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    Transparent? no

    P_RN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I have voted with my feet more than once because of toxic managers. I preferred no job to one that gave me migraines and ulcers. It took a while, but eventually one came along that was
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    Can hospitals find out my work history?

    P_RN replied to dedicate's topic in General Nursing

    I had one for about 3 minutes and bingo there it was when performance review came up several years
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    Certification w/o OB experience?

    P_RN replied to LoveANurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I doubt you can get any specialty certification without actually working the job. My two took 5 years and 3 years experience before I could apply. ANCC Nurse Certification - American Nurses...
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    needleless syringe disposal

    P_RN replied to MsRehabRN's topic in General Nursing

    The needless syringes I have seen can still have a needle attached. Paper waste is shredded and burned as are the contents of the sharps containers here. I see a reason here. Who is to say that...
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    flow charts

    P_RN replied to vwenzl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I didn't do OB, but we had CARE MAPS for our patients. Same
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    Benign Essential Blepharospasm and Meige Syndrome

    P_RN posted a topic in Neurological

    Who knows what this is? I do. My husband has been functionally blind for 9 months. Slowly he began grimacing blinking rapidly and then his lower face started grimacing, lips pursing, chin protruding....
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    MED AID?

    P_RN replied to mRpeNa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    IMHO I wish you'd rethink it and go for
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    Fearful of Licensure in South Carolina

    P_RN replied to Tijoux's topic in General Nursing

    Closing
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    Fearful of Licensure in South Carolina

    P_RN replied to Tijoux's topic in General Nursing

    I get the feeling this discussion is going nowhere. I've lived here all my life. I know members of the board. They are professional Nurses from all parts of the state. I don't remember a tyrant...
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    Taking BP on pt. with pacemaker

    P_RN replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had any problems using my left arm for BP. The device is n the left chest in a pocket where it floats and the leads are tapped into veins leading to the heart from there. There isn't...
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    At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    P_RN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It bothers me. I worked hard to be able to become an RN. If it bothers you, report them tot he State BON. They are there to protect you and the public in total. Boards of Nursing It's illegal in all...
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    Can you give a flu shot wrong?

    P_RN replied to Toad38350's topic in General Nursing

    I've gotten a little sore after a flu shot, and I've given probably 600-700 of them over the years. I usually take tylenol before I get one. Pneumovax never hurt (reminds me I need my old age...
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    Your Favorite Job?

    P_RN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a frequent topic here. My all time favorite was working for a country general practitioner who did it all. Oh I wish he were still alive. I'd run back and beg for a
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    New grad RN (on F-1 visa) looking for jobs

    P_RN replied to VNRN's topic in General Nursing

    The member who used to help us out has left some very good archived messages. However she will NOT accept any requests for help. She has gone back to being a regular member not a member of the staff...
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    New grad RN (on F-1 visa) looking for jobs

    P_RN replied to VNRN's topic in General Nursing

    we used to have an expert on international students, gosh i wish she were here. i do know an f-1 is only valid as long as you are a full time student....
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    is fmla detrimental to companies/hospitals?

    P_RN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the department of labor's web site re:FMLA http://www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/index.htm Family and Medical Leave Act Overview Covered employers must grant an eligible employee up to a total...
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    Will Traffic ticket warrant prevent me from being hired?

    P_RN replied to spider woman's topic in General Nursing

    Y'all this has extended for 3 pages. I'm going to close it and ask the other moderators for their opinions. I feel the original question has been answered to the best of the responders' abilitites....
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    "size of the paycheck"

    P_RN replied to agnesj23's topic in General Nursing

    Everything I learned my first couple of years was from LPNs. I still have my 2 favorite ones who can stick a vein that doesn't exist and who I'd call in a skinny minute for help in a code. We might...
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    Am I really an RN

    P_RN replied to mamaluna's topic in General Nursing

    Allow yourself more time. 7 months is not long in the course of a career. Is there a nurse that you truly admire that you could bounce some questions off of? It's not really a good idea to wait to...
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    conflict with head nurse...

    P_RN replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you have to have the NM's permission to check out other floors. After all she doesn't own
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    one of my clients i take care is entirely too abusive.

    P_RN replied to britty0804's topic in General Nursing

    So you are a visiting caregiver? This isn't a nursing home? What other places to work are available? Obviously you do need to work but this seems to me to be a dangerous (physically) situation you...
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    Is it legal for them to have me take sick call unpaid?

    P_RN replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in General Nursing

    Is it in your job description? Are you paid hourly or annually. Are you staff or management? You need to find out what these answers are from your state labor board. What kind of clinic is it if I...
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    Basic question, almost ashamed to ask

    P_RN replied to questioneverything's topic in General Nursing

    MrSimba thank you for your post. No question is ever silly, and I should have said that
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    Basic question, almost ashamed to ask

    P_RN replied to questioneverything's topic in General Nursing

    Many doctors will order amputees to lie prone to prevent hip flexion contracture. And yes the prime reason is to redistribute pressure and also to increase pulmonary
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    Compatibilities of IV piggybacks

    P_RN replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of asking coworkers at least ask a pharmacist. When in doubt, DON'T is the best answer. We had a chart that listed the most frequently used drugs, but just to be safe usually I would run...