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    EMR and CPOE--is it really safer?

    applewhitern replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I don't find it safer, and I sure as heck don't find it faster. Our computers freeze up constantly (always at your busiest moment) and putting in orders and/or charting takes 3 times longer. Our...
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    Diploma nurses are worthless?!

    applewhitern replied to stephdRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I remember when diploma grads were popular; most diploma programs that I was familiar with were hospital based. Those nurses came out ready to work, and needed very little orientation. Their skills...
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    Slanderous rumor mongers in the workplace

    applewhitern replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have known quite a few men who gossip, especially in the workplace. That includes male
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    Average age of nurses on your unit

    applewhitern replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    Early 20's to late 60's. Broad range in ages and
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    HIPAA violation

    applewhitern replied to Flapjack ditty's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Please, Flapjack, change HIPPA to HIPAA because we do not want GrnTea to have a stroke. And she
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    Are you a former teacher turned nurse?

    applewhitern replied to native_texan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I taught at a small college for one year, but that was something I did while I was working on another project, and I only taught 3 classes per day. I have worked with people who were teachers who...
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    Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    applewhitern replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't know of any hospitals around here that have tuition assistance anymore. My hospital will pay for an LPN to get an RN, but will not pay for an RN to get a BSN or further. No help
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    The *EXPERT* Beginner

    applewhitern replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It amazes me that managers, supervisors, charge nurses, unit coordinators (every place seems to have their own made-up titles) do not try to help new nurses more. It seems like it would be a lot...
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    To BSN or not...

    applewhitern replied to What Nurse?'s topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, you need to get the BSN. Even if you have years and years of experience, have a 4-year degree in another field, you will need the BSN. I have noticed in my area the trend now is "BSN required;...
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    The last straw

    applewhitern replied to jojo489's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am confused. Why didn't the PTA simply get the patient back in bed? That sounds like something a physical therapy assistant would do. At some facilities, that's their job! Getting patients...
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    Do you ever feel like we are contributing to the creation of addicts

    applewhitern replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    I would rather give pain medication, rather than let someone be in pain because they "might get addicted to it." I watched my son cry in pain from cancer because doctors were so reluctant to give...
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    Co-workers begging for donated PTO

    applewhitern replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My place of employment (hospital) does not allow this. The last one I worked at did allow it, but we could only donate 8 hours per year. This cut out a lot of that type of
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    Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    applewhitern replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, yes, yes! Just within the past month or two, I have noticed several hospitals in my area have updated their websites, and they now state "BSN required, MSN preferred." These too, are bedside...
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    Laptop / Tablet / COW for electronic flowsheet?

    applewhitern replied to SummitRN's topic in Critical Care

    We have a fixed computer station in each ICU room. We are not allowed to use the desktop computers; this is supposed to encourage us to spend more time at the bedside. This is cumbersome as it...
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    nonlicensed personnel using RN password and logon

    applewhitern replied to centraltexas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What is the point of having a password if someone else knows it? Good luck to
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    no bsn no job offer

    applewhitern replied to sinsin84's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have repeatedly commented on this site about how the hospitals in my area do not require a BSN, but they do require a certification in your field. Well, guess what. All of a sudden most of the...
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    Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

    applewhitern replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, might I add that we do not put patient's names on our whiteboards. We do, however, put OUR names on it, so the patient knows who their nurse is. Also, since I went to nursing school in the 80's,...
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    Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

    applewhitern replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As my previous comment states, I have lived in the deep south for 57 years. I can honestly say that I have never heard of that type of language being used as a "put down," or derogatory, in any...
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    Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

    applewhitern replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have lived in the deep south for 57 years now; old habits are hard to break, especially when you are around it all the time. Everybody here uses "bless your heart, honey, dear, sugar, etc." It is...
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    Question for nurses

    applewhitern replied to shonniemichelle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Most hospitals around my area do want you to have a certification in the area you are working in, aside from just ACLS/BLS/PALS. However, most certifications require that you work in that area for a...
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    ASA without "SAIDS"?

    applewhitern replied to NayRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My mother was the same way. If it was an "old wife's tale" she would believe it in a heartbeat. If it was told to her 50 years ago, she would still believe it. But if I tried to tell her anything,...
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    Which drugs are you required to count?

    applewhitern replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Medications

    Our medicine dispense machine decides what we count at the end of each shift. Usually, we only have to count whatever we used during that shift. If we used dilaudid, morphine, and Norco, that is...
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    FFP infusion

    applewhitern replied to EmeryRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our policies are out-dated and I find some of them to be ridiculous. One in particular is that we have to obtain a doctor's order to use a 22 g for PRBC's. Another is to give FFP the same way you...
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    how many jobs?

    applewhitern replied to sassyann85's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked as: convenience store clerk; worked in a cotton mill for one year; worked in sewing plants; sold real estate; was a licensed insurance writer; finally got my business/accounting degree,...
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    Best shoes for the job?

    applewhitern replied to Janinern84's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Everybody's feet, shape, weight, etc. is different. There is no "one shoe best for everybody" out there. The only athletic shoe that fits me well is the Nike brand. I found the best shoe for me is...