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    How much do you get paid for being on call?

    abundantjoy07 replied to RN-ing's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a major hospital...and I get all of $0.00/per for being on call.
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    Online TX License Renewal Question

    abundantjoy07 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    On the BNE website it states that: "Proof of continuing education must be received in our office in order for the license to be released for renewal." Does this mean I need to mail in copies of my...
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    Online TX License Renewal Question

    abundantjoy07 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Texas Nursing

    In response to my own question...since I don't see an option to delete this thread...I saw the online chat option on the BNE website and the support guy said that you do have to mail or fax in your...
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    Drawing Labs from IV Line

    abundantjoy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Q: What's the easiest way to explain to a patient that you cannot draw blood from their IV line? Usually these lines don't give back blood and trying is futile. I generally explain that a smaller gage...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    abundantjoy07 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just want to say "SHUT UP!!!" to some of my patients. The talkers...oh the talkers. They talk for hours on end about things that really aren't relevant to their care. A little talk here and there is...
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    Nurses not speaking english at work

    abundantjoy07 replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights and I am the only native American RN who is on staff. We do have one native secretary and one native PCA. So out of 30 or so night staff we are a minority. It's difficult when everyone...
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    Milk and Molasses Enemas

    abundantjoy07 replied to trixie's topic in General Nursing

    I had a physician order it, but the pharmacy said we don't carry molasses. I called CS and the kitchen, but there was again, no molasses. I finally called the doctor back and asked if we could just do...
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    Disheartened at work

    abundantjoy07 replied to Ellekat's topic in Medical-Surgical

    As a med-surg nurse I have to say...it's a jungle out there. It's like eat or be eaten, sink or swim. All I can say is consider changing your specialty. I am currently in the process of re-evaluation...
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    Observation status: RN's job to change to Inpatient?

    abundantjoy07 replied to Zippy Head's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I should have to be bothered with administrative stuff like that. It's just not a concern of mine. Mine main focus is caring for the patient and not tackling these issues. I mean our...
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    Magnet Hospital Nursing Question

    abundantjoy07 replied to Dresdenchick's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital they are phasing out LVNs. I think by the end of the summer we wont have any LVNs employed with us. They are giving the LVNs the option of going back to school and staying on board or...
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    So I am sitting here...

    abundantjoy07 replied to Tait's topic in Nursing Humor

    Isn't our job
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    Vent: Dysfunctional Family Dynamics

    abundantjoy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Why do some families feel the need to document every single interaction or occurence with their loved one? I don't understand why some families keep spiral notebooks and write down every vital sign...
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    Cardio Question

    abundantjoy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone explain these concepts as they relate to one another or point me in the right direction towards understanding. ---> Heparin drip, Cardioversion, TEE, Daily
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    Basic Blood Pressure Question

    abundantjoy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My patient has been having diastolic pressures in the 50s and 40s throughout her stay. She gets very anxious about this low reading. Last time I checked she was 121/40. Prior to that she was 120/43....
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    Basic Blood Pressure Question

    abundantjoy07 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys for your responses and input. It gave me some more perspective on the situation. Since I have this lady again tonight, I feel more prepared this time!
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    New timeclock system at work - "API Laborworkx" - VENT!

    abundantjoy07 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    We use it, but none of us know anything about it except for the managers. All we are responsible for is clocking in and clocking out on a badge reader
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    Chemo and WBC Question

    abundantjoy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    ]Are there any parameters that have to be met with WBC before administering chemotherapy? In other words, does your WBC count have have to be within a certain range? If so,
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    Nobody Likes A Tattle Tail

    abundantjoy07 replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you thank you thank you. This post is exactly what I wanted to read. It says all that I couldn't find the words to say. Work is stressful enough without worrying about pettiness, backstabbing,...
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    Hyperglycemia Question

    abundantjoy07 posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    What causes diabetics that are hyperglycemia to feel nauseous and vomit? What's going on in the body to make this occur? A little background info: I forgot to take my Lantus. Of course, I experienced...
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    Hyperglycemia Question

    abundantjoy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What causes diabetics that are hyperglycemia to feel nauseous and vomit? What's going on in the body to make this
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    insulin pump concern

    abundantjoy07 replied to ShantheRN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    When I used to wear a pump, I wore it in the middle of my bra. The snug strap kept it in place. I bought a protective sleeve from Minimed to keep sweat at bay. It worked really
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    How to Show Others You Are Happy While Working...

    abundantjoy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My manager is concerned that I'm not happy at work due to feedback from some coworkers that I appear stressed and disconnected. One minute I'm laughing and happy the next I'm quiet and "aloof."...
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    Nurses Christmas Party

    abundantjoy07 replied to okienurse66's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    Are verbal orders still done?

    abundantjoy07 replied to pumlittlekin's topic in General Nursing

    We still do verbal orders. At the end of the order we have to read back to the physician his order to ensure we have heard everything correctly. It's also a routine thing at my
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    How to Show Others You Are Happy While Working...

    abundantjoy07 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the same way...I find it hard to smile often at the beginning of the shift because you never know what you're going to inherit for that day and you know you have many tasks to complete for...