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    Do you check residual on J-Tube?

    Vespertinas replied to tojal1989's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I know it too. There's no point in aspirating a J-tube. I would have just clarified with the doctor. Maybe he's unaware that the patient was getting fed via J-tube or he forgot there were 2...
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    C-Diff, and isolation precautions

    Vespertinas replied to katrinabreck's topic in General Nursing

    I find it really hard to believe that they stopped isolation precautions on C.diff which can be so problematic. I could maybe even see why someone would be as silly as to not isolate for MRSA in a...
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    Will the economy ever get better so less people will pursue nursing?

    Vespertinas replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'm grateful RN schools are competitive. I can appreciate your difficulty but I'm happy for the patients. If reading is your problem, then you will struggle to comprehend the loads of textbooks...
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    New Flex Pool RN Losing Her Focus

    Vespertinas replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    Mine definitely is getting better. I'm probably the one who is hardest on myself and I tend to be sensitive when others are critical of me so it probably isn't as bad as I thought. I think (some)...
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    New Flex Pool RN Losing Her Focus

    Vespertinas replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad to hear that my venting actually connected with someone else out there. You and me are almost the same- I also was aware of allnurses.com for some time but only reached the point where I...
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    My boss just stunned me

    Vespertinas replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I once called out sick, only to have my charge call me back twice that day: once to negotiate that maybe I just needed a few more hrs in bed, and again to check if maybe I could still come in. Good...
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    What do I do with a nasty nurse?

    Vespertinas replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I've worked, precepting has not been a part of the job description unless you were getting paid a differential or you were promoted to a higher position where the role specifically outlined. If...
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    Pay discrepancies? Security makes more then ER tech?

    Vespertinas replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    The opposite is true in my city- the large prestigious university hospitals pay well below market value, attracting medical staff on their name alone
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    Pay discrepancies? Security makes more then ER tech?

    Vespertinas replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    hahahahhaha Where is their educator? Most EKG machines even have a little picture on them of where the leads should go. Good god, this is too much. But I do believe it... sadly, I
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    Pay discrepancies? Security makes more then ER tech?

    Vespertinas replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    Do you get an orientation? If so, it doesn't make sense to pay you the same as a tech who has been there for years and is productive at her job while you are essentially getting paid to learn for a...
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    New Flex Pool RN Losing Her Focus

    Vespertinas replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    Part of it is that I'm having trouble navigating their computer system for now. All the orders and lab results etc aren't easy to find or even read. I am by no means inept at computer skills.. it's...
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    What do I do with a nasty nurse?

    Vespertinas replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL, it's funny to see the changing of the tides the moment a different opinion is offered. Or perhaps we've exhausted all the posters who would urge to fire the offender. Honestly, we talk about how...
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    What do I do with a nasty nurse?

    Vespertinas replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The poster clearly stated that she is looking to NOT write this nurse up. So I'd like to start from that point: If you are convinced that this seasoned nurse is not worth firing (and I understand)...
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    just informed that mom wants me to drive her kids to school

    Vespertinas replied to kgress's topic in Private Duty

    What was wrong with the
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    No breaks (class action lawsuit)

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

    Agreed. I used to think that I could complete more work when I didn't take a break and that since I was young, the lack of break was no detriment to me. I also thought that taking a break was simply...
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    New Flex Pool RN Losing Her Focus

    Vespertinas replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    I got one full day shift of floor orientation and THAT was a gift apparently from the last few rounds of new flex pool RNs who suggested that SOME orientation was needed because apparently they got...
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    Tips for a good shift!

    Vespertinas replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE this thread! Your suggestions have been noted. Personally, I noticed that if I TRY to complain less (muttering to myself, gossiping with other staff, venting my frustrations every chance I...
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    Suggestions on gift for preceptor...

    Vespertinas replied to OhioRn11's topic in General Nursing

    Lunch Totes By BUILT Insulate & Protect In Many Washable Styles. A Built NY lunch bag. It's made of scuba material, comes in fun designs, and they're a great way to remind/encourage ourselves to...