Asystole RN

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    "You make a valid point youngster!"

    Asystole RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes read old letters, especially old wartime letters. I am about 100% confident that every single generation states that the previous generation is spoiled and will be the end of society...
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    I need help for my mom ex Nurse

    Asystole RN replied to sttony's topic in General Nursing

    Personally if I was in your position I would advise her to look into a financial planner. Sometimes banks offer their services but you can find an independent professional to go over her finances and...
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    Asystole RN replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    Job abandonment (which is the topic at hand) is not patient abandonment. Very different
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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

    Not true. In an open and structured compensation structure you may have questions as to if someone belongs in a particular position but generally not about the pay. The pay is what the pay is. Men,...
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    Sharps injuries

    Asystole RN replied to mtngirl07's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is surprisingly extremely hazardous. We do not lead the professions in workplace fatalities but nursing is often cited as one of the most dangerous professions in regards to workplace injury...
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    Facility Stopping & Searching Employees' Personal Belongings

    Asystole RN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    There may or may not be state laws pertaining to this. Generally speaking and employer has search if they have a policy and there is a valid reason to do so such as suspicion of theft. Courts look...
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    LVN Scope in Texas

    Asystole RN replied to wrigp's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    #1 If you cannot find an answer on the board's website then call or email. I highly doubt the board would have a position statement on this, however, your employer leadership can instruct you to wear...
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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

    What ethical reason is there to justify paying employees with equal qualifications different amounts, maybe the upset is the hint that this is an unethical practice? You can see how this practice...
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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

    OP, This is not your problem, this is a company culture problem. There are more and more companies moving to an open salary culture which I think is fantastic. This is no different than the...
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    Best way to avoid bedside care?

    Asystole RN replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Is the assumption that only nurses who are providing beside care can call themselves nurses? Nobody tell Flo she isn't a nurse because she spent much of her career in administrative and educational...
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    Asystole RN replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget to ask about verbal
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    Asystole RN replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    A reasonable and prudent business, which every healthcare facility is a business, must take actions to accommodate for absent employees. People do become sick and have family emergencies you...
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    Asystole RN replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    Employment is not slavery nor indentured servitude. Granted if one wants to maintain their employment relationship there are means and methods, if not then there is no requirement other than...
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    Asystole RN replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    The mistaken belief that violence in the workplace only takes the form of physical force is a part of the problem. Safety and Health Topics | Workplace
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    Skills required for starting an IV

    Asystole RN replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    Ugh. Terrible
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    Skills required for starting an IV

    Asystole RN replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    2016 INS Standards Select the smallest-gauge peripheral catheter that will accommodate the prescribed therapy and patient need 1,4 : (V) 1. Consider a 20- to 24-gauge catheter for most infusion...
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    I need intracatheter pressure explained to me

    Asystole RN replied to kemansha1's topic in General Nursing

    The smallest part of any catheter is the internal lumen of the catheter
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    I need intracatheter pressure explained to me

    Asystole RN replied to kemansha1's topic in General Nursing

    https://www.bd.com/posiflush/flash/syringe_pressure.html Keep in mind that the PICC internal lumen can contain 1-2mL of fluid. If you inject 1mL slowly all you are doing is priming the PICC. The brisk...
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    Working over 40 hours... still no overtime pay? Legal?

    Asystole RN replied to xtina15's topic in General Nursing

    I hope meetings and training are compensated, outside of going to the bathroom that is my entire
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    Working over 40 hours... still no overtime pay? Legal?

    Asystole RN replied to xtina15's topic in General Nursing

    Fact Sheet - Wage and Hour Division (WHD) - U.S. Department of Labor Overtime: Employers must also pay all non-exempt employees a rate of time-and-one-half the regular rate of pay for each hour of...
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    Why do you have to rotate BD inspite IV catheters

    Asystole RN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it sticks and rotating is a way to overcome the issue. If you are not having an issue then do not worry about
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    Asystole RN replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    One of the more disturbing aspects of nursing is the idea that workplace violence, in any form, is an unfortunate but unavoidable condition of employment and thus should be tolerated. If more people...
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    Asystole RN replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the BON to clarify any questions they may have. Generally speaking BONs do not regulate employment issues. Job abandonment is an employment issue. Patient abandonment is a BON issue. You...
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    Curious how Magnet Hospitals & employment?

    Asystole RN replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Nursing

    Going the ASN to online RN to MSN route is not the "limited funds" route but rather the really, really expensive route lol. Without experience it is hard for someone with an associates to be...
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    What a Tobacco Treatment Course Taught Me About Opioid Abuse

    Asystole RN replied to Issaiah1332's topic in General Nursing

    I have not read his reference but $56 billion seems very low to me, if one counted all healthcare related costs and social costs such an incarceration (50% are drug related) etc I would imagine that...