Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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    I Desperately Want Out

    Leader25 replied to toxiktraktor's topic in Nursing Career

    So sorry you are feeling burnt and upset,been there,please try another hospital and a different area before you give it all up.Over the years I was able to adapt mycareer with family and nights...
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    When they're SO sure they're right...

    Leader25 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    A very annoying one which this person keeps repeating even after classes /lectures on the topic. Telling new mothers of healthy full term infants:"You do not have enough breast milk so you have to...
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    Double gloving: A good idea just got easier to implement

    Leader25 replied to Ansell's topic in General Nursing

    Always for body fluids I have used double or triple gloves,as I approached the newly clean site I removed the dirtiest layer and continue like that until I am at a clean site with clean gloves or...
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    HOMEWORK HELP Please help!?!

    Leader25 replied to RandomNurse2b1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. Your patient comes in for a routine physical examination with no complaints. You notice that her temperature is 100.6 F. What could be the reason for the elevated temperature? 2. Why does a...
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    Blood Transfusion

    Leader25 replied to Suzeee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry, never had to cover bag ,but sometimes some areas may use a warmer , or a pressure sleeve to help it go in
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    Patients & Pet Peeves

    Leader25 replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah! Husbands from those tribal countries where women are not allowed to speak or ask questions ,everything has to go thru him. Women in veils refusing to take off the gloves to wash their...
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    Giving OTC medications to your aides/coworkers?

    Leader25 replied to knotizer12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    [COLOR=#000000]"Everything I have been taught in school and read defines this as "prescribing without a license".[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]I think my dear that you are suffering from Iam a new nurse and...
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    Can you explain a time when you feel like your nursing license was put on the line?

    Leader25 replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    Never felt like it was on the line because I purposely kept myself aware of my rights,the policy and procedures or how to go up the chain of
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    Dismissal from nursing school without failing any course

    Leader25 replied to Beebee18's topic in General Students

    Whoa,where are you going with all that attitude?Like the other poster says ,you need and must take responsibility for your actions,choices ,whatever.If you continue like this you will not...
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    Shocked by MD attitude

    Leader25 replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why do you ask if his attitude is common? Did you not work before as an RN and obtain sufficient
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    Depressed on night shift

    Leader25 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Nursing Career

    Welcome to the night shift world,how long you doing this? It is best to line up another job or transfer out of your unit.Learning to do nights is an art in itself, true the tiredness never goes...
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    What can I do besides nursing?

    Leader25 replied to Raven43's topic in General Nursing

    Take the bio,get a tutor,pay fee submit and you are done.Come on girl,you are a nurse ,be your own advocate,are you really going to let them get away with this,get your licence back and then SUE...
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    What can I do besides nursing?

    Leader25 replied to Raven43's topic in General Nursing

    maybe clep the
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    Legal issues with AA or NA

    Leader25 replied to RN0904's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What like weight
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    Should I ask for a raise?

    Leader25 replied to OnTheSearch's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no you didnt.First of all what others make unless you have a union is none of your business.Discussing salaries is unprofessional and how do you know they are telling the truth?You are a new nurse...
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    Getting a pediatric hospital job

    Leader25 replied to Klscholl's topic in Pediatric

    you would have to find a hospital with a high turnover rate and a bad rep sometimes just to get a foot in the door,then put up with all the bs for a year and move on to greener
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    Travel nurses would you agree to this for housing

    Leader25 replied to jsoto958's topic in Travel

    i heard there was construction on a new area which gave nurses big discounts,and most owners were nurses or police officers,look it up it is on east coast I think.Your doors need good locks and common...
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    Leaving Nursing

    Leader25 replied to KSjo88's topic in General Nursing

    Well the statement of unreasonable expectations says it all about nursing today.On top of that you work for a crap nurse manager who does not know how to handle staff complaint/tattle tale stuff.By...
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    falling asleep during nightshift

    Leader25 replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in General Nursing

    If she is on her break ,sure ,why not,the rest of staff snoozes during break nightime/daytime,whenever,....real work is
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    Sick Leave

    Leader25 replied to NurseAries's topic in General Nursing

    Always go to the doc or urgent care and get a note especially if it bad enough to be out 3 days or miss work during the weekend. Do not go to work feverish and contagious.You are still 100%...
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    It's ME! or MINE

    Leader25 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Change your name now you are no longer unkown. and copywrite next
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    Change in condition during report (sort of)

    Leader25 replied to sunnyx4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To me this RN is potential for trouble and actually causing harm to someone.Follow up and keep track, I once reported the hospital "sweetheart". when I had the final straw with her filthy habits .She...
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    Change in condition during report (sort of)

    Leader25 replied to sunnyx4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ," recently had PNA ".. ..I dont work in your area what is
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    Is this considered a restraint?

    Leader25 replied to Firefly29's topic in General Nursing

    "I have to disagree. When CMS refers to restraints to facilitate a procedure, I don't think they envisioned taking." see even here there is disagreement.Best go to the direct source. ask cms,we are...
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    I bombed my interview

    Leader25 replied to Danygirl's topic in Nursing Career

    They probably know who they really want already.Why would you want to leave the bedside,it is not real advancement to be sandwiched in between management and your ex co workers.You could keep trying...