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    Pet peeves!

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    We have an OB/GYN nearby who is rumored to have sent pt's home from appts with the order to wash and then come back,
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    10-15 patients?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    I work in rehab and can have as many as 14 pts, although levels haven't yet been that high since I've been there (november of 05). It's hard to get used to, but it's not too bad once you do. The work...
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    Bad Habits Nurses Develop

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    My worst habit would have to be circling the oncoming shift like a vulture cause I'm ready to GO!! I do however get report from them asap when I come in cause I'm ready to get to
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    Protecting my license/patients now paranoid.........

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you felt the assignment was unsafe, you were within your right to refuse it, IMHO. Let them talk, your pts are well-cared for. I don't see how they could fire you over this, but they may trump up...
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    Didn't follow doctor's orders

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes we have to "go against the grain" when caring for our pts. I am glad you were able to get this person's sats
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    Co-workers on allnurses...

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    I refrain from posting things at times because of that
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    Free Lapel Pins and coloring books to promote nursing

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for
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    Where do you keep your nurses notes?

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Where do you keep your nurses notes? We keep ours on the pt chart, but I miss the way I did it on my old unit where it was part of the bedside
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    How many Nurse jobs have you had?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    4 in 3.5 years, 2 were part time that I worked concurrently. I stayed 1 yr on first job, 2 on the second (6 mos of that was also pt at another place) and 5 mos on my current job. I like it ok, but...
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    Biggest Payday

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to realnurse06's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest take was with tons of OT, no ins and a temporary increase in deductions- ~1200. For two
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    RN to BSN online

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I haven't yet heard anything from them. Hoping I will this
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    RN to BSN online

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ok, I just filled out my app and paid my fee for U of Wy. Hope I get
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    Best nursing shoes? recommendations?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    I've been wearing Dansko clogs for about 8 mos now and I'm going to change. I've noticed that when I step down on my left foot, it twists slightly which makes walking in those shoes difficult. Not to...
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    Best nursing shoes? recommendations?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    I put deodorant on my feet, and powder in my socks,
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    When delegating what is safe?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to vfahnholz's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about the suturing. I recently talked with a classmate of mine who is also an LPN and she has been pushing her own meds. There ain't enough money in the world to make me do that! I have...
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    nursing signing doctors Rx's

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to curiousgeorge38's topic in General Nursing

    I always felt so iffy about authorizing refills on any medicine that I always got MD approval first. Our docs were notorious for not updating med lists. Good luck with finding another
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    How Did We Survive?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I have cabinet locks, but he's figured them out. I do use outlet covers though, especially since DH used to let DS play with his real keys. The only other thing I childproofed was the door that leads...
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    Are scrubs a tax write off?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to tfm2007's topic in General Nursing

    I did. It was under work expenses on the tax program I
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    Difficulty Swallowing question

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    No advice here, but I have a friend who has had that happen and she has to get her esophagus
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    smallest gauge for a depo-testadiol?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to javanurse2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In the office, I drew this stuff up with an 18 gauge and then gave it with a 21 (I think). It did take a while to inject. I also always made sure to warm it first. We had one pt who would hold hers...
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    Rapid Response Teams

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to sarahlh's topic in General Nursing

    It is rolling out in phases at our hospital. The one floor that it's been on for a few months has really liked having that "backup" or safety net. I know I would like it, but our floor is supposed to...
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    Frustration, Fear, and Confusion

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to kwagner_51's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On the person who is desatting with a clear chest, could she possibly have fluid overload/chf? I had a pt over this past weekend who desatted and was sob, but her lungs were clear. It turned out to be...
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    allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    www.allnurses.com Connecting the best with the best Get your daily dose at allnurses.com allnurses.com Proving nurses have brains for the past ten
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    How can you find out if a CON has been granted?

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Our unit will be closing, but we don't know when. A new facility is to be built in town that will take over any rehab pts from the hospital. How can I find out if they have gotten their CON? I tried...
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    How can you find out if a CON has been granted?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I did get an answer and they haven't gotten it