fltnrse2 ASN, RN

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    instructor says nursing is not for me..

    fltnrse2 replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

    Good to hear from you Orletta, I would like to make a comment on the posting by ms. Co-Co Nut. Althought I would like to think you are honest and in the best interest of this young lady to chime...
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    Breaking through the cliques

    fltnrse2 replied to sushinerd's topic in MICU, SICU

    Dear Lonely, Do you work nights or days? I know what I would do but you have to make up your own mind. The first thing I would do is stop asking them questions (that changes the power structure)...
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    Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    fltnrse2 replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    OK Lucky, I think I posted to you a couple of days ago, but I reviewed your posting and wanted to make a couple of comments. So you cannot start an IV, it's not in your scope of your practice...
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    instructor says nursing is not for me..

    fltnrse2 replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

    Dear Orlettta, Nurses aren't born nurses. We learn to become nurses, it's a process. I have to say that I think educators who "opine" in your second semester that your not cut out to be a nurse...
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    Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    fltnrse2 replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Lucky, I would be at a loss myself for the cause of this patients rapid change. Please don't let this get you down, what else could you have done diffenrently? Maybe nothing it was just...
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    Baffled

    fltnrse2 replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great topic...thanks for sharing it. A few things come to my mind, for instance women can be as abusive as a man and man submissive, who know's, maybe thre into BDSM? Then there is that...
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    Help!Do I have to disclose my medical records?what about hippa?

    fltnrse2 replied to nursecat64's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm having a little problem with my email so this may be a dup. This smacks of age discrimination to me. I would also go to my personal physician not one provided by the instituation. Have you looke...
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    Help!Do I have to disclose my medical records?what about hippa?

    fltnrse2 replied to nursecat64's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Isn't this age discrimination?
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    Help!Do I have to disclose my medical records?what about hippa?

    fltnrse2 replied to nursecat64's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Isn't that age discrimination? If the doc works for them I think that is an another problem? And what about HIPPA? Keep us posted this is an interesting situation.
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    How do I report a Doctor to the DEA? Anyone ever do this?

    fltnrse2 replied to nervousinkzoo's topic in General Nursing

    Remember Anna Nichole, Michael, Elvis and on and on. For every preciption addict lies a member of the healthcare team willing to write the scrips. When I watch the addicts being arrested by the...
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    Problem with another nurse

    fltnrse2 replied to brokenroads27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dear Nickie Laughs, Just another reason to do away with 12hr hour shifts! I don't think I completly understand your comment, but I'll take a stab at it anyway. Me, no I am not a new grad I've...
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    Problem with another nurse

    fltnrse2 replied to brokenroads27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have read many of the postings on this subject, I disagree with most of them. I got that "here we go again" feeling again. Why do we give report? I'm thinking so nurses can communicate with each...
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    Help with reinstatment letter.

    fltnrse2 replied to nadomel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am having a difficult time finding any examples for reinstatement letters, however I read a few email exchanges. Would it be possiable to get a copy of it?
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    computerised medical records

    fltnrse2 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Has anyone heard about nurses working withtransfering medical records (paper) into a digital format? I found information and know is probably under the umbrella of "infomatics". I also don't...
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    Bullying--The Other "B" Word

    fltnrse2 replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dear RN Writer, Yes, thank you these articles on "Bullying" is exactly what I was looking for. Ive worked in a hospital since I was 14 years old, then 20 years as an LPN, followed by another...
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    Is it hard to get a job with an Associates degree in Nursing?

    fltnrse2 replied to bailee4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Kudoes to you Ms. Living4peace! I think it comes down to what you want to do with your career, I had no other interest but at the bedside. What I do not understand is how courses in Art...
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    LTC incident, what are your thoughts.

    fltnrse2 replied to wearyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Weary LPN, I want to make it clear that I support you. I was an LPN for twenty Years so I get that too. I would want to know the rational why "the boss" thought that giving tylenol would be...
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    Bullying

    fltnrse2 replied to Nittybelle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't seem to find the three part article written by RNWriter. I couldn't find it as a blog. I would like to read the articles.
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    Nurses that Create a Hostile Work Environment

    fltnrse2 replied to wendmill's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Being really nice only gives a bully cart blanch to focus more on you because they think your an easy
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    Nurses that Create a Hostile Work Environment

    fltnrse2 replied to wendmill's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    After 40 years I have come to experience a new behavioral intity. Never have I witnessed such rudeness and aggression. I have had objects thrown at me, Yelled at by a unit clerk for not helping her...
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    Nursing Student Preceptorship Nightmares

    fltnrse2 replied to Jacobs123's topic in General Students

    Thanks for sharing your story. But really I had the preceptor from HELL. She was not available most of the time and when I asked for help she REFUSED. She gave me an evaluation that was 99% lies,...
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    do we wear our white uniforms for pysch clinicals?

    fltnrse2 replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    We Worn street clothes. I assumed that all students in this rotation wear only street clothes. I
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    Hit rock bottom... ruined nursing career... life is a mess right now...

    fltnrse2 replied to NurseCard's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Dear Nursecard, Nursing for me is a vocation, I can't think about anything but working in the healthcare field. If your unhappy at your job, staying only increased your frustration and attitude...
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    Is it hard to get a job with an Associates degree in Nursing?

    fltnrse2 replied to bailee4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ADN v. BSN, The fact is both ADN'S and BSN's take the same courses in Nursing and we write the same state board examination. It's my opinion that BSN students are indoctrnated by thier...
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    LTC incident, what are your thoughts.

    fltnrse2 replied to wearyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Weary LPN, After reading you posting I respectfully would not support you and who ever wrote you up. Now remember I am taking your information for face value. If you had no signs or symptoms...