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    Breakroom refrigerator theft

    Asystole RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That is their very conservative statement, as per norm with most food products. I have tested it up to 18 hours and noted a 20 degree drop. The important thing is not to open the container. Starting...
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    Breakroom refrigerator theft

    Asystole RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    They are called lunch jars, a kind of bento lunch box popularized in Japan. They are double walled, vacuum sealed, steel lunch containers. Personally I like the offerings from Zojirushi. Amazon.com:...
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    Can a nurse lose license for hospitalization due to mental illness

    Asystole RN replied to flava66's topic in General Nursing

    What will tell you will happen is if you lie and are later found out, the consequences will be harsh. What they generally are looking for is if you have had mental health issues, did you seek...
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    Judge Sends Man to Prison Because He Can't Pay Hospital Bill

    Asystole RN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Nursing News

    It is generally considered illegal to knowingly write checks where there is insufficient funds. Being jailed for fraudulently writing checks is not the same as being jailed for not being able to pay....
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    Do women find male nurses attractive?

    Asystole RN replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    I was trying to convince my younger brother to go into nursing. To be young, single, male, and a nurse...what a fun combo. My male friends and family will sometimes give grief over stereotypes but...
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    Asystole RN replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    Boo hoo. Who cares about someone's feelings when LIVES are on the line? The pursuit of organ donation should be aggressive and persistent. We owe that much to those who are dying and to the families...
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    Asystole RN replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. I would advise you to read or at least familiarize yourself with HIPAA before proclaiming it is being violated. HIPAA is not the uber super patient privacy law that most people think it is, only...
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    Asystole RN replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    There are definitely issues surrounding organ donation but until those issues are resolved we have to err on the side of saving lives. Perfect is the enemy of
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    Asystole RN replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    Tough to do but that grieving family is not the only grieving family and we have a responsibility to be advocates to everyone. Sometimes you have to inflict some pain to treat an
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    Asystole RN replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting topic. There is an ethical balance when it comes to organ donation, respecting the grieving on one hand and taking the opportunity to attempt a once in a lifetime organ harvest that can...
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    IV infusion

    Asystole RN replied to sara2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    IV medications can be daunting but when you are working on a floor you will give the same 5 medications constantly, 10 more frequently and maybe another 10 regularly. You first will become very...
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    first renewal CEUs

    Asystole RN replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in General Nursing

    What is it you are trying to renew? Nursing license or a certification? I would look at the requirements for the regulatory body requiring the CEs, not the dean of a former
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    Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

    Asystole RN replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

    Most schools do not teach IV insertion for a variety of reasons. Just be happy they do not teach Foley insertion
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    Working at a job as a nurse, having worked at the same place as an aid?

    Asystole RN replied to Beautiful_Soul's topic in General Nursing

    Your concerns are valid but in my experience those who have elevated in position from aid to nurse have done very well for themselves. I think it gave the nurses a sense of legitimacy if that makes...
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    Healthcare jobs at 18?

    Asystole RN replied to Anerelism347's topic in General Nursing

    Patient transport will give you patient contact without direct patient care. You can sometimes find relatively inexpensive and quick phlebotomy programs. There is also always dietary and environmental...
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    Make >$100K As An RN? Here Is One Way

    Asystole RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    The Sacramento area is not a place bad to work, many of the nurses are a part of the Bay Area unions and/or are impacted by Bay Area market forces which artificially increases their compensation...
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    Restraints. Act first, then order? A Judgement Call.

    Asystole RN replied to ARose11's topic in General Nursing

    Professional assessment reveals that patient is unable to make decisions? If yes, continue. Is restraining a reasonable course of action a reasonable nurse would take? If yes, continue. Is restraining...
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    Scared of loans

    Asystole RN replied to tanac's topic in General Nursing

    Life lesson. Run the numbers. Sometimes it is better to invest big and early for bigger gains later. For example, no point throwing away an income difference of $30,000 a year for 2 additional years...
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    Scared of loans

    Asystole RN replied to tanac's topic in General Nursing

    When I did the cost/benefit analysis of education I considered my current average annual earnings compared to my potential average annual earnings. At the time as a CNA I was making about $25,000 on...
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    IV compatibility

    Asystole RN replied to sara2013's topic in General Nursing

    In the absence of facility purchased drug guides I would use a couple different IV Drug guide apps on my phone. Davis made one along with a few others. I found it fast and easy to
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    Administering PRBC's -alone or with NS?

    Asystole RN replied to IamSecond's topic in General Nursing

    This is the recommended procedure from the Infusion Nurses Society Procedure Obtain blood product from the transfusion service. Perform patient and blood identification process at time of obtaining...
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    Gateway to ASU CEP (nursing)

    Asystole RN replied to Desert_Beauty's topic in General Nursing

    It is not difficult to qualify for ASU, the problem is how long do you have to wait. I would take her advice and place for both. When I was ready to apply to ASU it was going to be around a 1.5-2...
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    Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

    Asystole RN replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No because it is not the employee who needs to be transparent but the employer. The employee should not have to feel as though they have to disclose any information but the employer should disclose...
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    Stepping stone job

    Asystole RN replied to uiwhi's topic in General Nursing

    The beauty of nursing if you can work in about 1,001 specialties in 101 settings and still practice as a nurse. Took about 2 years for me to find my
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    license under investigation

    Asystole RN replied to soulman869's topic in General Nursing

    I have never applied to a position that did not ask if I had ever been disciplined or if my license was under investigation. Most facilities even have policies that require nurses to report when they...