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    Hospital professional liability coverage?

    rn/writer replied to bobs201's topic in General Nursing

    HR departments often tell new hires that they do not need their own insurance because they will be covered by the hospital policy. That such coverage exists is minimally true. But if there is any...
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    Is bringing dougnuts for my clinical unit o.k.?

    rn/writer replied to ammonthenephite's topic in General Nursing

    Doughnut holes, cut up fruit and/or veggies, mini muffins, fun-size candy bars. If you do fruit/veggies, bring toothpicks. Also think about bringing in small paper plates and napkins. Even if these...
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    Longing and Wanting

    rn/writer replied to vanesp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You might also get in touch with a unit manager to ask about job shadowing. Read the Ob/Gyn threads here at AN. Try to get a feel for the reality of L&D, postpartum and gyn patients. A lot of...
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    baby friendly questions

    rn/writer replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sending babies to the nursery is not an all-or-nothing proposition. Many of our breastfeeding babies are what's called "out on demand," meaning that we keep them in the nursery until they start to...
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    Bullying--The Other "B" Word

    rn/writer posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not long ago if another nurse rolled her eyes when you gave report, cut you off while you were asking a question, or ignored you when said you needed help wasting a narcotic, she would have been...
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    MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    rn/writer replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The first internship program ran from April to September of 2011. Not sure if it continued after that. Maybe you'll be the one to find out firsthand if someone emails you back, and you can share...
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    From being a nurse to a flight attendant

    rn/writer replied to abschick's topic in Nursing Career

    Think long and hard before jumping into the flight attendant world. You'll face many of the same challenges you find in nursing--safety concerns, difficult people, time pressure, budget...
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    Bullying--The Other "B" Word

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

    Really good observations, lemur00. I would add that this labeling of everything negative as bullying stems, not only from female enculturation to be "nice," but also from the "everybody gets a...
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    You know whats annoying...

    rn/writer replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Nursing

    Each shift thinks they have it worse than the other (s). That's the nature of the beast. Here are some realities: Floor nursing is a 24/7 job. That means patient care, including the non-bedside...
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    Do you take vitals on babies who are sleeping?

    rn/writer replied to chariot's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the explanation, Jan. I thought as much. A continuous soft probe would be much less hazardous and traumatic than a rigid thermometer. Sad to think of little ones so scrawny you can't do...
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    Inexperienced RN, Now Preceptor?

    rn/writer replied to Sweetie_Pooh's topic in General Nursing

    There's an old saying that, I believe, got it's start in military medical circles during wartime. "See one, do one, teach one." This sense of urgency arose from the fact that there was a great...
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    Do you take vitals on babies who are sleeping?

    rn/writer replied to chariot's topic in Pediatric

    We take axillary temps on newborns. We might take a rectal temp if the axillary temp is really low after several tries, but this happens so rarely that I can't remember the last time I took one....
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    Written up and confused.

    rn/writer replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have NSO. You can find other companies by Googling "nursing liability insurance." It used to be that only certain types of nursing were fairly vulnerable to lawsuits. Now, with such a litigious...
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    Written up and confused.

    rn/writer replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My last renewal in September was just over $100. It's inexpensive peace of mind and covers me if I volunteer or if I'm called to testify against someone else. Facility policies only take care of you...
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    Need help with IV skills for old nurse

    rn/writer replied to jabwrn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Check your local community college if they have a nursing program or train EMTs or paramedics. The training is usually offerred at a low cost and may be directed at folks in your exact
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    Written up and confused.

    rn/writer replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is why I encourage people to get professional liability insurance. For less than one day's pay you get a year of coverage. In a situation like this, you can call and receive legal advice about...
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    New to postpartum

    rn/writer replied to new_grad_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I bring my own stethoscope in. We also have infant scopes on the unit. When we float to NICU each baby has their own stethoscope. Wait and see what the unit does and do likewise. Rather than...
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    Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    rn/writer replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    I'm so sorry that you suffered at the hands of people who chose drinking over caring for you. That's a horrible legacy. But, I'm also glad that you called alcoholism as a sickness. It's a condition...
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    Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    rn/writer replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    For some, starting down the path is a choice. People who are not predisposed to alcohol dependence can, for various reasons, drink so much and so often that they wear a pathway to craving in their...
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    Do you take vitals on babies who are sleeping?

    rn/writer replied to chariot's topic in Pediatric

    Here are some tips for taking vitals on a sleeping child. I've learned them from my own practice and from taking care of my kids and other family members. Speak to the child first. Don't just...
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    The youngest new mother's you've seen

    rn/writer replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry the tail end of your own childhood years were hijacked by your sister and your mother. The "skip-a-generation" parenting system is not a great plan. But it's usually better for the baby...
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    Salary - is it normal to work 60 plus hours a week?

    rn/writer replied to Platypus's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I really hope the job at the closer location works out. What you're dealing with now is dangerous to both your physical and your emotional health. Not to mention a risk to your career and license....
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    male labor and delivery nurses

    rn/writer replied to booluvstrains's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What a great post! You were fortunate to have such a great preceptor. I hope all goes well for
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    Salary - is it normal to work 60 plus hours a week?

    rn/writer replied to Platypus's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    What exactly is the DON doing while you're running yourself into the ground? She'll probably keep piling stuff on you until you draw a line. When all is said and done, you're just one person with...
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    Newly diagnosed diabetic

    rn/writer replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    Great to hear that he's looking at the dietary choices like a puzzle. It sounded like you were making the choices for him, and that usually doesn't go down too well. It is amazing to see what you can...