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    Manatee Community College - Bradenton

    UM Review RN replied to jumpwinter's topic in Florida Nursing

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    I question this (VENT)

    UM Review RN replied to Reigen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know what type of wound vac your facility is using, but the ones we used did have a battery and were able to be unplugged by the wall plug for a short time. The whole machine went with the...
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    I've been THAT patient/visitor

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

    Rather than derail another thread, it was appropriate to start a new thread. I've been that patient too....and had relatives who were. And worse. Honestly, there have been lots of times when people...
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    Disturbing dreams....am I going insane? (not requesting medical advice)

    UM Review RN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I used to have pretty weird dreams when I worked nights. I was taught from a very early age to recall my dreams and figure out what the symbolism meant. Most of the time, I was recalling vivid dreams...
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    questions ya wanna know answers to

    UM Review RN replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

    You might do nursery rhyme origins. Such as the notion that "Ring around the rosie" was about the Black Plague. http://www.rhymes.org.uk/ring_around_the_rosy.htm Or not:...
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    Broward College applicants for Fall 2009

    UM Review RN replied to RNnow2016's topic in Florida Nursing

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    A few well-timed vacations...

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

    No going back now-- all you have to do is document and attend care plan meetings (hopefully with family present) and request continuation of the meds that kept them comfy. I know I'd support you if it...
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    Seminole Community College

    UM Review RN replied to ohmylove's topic in Florida Nursing

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    Uh-OH. Many have thought it, I did it. Now what?

    UM Review RN replied to Kevin RN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On the resume: I don't think you need to say anything about why you're leaving. Just list your responsibilities. In the interview: "It wasn't a good fit. Exciting, challenging, I learned a lot, loved...
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    How are those doctors treating you?

    UM Review RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please rate your doctor-nurse relationships over the past year. "Bad behavior" consists of all negative behaviors, from disrespectful talk all the way up to violence. Please feel free to discuss your...
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    Would you encourage someone who was considering nursing school?

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

    Moderately discourage. Keeps the unmotivated, dispassionate, lazy types out.
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    Pain relief with elderly...

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

    I agree. Many times the elderly are worried about addiction and about losing control, so they try to tough it out. Their whole generational culture was that life = pain, so you might as well get used...
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    what ?? he went home??? ( vent)

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

    All I would've heard was the word "yes," and I'd have been running for the door! Chalk it up to a miscommunication. Next time be very clear that no one goes anywhere without a definite answer within a...
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    "I Don't Care if You are Sick...Come to Work Anyway!"

    UM Review RN replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Two things: IMO, your policy violates HIPAA--the employer is not the PCP. Second--I'm surprised you have staff at all with a policy like that. I'd
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    FCCJ Fall '09???

    UM Review RN replied to serendipity123's topic in Florida Nursing

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    HCC Applicants for Spring 2010

    UM Review RN replied to josh101's topic in Florida Nursing

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    FCCJ Fall '09???

    UM Review RN replied to serendipity123's topic in Florida Nursing

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    If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

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

    Of course not! That's poverty level! Now, another question: how much do you think the average US gov't employee makes? The average nurse in a Veteran's Hospital? My salary does cap now at the...
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    Grammy awards given in triage!

    UM Review RN replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in Emergency

    The patient who c/o bloody diarrhea stool x5 days with a normal H&H and who "forgets" and flushes before any blood or stool can be verified. Oh, and of course, this all goes with intense abdominal...
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    IM injection alternating site

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

    Some folks just won't keep the danged IV in. No matter how closely they're watched, they whip that IV out faster'n lightning. That's why I've had a few folks with orders like
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    Use of Admission Nurses

    UM Review RN replied to mom and nurse's topic in General Nursing

    We had one and we loved her! Because of her, we were able to assess other patients and pass meds on
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    Why don't docs send these pt's HOME!?

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

    Where I come from, noncompliant patients usually generate a psych consult. Many times they have some serious issues at the root of it all. By and large, I've just seen too much to judge, though. Just...
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    ? giving small amount of Morphine

    UM Review RN replied to mamaRN-09's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if I'm reading this right, but === If you take 1 ml of Morphine out, you'll have 10 mg, not 0.4 mg. Here's how I do it. I take 0.4 ml out with a 1 cc syringe. Then I get a 10 cc prefilled...
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    University of Texas at Tyler Spring 2010

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

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    PLEASE I need help with gift basket ideas for nursing unit???

    UM Review RN replied to GGT1's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee cups and fixings for coffee and other beverages are always nice. You could buy a few nice mugs and stuff each, and put a bow around it. Cheap, nice, and