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    It's Eval Time!! Why we're unable to score all "excellent" ratings

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

    This is exactly what I'm talking about. Where on earth do TPTB get the idea that excellence equals perfection? Once you hit the excellent range, you really have your job skills down pat and you really...
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    "Escorted" out of work

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

    I believe our policy is to take the badge and have Security escort any employee who has been fired out of the building. Nowadays, I believe you simply cannot be too careful. Yes, it's embarrassing,...
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    Ever have a blood bag explode?

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

    *Note to self: Don't ever squeeze another blood bag again* Reason why I don't get it--sometimes we have to use those pressure bags to squeeze the PRBCs in. Why yours broke and we haven't had a problem...
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    Domestic Abuse/Assault patients in the ED, how do you get through to them?

    UM Review RN replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    At one time, long ago and far away and in a relationship with someone else, I could answer "yes" to each and every one of those questions. If you think you are being abused: The reason that I tell you...
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    Domestic Abuse/Assault patients in the ED, how do you get through to them?

    UM Review RN replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    http://www.ndvh.org/educate/abuse_quiz.html How is your relationship? Does your partner: Embarrass you with put-downs? Look at you or act in ways that scare you? Control what you do, who you see...
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    Domestic Abuse/Assault patients in the ED, how do you get through to them?

    UM Review RN replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    maybe--- he's threatening anyone who helps her. here's a good resource to help people understand what may really be going on and how to help the abused person protect herself: http://www.ndvh.org/...
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    "Looping" IV Tubing

    UM Review RN replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Wouldn't that be the same as keeping a secondary line hooked up after the infusion was finished? I see that all the time, now that you mention it, so now you've all got me wondering if that's ok. I...
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    Patient Abandonment? Sorry long

    UM Review RN replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    Write her up. Don't expect anything to happen, you're just starting a paper trail that will either make her straighten up or ultimately will "open the door to new employment opportunities for her...
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    How do I stop worrying all the time?------LONG

    UM Review RN replied to trmr's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My Christian faith helped me. A friend reminded me that nothing happens when we worry, so Jesus told us not to worry but instead, to pray. Worry doesn't change things but prayer can. Matt. 6:27Who of...
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    ETOH Abuse

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

    OK, first of all -- detox centers. It's more than a matter of wanting to get help. Help is not as readily available or as affordable as you make it sound. Second, no, a med-surg floor is not a detox...
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    Submitted my two week notice today

    UM Review RN replied to trsa34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think you need to find a better place to work -- and keep in mind, there really are better places to work. You shouldn't have to work in a place where you get no support from your
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    Oh this !!XXOO!!! "not a good fit"

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

    I think with your skills, you might try a hospital med-surg unit and when you get it really down pat, you might move over to another specialty. Med-surg is pretty busy, but you'll get a much stronger...
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    Oh this !!XXOO!!! "not a good fit"

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

    Where did you seem to shine in clinicals in your program? Where did you work that you were not successful? Were you in a hospital or LTC? You have to really get analytical about why you wanted to be...
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    Letter to Congress: ANA "Safe Staffing Saves Lives" campaign

    UM Review RN replied to marie-francoise's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is also the possibility that this is not news to us, and we have been signing petitions for change in nursing for quite some time. So we're glad to have you on board with this initiative....
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    Hospitals SUCK at orientation!!

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

    An EKG course and ACLS training would be excellent. My hospital required neither when I started on a tele floor, and by getting those on my own, I was much better off than some of the others coming...
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    Beyond the "5 Rights" of medication administration...

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

    I just had this discussion in a meeting with our manager about delegation of duties. And the answer was ---- I'm too slow. I should be able to empty that urinal and give those pills and finish my med...
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    A nurse is a nurse is a nurse. Is that true?

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

    Yes, we nurses share common characteristics, but there's nothing that's common enough to make a "nurse is a nurse is a nurse" and nothing that makes an experienced nurse feel safe to float to an area...
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    Do nurses who pick-up extra shifts get favoritism?

    UM Review RN replied to SmartSNFguy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work a double shift now and then, and believe me, I do expect a nice assignment for doing that double on no notice, hardly any sleep, and lest we forget, unfamiliarity with the shift itself (which...
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    Should I rock the boat??

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

    Keep your head down and fly under the radar. This is your first clinical rotation and you cannot afford to complain and possibly be singled out for this instructor's lash. Keep in mind that it is very...
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    A nurse is a nurse is a nurse. Is that true?

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

    I'm not sure I understand the question. Do you mean the habit that all nurses develop of doing a quick visual assessment of every person who comes into contact with the nurse? Like when I'm standing...
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    Preparing to present grievances to heads of hospital

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

    We have ratios similar to yours, and our patient population's age is probably 90% geriatric, but: Techs do vitals, accuchecks and most of the hands-on. Each nurse usually has a tech. Rarely a nurse...
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    ETOH Abuse

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

    I hope I don't offend you, but I respectfully disagree. No one chooses to be an addict on a conscious level, but I believe that the addictive process begins and ends with a choice, albeit a conscious...
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    Magnet-Scam or does it help the floor nurse?

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

    I posted the link for the Magnet satisfaction survey on page one of this thread. Once again, survey responders remain anonymous and the survey could be used to change a hospital's Magnet status. In...
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    CCU - Cocaine may cause symptoms of MI

    UM Review RN replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Although I knew that coke use could cause chest pain and/or MI, I had no idea that BB's and thrombolytics were contraindicated. What about Nitro? Does it help or hurt? What about crack? Isn't that a...
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    Wound questions?

    UM Review RN replied to araujojr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We'd love to help, but we need to know how much you've come up with on your own. Remember, textbooks are not the only way to answer a question. Google is your friend. Try "wound assessment" as the...