mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes

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    Fluid restrictions vs Patient rights

    mmc51264 replied to HamsterRN's topic in General Nursing

    when someone is on fluid restriction d/t Na+ levels, I explain what is going on and suggest alternating water with something else. Also, educate what 1500mL or 2000mL looks like. I know some people...
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    East Carolina University (ECU) RN to BSN

    mmc51264 replied to LuckyMurse9602's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't have a lot if info to give you because I only did one semester (they were in a transition period) They have their stuff together now though. I know a lot of people that have done the program....
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    New director is saying we don't get paid for taking "required classes" at the assisted living facility?

    mmc51264 replied to felixthecat99's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have been hearing from friends and colleagues that this seems to be a new trend! Also taking indirect time from people that do audits, attend council meetings. I know my last job that if...
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    I need your advice/opinion desperately

    mmc51264 replied to throwaway1's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you feel the way you do, but you really need to try and not let this kind of stuff get to you. People lash out at us all the time! It's hard not to take it personally and I find it hard to...
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    Nursing jobs for people over 60

    mmc51264 replied to Aesopian's topic in General Nursing

    I turned 60 last year. I work bedside ortho. I was thinking of wound care. I never thought I would but it seems I am the "go to" person for lots of things. I have a new jon and most of the staff has...
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    Neurosurgery Floor?

    mmc51264 replied to 1234cc00's topic in General Nursing

    TBI pts can be especially trying as they can be on the verge of "normal" or not and they are sometimes aware enough to know that something is wrong but they can't figure it out. I was on a trauma unit...
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    Confused between two job choices

    mmc51264 replied to Cynwillrn18's topic in General Nursing

    I love my 3-12s. That gave me 4 days with my kids and now dogs. My husband has always been very involved so it worked really well with our schedules. Plus I make more $$$ doing bedside. That's...
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    NICU RN in trouble in VA

    mmc51264 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't realize this was an HCA hosp!! I hope they lose their shirts and have to close up. I feel sorry for people that this kind of hospital is their only choice
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    NICU RN in trouble in VA

    mmc51264 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for legit sources to read about the nurse (and the hospital) that is in trouble for allegedly harming NICU babies. What have y'all
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    Is it weird to approach a manager about a job position?

    mmc51264 replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you can make an appt with the manager so that you can have the manager let you
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    Hospital Patient Care

    mmc51264 replied to WhirlyGirlNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That's awesome. What is the nurse ratio? I have new job and we actually have some aides and most of them are amazing. Our pt ratio is usually 4:1 Aides are 10:1, At my old job we were lucky to...
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    Hospital Patient Care

    mmc51264 replied to WhirlyGirlNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that happened to you! I work on an ortho floor and while we don't get a ton of spine pts,, all pts should be repositioned, bathed, ADLs offered. That's unforgivable. Last time I...
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    2 Part Question : Ortho/Med Surg/Rehab & Going Back to School?

    mmc51264 replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a ST rehab as my first job, mostly ortho. With the total joints not coming up to the units, there aren't as many adm/discharges. When we used to do that, all ankles were done on Fridays...
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    Can chart audits be a HIPAA violation?

    mmc51264 replied to George001's topic in General Nursing

    Not a HIPAA violation. I used to do a lot of hypoglycemic audits at my last job and there was a pop-up about the chart and one of the options was "chart review" Same for doing CAUTI prevention
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    2 Part Question : Ortho/Med Surg/Rehab & Going Back to School?

    mmc51264 replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    I am an ortho RN. For 12 years now and I LOVE it. Since Covid, it's changed a lot. The total joints are barely admitted anymore. LOTS of falls with hip fractures. Not so different than med/surg...
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    New Joint Commission reqs??

    mmc51264 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just changed jobs. Previously, I was at a Magnet teaching hosp. I am an ortho certified RN and my old hosp is JC certified for Total Joint Replacements (I was there 12 years and went through 3...
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    Modified Self Schedule

    mmc51264 replied to SN2432's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work nights, but I have been a weekend option nurse for over 10 years. Just recently had to change my schedule a little because of some knee issues, but I worked F/S/S forever it seems! Now I...
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    Hidden camera, what would you do?

    mmc51264 replied to Carole's topic in General Nursing

    At my old hospital, it was forbidden and if a person was filming us, we had to get admin involved. They would also tell family that visiting is a privilege, not a right and that they could lose their...
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    PTO being used by hospital?

    mmc51264 replied to Duncan6's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry!! They are such an important part of our lives! I had a rescued dachshund when my mother died unexpectedly and while I had good support, he was my little lifeline. hugs
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    Survey - Replacing Tube Systems

    mmc51264 replied to Victor G.'s topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if they are. I cannot imagine a more cost efficient way to move some of the things around that the tube stations handle. If they use robots, it seems they would need a separate pathway to get...
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    Survey - Replacing Tube Systems

    mmc51264 replied to Victor G.'s topic in General Nursing

    1. What would you want the alternative solution to pneumatic tubes to have/feature?* (Choose as many answers as needed) -Time (solution should transport specimens as quick as possible) -Cost (be...
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    Surefire Tips to Starting the Toughest IVs

    mmc51264 replied to Serenity Mirabito MSN RN OCN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this (and all the comments)! I have been a nurse for more than 12 years and just changed jobs. At my old job, there was an IV team, I never needed to place one. Hadn't done them since...
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    PTO being used by hospital?

    mmc51264 replied to Duncan6's topic in General Nursing

    The only time they didn't make us use PTO for sickness was during Covid, for Covid. Even if you use FMLA, it is paid out of PTO bank. I have a friend that had intermittent FMLA for migraines,...
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    Is going on to be a NP my only option to make more money?

    mmc51264 replied to ConfusedNurse202's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work OT. Do work weekends so there is a shift differential but it's not like I am working 4-5 shifts/week to make decent
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    Are you allowed controlled medications while you work?

    mmc51264 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How is that legal?? When I went to employee health, I shared what I take and it is covered by HIPAA. This doesn't sound right to