Flo. BSN, RN

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  1. Flo.

    Med-Surg Unit needs to spend money

    Flo. replied to mstere's topic in General Nursing

    We have dynamaps and 02 machines in every room. I can't even imagine not having
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    Does nursing satisfy your needs?

    Flo. replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    I am not satisfied. I feel overworked, underpaid and underutilised. I got into nursing because I wanted to help people and make a difference in their lives. 2+ yrs in and I just want to get out....
  3. Flo.

    Saying "Goodnight" to patients

    Flo. replied to deemalt's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the
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    written up

    Flo. replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a standard report sheet that includes the full head to toe. It was implemented a few years ago and I think it was the best thing that ever happened to my floor. Maybe you could suggest the...
  5. Flo.

    What is with a second interview? What that all about?

    Flo. replied to MsBlissful's topic in General Nursing

    I had 3 interviews and a personality/ aptitude test for a staff RN position at a hospital. I was running out of interviews
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    The heparin bottle for a cap?

    Flo. replied to MAdams2610's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of
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    does anyone know how can i get acept from fiu or keiser

    Flo. replied to viky jean's topic in Florida Nursing

    Check the schools websites. Most of that info is on there. If you don't find what you need call or email them. One word of advice, make sure you use proper English anytime you interact with...
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    Would keeping my own birth book be a HIPAA violation?

    Flo. replied to somedayCNM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thats odd. I can see keeping a running tally of the babies you deliver but to keep all that info sounds a bit
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    Patients' "home remedies"? What have you seen

    Flo. replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    Putting a potato in your pocket to cure arthritis. As the pt was getting a hip replacement for severe
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    Living with poo

    Flo. replied to dropbears101's topic in General Nursing

    Thats
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    How Long?

    Flo. replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    4
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    Rounding Queen

    Flo. replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Thats
  13. Flo.

    anyone have a not-at-work injury, what was your experience with time off?

    Flo. replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    My work tried to make me feel guilty too! I was very close to quitting but no place else is hiring. I'm still upset about it. I didn't even get a get well card even though I had surgery at thier...
  14. Flo.

    IV in an artery

    Flo. replied to jrmarr's topic in General Nursing

    Call someone and have them check, that way you can go to sleep knowing the pt will be taking care
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    An Interesting Thread: Productivity

    Flo. replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I think the problem is that management tries to squeeze every ounce of "productivity" out of the nurses. They want to see the nurses running the whole 12 hrs. I feel it is actually more productive to...
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    problem to be solved that involves communication in nursing

    Flo. replied to bwhiteside's topic in General Nursing

    My major annoyance is pharmacy calling the RN to ask us to call the MD to clarify an order. It brings one more person into the mix. A pharmacist is legally able to take a phone order. They are just...
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    Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    Flo. replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    We all need to come together if we want to make a change. Protesting is not just for hippies. It is for people who want to make a change. We all know that nurses are being forced to work in unsafe...
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    staffing question

    Flo. replied to SC APRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your place is very unorganized. Why are 3 people calling you? That should be the job of 1 person. I don't understand why they call to tell you are floated. At my place you come in normal and they tell...
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    Satisfaction survey :(....from a "consumer" view- ha ha

    Flo. replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Love
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    Single moms and every 3rd weekend

    Flo. replied to belle005's topic in General Nursing

    If any co worker wanted to work my weekends for me, I would gladly let them. If mgmt is being weird ask your
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    Neurological Assessment

    Flo. replied to imastudentnurse2013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just tell them I am doing a neuro assesment, I am going to ask you some funny
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    how much orientation did you receive as a new grad?

    Flo. replied to tokmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    3 months for ortho/
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    Difference between Cor & Code?

    Flo. replied to scorpio99's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses that I have heard say it are in the late 60s and practicing since they were in thier early twenties. I never asked them when it was
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    Difference between Cor & Code?

    Flo. replied to scorpio99's topic in General Nursing

    A cor is an older version of code. The older nurses at my hospital sometimes use that word. Means the same thing though. Back in the day they would call a cor zero instead of a code blue for no...
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    Family members that work together

    Flo. replied to aikz's topic in General Nursing

    We have a married couple at work, both nurses. You can definitely tell when they are fighting. Not