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    Nurses Role in Pediatric Immunizations

    tablefor9 replied to RNmom2g1b's topic in Pediatric

    Explore National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program data, perhaps any increase in vaccine related injury with the increase in amts of shot rec'd. Also, a nurse's role is education and supporting...
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    Nurse to Patient Ratio

    tablefor9 replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In an acute care setting, like a med/surg floor, I'd recommend becoming a vocal advocate with your nurse mgr, then director, then HR/Risk mgmt department. Keep a log of staffing issues, writing up...
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    4th day of school, and the instructor hates me...

    tablefor9 replied to HorologyGirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Head down and mouth shut. There are a ton of things you may not agree with in any number of situations from here until graduation. The point is to get through it. Good luck with
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    Frustrated because I don't know as much as the older nurses.

    tablefor9 replied to W, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lots of reading can help, but, unfortunately, there's no substitute for time and experience. I'm sorry. Many times, even things you read don't hit the "ah-ha" button until you've seen it in a patient...
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    Only a nurse would say......

    tablefor9 replied to enigmaticorange's topic in Nursing Humor

    "You know, that wound sure looks good," Stage III. Looks good. All relative, I
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    Bossy/nosy co-workers

    tablefor9 replied to RN1263's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honey, check the size of the footprint on your back, and you'll know her intentions. Maybe not her motives, but her intentions. Document and cover yourself, and if you have to pull out your initial...
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    Maternal Nursing Review Book

    tablefor9 replied to curtRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maternal-Newborn Nursing Reviews and Rationales--Pearson/Prentice
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    Nurses with a few years under the belt

    tablefor9 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    The first year, you always feel like you're faking it. Barely getting by. I'm much more worried abt the new grad that *doesn't* feel like she's going to he** in a gas truck. Driving, no less....
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    Feeling like the 5th Wheel at Work....And I feel stupid :(

    tablefor9 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hon, you're going to be fine. But, you're gonna have to grow a set. Because, believe me, there's more bats in the cave where that one came from. I've said it a million times, what you permit, you...
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    Ethics of Pushing for C-Sections?

    tablefor9 replied to iridium54's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Look at ACNM's position statement on VBAC vs. ACOG's position statement. That alone would give you a good jumping off
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    let go 6 wks into 10 wks orientation...is it fair?

    tablefor9 replied to maman2zoe's topic in General Nursing

    1. Termination over the phone is tacky, no doubt. Within their rights, but tacky. I'm sorry that happened to you, whatever else may have been the case. 2. It really isn't uncommon to give a...
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    Honest Mistake, Re: Paycheck

    tablefor9 replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you have anything to worry abt. It all runs together after a while, and anyone who has done this for any length of time knows that. And, hey, kudos to you for your honesty! You just...
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    another first...

    tablefor9 replied to hairtocare's topic in Emergency

    Yeppers! Snap, crackle, pop isn't just Rice Krispies! I don't think the new ever wears off of
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    Best Path to Becoming a neonatal nurse

    tablefor9 replied to Nakia_prospective_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can't speak to the BA-BSN/Accelerated BSN...but to be a perinatal nurse: 1. finish nursing school, while volunteering (if you can) in women's health. 2. After graduation, if a position opens up in...
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    How do you find out how much do RN's/New Grads get paid in diffrent hospitals?

    tablefor9 replied to futuredream's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes salary ranges will be posted in
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    giving report

    tablefor9 replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    1. Complete report is a must. If your facility doesn't have a report sheet they use, do a standard SBAR, on a sheet of paper if you have to, reviewing hx & presentation, head-to-toe review of...
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    facebook "stalking" as a nurse?

    tablefor9 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    What they said...also, how about not having last name on your badge? Who in the HR world still thinks that's a good idea? I think that's worth working to change in your facility, esp for areas like...
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    Just curious..

    tablefor9 replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can you say, "manipulation"? I am very upfront with my pts on my initial rounds, and am even more so with this type. I give a run down for how the night will flow. And, I acknowledge that many...
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    How long did you stay?!

    tablefor9 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Stayed at 1st job 6 months, married and moved out of state. 2nd job, 2 years, both jobs
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    Snow Days....

    tablefor9 replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    Look, for all the anti-nag folks, I don't think the OP is getting picked on. One does their best, we're all good. By giving examples, no one is trying to "one up" the next person. We just want to...
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    advice for heel sticks on big babies

    tablefor9 replied to rockabye's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Butterfly, usually. Just depends, b/c if I think I may have to do the IV, anyway, I may just go on and saline lock the kiddo. I also use the "phone a friend" option--get a partner in crime that's...
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    How many....

    tablefor9 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Steths--3 Work shoes--4 Scrubs---12+
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    advice for heel sticks on big babies

    tablefor9 replied to rockabye's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If I've got to get more than one microtainer, I consider venipuncture (shop around, see what the kiddo's got, etc). Swaddle or held by one of my partners in crime with foot in dependent position...
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    Eye splash?

    tablefor9 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility should have screened the pt after the incident with rapid hep/hiv panel, as well as performed a risk assessment. Hard to say whether you should take PEP without that information. PEP...
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    How To Become A Labor and Delivery Nurse?

    tablefor9 replied to WannaBeLDNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Look for posts re: ADN-BSN...there are several on the boards. Good luck to