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3dayRN

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  1. Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    3dayRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have always wondered why RN's need to display their title on their license plate? I have never seen a teacher, lawyer, accountant, librarian, coach, housekeeper, CNA/PCT, chef, mayor etc....... put...

  2. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    3dayRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did you ever think that these people want the interaction with others. I have wondered about something and yes there is already a post about it. Now, if that post is 3 years old how is that helping...

  3. Nurses eating and drinking at the nurses station

    3dayRN replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    We were always told by our supervisor it was a OSHA(sp?) Violation and were NOT allowed.to eat at the nurses station. Our manager even started checking the trash cans in the morning to make sure NIGHT...

  4. when the day shift arrives

    3dayRN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in General Nursing

    My experience with day shift....they are usually late or strolling in right at 7. Then they have to put their belongings in their locker, get a cup of coffee, change their shoes,...

  5. If YOU were the patient, would you feel comfortable...

    3dayRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Something I just noticed the other day at work. People that bring in their own coffers cups, dishes etc. Have been washing them in the little kitchen beside the nurses station. The disgusting part...

  6. New Residents, Eeek!

    3dayRN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I say give them a break you were new and just learning once right? Everyone cant be perfect like some of the nurses on

  7. What do you think of nurses who can't spell medical terms?

    3dayRN replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    After 12 hours I don't even know how to spell my name

  8. Brown Mackie

    3dayRN replied to derekfitness's topic in General Students

    I can't remember the specifics but had a friend that talked to the financial aid department. Like I said I don't remember specifics but there was something "shady" about the information she was given....

  9. Sick of all of the bullying.

    3dayRN replied to ANH_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes it gets bad on my floor too. I'm thinking if I hear all this negativity about other coworkers then what are they saying about me. I'm not perfect I have done it too about a certain...

  10. Diazepam IV - clarification

    3dayRN replied to Nrscass's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I mixed valium with normal saline and it turned cloudy immediately. I know not to do that

  11. Will never write order again w/o permission from doc

    3dayRN replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

    Just had a big blow up at the hospital I work at. A nurse got in trouble for writing a tylenol order. Doctor ALWAYS signed it before. I guess he was in a bad mood that day and was questioning why...

  12. I feel like a fool

    3dayRN replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely quit. You should have been oriented. How can you be supervisor of someone when you cannot even do the job you're

  13. Night Shifters: Does your hospital have cafeteria hours for night shift?

    3dayRN replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Our cafeteria and "corner shop" closes prior to night shift. We do have coffee available that is free to staff and families ( yay me, I hate coffee) we just recently got a sandwich machine. Previously...

  14. mistake on heparin??

    3dayRN replied to marriednextmonth's topic in General Nursing

    You will not lose your license over. Also, the nurse caring for the patient should have been watching for the next ptt result. If none resulted the nurse could have simply put in the lab correctly....

  15. taking test tomorrow morning. URGENT HELP IN CLARIFICATIONS ON SOME TOPIC. PLS HELP L

    3dayRN replied to us12345678910's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow I got tired just reading your post :) Seriously, don't stress out about it sometimes you can "overthink" the question. Just go in there confident. I remember having questions about topics that I...

  16. My husband was violated today and I need advice!! (hipaa violated that is)

    3dayRN replied to FLAtoNYC's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely this is a violation. Maybe call the MD and DEMAND to find out how his information was given out without permission. How horrible. Also, be prepared for all the high and mighty nurses...

  17. My hospital is breaking the law...

    3dayRN replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

  18. My hospital is breaking the law...

    3dayRN replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    That is completely YOUR fault. I would never push a med without knowing what the primary fluid is. Your mistake not the

  19. e-MAR headaches!!!!!

    3dayRN replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient Medications

    we use Meditech also, sounds like a pharmacy problem also not just a computer problem. We do not have ANY of the problems you mentioned. If there is an error it is usually the pharmacy that entered...

  20. If a MD says "Don't Call Back"- do you write that as an order?

    3dayRN replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you write Dr notified of pain 8/10 in the orders. That is something that should be written in your nurses

  21. One Of The Saddest Things I've Seen... Can't Stop Laughing

    3dayRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing....hate the 'high moral grounders' myself....sometimes 'they' just need to back

  22. Charge nurse has it out for me...kind of a rant

    3dayRN replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Definitely talk to your manager. You shouldn't have to put up with this . We have a certain charge nurse on night shift that gives certain nurses (always new grads) a hard time, she talks about...

  23. I have your meds, please take them:)

    3dayRN replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    I never leave meds anymore at the bedside. I tell them if they do not take the meds before I leave the room I will take them with me. Then if they call out and decide they NOW want to take them they...

  24. when you miss an order

    3dayRN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in General Nursing

    I just missed and order last night. I was soooo mad when I found out. The order was written on day shift but was to be carried out on night shift. I was never told in report, never given a copy of...

  25. Giving meds "on time"......

    3dayRN replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7p-7a so my med pass isn't quite as bad as the first med pass on day shift. My routine is to assess each patient (I never have more than 5 patients), then I start my med pass, then I chart all...