Asystole RN

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    How to File a Complaint against BON

    Asystole RN replied to twins2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If it means checking license status hourly then that is what we have to do. Most boards are required to make good faith attempt at notification but failure of an individual to know is not an excuse....
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    Career change

    Asystole RN replied to nmillrn's topic in General Nursing

    Are they any insurance companies to stay away from? Not sure, everyone works at the same company and not much in the way of movement which I guess is a good sign. Is a telecommunicate position fairly...
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    Career change

    Asystole RN replied to nmillrn's topic in General Nursing

    My wife and most of my former classmates work for insurance companies, any particular
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    Changing to a non-nursing career?

    Asystole RN replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    If you are tired of working weekends and at night then why not get a job that does not require that? I know that the clinical researchers at my company pretty much only work bankers hours. Seems odd...
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    Call in issues HELP

    Asystole RN replied to Still Standing's topic in General Nursing

    For your protection, and the facilities protection whether the know it or not, anytime you are injured or even suspect you might be injured related to your job you need to report it and seek medical...
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    Why is it that nurses always report other nurses?

    Asystole RN replied to Springdaisy04's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry for your issues but introspection and self-regulation have helped make the profession of registered nursing the most ethical and trusted profession in the world. As registered nurses our...
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    Oldest practicing RN

    Asystole RN replied to emtpbill's topic in General Nursing

    Impairment or unsafe practice has nothing to do with age. Have I approached someone and/or management because I felt a nurse was unable to practice safely? Yes. Unsafe is unsafe, age has nothing to...
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    Can We Talk Pay?

    Asystole RN replied to TeamPlayer4's topic in General Nursing

    This https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/2015-allnurses-salary-1056210.html might be of interest to
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    EpiPens....who knew?

    Asystole RN replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    Well...while convenient, auto-injectors are not the only way to delivery an
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    EpiPens....who knew?

    Asystole RN replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    Thousands of insulin dependent diabetics, even children, do it everyday. EpiPens are important but in reality the alternative is the daily ritual for thousands of
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    EpiPens....who knew?

    Asystole RN replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    Mylan pretty much created the epinephrine auto-injector market and awareness, not unlike how Listerine developed the oral care market around halitosis. They are not however the only source for auto...
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    Nurses are not in high demand!

    Asystole RN replied to VAMPRISS1973's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated in 2009 it took 6 months to find a job...a job in a nursing home like what you described. I toughed it out and developed organizational skills. I went on to another SNF but this time...
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    Leaving Bedside Nursing

    Asystole RN replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    "Nursing" is not just bedside. There are an amazing variety of different types of nursing that do and do not involve patient care. I have family that worked in the OR because they did not want to...
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    Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    Asystole RN replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I think the boot camp is a great idea. The whole idea was to put the nurse in the shoes of the patient, to personalize patient complaints, to provide better "patient centered care." One of...
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    Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Employment Opportunities for Nurses

    Asystole RN replied to tawill5's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work for a large medical manufacturer. It has been the most impactful position on healthcare I have ever held. To literally have a hand in shaping the standards of practice, sometimes in...
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    Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Employment Opportunities for Nurses

    Asystole RN replied to tawill5's topic in General Nursing

    Not
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    Patently false rumours of LVN phase out.

    Asystole RN replied to Redmiata1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The United States is a very large place and job markets are different in different areas of the country. For the past couple of years I have traveled much of the country going to various hospitals,...
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    Best way to avoid bedside care?

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

    These positions I know for a fact often times do not require any clinical/bedside experience. Medical device sales Pharma sales Medical device educator Pharma educator Health insurance utilization...
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    Is it really that bad?

    Asystole RN replied to Sage611's topic in General Nursing

    You make of nursing what you will. I did not mention those jobs trying to say that those are awesome jobs, it was to point out that if you did not like "the trenches" then change your trench or jump...
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    Is it really that bad?

    Asystole RN replied to Sage611's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. Not everyone hates floor nursing, some really love it. The point is that you did not like your specific role before and now you found your niche. That is what is so special about nursing, if you...
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    Nurse Aide retention/recruitment

    Asystole RN replied to punkdmm's topic in General Nursing

    If you are truly interested in recruiting and retaining employees then look into the things that are important to them. Do not just pay them the going rate for the area, pay them the going rate +10%....
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    Is it really that bad?

    Asystole RN replied to Sage611's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let Allnurses scare you, the vast majority of nurses are happy...they just are not vocal. I once heard that 10% of people with a positive experience will say something but something like 80% of...
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    Vein transilluminators

    Asystole RN replied to Devon Rex's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I believe they are far too expensive for what they are. If you want to expand your assessment tools with using light I would recommend looking at the Streamlight Stylus Pro ($20). I used...
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    Daily PICC assessment

    Asystole RN replied to missyjones1's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Considering you do not believe in the standards and guidelines published by professional organizations, what do you care? Trolling or what? Standard 4, PC
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    Daily PICC assessment

    Asystole RN replied to missyjones1's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Who said assessments should only be conducted by dedicated teams? Maintenance includes assessment but is not exclusive of it. If there is a dedicated team is it unreasonable for them to be conducting...