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  1. P_RN

    I love what I am doing but I can't find another job!

    P_RN replied to Luvbuble's topic in General Nursing

    I understand part of what you are saying. I did my specialty for over 20 years. I could tell you anything you wanted to know about it. BUT eyes? ears? hearts? endocrine? Those are somewhere in my...
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    Proof There's No Nursing Shortage: Show RN's the MONEY

    P_RN replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    All I know is I was happier, more professionally satisfied at $4 an hour in 1977 than I was at $25 in 1999. "Things" changed and nurses became cogs in a political wheel. Shortage or not things aren't...
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    Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

    P_RN replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    This is so timely!!! Yesterday a guy I used to work with ran off the road and got really banged up. Fell asleep at the wheel. He would work a shift then work agency for another shift. And he did this...
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    nursing employment agencies

    P_RN replied to HULIYO's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up in Columbia so Id say transportation wise that might be better. All the streets are fairly straight and there is a bus line. But as for ambiance Charleston all the way. It's like a maze...
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    anyone heard from umdnj?

    P_RN replied to crescentmoon's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Just to clarify is this where you are asking about?
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    -Gloves-

    P_RN replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine went to a church bookstore and got the usher type gloves, very thin cotton knit. They're like 24 for $5 or so. She then would use antiperspirant powder on her hands after washing...
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    Have an Interview - What is a PRN?

    P_RN replied to peachesncream0768's topic in General Nursing

    Have you a high school diploma or a GED? If so look for schools and colleges that offer either an LPN diploma or RN degree. These are the only way you can become a nurse. What position in this...
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    What More Responsibilites Do RN's Have?

    P_RN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    It all falls to what do YOU want. In SC LPNs with extra training hang meds to central lines, start and maintain peripheral lines, monitor but not hang blood and blood products. I learned a whole lot...
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    Family Style Meals Head Start!!

    P_RN replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I was a headstart nurse, "health, nutrition and handicap coordinator" actually and we did this back in 1975. Our kids came from homes that had no heat, no indoor plumbing, no clean clothes for a week...
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    forgot to flush iv

    P_RN replied to big apple's topic in General Nursing

    Being bugged is good, keeps you on your toes. Obsessing is bad, knocks your feet right out from under you. In about 5 years come here and let us know if there have been any other bothersome "forgots."...
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    standing orders in your hospital

    P_RN replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    JMHO but I think the standing orders should originate between the pharmacy and the specific doctor. Tylenol for a fever.....what if the fever is an early sign of something worse? Perhaps pulmonary...
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    Do you ever forget your patient's names?

    P_RN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah among the many other things I have that make me human. Instead of Mr Doctor walking off and leaving you wondering, maybe he should have shown a little understanding. He had ONE patient to...
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    Chelation Therapy?

    P_RN replied to Miss Ludie's topic in General Nursing

    What are the new numbers for TSH? I hadn't heard of a
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    Non-Degreed Registered Nurse???

    P_RN replied to noel_nsg's topic in General Nursing

    Noel, there is a long and very painful thread here: https://allnurses.com/forums/f283/what-degree-213532.html#post2107898 California nursing students can take the NCLEX and be licensed BEFORE...
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    Being called "Nurse".

    P_RN replied to PsychRN-Kris's topic in General Nursing

    In my 20's and 30's I thought first name with a doc was sooooooo kewlllll. Now I'm in my 60s and baby docs in their 20s young enough to be grandkids almost. grrrrrrr. Callin' me "lulabelle, this is...
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    Pt beds in the hallway

    P_RN replied to Nurse1966's topic in General Nursing

    We did it back in the 60s. Of course then we also had 6-20 patient wards with no curtains at all. The 6 bed ones were on a glassed in sun porch.....cold in winter warm in summer. This has got to be...
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    Posting fears...

    P_RN replied to Rizpah's topic in General Nursing

    Folks allnurses is #1 on the GOOGLE search for nursing websites. Also we have had SEVERAL members called on the carpet when the powers that be figured it out that their employee was discussing THEIR...
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    Newbie LPN- need drug help!

    P_RN replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Psssst "Don't forget the oral antiglycemics like altace " I think you might be thinking of actos? Altace is a bp
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    low o2 sats after ORIF?

    P_RN replied to crissrn27's topic in General Nursing

    Pickwickian? Big Belly and having to lie flat? Did you account for your patients age in the offset before determining the O2
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    Cursing A Good Samaritan???

    P_RN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Neither should anyone else have to live in that city. I believe a word to the personnel dept and the chief would be prudent. They'll know who you are talking
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    Liquid Gold

    P_RN replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I bet your GOLD glittered like the sun on raindrops. Look up the "sims position" for side lying cath insertion. Also for the larger ladies who sink down into the mattress, take a...
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    On the Job only 1 week and want to leave!

    P_RN replied to SweetieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is there an administrator on call? Or a supervisor, or a nurse manager in another unit. Otherwise try to call and if no leave word with the charge nurse that you will not be on the schedule as of...
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    They rescinded my job offer...

    P_RN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Call that reference place and ask are you eligible for rehire. You might find the info was passed under the table and not through official channels. Refs are predominantly yes will rehire, no would...
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    Georgetown Hospital/relocation

    P_RN replied to kmruddrn's topic in General Nursing

    We're going to Charleston tomorrow. I'll see if we can take a detour home and go by way of Georgetown and take a look. Many many many years ago the former hospital had a bad reputation, but that's...
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    With all your knowledge combined, maybe we can come up with an answer!

    P_RN replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/bppv/epley/fifth.html Epley maneuver. I'd never heard of this but Google