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  1. New Nurses!

    GM2RN replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm, let's see...if both are clinically competent, I really wouldn't give

  2. hypertensive emergency?

    GM2RN replied to conscientiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The op can recommend that she report to the doctor, but she can't force her to. However, the op can require that she leave if the school's policy allows it. That's why she needs to find out what the...

  3. Should I consider taking this job?

    GM2RN replied to BellaRN24's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to make a choice between the two; you could actually do both. You could take the PRN job and work just enough to stay on the payroll. Then, when a FT position that you want becomes...

  4. hypertensive emergency?

    GM2RN replied to conscientiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Those say that you have no responsibility or that her BP is not your business are being short-sighted. While this might be true if the patient was just your neighbor, for example, it is likely NOT...

  5. Patient Complaint

    GM2RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I have had something similar happen to me a couple of times. Pts complained that they hadn't seen anyone for period of time or claim that something wasn't done and they clearly didn't remember that I...

  6. Older New Grad RNs Job Discrimination

    GM2RN replied to kathliz's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you having difficulty getting hired in a FT position, be open to taking any PRN position in the hospital that you can get. Employers seem to be more willing to hire for PRN positions...

  7. Older New Grad RNs Job Discrimination

    GM2RN replied to kathliz's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this, but also be willing to brush up on your interviewing skills. You DID get 3 interviews but no offers, so be open to doing whatever is necessary to brush up. And don't underestimate...

  8. potassium replacement protocol

    GM2RN replied to LilMissAlwaysCurious's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not aware of any adverse effect on cardiac status. Did you check the drug book on this? If it's not out of the range of usual dosing then I wouldn't worry about

  9. How to order blood culture?

    GM2RN replied to LilMissAlwaysCurious's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why I would have just drawn them myself if the doc's order was different from policy or if the phleb wasn't able/unwilling to get it. Trying to get the phleb too change is just to...

  10. Why RNs cannot say 'That's not my job'

    GM2RN replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I've only finished the second page of this thread but I have to ask; What the he** is a NUM??? Please everyone, be aware that not everybody knows what your acronyms/abbreviations stand for!...

  11. potassium replacement protocol

    GM2RN replied to LilMissAlwaysCurious's topic in General Nursing

    If gastric irritation is the only concern and pt is not NPO, just give something else to drink or eat with the

  12. How to order blood culture?

    GM2RN replied to LilMissAlwaysCurious's topic in General Nursing

    It's been my experience that docs aren't always aware of the correct procedure for things like this, or at least they are unaware of the procedure wherever they are being ordered from. Cultures can be...

  13. Older New Grad RNs Job Discrimination

    GM2RN replied to kathliz's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, being internal could be working against you in this case because you can't hide your

  14. Older New Grad RNs Job Discrimination

    GM2RN replied to kathliz's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with those who stated or implied that you need to rethink your resume. If you can at least get the interview you will be in a position to sell yourself. I graduated when I was 49. I...

  15. Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

    GM2RN replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Exactly! "Substantiated opinions" is an oxymoron. Seems the OP may have missed a thing or two in English

  16. Why can't you write people's names in your note: Rationale?

    GM2RN replied to Sehille4774's topic in General Nursing

    It is CYA but you shouldn't have to feel that it's a bad thing. It should have nothing whatsoever to do with collegiality; you are charting the facts. You could also look at it this way--by NOT...

  17. Why can't you write people's names in your note: Rationale?

    GM2RN replied to Sehille4774's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to what everyone else has stated, I will also document what was reported to me by another nurse, doc, EDT, etc. For instance: Jane Doe, EDT, reported to me that she witnessed family...

  18. per diem and night shift pay difference? just curious?

    GM2RN replied to sf415's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this, especially if you have a choice between two firm offers of jobs, one per diem and the other FT. But if you have no offers besides a per diem job right now, taking the per diem job...

  19. per diem and night shift pay difference? just curious?

    GM2RN replied to sf415's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but those that do tend not to require much. At my hospital you only need to schedule two 8 hour weekend shifts per month, and they don't need to be on the same weekend. You also only have to...

  20. per diem and night shift pay difference? just curious?

    GM2RN replied to sf415's topic in General Nursing

    I have a different take on this. Sure, per diem means you aren't guaranteed any hours and they might end up being hard to come by, but per diem also means that you are not obligated either. You don't...

  21. Is this fallout from JCAHO? Recent ER visit...

    GM2RN replied to Malanya's topic in Emergency

    I agree with this. Our docs will order small doses of morphine sometimes, even with no or little complaint of pain for those who have come in with difficulty

  22. Direct care staff incentive bonus

    GM2RN replied to Lissa,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get them and have never heard of the like

  23. Someone has to stay!!!!!

    GM2RN replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    The union contract where I work states that a nurse can only be mandated for 4 hours past their scheduled shift once every 3 months. No one can be mandated who is already working an unscheduled...

  24. Makeing 80k

    GM2RN replied to LTmurse78's topic in General Nursing

    I live in mid-Michigan and made 80K last year working OT plus a PRN job. I could have made much more just sticking with OT at my FT job, but having the PRN job to go to gave me a break from the ER...

  25. Any legal issue there?

    GM2RN replied to akasu's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who asks for another's opinion is still free to follow it or