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    Interventions without MD orders

    uRNmyway replied to Novo's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep in mind OP that with great power comes great RESPONSIBILITY. You want that autonomy, but are you prepared to deal with the consequences should they
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    uRNmyway replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Do you change parent's diapers in the UK too?! Geez, they really don't pay us well enough for all nurses
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    I was fired today

    uRNmyway replied to sparenurse's topic in Home Health

    This is something I've come to think of more lately, especially given the economy and work conditions for nurses. I think that for all of us who can, it is really a good idea to not put all our eggs...
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    I'm sorry, honey. Mommy is a nurse...

    uRNmyway replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    See, I wish I had your tact Esme. You say what I'm thinking, just a lot nicer than I
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    I'm sorry, honey. Mommy is a nurse...

    uRNmyway replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Oh for God's sake, really? Cora Ann, you are not a nurse yet based on your post history, but for one, you need to lighten up. Second, do you REALLY think we would ignore our children if they were...
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    Noro-virus Blues

    uRNmyway replied to jadelpn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Viva, if it's running down your legs, it might not be tears! Unless that was implied, in which case I wish to let you all know that I really suck at getting those jokes. Ahem. Really funny article...
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    is it nurse's week?

    uRNmyway replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, is it Nurses' week? At my hospital, it's DAYSHIFT nurses' week, but us night-shifters, well...let's just say apparently we don't matter one bit apparently. As
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    Distraught over hospitalized friend

    uRNmyway replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Neurological

    I am so sorry for your loss. You are right, it is so hard to separate the nursing part of you from the friend/family part, the one that WANTS to have that same hope everyone else clings to. As nurses...
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    Patients and boundaries

    uRNmyway replied to JerseyCCRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All that keeps going through my head is that you are a better person than I, because the second he raised his voice with me, much less started threatening, I would've walked right out. I would have...
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    How to treat?

    uRNmyway replied to uRNmyway's topic in Emergency

    Of course I was being sarcastic. I do not think I am any less of a nurse than a BSN nurse, I have the experience to back it up, just haven't had enough drive to register in school yet. However it...
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    How to treat?

    uRNmyway replied to uRNmyway's topic in Emergency

    I've heard of people relapsing due to methadone, if they were not taking it anymore/at all at the time. Guess it might be a case by case on that
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    Disgusted

    uRNmyway replied to kaypyn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I may not work in NICU, but I do work with patients with substance abuse issues, and you are making quite an assumption in saying that these moms are judging themselves already. I had a few moms in...
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    Unsafe ED

    uRNmyway replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I suggested this to my UD and in the ED, and basically got nothing but eye rolls. Oh well, then keep the dysfunctional system and bad attitudes we have now then, see those customer satisfaction scores...
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    A Word To The Wise.........

    uRNmyway replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sure, well I've heard of a lot more unpleasant dialysis patients who are verbally and physically aggressive with nursing staff, and Lord knows charges are rarely pressed, much less being discharged...
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    Hospital Policy Vs. Unit Rules

    uRNmyway replied to StayLost's topic in General Nursing

    At the end of the day, I follow hospital policy if it opposes unit policy. Because if the poop hits the fan and something goes wrong, you will be asked why you didn't follow hospital policy....
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    I have an order of Non-Disclosure...

    uRNmyway replied to Nurmik5290's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Um, please start by taking down your personal picture avatar and changing your name. You might not have to admit to anything if your potential future employer sees this
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    do you mask/bag during DNI

    uRNmyway replied to SarahT1974's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    DNI means DNI. Do not intubate. If that's the patient's wish, then that's what you do. I think to a certain extent, I might want the same. When I think of being coded, the idea of ending up in ICU...
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    an oldie but goodie

    uRNmyway replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Fun fact. If you take it and accidentally pee on the toilet seat, you've permanently tie-dyed your throne. Ask how I know that
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    an oldie but goodie

    uRNmyway replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    They still give that where I
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    I'm sorry, honey. Mommy is a nurse...

    uRNmyway replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm about halfway. I don't panic for most things, but the one thing that will give me chest pains every time is falls, when she looks at me and tells me her head or back hurt. All I can think of is...
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    Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    uRNmyway replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    I say you offer to put it all in a blender with a straw so he doesn't have to move at
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    Nurses who are mothers to small children.

    uRNmyway replied to Lillian11's topic in General Nursing

    While of course you will see your child less once you work than now, let me tell you that working 3x12s per week is great for seeing your child. When I worked M-F, I saw my daughter a couple of hours...
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    There has to be a BETTER WAY to obtain a blood sample.

    uRNmyway replied to lady3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok, I'm not a NICU nurse, but worked mother-baby for a while and did my share of heel sticks. From my experience, other than the initial jolt from the actual stick, what gets the babies crying and...
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    The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    uRNmyway replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

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    What is your quote or mantra when it gets tough?

    uRNmyway replied to Lola Lou's topic in First Year After Licensure

    'I love my job, I love my job, I love my job.