Flo. BSN, RN

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  1. Flo.

    Fair Patient assignments

    Flo. replied to GoNightingale's topic in General Nursing

    We do it by patient acuity. However I often felt shafted because the patient that is quiet all night can turn into a night mare when the sun rises and vice
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    Per diem policy question

    Flo. replied to MinnieMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital they determine census and staffing needs q 4 hrs. So you can be cancelled at 3 different times during your
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    Is there anything good that being a nurse has taught you???

    Flo. replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned the importance of second
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    Nurses who have relocated.What would you do? Your opinions please.

    Flo. replied to nina_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I get wanting to be close to family. I love mine and it was extremely hard when I lived half way across the country. I was in a similar situation. I wanted to get the heck off of my floor so I...
  5. Flo.

    Feeling scared...I just need to vent a little :(

    Flo. replied to OreoCookie3's topic in General Nursing

    You just taught me something. On my floor no one wears eye protection. In fact the only thing that has eye protection is a full face mask, we don't have separate glasses/ goggles. Is it the norm to...
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    Does this sound crazy?

    Flo. replied to Hotnurse06's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! That is
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    Shafted on Thanksgiving

    Flo. replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    I think on major holidays they should not be allowed to force someone
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    Does it matter where you got your BSN from?

    Flo. replied to Toomuchcoffee's topic in General Students

    At my hospital, we all talk about our schools. We have lots of students who come in for clinicals and well lets just say that there are some schools that I would not hire a nurse from. So it all...
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    compliance with hand hygien

    Flo. replied to zahraa ali's topic in General Nursing

    A huge thing for me is to provide quality hand gel and lotion. By the end of the day the cheap stuff leaves my hands bleeding. I love cal
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    scab nursing

    Flo. replied to defyinggravity2009's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly believe in unions. I would never cross a picket
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    Questions about Colorado new RN residency

    Flo. replied to Casper5915's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I moved out to CO as a new grad. It is extremely competitive to get into a residency program. I recommend expanding your search to include all hospitals and specialities. Denver/ Aurora is a great...
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    How much should I get?

    Flo. replied to Llam86's topic in Nursing Career

    That is
  13. Flo.

    Taking pain medications while working?

    Flo. replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No and it scares me that you would even
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    "Hidden" cameras on the floor--do you have them??

    Flo. replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    we have them all over the hospital. By every elevator, exit and high traffic area. I am sure they are also in the med rooms. I guess I am used to big brother because I don't mind. It actually helped...
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    Things that nurses say that may seem inappropriate to lay people

    Flo. replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Put your mouth here and suck on it. -For an incentive
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    Number of patients you care for?

    Flo. replied to winter_green's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work ortho. We have a RN to pt ratio of 5:1. On an average shift I have 3 admits and discharges. So usually a total of 8 pts a shift. Some days more, some less. I think 4:1 would be ideal for my...
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    Please Help my narcotic situation

    Flo. replied to AngelofLTC's topic in General Nursing

    Why are they not fixing the fx? He would feel much better after the surgery. I think it would help if they went back to the Oxycontin and upped that dose. We usually try to get coverage from several...
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    Please Help my narcotic situation

    Flo. replied to AngelofLTC's topic in General Nursing

    Narcan rescue is not without its risk. At my work we give it based on resp status not on LOC. So if RR >8 and o2 sat >88 then no narcan. Just let them sleep it off. I would apply O2, cont...
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    Back to the floor!!!

    Flo. replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck! Don't get discouraged during orientation, it may take awhile to adapt to awake
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    gifts

    Flo. replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I guess I am unethical. I have accepted many gifts from patients. They have been homemade such as scarves, hats, artwork, cookies, cake etc. I have never even thought not to accept these heartfelt...
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    How have you helped save your unit money?

    Flo. replied to jojoroo's topic in General Nursing

    I refrain myself from throwing the computers when they freeze up 3/4s the way into an admission assessment. Over the years that really adds
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    Staffing Question

    Flo. replied to rnbusmgr's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is two
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    Knowing what you know now, would you change it?

    Flo. replied to Purple93's topic in General Nursing

    I would not be a nurse. Underpaid and under
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    Need Tips or Tricks on Remembering IV Stop Times

    Flo. replied to mrscoozy's topic in General Nursing

    Huh we only chart our start time with the exception of blood products. What type of unit are you
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    Please go home...you are stable enough to be discharged...don't make me call security

    Flo. replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Emergency

    First I try to quell any fears and explain that they are ok. For the ones who have told me flat out "but I want to be waited on" they get the below: I explain to them that they are stable and that...