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  1. Michigan Preparing To Let Doctors Refuse To Treat Gays

    URO-RN replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :offtopic: sorry, Tweety, Your sig quote made me laugh.:chuckle Too

  2. My slow recovery from wisdom tooth removal

    URO-RN replied to ~Kitty~'s topic in General Nursing

    I did the same thing...had all 4 of them pulled out at once. They were all impacted. Thankfully, I did not suffer nerve damage. What it did do was make my TMJ problem worse. Need to have this problem...

  3. What if your doctor or nurse had a criminal record?

    URO-RN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wondering how people feel about this. I am talking about felonies, etc not traffic tickets violations. Do you think that by allowing this, we are doing our profession more harm than

  4. R on T phenomenon

    URO-RN replied to RE Agent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ask for a holter monitor to see if you can capture the events. This R on T phenomenon is quite dangerous. F/U with doc ASAP if found to have this rhythm. http://www.heartcenteronline.com this and...

  5. Negotiating a New Job While Pregnant

    URO-RN replied to Q.'s topic in Nursing Career

    Helpful article(s). ( I hope) Re: interviewing while pregnant.:)

  6. Speaking Spanish Helpful?

    URO-RN replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it is because the majority do not care. It is a combination of things ...such as not having a car to get to the local community college, daycare issues, some (as others have said) have...

  7. extubation after cabg?

    URO-RN replied to rehab nurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Rehab nurse: Glad to read about the progress of your dad. Sending positive thoughts your

  8. Lotus Birth...What do yall think about this?

    URO-RN replied to JVanRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :yeahthat:

  9. Speaking Spanish Helpful?

    URO-RN replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. I am second generation Puerto Rican and although my parents did not have to work several jobs to support us, they still struggled with English. English is quite difficult to learn...

  10. Salem Sump NG Tubes

    URO-RN replied to annmariern's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I encountered this problem once. Turns out it was the sx on the wall that was defective. ---------------------------------------------- Argyle Salem Sump Tubes Double lumen PVC tube- one for suction...

  11. Poll: Do you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as an adjunct to handwashing?

    URO-RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Hibiclens and those alcohol gels do not mix. I get cuts on my

  12. Funny Overhead Pages

    URO-RN replied to AngelaEbel's topic in Nursing Humor

    Someone left the mic open for a few seconds after paging a doc...you could hear the guy say, "damn doctor, answer your

  13. If you're sick...please just call in...please...

    URO-RN replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    agree 100%! it depends who picks up the phone at the scheduling office. i always bring my manager a medical excuse as proof whether she/he requests one one or

  14. Do you use Spanish on the job????

    URO-RN replied to mchup's topic in Indiana Nursing

    That's pretty neat. I am a native speaker and sometimes my wires get crossed. I sometimes think in English and write in Spanish or vice-versa. I have to double check everything or make sure that what...

  15. "VIP" pts

    URO-RN replied to nursie nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Michael Jackson's brother gets to park in front of the ER drop off entrance...for easy and immediate access to his Navigator. (In case no one knows what the heck I am talking about, Jacko was rushed...

  16. Fellow student made a nasty comment what should I do?

    URO-RN replied to NewbieNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    " Whatever people do, feel, think, or say, don't take it personally. Others are going to have their own opinion according to their belief system, so whatever they think about you is not about YOU, but...

  17. My Hands are a mess in the winter!

    URO-RN replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in General Nursing

    I use a heavy, shea butter cream at noc and put on cotton gloves or socks overnight. Works

  18. delegation and the nursing student

    URO-RN replied to KCRN13's topic in General Nursing

    he is absolutely correct. most employees understand that you are a student nurse and are there to practice your skills. the majority doesl understand this, but there will be others who refuse, for...

  19. OB brings med student without permission

    URO-RN replied to BETSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, you can refuse as Deb said. I did it when my kid was born. I made a request of no students MDs or nursing students. It was a difficult pregnancy, and I wanted to minimize traffic in and out of my...

  20. Elevated ALT and AST

    URO-RN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    very good site ...thanks for posting

  21. What kind of patient would you make????!!!

    URO-RN replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    I've been told I am a good patient. I don't use the call light unless I am totally helpless or in dire need of something. I know I am not the only patient in the hospital, so if it takes an hour for...

  22. Where do you keep your stethescope?

    URO-RN replied to Still Riding's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You can buy a belt clip. I've seen these at scrub stores. Basically, it hooks on the waist of your pant and the bell and earpieces are secured together. Pretty

  23. Husband appaled when I chose to do nothing

    URO-RN replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what he

  24. How Often Have You Seen THIS??

    URO-RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Okey-dokey..... Never seen it or heard of

  25. Computer Charting -- Do you like it or hate it?

    URO-RN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I used to get those prima donna demands. I just didn't do it for