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    Probable Fraud. What do I do?

    BloomNurseRN replied to NYARN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh WOW!. When I worked in home health, every visit had to have a patient or family member sign to confirm a visit was complete. It was all done electronically and trying to document days later would...
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    Med-Surg to Circulating Nurse?

    BloomNurseRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    I would love to hear from nurses that went from one area, such as Med-Surg, to the OR circulating position. There is currently an opening at my facility for an OR circulating nurse and I am very...
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    Med-Surg to Circulating Nurse?

    BloomNurseRN replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in Operating Room

    It's been almost 10 months since I posted this and thought I would update you all who were kind enough to respond. I did apply and interview for the position. Everything went perfect and I was the #1...
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    That's not a bad nurse

    BloomNurseRN replied to stephen1219's topic in General Nursing

    So very true! I hear things like this too and it's so far from accurate. Recently my husband had surgery and in that facility pre-op, the anesthesiologist usually starts the IV. They have started...
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    How to become Certified in Med Surg

    BloomNurseRN replied to TheDreamJourney's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That's great! I'm so glad it worked out that way. Good
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    Med-Surg to Circulating Nurse?

    BloomNurseRN replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in Operating Room

    Actually it is an acute care environment but we are a smaller, critical access hospital so they like to have people cross trained for these positions. That's one major positive - I already know the...
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    Drug Diversion: What's the Deal?

    BloomNurseRN replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This is a good article and reminder of things we need to be looking for and teaching on. I previously worked in Home Healthcare and saw many instances in which we had to intervene for possible...
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    Med/ surg nurse to patient ratio

    BloomNurseRN replied to aloha16's topic in General Nursing

    I hear most places it is normal to have an average ratio of 6-8 patients for every 1 RN. On my unit we have a ratio of 5:1, which is much more
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    Calling off :-(

    BloomNurseRN replied to gaby19's topic in General Nursing

    This was definitely NOT patient abandonment. Your supervisor or administration might get a little snooty with you but I would not worry about contacting the board at all. As far as the policy goes, I...
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    Leaving first job, did you have a pay increase?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pay increase of approx. $2 per hour but I went from working in an outpatient environment to working in an acute care hospital, so I know that made a difference. At this point, if I were to...
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    Glutton for Punishment?

    BloomNurseRN replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Claiming "most will not" is a HUGE overstatement. Yes, many facilities are encouraging nurses to have higher education including a BSN. That doesn't mean that "most will not" hire ASN or ADN nurses. I...
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    Glutton for Punishment?

    BloomNurseRN replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Anytime I hear someone say they're thinking about getting an associate degree to be an MA, I generally try to talk them out of it. The only time I don't comment is when I know they're already started...
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    Med/Surg ANCC Cert.

    BloomNurseRN replied to NurseBrittneyS's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You could always try contacting the certification organizations, the MSNCB and the ANCC, to see if they would make an exception but it is my understanding that the 2 years is mandatory. The...
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    How to become Certified in Med Surg

    BloomNurseRN replied to TheDreamJourney's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think it's great that you want to become certified! I am in no way trying to be rude but this information is readily available through a simple google search. That should definitely be the first...
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    Diabetes Mellitus

    BloomNurseRN replied to DaveAlmendarez's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is this a homework
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    in the wake of this tragedy do we really know our breaking point ?

    BloomNurseRN replied to rudecat's topic in General Nursing

    Today I went to the funeral of someone who took their own life. I hate that people come to a point where that is the only option that seems available. I hope I am able to express to those I love...
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    Narrative Incident Report

    BloomNurseRN replied to migueros's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a homework
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    Paid Vacation Time

    BloomNurseRN replied to Catcar1963's topic in General Nursing

    Holy crap! Absolutely not, no way, no how. I work PRN for a home health agency and they have policies much like any other employer (including the hospital I also work for). Starting on your first day...
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    Nurse bag for clinicals

    BloomNurseRN replied to pmabraham's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I had to go look it up and it looks like a great option! I actually work in home health and my company uses the traditional bag of this design for our regular supplies. Had no idea it was a...
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    color coding staff

    BloomNurseRN replied to reecie54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can't help but wonder if we work for the same health system because you just described my set up. And the scrubs are thin, uncomfortable, with NO stretch. Blech. The only thing I do like is that...
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    Re-transplanting a transplant

    BloomNurseRN replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    It happens but it's rare and it usually involves the organ not being in the patient very long before its taken out and transplanted to someone else. An example would be a kidney transplanted but the...
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    Reality Shock: Nursing school vs the real world

    BloomNurseRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I would be upset if my facility didn't stock filter needles and would be submitting an incident report if I saw anyone, doctor or not, drawing from an ampule without a filter
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    Licensing help

    BloomNurseRN replied to Britthomson2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do not live in Texas but I am unaware of any way to become licensed without completing some kind of actual program. In Indiana people have to complete a certificate program to sit for the NCLEX-PN....
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    Receiving Negativity as an LPN/LVN

    BloomNurseRN replied to SleehpyLvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We are all part of the healthcare team and all serve and very real purpose for the care of our patients. I work with FABULOUS LPNs and have no idea why there is a need for some RNs to "assert their...
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    Nursing Hell.

    BloomNurseRN replied to tinbon434's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I agree with the previous poster. I think "how could a CNA be a floor supervisor?" is absolutely appropriate. According to chain of command I do not report to CNAs or UAPs. I actually am...