Susie2310

Susie2310

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  1. An RN's thoughts on the health care law

    Susie2310 replied to RN4MERCY's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think it is wonderful that these nurses and NP's were able to help these people. I am guessing that the NP's were self-employed practitioners. I am just wondering about the issues of malpractice...

  2. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    Susie2310 replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have called this comment sympathetic, but it certainly isn't undermining or destructive, i.e. bullying. I thought this poster was just speaking to the realities of a first nursing job and...

  3. An RN's thoughts on the health care law

    Susie2310 replied to RN4MERCY's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I just clicked on the link to this article and noticed the date at the bottom is 3/16/12 if I remember correctly. The Supreme Court ruled on the Health Care Act in June. So I am thinking, as I read...

  4. An RN's thoughts on the health care law

    Susie2310 replied to RN4MERCY's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I hope I am wrong, but I am concerned about the people who will not be able to get Medicaid, and the people who will lose employer sponsored medical care. The costs of individual policies have...

  5. An RN's thoughts on the health care law

    Susie2310 replied to RN4MERCY's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I just read an article in Bloomberg (July 24) titled "High Court Ruling to Increase Uninsured: CBO

  6. Cutting my ties to this specialty

    Susie2310 replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

  7. ER VS ICU NURSING

    Susie2310 replied to Johnny1414's topic in Emergency

    I had to laugh when I read your second to last paragraph. I once responded to a motor vehicle accident (I was a pedestrian), and though I did things correctly to help the injured driver, I didn't...

  8. Misogyny in Nursing

    Susie2310 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are very welcome. I think it takes a lot of courage to start again from the beginning in another country. I am glad to know that things are working out well for you. Best wishes to you,...

  9. Misogyny in Nursing

    Susie2310 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please don't apologize - your real meaning just wasn't clear to me from your words. I really appreciate your clarification. Thank you for taking the trouble to explain about your background. I can...

  10. Hospice Care vs Palliative Care

    Susie2310 replied to VickyRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for a very useful

  11. Misogyny in Nursing

    Susie2310 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In your first paragraph you say "If there is misogyny among women, then don't you think there might be a reason for it?" I understand you are saying that if women hate, dislike or mistrust other...

  12. Misogyny in Nursing

    Susie2310 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't hate, dislike, or mistrust women as a gender. And I don't generalize about women's behavior. But I do observe and have experienced that (some) women do actively and deliberately, overtly or...

  13. How extensive can RN discuss with patient

    Susie2310 replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think that this is a good response, especially for abnormal data. I also agree with Aeterna. While I have some training as a nurse in interpreting lab results, I cannot interpret them in the...

  14. Those that have taken CEN - a few questions

    Susie2310 replied to klmfbp3's topic in Emergency

    I agree with LunahRN. Excellent review

  15. Atrial Flutter vs Atrial Tachycardia with AV block

    Susie2310 replied to ChaseZ's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    As I mentioned, I am not a critical care or ER nurse, but I have studied ACLS and 12 lead EKG's. I am certainly not an expert though. I find it difficult to comment on: 1) The rhythm the ER nurse...

  16. Atrial Flutter vs Atrial Tachycardia with AV block

    Susie2310 replied to ChaseZ's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am interested in your question, although I am not qualified to answer it. These are my thoughts though: I don't have an answer as to why one would label any rhythm with multiple P waves A-flutter....

  17. Hiring and firing of older nurses: What can a nurse do?

    Susie2310 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions or insights to offer in regard to older (40+) nurses maximizing their chances of being hired, and conversely, decreasing their chances of being fired. I...

  18. Interview for oncology position: Do I disclose that I'm pregnant?

    Susie2310 replied to jessicakay's topic in Oncology

    I would word this more politely, but I too agree with the

  19. Can you describe your 12hr 7a-7p shift?what goes on and tips

    Susie2310 replied to lvloverRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    When my husband was admitted to a med/surg unit with acute renal failure and sepsis, I certainly hoped he was high on his nurse's (and doctor's) prioritization of patients to see. I would have been...

  20. Opinion, WWYD?

    Susie2310 replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As long as people follow the terms of service and are not rude or harrassing, they are free to express their points of view. I didn't perceive that this poster was trying to start another debate. I...

  21. How does inexperienced RN do ER?

    Susie2310 replied to rnoutlaw's topic in Emergency

    I think that you brought up some very good points. I volunteered in the ER before nursing school, which gave me an introduction to some of the crises and tragedies an ER nurse deals with. As an RN I...

  22. Failed the CEN by one question. Literally.

    Susie2310 replied to NorthBay's topic in Emergency

    amyl nitrate and i have. that is why i think taking the cen will be difficult if you try it before experience in the ed itself. it's a lot of money when i am not sure it will set you apart. if...

  23. Hiring and firing of older nurses: What can a nurse do?

    Susie2310 replied to Susie2310's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To everyone who replied: Thank you for sharing your insights and experience. You have all given me a lot to think

  24. Oxygen for the anxious patient

    Susie2310 replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Patient Medications

    My first thought was that I presumed your company has a physician medical director. I would have assumed that protocols written by an MD would address the question of when a patient should receive...

  25. The New Grad & Charting

    Susie2310 replied to CoffeePVCs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have this book and I find it to be the best reference on charting I have been able to find, and I have looked at many references. I know you are seeking personal insights and experience, but I...