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  1. A doctor needs to be present to draw blood?

    multi10 replied to psu_213's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OP, But: You haven't worked everywhere. I didn't say the phlebotomist had "fake nails". I said long, long nails. By your own words, they are not allowed everywhere you have worked. They are...

  2. A doctor needs to be present to draw blood?

    multi10 replied to psu_213's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sopranokris: For all I know, the phlebotomist with the long, long nails, covered with jewels and polish, may still be working there. What I'm learning is that different hospitals in different parts...

  3. A doctor needs to be present to draw blood?

    multi10 replied to psu_213's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    St_Claire So what does that mean, fungi

  4. A doctor needs to be present to draw blood?

    multi10 replied to psu_213's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I once had blood drawn from a phlebotomist who had very, very long nails with jewels and polish on them. She could hardly palpate my veins and the whole process of putting gloves on with nails like...

  5. How Nurses Feel...

    multi10 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Do I have to be a platinum member to post a new thread on this

  6. 1st time Traveller: Per diem through current Agency or Per diem Direct to Hospital

    multi10 replied to MissRN0520's topic in Travel

    One thing I love about California: Overtime is paid by the day, not by the week. In most states, you don't make time-and-a-half until you work more than 40 hours a week. In California, you make...

  7. Short nursing staff

    multi10 replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is the deal with so many drugs we have to give in LTC? How come doctors prescribe ten or fifteen drugs for each patient? Does anyone pay attention to possible negative effects of mixing some...

  8. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    multi10 replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was bitten by a dog in Georgia (10-day course of antibiotics cured the suppurating wound). Also, my playful cat sometimes nips me and draws blood (more antibiotics). But I have never been bitten...

  9. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    multi10 replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The Day I Started to Hate My Job: A patient throttled me. His effort to kill me was unsuccessful but it made an impression on my neck and on my mind. I've been spit on, kicked, hit; never bitten...

  10. Nurse Calling In Scripts to Pharmacy Illegally

    multi10 replied to nurse42long's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you are happy where you are now. Do you really want to transfer? When I am happy in a work situation, it takes more than one person to cause me to leave. There has to be a way to resolve this...

  11. What do you eat before work?

    multi10 replied to Mnstn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    To WanderingSagehen: I am 5'6". I weigh 120 lbs. I don't need to take a class on nutrition (but thank you for the suggestion). I run marathons. Being a bedside nurse today is a marathon. We...

  12. What do you eat before work?

    multi10 replied to Mnstn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    WanderingSageHen: "Crappy?"! Sugar (Carbohydrates): Good. Fat is good. Protein is good. Fiber is good. Preservatives are not necessary. Make/cook something in your kitchen and make several...

  13. What do you eat before work?

    multi10 replied to Mnstn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I also get the hypoglycemic blues. On your day off, make a carrot cake or banana bread (whatever, it could be tomatoes with parmesan...). After the cake/bread has cooled, make individual portions...

  14. What color scrubs would you wear for an interview

    multi10 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OP, When you are with your friends and/or family, during the day, is there a color that you wear that inspires them to say, "You look really good in that color!" ? If so, I would wear that color...

  15. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    multi10 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Esme12 I don't see alot of bickering. To me it's healthy debate within AN's rules. I've enjoyed reading every comment on this post and I've learned a few things. The OP didn't refer to new grads;...

  16. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    multi10 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, so where are all the 24-year-olds supposed to go? They successfully completed school and passed nursing boards. They are the future and deserve a chance. As others noted, young(er) nurses are...

  17. Why Do People Bully Me?

    multi10 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, The Commuter, you are doing a service to remind us all, every few years, about the issue. Three years ago on April 21, 2110, asdjkl posted, "I've been bullied all my life, and it continues......

  18. Be the Nurse You Would Want As a Patient

    multi10 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have been hospitalized 3 times. The first time was a result of a torn ACL/ruined knee. The pain was excruciating and I was hospitalized for 2 weeks. The nurses who cared for me were fantastic. I...

  19. Sore throats

    multi10 replied to tictac's topic in School

    The nose knows. Strep

  20. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    multi10 replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, Have you considered critical care? I learned so much and loved

  21. Vent about scrubs

    multi10 replied to NellieRN10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    OP, Every nurse, and Every student nurse you see, wears scrub tops that are too

  22. New Nurse can't eat lunch

    multi10 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse needs to eat before she gets to work so that she doesn't impose on colleagues two hours into the shift. Also, as someone mentioned, she may be a smoker. Or maybe her significant other...

  23. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    multi10 replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  24. How has "nursing" helped you at home?

    multi10 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I was able to Hospice my mom at home in the surroundings she loved. She and my father adored each other. It was good for both of my parents, and for me, that I did

  25. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    multi10 replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP: How many millions and millions of patients are hospitalized, in HIPAA facilities and clinics, each year? (Answer: I don't know.) How many nurses post on this site? (Answer: 676,253.) Who...