Laboratorian

Laboratorian

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  1. If There Was A Major Epidemic / Pandemic Would You Report For Duty?

    Laboratorian replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to update y'all that in 2022 I came back into healthcare to work in a COVID research facility. A lot of that covid money went on food &

  2. Nurses Did Not Sign Up for This

    Laboratorian replied to NurseintheMtns's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm sorry this is happening to y'all. I am witnessing hospital infrastructure collapse and the government is not taking it serious at

  3. All of you need additional pay.

    Laboratorian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    I haven't posted in several years and I have been retired from healthcare for 2. I had to log in to let y'all know that nurses are the soldiers on the front line when a bioterrorism attack hits...

  4. Should I leave this racist town?

    Laboratorian replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You do realize Trump is about to be president

  5. Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    Laboratorian replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    In Alabama this policy is also in affect during certain events (Talladega Race, Iron Bowl, Magic City

  6. People who don't look before flushing (#2)

    Laboratorian replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I always look but that is because I have IBS and there is always something strange going on: blood clots, undigested

  7. Tired of discrimination

    Laboratorian replied to Al.ginger's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is leaving America not an option (I'm being serious).

  8. Clinical Laboratory Scientist or RN

    Laboratorian replied to misspinkmeow's topic in Nursing Career

    Well lucky that you live in Cali. California has some of the highest paid CLS in the nation + a union. I've never worked in corelab so my opinion is biased (everyone thinks the machines do all the...

  9. advice needed

    Laboratorian replied to RehabRNjc's topic in General Nursing

    Just fixing it is not proper corrective action & defeats the purpose of performing an

  10. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    Laboratorian replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how to respond. You know that if there is 2 feet already on the ground you can't drive in it so you will have to call off. But if you know the snow isn't gonna fall till 1 pm and at 6 am the...

  11. Who is "essential personnel" in a state of emergency at a skilled nursing facility?

    Laboratorian replied to rmp17's topic in General Nursing

    In my lab we have a voluntary weather team for each department. That person has to be qualified to do everything. If you are on the weather team you need to pack a bag and be prepared to stay. I...

  12. How to survive 16h shifts...

    Laboratorian replied to lydzMtl's topic in Nursing Career

    I second this! You can go very far with support hoes and comfy shoes + Dr. Sholls insoles. Make sure your toenails are cut! Overgrown toenails can add to the discomfort in

  13. I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    Laboratorian replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    Hey RNAdam, did the other nurse get fired

  14. I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    Laboratorian replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    Lord have

  15. How to survive 16h shifts...

    Laboratorian replied to lydzMtl's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh, one more thing. I keep hearing about how nurses don't even have time to pee. You HAVE to pee. You won't be able to concentrate with a full bladder. You must make time to

  16. How to survive 16h shifts...

    Laboratorian replied to lydzMtl's topic in Nursing Career

    How early do you get your schedule? The first off day you have is the day you will spend prepping. Like today is Saturday 2/2. I'm off work Sunday 2/3 and Monday 2/4. I'm going to spend those day...

  17. How to survive 16h shifts...

    Laboratorian replied to lydzMtl's topic in Nursing Career

    1. Prepare for the days ahead. You don't want to spend excess time at home cleaning and ironing and cooking. 2. GET PROPER SLEEP! As soon as you get in you need to be hitting the sack. 3. Stay...

  18. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    Laboratorian replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    LAWD HAVE

  19. How far is your commute and how offten do you work?

    Laboratorian replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    I know most hotels in my city do offer this or have a running agreement with local

  20. How far is your commute and how offten do you work?

    Laboratorian replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    I just moved closer to my job. Google maps says I am 2.1 miles

  21. Nurse with a therapy dog?

    Laboratorian replied to theincrediblearc's topic in General Nursing

    This thread brought to you by, Animal Assisted Therapy Certificate Program - School of Nursing - Oakland University What happened to the normal days when people just left the dog outside in the

  22. How many Hours per Week do you work

    Laboratorian replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    60. 40 scheduled and I always end up staying way

  23. RNs being drafted during World War 3

    Laboratorian posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How do you feel about RNs being drafted during the next world

  24. Burned out from floor nursing, need advice, please..

    Laboratorian replied to frazzled2012's topic in General Nursing

    Rehab

  25. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Laboratorian replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    recieved a specimen for a fungus culture and when i checked the source it said skin scrapings. they were little black and white pieces and when i held it up to the light i saw that it was full of...