madwife2002 BSN, RN

RN, BSN, CHDN

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    Nurse Manager said she can't give professional reference???

    madwife2002 replied to kat,rn's topic in General Nursing

    All references for my company have to go via HR it is
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    Smelling Cancer?

    madwife2002 replied to MikeyJ's topic in General Nursing

    This is an old thread I will
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    Nissen Fundopliction (Lap)...?

    madwife2002 replied to nashgirl516's topic in Gastroenterology

    I am sorry that you are having to undergo this procedure but we are unable to offer any medical advice on our web site. Please speak to your doctor or a medical
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    I hate my boss!

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Accepted thank you
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    I hate my boss!

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you feel that way but there are lots of blogs and lots of articles to read on this web site, if you chose to read mine and complain then I suggest you go find something you find suitable...
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    What was the funniest/crazy thing you have heard another Nurse doing?

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I have really no clue it was over 20 years ago and I never asked her. I guess it wouldn't have seem strange had she used a
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    What was the funniest/crazy thing you have heard another Nurse doing?

    madwife2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of my friends when she was a very new student nurse was looking after a patient who was on strict bed-rest. The patient wanted to go to the bathroom and called for a nurse to come and help her. My...
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    Failed pre-employment drug screen

    madwife2002 replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    Please dont let it be your last post. When you post on forums sometimes you will get responses you dont like. When I first became a member I felt members were against me personally and I was often...
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    Ortho nurse or transplant nurse?

    madwife2002 replied to Abbachri's topic in Nursing Career

    Which one does your gut feeling tell you to take? The reason I ask this is you will get mixed views on here and realistically only you know which one will be best for you! Both are very different...
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    Assessment Manager

    madwife2002 replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Trust me whilst I understand everything you are saying I have been an RN for over 22 years and I have never ever felt the stress or pressure that I feel at the moment in my job. I have always been the...
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    HIPAA - PHI infraction?

    madwife2002 replied to kacy6595's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    That is a good question! I think as long as the pt knows and agree's it is informed consent, but if the patient is confused then we can assume they didn't give informed consent I know wheelchairs get...
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    Dialysis Clinic Management Advantages?

    madwife2002 replied to mxems's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I question myself on a daily basis why I am a dialysis manager! When I first took the position it was ok-then since January 1st it has become one huge nightmare. The only reason I am staying at the...
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    Inpatient Oncology to Outpatient Dialysis?

    madwife2002 replied to MSJRN813's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Guttercat-great
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    Assessment Manager

    madwife2002 replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Since bundling came in to control dialysis companies, it has become more about the dollars than ever before. Payment from the government is controlled by outcomes which are fixed and each dialysis...
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    What career did you have before nursing?

    madwife2002 replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread very interesting to read what fantastic experiences you are all bringing to nursing-thank you. As for me I've always been a RN-been a fantastic 22years-cannot remember life
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    Oh boy. Let go from job... not sure if this is it. :(

    madwife2002 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry this has happened to you-could it be you need to find a different kind of
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    I hate my boss!

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    It gets attention though
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    What does your clinic do to promote patient retention?

    madwife2002 replied to mxems's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Once a month we have pt appreciation and we give pts little gifts and cards, the pts love it It doesnt cost a lot but we try to have a
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    Correct way to take a carotid pulse

    madwife2002 replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    I have honestly never thought about it
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    8-hour shifts save money?

    madwife2002 replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Every thing in my facility is done by hours so for example I have 300 hours per week that equals 7.5 FTE's at 40 hours, I need .5 coverage for call off's and vacations so I need 8 RN's. Nobody cares...
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    8-hour shifts save money?

    madwife2002 replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is lots of evidence to suggest that 12 hour shifts are a safety problem http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2473 http://www.wsws.org/articles/1999/sep1999/shift-s06.shtml...
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    The evolution of a new policy in healthcare organzations

    madwife2002 replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    So true I am clapping out
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    I hate my boss!

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry this has happened to you and it makes my blood boil! Why do long standing employees get treated this way? 14 years is a long time to be in a job and then just get thrown away like...
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    I hate my boss!

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    True but sometimes emotions take control of us and we have to step back and review! Sometimes we are simple not ready to recognize that it has become a problem Sometimes it is good therapy to blog lol...
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    Have you ever heard of this?

    madwife2002 replied to BriRN's topic in General Nursing

    This used to happen to me so I would string my stethoscope across my abdomen in my front