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  1. transfusing platelets - an unanswered question

    lifejourney posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, everyone! I recently transfused platelets for the first time, and I have a question. Why is it necessary to hang the platelets within 30 minutes of receiving them from the blood bank? I know...

  2. I want to quit....

    lifejourney replied to RNTEX's topic in Ob/Gyn

    RNTEX- Who did you sign the contract with? A nurse recruiter? The manager of the unit? Nevertheless, have you attempted to talk with this person about your concerns? You may have more options...

  3. Caring for nonwork-related injuries

    lifejourney replied to KrysyRN's topic in Occupational Health

    Krysy, Does the company have policy for you to follow as you determine what to treat, etc.? That might be a good start. If there isn't, address that issue, because in this day and age, a company of...

  4. What color is your stethoscope tubing?

    lifejourney replied to browneyedgirl71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I started off with a purple Littman through school and my first few years practicing. I have recently gone back to basic black. I had enough fun

  5. Nursing administration forcing us to take too many patients

    lifejourney replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    I am in nearby Northern Virginia, as of March of this year. I couldn't believe the nurse-patient ratios here in the DC metro area hospitals. I left the hospital setting completely and am working...

  6. School loans and debt, how much are you in the hole?

    lifejourney replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    I have around 23K to payback for my BSN over the next several years. I didn't touch the loans until I graduated, then I got on a 10 year consolidated payment plan with a fixed (low) interest rate...

  7. How soon too call after interview??

    lifejourney replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    If they said two weeks, I probably would not call. I would, however, drop a thank you note in the mail saying thanks for the opportunity to interview and that you are excited about possibly working...

  8. How soon too call after interview??

    lifejourney replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    After the interview, did they give you an idea how long they would need to make a decision? If not, it may be appropriate to call and check the status of things. All things considered, I think...

  9. INOVA Fairfax

    lifejourney replied to piperknitsRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    This is just one nurse's opinion... I began working at Fairfax Hospital in the Heart and Vascular Center in March. I just finished working out a 2 week notice. I worked in the cardiac telemetry unit,...

  10. Colorado Board of Nursing Puts On Line All Nurses Home Addresses

    lifejourney replied to Teachingnurrse's topic in General Nursing

    I am licensed in three states. All three have my address listed online. It bothered me how readily accesible it is. So, I opted to get a PO Box. Now I am listed as a box number in a town rather...

  11. Oh boy......I ticked off the charge nurse

    lifejourney replied to newish nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not to beat a dead horse here, but I do have 2 cents to add. Yes, as a nurse, this will not be the last time someone in charge is rude, condescending, and inappropriate in handling something that...

  12. INOVA Health System

    lifejourney replied to wildcard's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just curious. I am wondering what the hourly wages are for a 2 year experienced RN at an INOVA hospital. Any info. would be appreciated. I will be relocating to Northern VA in 2 months. Thanks....

  13. "you don't have to wear scrubs, just uniform"

    lifejourney replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I've never worked in a place with laid-back dress codes. Where I am now all RNs are designated a scrub color, techs are designated a scrub color, etc. Very strict throughout most hospitals...

  14. High Troponins, No Q-wave

    lifejourney replied to papawjohn's topic in Cardiac

    Absolutely! I was taking care of a post-cardiac stent patient one night. About 4AM he develops "classic" cardiac chest pain with diaphoresis, nausea, SOB. Initial EKG is completely normal. We draw...

  15. Respect as a professional

    lifejourney replied to KCWstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and no. For the most part, in my current hospital, I have been given a tremendous amount of respect from all of the healthcare team members. The evolution of the nursing profession has brought...

  16. 12N Sleeping During Break

    lifejourney replied to MEDRQST's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ....sleeping on the job, whether on a break or not, has been dictated by policy as a termination worthy offense. What is interesting is that working both 12-hour days and nights, I have never seen a...

  17. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    lifejourney replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In many states, all persons with a license are listed via electronic database through a website. Thus, if I type in my own name into the license verification database in my state, my home address...

  18. charge nurse duty

    lifejourney posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, allnurses. I am wondering if you all could let me know what you think is a reasonable amount of experience that a person needs to serve as a charge nurse in an inpatient telemetry setting....

  19. Can I stomach nursing???

    lifejourney replied to oceanbreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe this thread has run its course, but I have to reply. As a nurse, I have seen many of my fellow nurses who can't even discuss certain body fluids, wounds, etc. without gagging or at least having...

  20. ICU-New Grads.../Tuition?

    lifejourney replied to MrRacer98's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Dear NurseNut, Several Atlanta area hospitals have new-grad ICU opportunities. Many of them have 4-6 month orientations with 1-2 year contracts of service for the time they spend orienting you....

  21. Nurse who appeared on Dr. Phil suspended

    lifejourney replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    I remember watching that particular show, and thinking to myself: if this woman is a nurse, she is taking a huge professional risk by allowing her behavior to not only be discussed but for very...

  22. New Slant on ADN vs BSN: are ADN programs anti-intellectual?

    lifejourney replied to NurseFirst's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting discussion, and I have to reply... Nursefirst, I don't know the specifics of your educational background, but you mentioned one is present. Perhaps some of the differences in...

  23. Should nurses have MSNs

    lifejourney replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    Angie, I agree that differing educational levels among nurses often divides our profession unnecessarily. Obviously, ADNs and BSNs take the same licensure testing, thus making both groups of nurses...

  24. SMOKE FREE HOSPITALS inside and out

    lifejourney replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

    I don't smoke, and I never have. I have many problems with allowing smoking inside hospitals. However, I think it is necessary to have designated areas for smoking outside. I have worked in...

  25. timing of meds

    lifejourney replied to katzrkool's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are doing a good thing to ask a lot of nurses. Now what you have to do is decide how you will practice. It sounds like you already know what you are comfortable doing. Go with your instinct....