N.U.R.S.E.

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  1. Theme song to your Nursing career?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    She works hard for the money so you better treat her right or d partons 9to

  2. Stuck in the rumor mill at work...

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to ToughLover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Welcome to the 13th and 14th grade and you thought they were childish in

  3. Patient's addicted to narcotics

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    With pain management I think we need to start off on 1 tylenol and move up from there bcz for a person with chronic pain is to get them back to functioning a level of pain must be tolerated usually a...

  4. Is Patient Safety A Good Reason To Quit Anymore?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of a bumper sticker get in sit down shut up and go with the flow so sad but so true its a double standard until something happens I believe we have the power to change things for the...

  5. Is Patient Safety A Good Reason To Quit Anymore?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of a bumper sticker get in sit down shut up and go with the flow so sad but so true its a double standard until something happens I believe we have the power to change things for the...

  6. Anyone else feel like they don't know anything?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to ornurse25's topic in General Nursing

    Had to buy books from amazon just to remember clinical skill since I didn't use those skills in home health much also bought cdroms anything I want to learn I invest to build up my own personal...

  7. Previous felony convictions, 1400 percent increase!

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to ITSSOSIMPLE's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Nobodies perfect. We all have had lapses in judgement some of us may never have gotten caught but we are just as guilty it should be one set standard but also take into account different mitigating...

  8. Magnet status? Hospitals choosing BSN new grads. Important!!!! over ADN??

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to mirc88sl's topic in General Nursing

    That's a lot of debt I am assuming you are young u can always take online classes to continue to get ur bsn get ur and then work towards ur bsn that's a lot of debt also compare the pay difference no...

  9. 0.9 points kept me from graduating with my ADN. What to do?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Jess1980's topic in General Students

    In my school we were able to retake the classes that we neede3d check your schools policy I had to repeat classes and I cried and prayed and went back and although I didn't pass some of my classes on...

  10. Will I be held responsible ?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You can only document on things you observed personally or subjective data using quotation marks as what the patient stated since none of that happened then you can not document then if u do u have...

  11. The CEO said WHAT!!!!

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to resumecpr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can not help but wonder why oh why no one seems to respect the job that we do now men do not get upset but I am wondering is it because nursing is pretty much female dominated field and since women...

  12. How do you like being an LPN/LVN?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to AngelNicole's topic in General Nursing

    I like being a nurse as more states and hospitals are doing away with lpn except for long term care go if u can hold out for your bsn or do rn and continue to bsn but if money and family obligatioons...

  13. LPN vs RN

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in LPN to RN

    As long as they can divide us then they will we need to stick together as the new healthcare bill is law bcz that means a higher pt count no matter what area you practice in if I'm fighting u then I...

  14. What are the major issues you have struggled with as a nurse?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Nurse Mentor Nancy's topic in General Nursing

    Too many pts and not enough help and flexibility that only go one way the big boss withe the 7 figure bonus no more money for staff healthcare benefits or retirement money no support from other nurses...

  15. Time to call a duck a duck, part II

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    All upper management care about is profit that's why you have the patient workload that you have and to the person that said I have to remind the nurse how they should be charting if I didn't have so...

  16. "The Nurses and HCA's will be responsible for...

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Guest233447's topic in General Nursing

    Why would anyone want to stay there nurses are suppose to nurse and housekeeping is for housekeeping as if you don't have enough duties already ? If you went to school to be a nurse and to pass meds...

  17. What to do now? Failed for the 2nd time! Help!

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to BSNRN15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First take a deep breath and pray I took the pn nclex and passed it the first time by Gods grace 1 study things you know you had troube with in school then know lab values and know some of the meds...

  18. In your opinion, how many pts is too many in SNF/rehab?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to ComeClarity's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay people let's stopmaking excuses for the powers that be their is no w2ay that you can safely. Take care of your pts and do everything according to the bon board of nursing I just took the same...

  19. JIT (Just-In-Time) management applied to staffing levels

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    You know I feel the same way I am starting to question if I want to be anurse bcz where I work nobody seems to think that there is nothing wrong with assigning one nurse 30 pts and 50to 60 during 11to...

  20. "if I could give you any advice" New RN wants advice!

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to jitterbugg's topic in General Nursing

    Be flexible nothing usually goes according to plan get acquainted with your delienation of privileges usually can be found on your board of nursing keep learning and if you are not comfortable doing...

  21. What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

    Highlighter.pens.sharpies.stethocope.blood prssure cuff.scissors. tape.thermometer.gloves.drug book.calculator .cheat sheet for med conversions drip rates.calculator.notebook.paper.tape measure.small...

  22. New PN NCLEX TEST NEED HELP

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to LOVELADY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took boards in jan 2010 passed the first time take your time you know what you know relax and think positive review. And stay focused study everyday work on your weaknesses first what you had troube...

  23. Attacking a Doctor Makes News; Attacking a Nurse is Business As Usual

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The point is that we are suppose to grin and bear it as nurses its just part of the job I do not believe the writer condoned the actions of the man they were voicing their concern for their own safety...

  24. Attacking a Doctor Makes News; Attacking a Nurse is Business As Usual

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry to burst any ones bubble but they were not that its just that nurses aand can are attacked all the time and expected to grin and bear it I feel sorry for the doctor and the perputrator but the...

  25. RN License in Jeopardy?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Keep on jump driver and lock up so u will always have it for your records as