ProgressiveActivist BSN, RN

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  1. ProgressiveActivist

    Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    1) Access to health insurance for 30 million Americans and lower premiums. More than 30 million uninsured Americans will find coverage under the law. Middle-class families who buy health care coverage...
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    Had my first grievance, not very happy...

    ProgressiveActivist replied to mjs2118's topic in General Nursing

    This is an excellent example of why patients should NOT be brought to the floor between 6:30 and 7:30 and why nursing supervisors don't always use the best judgement. What the hell were they...
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    Can an MA legally supervise BSNs and RNs?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to mkol's topic in General Nursing

    No disrespect intended to all the great medical office managers who have the huge responsibility of managing all the records, schedules, insurance and keeping the medical staff on
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    Pradaxa

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient Medications

    Pradaxa can not be reversed with FFP or anything. If your pt has a head bleed or GIB you can't take them to surgery. No
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    Can an MA legally supervise BSNs and RNs?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to mkol's topic in General Nursing

    The title was can a MA legally supervise a registered nurse? Interesting question. She should call her state's BON and ask: Is it legal for an MA to be given the title of nurse manager and to...
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    No more Mr. Nice Guy (New Year Resolution)

    ProgressiveActivist replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    amen to
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    Co-worker dynamics

    ProgressiveActivist replied to smsmquote482's topic in Nursing Career

    I wish that I worked in an office. I would wear headphones all day long. You do not have to be a captive audience. Tell her you are taking a break. Ask to move your work area so that you can...
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    Horizontal Violence/Gossip Vent

    ProgressiveActivist replied to drmorton2b's topic in Men in Nursing

    1- When you gossip/bash a coworker you just make yourself look bad. Insecure people gossip A LOT. 2- Not sure where you work but I would let the slackers be held accountable for their screw ups....
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    Co-worker dynamics

    ProgressiveActivist replied to smsmquote482's topic in Nursing Career

    She probably has ADD. You need to have the talk. Ask her if she does. If you are friendly suggest she up her meds. You can not enable her by doing all of her task work. ( Sorry I'm busy right...
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    Diversity.. at what price?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't mind working with many cultures because I like to eat all kinds of
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    Tired of hearing about the kids.

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

    I thought it was just me. But I do try to be kind. It must be hard for them to be away from their
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    All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Ruby Vee. I have never worked with any good NPs in the hospital setting. I know that's harsh and I'm sure that they are out there, somewhere, I just haven't met any. It's not a...
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    Fired!

    ProgressiveActivist replied to LVNBSN2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What you have described is all too common in nursing. The nurse who recognizes and reports a serious problem is labeled a problem and terminated. They want to discredit you any way that they can....
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    Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

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

    Suesquatch is absolutely correct. A nurse who reports a problem is labeled a problem, someone who doesn't play nice in the sandbox. You are the thorn in their side and you are disposable. Maybe...
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    Tips for a good shift!

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    ok this is sneaky: for M/S etc. - get there ten minutes before report. Figure out which pts exceed 200 lbs, avoid them at all costs. For ICU, take the two messiest
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    Washing patient's hair!!!

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Blueberries's topic in General Nursing

    I use the Bair Hugger to dry the
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    Nurse Report please answer

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Wantoknow-rn's topic in Emergency

    Speaking as a PIA ICU nurse, all i want to know is what meds you gave, what was CT scanned and how many liters of saline were given. I will figure out the rest. I'm ready when you are, roll em...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Sir, I am trying not to kill you with medication. If you don't start breathing I am going to have to REVERSE that
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    Refued to give pain meds due to brady

    ProgressiveActivist replied to kindnotstupidRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If she was in so much pain wouldn't she have been tachy and hypertensive? You did the right thing by refusing to give oxy to a pt with a HR of 38. Next time politely give the med to the MD and say I...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    For the ear wax problem, here's a tip I got from a Family practice doctor. Docusate sodium liquid (a stool softener) in each ear for about twenty minutes - with a cotton ball to hold it in- will...
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    New and not so new nurses..

    ProgressiveActivist replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not enough info. Could the OP explain what the "mistake"
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    Need help. I am so burned out!!!

    ProgressiveActivist replied to jrodhuskers's topic in Critical Care

    The situation that you are in is in enough to push anyone over the edge. I hope that you put in for a vacation asap, and use that time to find some other paths that you can take, maybe a small...
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    Anyone have any good critical care questions to quiz me on?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to nurse678's topic in Critical Care

    and an
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    I hate my boss!

    ProgressiveActivist replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really hate my boss, well maybe a little, but I sure don't respect him. It's just that he is a total ninny d-bag who is never there and the only skill he has is the ability to kiss ass so...
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    What do you thinkf of "Magnet"?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have an RN FTE magnet consultant. The fees are at least 250,000 to apply. ANCC requires a % of....you guessed it.... certified nurses who have to buy certification from them! It's just a...