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    That Phantom Nurse

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

    I was thinking more along the lines of Grim Reaper Nurse. Or maybe Florence? I guess it would depend on what they were holding in their hands -- sickle or lamp,
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    That Phantom Nurse

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

    Often enough. I attribute a lot of it to wishful thinking, like the nurse explained one thing, but the patient heard another. You know, I think sometimes we forget we're dealing with people whose...
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    Got any examples of intentional humor?

    UM Review RN replied to Spirit of Humor's topic in Nursing Humor

    I always have the crotchety ol' geezer who's irate at having to spend another day in the hospital, but too ill to go home. "I want to go home!" he hollers. "I don't wanna be here!" I nod my head...
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    She did not just say that . . .

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

    How about I work with the doctor to help you stay
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    LPN Jobs in Tampa FL?

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

    I know a lot of the hospitals have "refresher" type orientations. You might try there. I believe you can apply online. Best of
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    You gotta be kidding me!

    UM Review RN replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should hang a sign up in the office -- to the effect that tape recording anyone without permission is illegal. As such, it could never be used in litigation. At least it is in this
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    Friend's BP

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

    Just heard about an older gent who didn't want to pay for the cost of blood pressure meds. Figured, If I die, I die. Whatever. He's now in the ICU in a permanent vegetative state caused by the massive...
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    Surgical Tech with "Nurse" on lab coat

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

    It's clearly illegal in Florida to do this. I'd turn them in to the Board of Nursing. I worked way too hard to get my license to have some wannabe pass herself off as a nurse. Also, if that "nurse"...
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    Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    UM Review RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    How tragic! How frightening! This could happen to ANY of our patients! The rest of the story here: http://www.wftv.com/news/6253589/detail.html Woman Becomes Quadruple Amputee After Giving Birth...
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    Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

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

    Hon, you're giving the government way too much credit on that one. When they can actually figure out a way to build an accurate voting machine, then maybe I'll believe they can build a deadly
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    Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

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

    Interesting. Did they also refuse visitors during flu
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    Having trouble precepting new orientee

    UM Review RN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like too much of a clash for it to be successful. I'd have a chat with your manager asap and see what can be done. Speaking for myself as an experienced nurse that transferred to another unit,...
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    Elderly Suicide Is Not Uncommon

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

    I am so very sorry to hear of your losses. May they rest in
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    If you have read Nursing Against the Odds

    UM Review RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    have you read nursing against the odds: how health care cost cutting, media stereotypes, and medical hubris undermine nurses and patient care by [color=#003399]suzanne gordon? if you have read the...
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    If you have read Nursing Against the Odds

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

    i see another one. haven't read this one yet. i'll have to put it on the to-do list:...
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    If you have read Nursing Against the Odds

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

    Personally, my opinion is that you need to be a nurse and have experience in order to really identify with how the nursing profession is being (and historically, has been) shaped by forces outside of...
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    If you have read Nursing Against the Odds

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

    Actually, the author does go into the global phenomenon of hospital cost-cutting. She mentions nurses in virtually every country and how they are affected. What frightens me is that a system that...
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    I look at doctors differently now!!! And what is it about their handwriting

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

    Unfortunately, it's so rampant that if you call them on it every single time, two things will happen -- you will become known as a troublemaker and you will get complaints about you from the docs. And...
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    Docmentary "The Bridge" and Suicide

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

    I could only watch the first half hour. Yes, it is a heartbreaking illness, and the video was very difficult to watch. I had to watch at least part of it because it seemed callous to me to simply set...
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    I look at doctors differently now!!! And what is it about their handwriting

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

    :icon_hug: yes, everyone makes mistakes--even your coworker. i'm so sorry you're having a hard time of it. although it is not an uncommon experience for new nurses, it's very painful to deal with....
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    If you have read Nursing Against the Odds

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

    I can't wait to hear what you think as you read it! Please share as you
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    I look at doctors differently now!!! And what is it about their handwriting

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

    Don't worry, you'll get used to the docs' handwriting and weirdly enough, you'll know exactly whose writing is whose after awhile. You'll also grow a thicker skin as time goes by. I got screamed at...
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    NA's not professionals

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

    P.S. I've worked on units that did not use CNAs and I've been a CNA myself, so please don't think I'm "elitist" or "putting the CNAs down." I've worked with and trained many excellent CNAs. But as a...
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    NA's not professionals

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

    If we go back to the original post, the CNA in question was "offended" when she was told that she didn't have to work and that "professionals" would staff the CNA positions. Her feelings were hurt...
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    If you have read Nursing Against the Odds

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

    How has it opened your eyes? Has it changed your attitude or the way you practice? Care to