ProgressiveActivist BSN, RN

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    The nurses every co-worker hates

    ProgressiveActivist replied to RNGriffin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My friend was told by management officials, and I swear it's the truth, "you need to lower your
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    Coffee Is My Medicine

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Coffee is not my medicine, it's my
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    The nurses every co-worker hates

    ProgressiveActivist replied to RNGriffin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once worked with a nurse who was a CCRN for over 20 years, professional, knowledgeable and VERY intimidating. I wasn't sure if I liked her at first, but I absolutely respected her. Report...
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    The nurses every co-worker hates

    ProgressiveActivist replied to RNGriffin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like you have an insecure little pot stirrer in your midst. Ask your manager to set up a meeting with the person or people who find you to be mean and rude. Tell her you want to clear the...
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    Verbal er orders...help me understand this

    ProgressiveActivist replied to tiltgirl's topic in Emergency

    From now on when this PA and MD give you a med or treatment order, in neutral voice say: "here's the chart can you write for that?" Let them know that the trust is broken when it comes to verbal...
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    Waitressing as a pre-req?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    don't you wish you could tell them to stop smoking
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    Waitressing as a pre-req?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    "I can not have all of these belongings IN THE WAY if I NEED TO GET TO HIM IN A HURRY." You are a Registered Nurse. You call the shots, not these
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    Waitressing as a pre-req?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    How degrading. Just say: " I AM HERE TO TAKE CARE OF HIM NOT OF YOU.
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    Opinions about Tympanic Thermometers

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Kristy02_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion of the most accurate to least accurate: core blood temp from a PA cath foley temp probe (only accurate if they are making urine) then the esophageal temp probe which tends to migrate out...
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    What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So the woman left a hospital AMA because: "they had brown skin and heavy Indian accents. I'm an American and if I go to a hospital in America I demand to have an American doctor." My response would...
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    How to promote tolerance and support teamwork,

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Even if the bullies are fired, promoted or transfer out, the unit dynamic is set and the most power hungry person gets ready to take on the role of unit bully/troublemaker/miss pick a fight/lazy...
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    How to promote tolerance and support teamwork,

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In many hospitals these days, a bullying personality equates "leadership skills" to the management. These people aren't being weeded out in nursing school. Therein lies the
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    How to say no when someone asks for your stethoscope?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to emt... rn student's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry I need it myself right
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    How can I help my MICU preceptor?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Mabesma's topic in Critical Care

    No texting or personal calls when you're supposed to be working. Be helpful. Volunteer to help transport, run specimens to the lab, stock supplies, make up rooms when they're cleaned, the...
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    Why are hospitals more interested in taking on new grads in the ICU?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in Critical Care

    well just read the thread "Sooo, I quit" and there's another recent thread by a former military medic, and you'll have your answer. New nurses -except for the men who say I'm outta here- can be...
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    RN Propofol/Vecuronium IV push, is it ever legal???

    ProgressiveActivist replied to jamesk78's topic in MICU, SICU

    If your pt is INTUBATED and SEDATED it is acceptable for the RN to push 10 mg of Vencuronium. This may be necessary for line placement, or control of shivering during therapeutic hypothermia....
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    Soooo, I quit

    ProgressiveActivist replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

    To TX911, you made a sane and healthy decision to not accept an unsafe situation. You kept your sanity and self respect. I bet you feel like someone took a huge weight off of your shoulders. Email...
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    Considering leaving hospital after new grad internship

    ProgressiveActivist replied to GypseyGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try Bayada Home health as a bridge position. They will hire anyone. The pay sucks but the training and clinical support is very
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    Considering leaving hospital after new grad internship

    ProgressiveActivist replied to GypseyGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To the new nurse: I admire you for taking a risk and moving hundreds of miles to start your career. You will be a much better home health nurse with some hospital experience under your belt....
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    Can employer look up where you've worked before?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to dann023's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have had at least six crappy short term or part time jobs (less than six months) in which I said "I'm not coming back" that I leave off my resume. Since there are no large gaps in my employment...
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    Sedation in ICU... your opinions/ experiences?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have seen Propofol mis-used in many ICUs. The foot drop and the weakness in their hands is from the buildup of propofol in the tissues- especially the fatty tissue and it can take a week to clear....
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    Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi Susie2310, what do you think of Doc Martin on PBS/BBC? Is it a good portrayal of the
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    Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The original poster was asking for factual information. As a nursing professional, I am just dismayed by all of the mean spirited rhetoric. All of us in the healthcare business, whatever your...
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    Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is huge and we all need to become well informed. Maybe the moderators will consider a separate forum for the implementation of the Federal Affordable Care
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    Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The ACA is a major overhaul of the healthcare industry. EMRs are required by 10/2014. The need for nurse coders and informatics is going to increase dramatically. At the very least you will need...