Flo. BSN, RN

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  1. Flo.

    Flu shot/Pneumonia shot in same arm?

    Flo. replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Different
  2. Flo.

    Uniform color by discipline

    Flo. replied to annetter's topic in General Nursing

    Actually my hospital is color coded and in every patient area there is a chart that tells what the colors mean. I love it for quickly identifying what department a staff member belongs
  3. Flo.

    Fingersticks

    Flo. replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nope. On some people that drop is all you are going to
  4. Flo.

    Why do docs do this?

    Flo. replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    Some of my docs do this. I don't mind. They even bring us food. I think they want to be part of the
  5. Flo.

    Modified self-scheduling has to go (IMHO)

    Flo. replied to edogs334's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to know my schedule. It is so frustrating only being able to plan my life on short notice. I'm all for a permanent
  6. Flo.

    new job description every day, unpaid on call

    Flo. replied to supervisorhatchet's topic in General Nursing

    yea if your on call you have to be paid. I would fight them on the issue, it was not in the original job description that you signed up for. Tough
  7. Flo.

    Magnet Status, and the inclusion of ancillary staff in celebration

    Flo. replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I bet they got
  8. Flo.

    Just said "yes" to a travel job and a prestigious hospital wants to hire me

    Flo. replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK so you have an offer for a full time benefited position from a prestigious hospital but you are debating turning them down for a travel position? If you called the travel company today and resigned...
  9. Flo.

    Planning to get RN, should I get my BSN?

    Flo. replied to TiffCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on where you live, the hospitals may have already made the decision for you. Many areas will not hire without a BSN or above. If you a BS you can do an accelerated program. Just curious what...
  10. Flo.

    What's the easiest job you've ever had?

    Flo. replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    cashier.
  11. Flo.

    Have any of you ever lost a patient?

    Flo. replied to Nurse Mami's topic in General Nursing

    Happened to me too. I had a pt who had a central line in that decided to go home for a shower and change of clothes. She lived around the block and thought that it was no problem. I was freaking out...
  12. Flo.

    Practical Hairstyle?

    Flo. replied to Betmig's topic in General Nursing

    Just do a pony tail or a bun. No need to make drastic
  13. Flo.

    This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    Flo. replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Pleural aspiration other wise known as a
  14. Flo.

    This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    Flo. replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the problem is that staff nurses are being over worked. When I went to nursing school we had a clinical instructor on the floor. We asked the CI all of our questions and disturbed the RN as...
  15. Flo.

    Nurses with Lap Band

    Flo. replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I love my band. It was the best decision I ever
  16. Flo.

    I'm tired of working 4 X 12's

    Flo. replied to stevethenurse's topic in General Nursing

    What state are you in? How many hours per pay check? That sounds like way to much work for me! If you do not get a sit down no duties break then legally you should be
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    Nurses with Lap Band

    Flo. replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I had to change the way I eat to make it work. So instead of the 6 small meals I end up having one real lunch and protein shakes every 3 hrs. Sometimes I have protein bars but the shakes are faster...
  18. Flo.

    From a student, to, hospital floor nurses...

    Flo. replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Now that's the right attitude! Good Luck
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    From a student, to, hospital floor nurses...

    Flo. replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I would much rather do all my own work than have a student any day. Once you are a nurse you will understand that a student is more work, not a help and not free labor. And just in case you were...
  20. Flo.

    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    Flo. replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Mandatory unless contraindicated in which case you must wear a mask at all
  21. Flo.

    Should I Include my Clinical Rotations in my Resume

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

    yup. I have a heading that says nursing clinical
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    Arbour Hospital

    Flo. replied to IrishMommy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If you google this hospital you will see some scary stuff. I would stay far away from this place especially as a new grad. They may be able to con you into thinking that their bad practices are...
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    Nurses entering their own eletronic MARS? ?

    Flo. replied to Pride/hardwork17's topic in General Nursing

    That is so unsafe. The pharmacist is another safety net to prevent med errors. Why would they eliminate this crucial step. Well I know why, its the money but all it would take is one death from a med...
  24. Flo.

    Neurontin decreases the effectiveness of PO pain meds?

    Flo. replied to TeleRN311's topic in Patient Medications

    Never heard of that. In fact we add it in if someones pain is out of
  25. Flo.

    Is this in our scope of practice?

    Flo. replied to klmb318's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught not to do nail care, especially on a