakfast?

    RNrhythm replied to Ioreth's topic in General Students

    My typical 12-hour work day nutrition: - 0600: 3 boiled eggs with a little soy sauce and half a cup of nonfat milk in a very large travel mug with coffee. Head off to work. - 1000: Low carb protein...
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    Visible tattoos appropriate for RN's?

    RNrhythm replied to jayne12's topic in General Students

    Most of my colleagues have visible tattoos. However, nurses are not the same as nursing students. I think it is inappropriate for a nursing student to have visible tattoos. When you are on my unit...
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    How many patients do you have on each shift?

    RNrhythm replied to LStgo's topic in General Nursing

    In California, we have mandatory staffing ratios in acute care settings. You cannot exceed 5 med-surg or 4 telemetry. If you have any telemetry patients, you cannot have more than 4 patients total. I...
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    What are Your Goals for 2018??

    RNrhythm replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Sign me up for your #2 and #3. I am no longer in survival mode. I am ready to take a step back, take a breath, and work on my nursing mastery with additional, focused studying and CEUs. I am down 30...
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    NetCe Continuing Education Units

    RNrhythm replied to Guest1007726's topic in California Nursing

    I was just looking at NetCE. Do you find the content informative? Educational? I am really interested in some of their
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    Loosing hope

    RNrhythm replied to Mtac32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I volunteered in a public health setting and they later called me about a clinic position. Also, they became an important reference for
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    Loosing hope

    RNrhythm replied to Mtac32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear you! It took me over 6 months and over 100 applications. That is not an exaggeration. I live in a part of the country with tons of jobs for experienced nurses but it is rough if you are not...
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    What is harder- nursing school or first year working?

    RNrhythm replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    I was new to healthcare and my first job was grueling, but I would say that nursing school was harder than my first job. At least my first job had a daily curve that I could work on over and over and...
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    Is 46 Too Old for Nursing School?

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

    This question pops up every month or so. I posted it myself a few years ago. I am 54 and have been a working RN for a little over 2 years. I love my job in a very busy telemetry unit. Short...
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    This person outranks me?!

    RNrhythm replied to Aunt Slappy's topic in General Nursing

    Life isn't fair. The fair (if you are in Southern California) is in Pomona. (Being an RN suddenly has me quoting my cynical Father a
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    What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    RNrhythm replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised by how many patients tell me that they LOVE me, I am the best nurse, etc. but apparently they keep it to themselves because no one tells management and it does not turn up on those damn...
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    What is the downside to the VA?

    RNrhythm posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am a civillian, second-career RN, with a BSN. When I reach my 1 year anniversary as an RN, I am going to start applying for acute care positions closer to home. There is a large VA hospital...
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    How late after your shift do you stay at work?

    RNrhythm replied to FLnurse1127's topic in General Nursing

    I clock out as soon as I can but I do not work for free. I rarely clock out with no overtime. Typically, I am there 5-15 minutes after my shift is over. This is NEVER because I need to finish...
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    Thank you gift for unit that hosted my student clinicals

    RNrhythm replied to dura.mater's topic in General Students

    YES! Donuts just sit around all day and get eaten by other departments. (I'm looking at you, Security.) Lotion, etc., I just use the stuff we have in the unit. I bring whole fruit for my...
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    Depressed patient refuses positioning even though she is lying on her own bowel movement

    RNrhythm replied to MissHannaway's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in this situation many times. First, make sure you are managing pain appropriately. Then, with assistance, gently turn and clean the patient. Don't get adversarial. I usually say...
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    What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    RNrhythm replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    I crush separately but pour them down together. I see people crush together all the
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    What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    RNrhythm replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    Towels. I drape an area before I change a colostomy bag or access a PEG tube. I drape patients like a bib before they eat lunch. If I put someone on a bedside commode, I give them a warm, wet...