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  1. license to breed

    medsurgnurse replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, I saw that news article also. Even with the language barrier, why would you out an infant on a conveyer belt where people are placing

  2. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    medsurgnurse replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For our annual evals co-workers were chosen to submit peer comments. The peer comment was: " She doesn't spend any time socializing with co-workers." The manager told me this in all seriousness. I...

  3. New grad fired, need much encouragement!

    medsurgnurse replied to jennykaye's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most of the time I advise new nurses to admit your mistakes and learn from them. But in your situation I don't see what grave mistake you committed. the forgetting to flush is important but not life...

  4. Midwife gets jail in baby's death

    medsurgnurse replied to Mrs.S's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The parents bear responsibility in this. They should be charged with child endangerment for even considering having homebirth attended by an unlicensed

  5. if you've ever worked in food service...

    medsurgnurse replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    I really wish I could tell you that at least when you're a nurse people will treat you differently; but I can't. The truth is many times people treat nurses like food service workers. That's just the...

  6. Not sure what to think!

    medsurgnurse replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend the medical assistant actually does not have a license to lose. You do. He can bill for his services and pay her peanuts. But the part of this that bothers me the most is that he wants to...

  7. Really really screwed up....

    medsurgnurse replied to pendragon1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    sorry to hi jack but gr8rnpjt that's the most adorable

  8. WI Healthcare Worker Retaliation Protection Act

    medsurgnurse replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good Luck. Keep us posted on what's happening with your case. There have been other nurses posting on this site about their experiences with similar matters. You might gain from reading those

  9. Difference between nursing in the UK vs nursing in the US?

    medsurgnurse replied to Skwidward's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for a very informative answer. In the US to be a "prescribing nurse" requires a Master's degree and then passing a national advanced practice nursing certification test. The Masters programs...

  10. Difference between nursing in the UK vs nursing in the US?

    medsurgnurse replied to Skwidward's topic in International Nursing

    funny i didn't see that she compared you to a cna. i saw that she asked do uk nurses do more hands on care ( what we call primary

  11. Your Worst Mistake

    medsurgnurse replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a good consciencious nurse. Good luck in your career. You took the most important steps after a mistake, accept responsibility and learn from

  12. opiate withdrawal

    medsurgnurse posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What are the signs and symptoms of opiate withdrawal? and whta are the

  13. opiate withdrawal

    medsurgnurse replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Because he is a primary care doc not a hospice doc. The pt apparently had a long history of opiate drug abuse BEFORE becoming a hospice pt. So you can imagine to amount of meds needed for pain

  14. opiate withdrawal

    medsurgnurse replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for the reply. A primary doc d/c'd a hospice pts opiates and I want to know what to be prepared for. I hate it when docs do

  15. What do patients say that irks you?

    medsurgnurse replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Noone "jumped on you". RNwiter gave a thoughtful response and some good suggestions. But it is offensive that you said you puke if someone asked you to pray. RN writer suggestions for response were...

  16. Parade article about ER danger

    medsurgnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2006/edition_10-29-2006/How_to_Survive_Your_Local_ER This totally had me fuming. I think Parade will be hearing form a multitude of health care professionals....

  17. Dilemma today regarding an undesirable patient

    medsurgnurse replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would always enter the room with two staff members. The second staff member can "assist" in the procedure, set the IV pump, set up the supplies etc. Of course, document every behavior that the...

  18. So fed up:( Could use some help:(

    medsurgnurse replied to Nikelbee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    turn in your resignation effective immediately. forget about that day. just don't go back. It' s not the fact that you have x number of patients its the fact that they retained and are paying the CNAs...

  19. Reasons NOT to be CRNA

    medsurgnurse replied to Terpole's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you. Thank you. Thank

  20. Parade article about ER danger

    medsurgnurse replied to medsurgnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you can plan your visit to the ER you night be a non-urgent. Gee, I'm sick I think I'll go to ER in the morning, but wait tomorrow is Monday morning its too busy I'll have to wait too long. I'll...

  21. Parade article about ER danger

    medsurgnurse replied to medsurgnurse's topic in General Nursing

    double posted??? don't know

  22. Parade article about ER danger

    medsurgnurse replied to medsurgnurse's topic in General Nursing

    ruby vee, that's entirely my point. why doesn't media print an article just like your reply. the tone of the article was condensending to healthcare professionals. it made it sound like you very life...

  23. Okay WOW!

    medsurgnurse replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Its great to hear of a nurse being rewarded for their efforts. I am happy for you. You always seem like you have such a common sense intelligence for nursing. Good Luck. I don't think we have to worry...

  24. Health Care Whistle Blowing: Caught between a rock and a hard place

    medsurgnurse replied to Whistleblower's topic in General Nursing

    whistleblower, I tried to send you a PM but your mailbox is full. How did you find an attorney for your

  25. I didn't know this actually happened

    medsurgnurse replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Enough said. And you think we that actually nurses don't take care of our patients and try to educate with as little judgement as