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    Obamacare

    Overland1 replied to Topher53's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Now that so many are opposed to it (especially those outside the Nursing profession), "ObamaCare" and its derivatives are looking more like pejorative terms. Those who do not like this will be...
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    Overland1 replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It depends upon the extent of (i.e., amount of detail in) the details. Nothing that indicates the identity of the patient, directly or indirectly, should ever be shared outside those involved with the...
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    How do you all like to start your shifts?

    Overland1 replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    The very first thing that should be done in the shift is a quick check to verify all patients are breathing well; I know a nurse who did so after receiving "report" and found one of her patients had...
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    Lining and labs/ hemolyzed specimens

    Overland1 replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Using a syringe with a soft/slow "pull" can work quite well, especially if you let the inherent vacuum of the tube draw the sample from the syringe. Using a direct (catheter to tube) adapter is...
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    At what point should you add a job to your resume?

    Overland1 replied to StaceFace1122's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nothing wrong with the "Mickey D" types of jobs; a really good hospital employer will see Customer Service in this, and it just may tip the scales in your favor (provided the reference from that job...
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    Obamacare

    Overland1 replied to Topher53's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is quite a catchy (albeit long) name, and this indeed what
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    Petition to help new grads get experience

    Overland1 replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Expecting any President to even see any petition on that web site (but... but... but it has the White House on it... just sayin'!), much less do anything with it, is hardly realistic. Take a look at...
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    ER Nurse Attitude

    Overland1 replied to Chlometov's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As with most such cases there are many variables. The ER may well have been very busy with patients who were more seriously ill and/or dying, so an arm lac is not going to be pushed ahead of the more...
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    A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    Overland1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Somewhat eloquent, but statistically wrong, and yet another example of Mr. Emanuel's advice (i.e., not letting a good crisis go to waste). I am not really amazed anymore at the wrong information that...
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    Did I violate the confidentiality agreement?

    Overland1 replied to NurseAVO's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Depending upon the actual terms of the confidentiality agreement, you may have, but both remain less than clear at this point. If you posted with your name and the name of the facility, then there may...
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    A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    Overland1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you!
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    Implications of Obamacare... what's your opinion?

    Overland1 replied to Nurse_AV's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Excellent satire! Where's that 'thumbs up'
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    New health care laws and our jobs.

    Overland1 replied to roreyn02's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Because they are businesses (which are inherently evil because, in order to remain solvent, must make a profit) and because they can . Until we enact federal laws that prohibit such actions, this...
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    A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    Overland1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Exactly. I blame Bush (both of 'em... "Senior" and "Junior" ), Cheney, Halliburton, cell phones, and EssYewVees. Seriously, how many here even know the real Second Amendment of the US Constitution...
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    A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    Overland1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How many here will place (or have already placed) a "Gun-Free Zone" sign in front of their home or on their apartment door? If so, why? If not, why not (aside from zoning laws that prohibit the...
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    A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    Overland1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My concern is that, as in so many cases, we (as nurses) are getting dragged into a lot of incorrect perceptions that have "grown legs" (thanks to the media and politicians, both of which I trust...
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    Nurses: How Do You Feel About Your Patients Being Nurses?

    Overland1 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ...just figured out what "Smh" meant; thought it was "slopping my hogs", but that's another story. When my father was in the hospital (his final hospitalization), the rule in our family was that...
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    How old is to old

    Overland1 replied to nebrgirl's topic in Emergency

    As long as the walker does not interfere, it's all
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    Ever disappointed on Christmas?

    Overland1 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    How about, rather than being concerned about receiving something for Christmas (or whatever holiday), doing something for somebody else? "It is better to give than to receive" is more than just some...
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    So, who is working tomorrow?

    Overland1 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I am working on Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.... does not bother me at all as others in my group have families and can spend time with
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    People calling out for the holidays

    Overland1 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    As long as enough responsible people are in that unit to apply peer pressure (as opposed to being jealous they didn't call in "sick", too), then that would likely work. The problem seems to be that so...
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    Happy Holidays to Sutter Hospital

    Overland1 replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Because we (as nurses)
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    Facebook dilemma

    Overland1 replied to calliesue's topic in General Nursing

    Still trying to figure out why anybody would post anything about work on a social web site... Was this posted on Facebook (hence, the merging of Facebook and when to call the
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    when to call back?

    Overland1 replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ditto. Call as requested, and go for it. Let us know how it
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    Any hospitals hiring exp Med/surg nurses to fulfill specialty needs

    Overland1 replied to gcupid's topic in General Nursing

    OMG... don't say that (the part about wasting) if and when you get an interview. Doing such will surely send your application to a most special place in the hearts of the HR Dept. Seriously (again),...