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  1. About Mantoux Shots: Correct me if I'm wrong

    stbernardclub replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    yup....ditto

  2. TPAPN Problems--need advice.

    stbernardclub replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    This post was from

  3. New Federal milage reimbursment

    stbernardclub replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Home Health

    thanks for the info...I'll be passing that on

  4. Are side rails considered restraints?

    stbernardclub replied to Sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    YUP.....they sure

  5. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    stbernardclub replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    Although I do not agree with the hostility, I also do not agree with a lpn in an ICU(CCU,CVICU, O.R. ect...). This area should be staffed only by rn's. Sorry this is happeneing to you, but it really...

  6. Nurse Bully?

    stbernardclub replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    Just make sure you stand up for yourself ! Sounds like since she has gotten away with it this long, its not going to change anytime soon. You could go to human resources and file a complaint against...

  7. Any tips for starting IVs?

    stbernardclub replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    And don't forget to apply pressure and inch or so after i.v. incertion to stop blood from flowing out before you apply your

  8. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    stbernardclub replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    man came in wearing boots and a paint can stuck on one of them. Physician in E.R. that day asked him ifhe sh** canned that

  9. Blood culture techniques???

    stbernardclub replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Oncology

    Yes I agree....that was ignorant. This person talks about mentors and being in school. First thing you need to learn is to respect those working with

  10. Conflict of intrest issue

    stbernardclub replied to peeps79's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't see any problems here. This sounds like a typical community hospital near me. Many times a relative comes into a local e.r. with a nurse on duty that is a relative. And if it was my...

  11. Travel Nursing in your RV full time

    stbernardclub replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    Just wanted to say it sounds like alot of fun. I have heard northern california, utau, colorado, montana and new mexico are all awesome to explore. good luck

  12. Do RNs have to take PA's order?

    stbernardclub replied to EvePooh's topic in General Nursing

    I have not been that impressed with a PA I worked with on PCU. He would come around to pull the sheaths for a Dr. that only alllowed him to do it, and he would never apply adequate pressure, nor would...

  13. Contemplating Knee replacement(s)

    stbernardclub replied to wonderbee's topic in General Nursing

    hi RNKITTYKAT....I also wanted to add that haing them both done at one time would probably be wise, this way you can get rehab and back on your feet good as new all ready for your new career of...

  14. 7p-7a nurses: do you spend enough time w/ your family?

    stbernardclub replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I worked many years on 11-7, i chose that shift over 7p-7a because I just felt way to burned out after my third day, so much so that I layed around for a few days kinds recooperating. Sure I got to...

  15. Open heart ICU

    stbernardclub replied to Kiwi's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am thinking about all the other areas of nursing that are also cream of the crops...maybe we all are:) But I disagree, nothing beats a few years of a catch all med surg unit for a great enterence...

  16. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    stbernardclub replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can understand why nurses do not need to have artificial nails on or even long nails, just another way to harbor bacteria that may or may not all be removed with good handwashing, but...I am...

  17. How do you get it through nurses heads that we MUST be patient advocates?

    stbernardclub replied to pghfoxfan's topic in General Nursing

    yes, I agree...You either have it or you don't. Its basically placing your patient before yourself. Telling a patient you will do all you can to help them, and then acting on

  18. Trying to Bust a Strike

    stbernardclub replied to Town & Country's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    THERE IS PLENTY OF OTHER WORK THAT YOU CAN DO.ARE YOU TEACHING YOUR SEVEN KIDS HOW TO BACK STAB AND BE SELFISH? HOW ABOUT YOUR FELLOW NURSES OUT THERE STRIKING TO MAKE THINGS BETTER IN NURSING? YOU...

  19. Codes in OR

    stbernardclub replied to TennRN2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good post lousane...sums it up

  20. What is the answer to this test question?

    stbernardclub replied to yeepers's topic in General Students

    The answer is false...they are one in the same. Because of medical errors, Mg (mg) are the same, and mcg is always written differently. I have read many changes over the last few years of words that...

  21. Would you ever sue for malpractice?

    stbernardclub replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Can't put a price on a life, but you may take a bad physician out of practice, and we all know a few of

  22. What do you think about...

    stbernardclub replied to humiliated's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You wanted to learn more about ekg's, xrays and surgery:rotfl: Nursing stuff is crap????? So you are a

  23. customer satisfaction in the er

    stbernardclub replied to ensense's topic in Emergency

    While working for a agency, I was working in a very busy E.R. My rooms were always ortho, since I was not part of the regular staff. One day as I was walking thru the waiting room I seen a woman there...

  24. Is it Ok for a male nurse to have a beard?

    stbernardclub replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Its another male nurse question????? Whats next, male nurses having hair growing out of thier ears???haha sure, have a beard, but keep it

  25. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    stbernardclub replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    I agree.....A couple of things have shocked me here...For one, I can't believe a Lpn is in a operating room,why??? And I also would like to know why a RN in an OR would not have ACLS?(this was a...