FMF Corpsman MSN, RN

FMF CORPSMAN USN, TRUAMA, CCRN

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    Bullies at the work place.. vent

    FMF Corpsman replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's been a good while since I passed any meds, so I'm a little in the dark here, but how exactly do we know for certain the nurse didn't actually give the med and just forget to sign it out? Are all...
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    When a patient states "something isnt right..."

    FMF Corpsman replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Pistachio, While you may have found this to be true so far, I would urge you not to become complacent. As most of our fellow posters have also found to be true, in my 30+ years of nursing I have...
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    Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    FMF Corpsman replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sorry AngLVN, that is such an open ended question, no one knows who you're referring to. There are way too many people on this string to just leave it like this. How about just a little
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    I quit! :(

    FMF Corpsman replied to Stoogesfan's topic in General Students

    I know I'm a little late on this string, but I wanted to add my 2 cents anyway. I know you weren't really going to quit, I went through those same aggravating periods of frustration where you just...
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    Medical Marijuana for RN's

    FMF Corpsman replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is a very interesting string from 2008 and could be very timely now, considering the manufactured marijuana that is on the streets today and is actually killing people and worse yet, suspected...
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    Not sure what to do. Licensed RN working as tech.

    FMF Corpsman replied to Spikey9001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pretty sound advice from the panel, most of which I agree with. Primarily the parts that say this facility doesn't have a position for you. It sounds to me as if they have been manipulating you from...
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    Can this nurse be saved?

    FMF Corpsman replied to hotflashion's topic in Nursing Career

    First off, I'm not trying to be critical, but you leave me little choice with your post. You say you've had very few nursing jobs in the past three years, but I'm sorry, I count at least 4 if not 5....
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    Lost my first nursing job... now how do I find another?

    FMF Corpsman replied to 071911's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In FL most former employers don't provide anything other than dates of hire and leaving, period. No other information, for fear of being taken to court. I don't know if that's true in other states or...
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    What constitutes "professional appearance" these days?

    FMF Corpsman replied to moma8gma1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm somewhat surprised no one even mentioned piercings, of any type. Surely, it isn't because everyone agrees they venture beyond professional and have no business in a workplace setting. I know...
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    Nursing Student in Recovery

    FMF Corpsman replied to jesskidding's topic in Nurses Recovery

    zephyr9, But do you know what is great in spite of all of the adversity you have already faced and likely will continue to conquer, you haven't had a drink or used drugs. You said the magic words in...
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    Advice on mentoring inexperienced CNA

    FMF Corpsman replied to MoopleRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Perhaps you could take her on a "Ride Along." If she isn't doing anything to begin with, her absence shouldn't be terribly missed for a shift. Since she works under your license it shouldn't cause...
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    Any advice on which path to take, IPN or self-report and go from there?

    FMF Corpsman replied to Dobe55's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dobe55, It is difficult what to make of your post, as it is spoken both in present and past tense and 4.5 years doesn't quite add up to present day. Since then, is since when exactly? and are you...
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    Nursing Student in Recovery

    FMF Corpsman replied to jesskidding's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jess, First and foremost, congratulations on your sobriety. You’ve made an excellent choice to give sobriety a chance. You didn’t say if this was your first effort or not, but it doesn’t...
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    Need help with Ethical/Boundries Issue

    FMF Corpsman replied to maryen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If nothing else, maybe you could send them a computer generated anon letter with the details or even have a friend that you know you can trust, someone that cannot be traced back to you, call them...
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    Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

    FMF Corpsman replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Outside of the military, obviously, and the time I wasted in management, my entire career has been spent on evenings and nights. Even now that I am retired, it's as if I am still working the 3- 11...
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    When Should I mention needed time off?

    FMF Corpsman replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    Heather, You should let them know immediately. They aren't going to take very kindly to you accepting a position, only to take a week off within the next two months. If you talk about it now,...
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    Need help with Ethical/Boundries Issue

    FMF Corpsman replied to maryen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think Jade pretty much says it all in her post. With Nancy Nurse living on the premises, she is effectually a 24 hour live in, whether the Agency knows it or not. Now, someone just needs to tell...
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    Rejected after 8 years of working for the company

    FMF Corpsman replied to oliviabel's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't say if she had been the same NM for the entire length of your employment or not, but it seems strange that after all this time she would suddenly, or even after just two years even, that...
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    Rejected after 8 years of working for the company

    FMF Corpsman replied to oliviabel's topic in General Nursing

    [COLOR=#003366]oliviabel, Sorry to hear about all of your troubles, this is a rough time to experience the loss of a job, but I have a few questions as well. Was anyone hurt or killed as a result of...
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    Preceptoring a new grad...

    FMF Corpsman replied to Jen,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it comes right down to what kind of care the patients are getting from your preceptee then doesn't it? At one point in your post you state that they are getting "okay care, but that you are...
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    Have you ever witnessed this situation?

    FMF Corpsman replied to RNewbie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry to burst your bubble Jeweles26, but you need to check on Wekipedia and some of the newer versions (latest prints) of Websters, American Heritage, etc and you will find the word IRREGARDLESS, in...
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    Have you ever witnessed this situation?

    FMF Corpsman replied to RNewbie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Brandon, I think you were on the right elevator, but you got off on the wrong floor. Your thinking is right, but slightly askew. If I'm not mistaken, you are thinking about residents in a LTC facility...
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    How do I become a critical care nurse?

    FMF Corpsman replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    There is an old saying that I'm not exactly certain who said it or how it goes, but the gist of it was, that just because you CAN do something, it doesn't necessarily hold true that you SHOULD. You...
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    You're Hired!: The New World Of Hiring Nurses??

    FMF Corpsman replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I haven't read the entire string yet, so forgive me if I step on someone else's post, but so many of you are right on the border of why these test are being administered, but not quite there yet....
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    How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    FMF Corpsman replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As Ashley 077 says, this is an awesome post Sugarcoma, it is very well written and includes most of the accolades due to the aides and ancillary staff. It also gives great tips on how to complete...