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  1. Unruly CNAs

    foggnm replied to penlite28's topic in Travel

    'Rude and lazy' aren't really specific behaviors that can be addressed by management. I'd suggest you just let it go since it is a short assignment. Or make a list of the people and the actual...

  2. Documenting injection the MD gave

    foggnm replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    In general nurses don't document what providers do. However if for some reason a provider gave an injection and asked me to enter it, I might and just put administered by Dr. X so it would be...

  3. Question for nurses that are male...

    foggnm replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to be referred to by my proper title: murse. LOL. You can't be a man and a nurse and not expect, at some point, to hear some emasculating comments. However, in general, as a man the...

  4. Should I start out on night shift?

    foggnm replied to heather.verbs's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the option and you don't want to work at nights, then no. Learning wise being on days as a new nurse is better. It is typically much busier and you learn more about patient discharge, care...

  5. Is it customary where you work to recheck BPs manually?

    foggnm replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    That makes sense but not trusting 'one in particular' means you calibrate by using a different one. I just think it is silly that we have all these very sophisticated medical devices and when we don't...

  6. Is it customary where you work to recheck BPs manually?

    foggnm replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Where I get my outpatient care, all pressures are manual. However, working in the hospital 7 years all pressures were with a machine or an arterial line. Maybe manual in a case of 'we can't get a cuff...

  7. RN to EMT/Paramedic

    foggnm replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in Emergency

    Have you considered doing flight nursing? At least where I live Paramedics generally make a lot less than RNs by sometimes up to 50%. I'd hate to see you go broke for a different but similar job....

  8. Palliative Care on Med Surg Floor

    foggnm replied to Tgeagle83's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, you can use a PCA with a basal rate and the nurse can administer bolus doses if the orders reflect it. Or alternately they can do a continuous pca with IV boluses by the nurse. The PCA just makes...

  9. positive drug test

    foggnm replied to Aveda's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Depends on your facility's policy, contact your HR department. It isn't always reported to the board depending on why the test was done, what drug, and the circumstances surrounding

  10. Psych RN-A Thankless Job?

    foggnm replied to femaleRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Nursing is indeed a thankless job. So thank you for taking the time to listen to your psych patients. It sounds to me like you might not be in the most positive environment. I worked in an ER a couple...

  11. My coworker was high and got away with it

    foggnm replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the

  12. Medical Tourism

    foggnm replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps if paying cash which means no insurance or perhaps for certain elective procedures. But since the affordable care act mandates all residents have insurance (and fines them at tax time if they...

  13. 2.5 GPA and Desire to go for FNP

    foggnm replied to JanetFNP2b's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't be ashamed of your GPA. I actually compliment you for being smart enough to realize a 4.0 wouldn't have changed the outcome. Either way you are a nurse. You will be able to get in to NP school....

  14. My inner snowflake

    foggnm replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have often referred to nursing as blue collar to others. Hospital nursing is mundane, repetitive, dirty work (receive report, assess patient, pass meds, perform procedures, chart, rinse/repeat, do...

  15. My Mom passed away. Did I do the right thing?

    foggnm replied to LovingMom1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry your mom passed. I hope your heart can find peace during this time of

  16. I can't win for losing

    foggnm replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    That a bummer of a situation. I think most people know nursing is a thankless job, but it is upsetting when people go after you because you did the right thing. It is a tough situation and I hope the...

  17. Not today Satan, not today!

    foggnm replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. I guess next time you'll know to turn the lights on! Hey, sometimes you have to say "I need a break from this." I applaud your ability to remove yourself from an uncomfortable situation and know...

  18. Clark county, Las Vegas school nursing

    foggnm posted a topic in School

    Does anyone work in Clark county (Las Vegas, NV) schools? I'm interested in knowing about the environment in the schools for nurses. If so, would you please private message me. I'm a school nurse now...

  19. Sleeping on job?

    foggnm replied to Nursing617's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the

  20. Do you ever NOT give out ice packs?

    foggnm replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I pretty much give it out as requested, though 80% of the time it is not needed. I figure it is a good way for students to take care of themselves. The ice if free and the plastic bags cost about 1...

  21. Math requirement for RNs?

    foggnm replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    The basic math requirements for college are sufficient for nursing school. At most you're using simple algebraic equations. And fortunately most of the math has been taken out of the job and is done...

  22. Step down ratios

    foggnm replied to Meeshie's topic in General Nursing

    1:4 is common and all the step down units at the L1 trauma center I worked at were 1:4. I've seen 1:3 as well. Anything higher than that is typically just called tele or med/surg with monitoring as...

  23. New nurse needing advise!

    foggnm replied to adr60763's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hospitals don't typically pay for license or nclex. Travel companies will pay for your license when working in a state they are hiring your for. As far as all your other questions, you can ask Human...

  24. Disciplined nurses work as an MA

    foggnm replied to Brady29's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good for you for maintaining some type of medical employment and making the best of your situation. I wish you the best in your recovery from alcohol and hope you can be an RN again

  25. Does your district allow narcotics in the clinic?

    foggnm replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    Yes we allow it and I would rather have a kid with side effects then sitting at home missing