izeofblu1973

izeofblu1973

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  1. Drug Testing

    izeofblu1973 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    heres a thought: -If you think its ok to break a drug law , by just taking a puff of pot, wouldnt you be more likely to think its ok to just take one percocet for your back pain? -I think its more of...

  2. Injured at work last year, still having problems, need advice (long)

    izeofblu1973 replied to SICU Queen's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How is everyone doing now? i am going through a workers comp case right now and I cant believe what is happening. If someone had told me that this could happen, I would call them a liar! I have posted...

  3. Workers Comp

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    they let me go after 6

  4. Workers Comp

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    yea, I got an attorney. I have come to understand them letting me go. I was just hurt. They invited me to re apply when I am better, so I know I can get my job back. I guess it really doesnt matter. I...

  5. Spine board policy

    izeofblu1973 replied to ermurse's topic in Emergency

    Good thought! I agree, we were able to remove them from the board, not clear them. Sorry if I caused any

  6. Workers Comp

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to update everyone that has been so helpful on my situation: - I have been paying the buy up for short term disability when I was working there and they have been paying me an amount above...

  7. Spine board policy

    izeofblu1973 replied to ermurse's topic in Emergency

    I worked in an ED and we were not allowed to remove a patient from back board unless they had been cleared by an MD or PA. I know patients are uncomfortable and I cant say I blame them for...

  8. Need some reassurance

    izeofblu1973 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Dont worry. You will not be as fast or as confident as experienced nurses and no one should expect you to be. That will come with time. One of the most important things I learned when i was a GN was...

  9. Workers Comp

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    I have been keeping a journal of who I called, saw, talked to, etc. and when. I am waiting one more week for the insurance company to get an answer back from the independent medical examiner and if...

  10. Workers Comp

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    awsmfun: YOu ARE AMAZING!!! Thank you, I looked into it and it looks like I am eligible for the new governement plan for them to pay 65% of my COBRA premium for up to 9 months! It takes my rates from...

  11. Workers Comp

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    I called Depart. of Labor and they said that after 12 weeks they can fire me and cancel my health

  12. Workers Comp

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard from several nurses that said this is thier biggest fear , too. Thank you for your well wishes, it means a

  13. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    izeofblu1973 replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    I am offended that you think that an OR nurse need 6-9 months of training and they can just go to any floor and learn it in a couple of days. Do you really think that? I have worked floor nursing and...

  14. Charting Bloopers

    izeofblu1973 replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    I always get a kick out of ...pt sleeping but easily arousable. I always want to write, "arent most men?" hehehe. I always write easily

  15. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    izeofblu1973 replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    Theres blood all over the walls! (pulled out

  16. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    izeofblu1973 replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    I need help wrapping the