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    On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    Orion81RN replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Scenario 1) I'd consider the amount of traffic on the street. I'd want the woman to stay put, so if no one is stopping cars from coming, I'd do something about that. I also don't like the way you...
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    How to make a PDN job appealing?

    Orion81RN replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    I think I know the post you are speaking of regarding being alone in the home with males. I want to say I doubt most female nurses would have a problem with this to the extent of not taking a case....
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    Forced 24 hr shift

    Orion81RN posted a topic in Private Duty

    Sorry for the long post ahead of time. I work 12 hour shifts with a vent patient who's family has refused to learn to care for him. That requires a nurse to be with him 24/7. I've been on the case 9...
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    How to make a PDN job appealing?

    Orion81RN replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    I've found that those types of families are very demanding with the agency. Unfortunately, if you have one very demanding family, and another family that doesn't push hard for nursing, the agency will...
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    How to make a PDN job appealing?

    Orion81RN replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    This! I can't tell you how many times I had a parent take their kid to a Dr appointment, get new orders, and not tell us. I'm not your babysitter. I'm your child's nurse. Don't you think it's...
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    Mini Rant

    Orion81RN replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Adding to that, while life is not fair, that doesn't mean we should accept status quo. OP IS right. She IS more qualified for an inpatient peds position than a new grad RN. It IS ridiculous that...
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    Mini Rant

    Orion81RN replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is not an application, resume, nor job interview. I viewed the post as simply venting about the struggles thousands face. Perhaps you viewed it differently. Perhaps you viewed it as "Poor me. Why...
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    How do I transfer non ambulatory pt from WC?

    Orion81RN replied to cutescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome. And don't let them make you feel guilty for refusing to lift a pt by yourself. They may say "well, all the other nurses do it no problem." If your agency doesn't back you up on this,...
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    Vaccination for clinical

    Orion81RN replied to Grad 2020's topic in General Students

    ??? mature! ??? I realize I'm being just as immature here, but good grief. Anti vaxxers bring out the worst in me. Healthcare "professionals" at that.
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    Mini Rant

    Orion81RN replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly is your point? Because it sounds like it is just to judge someone's reasonable choices. There are thousands of people who cannot simply start straight away in a BSN program. This person...
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    How do I transfer non ambulatory pt from WC?

    Orion81RN replied to cutescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, no. In fact my company has a policy that we do not lift over a specific weight (I forget at the moment, but it isn't much. I'm wanting to say 25 pounds.) One case I was on, the kid was about 70...
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    Manager Retaliatiin

    Orion81RN replied to Djadia's topic in General Nursing

    That explains it. You got verbal during your card game, didn't you?
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    Which social platform are nurses using most?

    Orion81RN replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    Your post and your survey question seem to ask 2 different things. I was ready to click Facebook until I saw "nursing related content." I don't go on FB for nursing related content. But then your post...
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    Need advice

    Orion81RN replied to Nurse_NY328's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I was arrested a few years before nursing school. Case was dismissed. It wasn't a problem getting into nursing school, but when it came time to take the NCLEX the board of nursing required a letter...
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    First day of cna and it’s rough

    Orion81RN replied to Helpmelol's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Eyeroll to the nurse who asked you how long you wash your hands for. Seriously? I'd bet that was intentional to set you up. Unless you guys were doing a review on basics. I just can't imagine working...
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    Florida Board of Health Suspends Healthcare Licenses Over Student Loan Defaults

    Orion81RN replied to Swellz's topic in Nursing News

    I've tried for years to pay my loan. They wouldn't accept what I stated I could pay monthly. They insisted I paid $400 a month. That simply is not doable for me. Had they accepted my offer on what I...
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    Forced 24 hr shift

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Private Duty

    Yeah. Luckily I think it's only happened 5 times in the 9 months I've been there. So about 5 shifts in about 500
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    Is it wrong to leave a job during orientation?

    Orion81RN replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Yet whenever a new grad posts asking for advice on this, the overwhelming majority tell said new grad to take the job that HAS been offered to them as there is no guarantee their "dream job" will come...
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    Nursing School S-O-S

    Orion81RN replied to ryanthedudeRN's topic in General Students

    OP updated after that. He graduated and just passed the NCLEX
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    Nursing School S-O-S

    Orion81RN replied to ryanthedudeRN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I'm glad you updated. I'm always curious on the outcome of posts. I'm so happy for
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    pre op jitters

    Orion81RN replied to czap's topic in General Nursing

    What in the
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    Chemical Castration Condition for Parole in Alabama

    Orion81RN replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    Yeah, I typed out a whole thing about them being likely to re offend, but just couldn't get a decent point across. So, I deleted it. I don't particularly care about the cost to tax payers. If it...
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    Chemical Castration Condition for Parole in Alabama

    Orion81RN replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    Yeah...by locking them up. Chemical castration is serious business. If one can justify chemical castration, surely one can justify more prison time. My feelings would probably vary by circumstance....
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    Forced 24 hr shift

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Private Duty

    I'm not sure where you're getting that from. Anyway, I'm specifically wanting advice on how to tell my employers no if they try to make me stay 24 hours. It has not happened to me yet. The other...
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    Texas BON mental health question. To disclose or not disclose?

    Orion81RN replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    I know I'm treading on territory that isn't exactly per TOS, but I don't care. I have to say it. Those with PMDD (IF you have that) have been known to be misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder. I'm not...