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    New RN, 3 weeks into orientation, total screw up.

    uRNmyway replied to Nugget's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To the OP and Vickycasm, I just thought I would offer my support and prayers to you. As a new nurse I was completely shot down and lost a lot of my confidence. I was later told by some great nurses...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    uRNmyway replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    you know, after a case of pyelonephritis and 2 bouts of kidney stones, i got a nurse in the er who really seemed to think i was drug seeking. she treated me pretty rudely, gave me a shot of toradol in...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    uRNmyway replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Ok, so I have to admit to something...when I had to go to the Emergency, I would usually try to hold off til midnight at least. For one, I am a night owl anyways. Ive been twice for pyelonephritis,...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    uRNmyway replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    sep 8, '06 by auto5man someone has already mentioned it but its happened to me to on more than one occasion. patients who use the ambulance service for a taxicab. they call 911 with a made up...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    uRNmyway replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    That happened to me. I was one of the geniuses who thought the UTI would just resolve itself by hydrating and excessive amounts of cranberry juice. After lower back pain developed, went to a clinic,...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    uRNmyway replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Oh for Gods sakes guys...given some of the utter geniuses we have been made aware of, did you consider that maybe she was responsible for this bestiality? Teenager becoming aware of her body? Peanut...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    uRNmyway replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I hear ya. A few years ago I got a call in the early am at home from my mom. She tells me her husband is short of breath, CP, cyanotic lips, thready pulse, vomiting..You know, all the text-book...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    uRNmyway replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Now with 20 year olds not knowing about the privy parts, and others not knowing about the urethra...remind me again why they are removing sex ed from school? Lets not forget about the 12 year old...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    uRNmyway replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Well just to let you know, I had my baby 13 months ago. I went into labor at 3am, was getting contraction pains every 2 minutes or so, but was only 3cm when I got to the hospital. My fiance was out of...
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    Hospitals that hire nurses with no experience

    uRNmyway replied to ube702's topic in California Nursing

    I would ask around at the local colleges or universities...seems like it would be the best place to
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    How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    uRNmyway replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Now Im sure I will be getting some backlash for that. People tend to misinterpret what I say, take it the wrong way and all. Sorry to those that might offend, it was not meant
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    How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    uRNmyway replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, and please dont get offended, I was in no way telling you that you should be grateful for what you make...I really think CNAs, or at least the competent ones, are grossly underpaid and...
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    How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    uRNmyway replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And again, I get THAT too. But its not even about NO education. Lets compare 6 months schooling to 3 years. Its normal to make more money. Just like Im not resentful of the MDs who make like 10 times...
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    How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    uRNmyway replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Whoa whoa whoa...Lets not get our panties in a bunch. I get that you would want to be defensive about this because I am sure you did nothing wrong in this particular instance. However, I am sure that...
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    How much Cna work should an RN do?

    uRNmyway replied to Bfts76d's topic in General Nursing

    Well, as far as having to work as a CNA before we can work as an RN, I disagree. For one, I needed the money desperately while I was in nursing school, and if I had to work as a CNA with the CNA...
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    Hospitals that hire nurses with no experience

    uRNmyway replied to ube702's topic in California Nursing

    Ouch, good luck. I am a nurse from outside the US WITH 3+ years experience and Ive had a rough time finding work. I suggest like the above poster, take a refresher course. Apply for the intern...
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    How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    uRNmyway replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    lmbo i swear, i just got the mental image of one of my lol crumping in the hallway of a hospital. almost spit my coffee out on my computer
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    How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    uRNmyway replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just thought Id point something out...I get that RNs make more than CNAs, but they in NO WAY make great pay lol! Simply wanted to make that clear. A lot of CNAs seem to think that about nurses, and it...
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    How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    uRNmyway replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally get having a bunch of stuff to do and needing to hurry up to get back to your scheduled tasks. However, you were already in the room. It is not much to simply TAKE the linens out with you as...
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    CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    uRNmyway replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I get that I am not familiar with what CNAs can and cannot do here. That is because I am new to the US and its healthcare system. Like I previously posted, where I have worked, CNAs are...
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    My nurse looks like a zombie

    uRNmyway replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Lol, where most nurses would say that when working night shift, thats how I feel on
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    New RN in trouble-- Please help!!!

    uRNmyway replied to BradenRN30's topic in General Nursing

    Ive heard you can ask the potential new employer not to contact your first by saying they dont know you are looking for something new yet. I dont know how that works exactly, but Ive heard some people...
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    New nurse here. How do I overcome a suspension from work?

    uRNmyway replied to BradenRN30's topic in Nursing Career

    Having been in a similar situation minus the mistake and suspension, I totally hear ya! I had great grades, great recommendations from clinical teachers, until one teacher who was known as a bully...
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    Day of Codes

    uRNmyway replied to libran1984's topic in Emergency

    Not where I worked. Code pink is a neonatal or pediatric respiratory arrest. Missing baby I believe is a code yellow stat. Code yellow being missing patient. Its never come up so Im not real sure,...
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    CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    uRNmyway replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    And that is exactly my concern. CNAs have to be properly trained to know what norms are, what to recognize, what to report. And for myself, not having the experience of having CNAs have so many...