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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    UM Review RN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Absolutely correct. Anytime any nurse talks about "moving up" the ladder and getting a BSN, it's always with the goal of getting away from the bedside. Conditions for bedside nurses are not good and...
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    Trauma: Life in the ER

    UM Review RN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    I've seen shows where someone's died. It appears to me that they don't get permission until after the fact. I'm not sure I'd want to see my loved one's traumatic death filmed and then shown on...
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    How Many Nurses are Glad They Have a Union

    UM Review RN replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    In the case of FL unions, I have to agree with ThatPoshGirl, as they're so ineffective that it's better not to have a
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    Useless Information

    UM Review RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Question: In almost every wallet or car registration folder or purse that I've ever bought, there's a space for name, address, phone, emergency contact, allergies, and blood type? Do you emergency...
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    Nurses: Is your hairstyle a luxury or a necessity?

    UM Review RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Stanley, I've honestly thought about that a time or two. The closest I ever came was when I decided to save money by coloring my hair myself and wound up with forest green hair, and then decided that...
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    Before I officialy commit myself to the pre-nursing program I have a question

    UM Review RN replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly feel like this will be way less of a problem for you as an RN, as it was for me. I was a med tech at one time. I had the same fears. After I was an RN, I realized how much the certification...
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    Nurses: Is your hairstyle a luxury or a necessity?

    UM Review RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I figure since our employers want us to have a certain look, everything mentioned in our handbooks should be tax-deductible as a part of our uniform. Including the hair. Between cuts, perms, and...
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    Would You Have Done This?

    UM Review RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I have to mention that since your friend disimpacted the lady, the staff may not realize that the resident is sorely in need of a scheduled medication so that it doesn't happen again. Poor...
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    Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    UM Review RN replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is round, gold -toned pewter (couldn't afford the 14K gold one) with the school's name on it. I used to wear it on my badge, but the pin broke. It sits in my jewelry box now. We didn't have to...
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    What would make you feel appreciated on the job?

    UM Review RN replied to LumpyLooRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in this business awhile and I've come to the conclusion that while a verbal "thanks" is nice, talk is cheap. I would really like my employer to put their money where their mouth is. You...
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    Precepting new BSN grad/having trouble

    UM Review RN replied to Mudwoman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our hospital policy is clear on this, and yours probably is too. She's not apt to believe you at this point, judging from how she's acting already, so maybe your manager should step in and outline the...
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    Computer charting

    UM Review RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who are using computer charting, someone told me that all charts, even historical ones, are modifiable. That is, it's possible to delete someone's chart information (at least in one...
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    Missed orders!

    UM Review RN replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    They say that this is the beauty of computer charting. Everyone can access the same chart anytime they want, no waiting. We're going to computerized charting within a couple of years and honey, I...
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    Missed orders!

    UM Review RN replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had something similar happen to me, so I changed the way I do things when I get to work: I look to make sure the patient's still breathing (even if just returned from a procedure), check the...
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    My Master Cardio stethoscope grew legs and walked out on me :(

    UM Review RN replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Mine broke at the tubing. Stupidly, I kept it in the car. The hot Florida sun did the rest. $210. I bought another. Which also broke. The ring around the bell ripped, I have no idea how. $160. So I...
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    A year in...and trust me, it gets better

    UM Review RN replied to MelBel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Reading all of your posts brought back fond (not!!) memories. Memories of fear and dread. Wondering if I would have to give report to that one mean nurse (FYI -- every unit has one). Knowing I would...
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    recycling- seriously

    UM Review RN replied to jenna_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think we recycle at our hospital either, but the huge amount of waste I see, coupled with the soaring price of utilities, makes me wonder why we don't use solar panels and wind power to offset...
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    RN Salaries/Clearwater FL

    UM Review RN replied to wsherald's topic in General Nursing

    Just for fun, I went to salary.com and looked up my salary as an experienced staff nurse in the Tampa area. It was pretty
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    What's your take on stethoscope covers?

    UM Review RN replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe so. I have one of
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    What's your take on stethoscope covers?

    UM Review RN replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used to use one but I don't any more because the covers harbor fomites. Some hospitals won't allow them to be worn for that reason. But back to your question: I never noticed any noise from mine,...
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    Recommended Basic EKG book???

    UM Review RN replied to LadySnyper's topic in General Nursing

    I liked it. Lots of great pictures, plus a website. Scroll down to see the illustrations that are in the actual book.
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    I'm not an orientee anymore? Um, when did this happen?

    UM Review RN replied to RNdaze's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Incredible. I'd definitely nod and smile.....and have your letters ready when you have your exit interview. After you land another job.
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    How many times have you cried???

    UM Review RN replied to CareBayer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My gawd girl, you threw a MED-SURG text???!! And I could barely lift mine! Come work with us! We need some strong nurses!!! And, to answer the OP's question, I've cried a lot over the years. Mostly in...
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    I broke my ankle

    UM Review RN replied to NurseBrittney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Re: the dirty feeling. No need to go without a shower. Even if it's for "only" two weeks, you can still have the pleasure of a good shower every day for less than it would cost for a day at a water...
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    Nurse given anti-HTN & dig, yet documenting bradycardia.

    UM Review RN replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought would be for that patient given Metoprolol with a HR of 39. That's not documenting incorrectly, that's a huge med error and needed to be dealt with immediately. In fact, I'm amazed...