Asystole RN

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    Firearms

    Asystole RN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Considering that 3,799 people were killed by means other than firearm in 2013 I would say yes, keep in mind that that is only the people murdered but that does not include all violent crime like you...
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    Firearms

    Asystole RN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I already posted my personal reason earlier in the thread but "I personally carry a firearm like I carry a AAA card or life insurance. It's not because I am afraid or concerned that I will ever...
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    Firearms

    Asystole RN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I am a firm believer that a privately owned company gets to make rules that are legal on their property. A privately held company is not the "community." I honestly do not know what "wobbly-legged"...
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    Mandatory flu vaccines

    Asystole RN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    We simply don't know the long-term consequences, if there are any. Maybe there aren't! Maybe it's perfectly safe to shower daily for 20+ years of a nursing career and there is zero risk of negative...
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    Firearms

    Asystole RN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I apologize if I sounded dismissive but it really is a comfort issue, a comfort issue relating to why and how someone else does or does not do something that has pretty much no impact upon you....
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    Firearms

    Asystole RN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly support your right to do or not to do what you believe in but wanting to force others to comply with what makes you feel comfortable is disappointing. Hopefully one day more will realize...
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    Firearms

    Asystole RN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I can see your point. Many, unfortunately far too many, believe that being gay or more specifically openly gay is a deliberate action also. Especially being openly
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    Firearms

    Asystole RN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I just think that there exists a compulsion to force other people to be or act in a way that is comfortable to yourself. I try to be as open minded and accepting as possible. We can play hypothetical...
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    Firearms

    Asystole RN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with people that were uncomfortable with working with openly gay or transsexual nurses and nurses who were uncomfortable with working with HIV+ nurses and patients. I cannot see why...
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    Firearms

    Asystole RN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to steal a car to obtain a firearm. Its not like they are that uncommon or difficult to obtain. Likely the punk who jacks your car has a better collection of firearms than you lol. I...
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    Conflict of interest

    Asystole RN replied to MariePenn's topic in General Nursing

    Just declare your conflict of interest with your facility HR and manager. As long as you do not sit on any committees or have decision making abilities for what products are used you should be good...
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    Firearms

    Asystole RN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Carrying a firearm is a personal choice that does not need to be justified. I personally carry a firearm like I carry a AAA card or life insurance. It's not because I am afraid or concerned that I...
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    Firearms

    Asystole RN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I conceal carry and know many others who do too. I bet people would be surprised about how many people do, that's the beauty of
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    PICC dressing will not adhere

    Asystole RN replied to isitfridayyet?'s topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    The problem with tackifiers is that they are associated with a higher rate of MARSI including skin-tears and blisters like what the OP is dealing with. Essentially gluing a piece of plastic to a...
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    PICC dressing will not adhere

    Asystole RN replied to isitfridayyet?'s topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    There are dressings that are classified by the FDA as securement dressings” that can provide some securement as an alternative to using dedicated securement devices which may provide an...
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    PICC dressing will not adhere

    Asystole RN replied to isitfridayyet?'s topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Tackifiers like Mastisol and TSM dressings are not a great choice with open, draining wounds where there has already been a medical adhesive related skin injury (MARSI). We should be thinking gentle,...
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    PICC dressing will not adhere

    Asystole RN replied to isitfridayyet?'s topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    If you have an open draining wound you should not be using a transparent semi-permeable dressing (TSM) like a Tegaderm or IV3000 dressing but using a gauze dressing and changing it q48hrs according to...
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    Disney Princes Nurses

    Asystole RN replied to KenH's topic in General Nursing

    People don't necessarily want a "nice" nurse, they just don't want an a**hole nurse. I am entirely confident it is possible to be smart while not being a jerk, but what do I
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    CRNI Study

    Asystole RN replied to HMarie13's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Get the DVD, I think it is by far the best study
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    Anyone successfully leave nursing?

    Asystole RN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Retired Nurses

    Considering there are about 23,487,602 nursing specialties including both the clinical and non-clinical specialties why in the world would you leave because you are having human "energy"
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    How to become a line nurse

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

    Generally, yes. The thing with becoming a vascular access nurse is there is a ton of theory and practical experience that has to go behind you to become proficient. Yes the classroom course is...
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    The Blue Hair Nurse

    Asystole RN replied to rosomebody007's topic in General Nursing

    Hair color has nothing to do with one's skills as a nurse BUT the hospital did not hire just a nurse, they hired an
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    Drawing labs from CVC locked with heparin

    Asystole RN replied to JollyGreenGiant's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sometimes the patients do not like to be poked again and again and
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    Where to get these certifications?

    Asystole RN replied to nursebabyxoxo's topic in Holistic

    The first step is identifying the professional organizations that govern those specialties, become involved in them, and then gain
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    Asystole RN replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    Whether or not there is a duty to rescue law or not, ignoring someone in need would be unprofessional and immoral. All states BONs govern the latter whether on duty or not. In AZ for example a...