CharleeFoxtrot BSN, RN

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    I want to become a nurse but my husband says I will be always sick and unhappy

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to kgoesbacktocollege's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    verene is 100% correct, this is what's important. It could just be a misconception on my part but your husband does not seem like he is in favor on you returning to school. Or, is he in favor of you...
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    I was scolded on the first day of work

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to walkmansky's topic in General Nursing

    Can't like this
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    Hemodynamics Help

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to I-C-U-shakin'that'arse's topic in General Nursing

    Totally off topic, but I just want to say KatieMI your teaching posts are always spot on amazing. /end compliment resume thread
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    Why would a nurse push IV potassium?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    Literal
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    Annoyed by commercial

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to jodispamodi's topic in General Nursing

    Sell-outs occur even in nursing. No matter how much money they waved at me (to testify those ratios are safe) I'd decline. Personally I'd rather keep my soul thank you very
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    How many med errors to lose your license?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    DEEP THOUGHT for the
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    How many med errors to lose your license?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    (tongue in cheek) ..one. Serious answer: Have you been reported to the BON for the prior medication errors? No? Okay then, carry
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    Counting meds woes

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to drkshadez's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say document the heck out of it and let the nurse who left without counting take the heat as it's all on her. It's her responsibility to count with oncoming shift, and by not doing it she has set...
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    incident report on 2 errors.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to RNwholovesherjob's topic in General Nursing

    Since the original post is from 2012, I'd think the issue has been
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    The right thing

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    Best thing for you. Your heart was in the right place but unless you have another job lined up, the risk of retaliation is too great
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    Why I would tell you to stay out of nursing

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    This is the exact reason I left home health care, never had a day off. There were things the agency expected us to do on our day off and not be compensated for it. Worked "over" all the time to...
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    Does it look bad to request to go prn from part time when just starting a job?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Take the full time work, the LTC facility will always be
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    Essential oils in hospitals

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to SarahRN32514's topic in General Nursing

    It's not, trust me on this
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    Is late or lack of Documentation a reason for fireability?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    Does seem like that is what management is
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    PVT trick?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Vette28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my case, it worked just fine. Best of
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    What's the most inappropriate thing you've done that you instantly regretted?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our weather one spring was more changeable than usual. I was talking with a patient waiting for a provider and mentioned the weather was like "mother nature being bi polar and off her medications....
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    Pleurx drains

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to artsmom's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked HHC we would always schedule the drains for the first appointment, or the last of the day. Patients knew to take whatever PO med they had for pain 45 minutes before we were scheduled to...
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    Pleurx drains

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to artsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, I would (and have in the past) requested the surgeon prescribed something PRN for pain and/or anxiety prior to the draining for a few
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    Can you give a lesser dose than prescribed without an order?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Faith1234567's topic in General Nursing

    Yes indeedy. I'd write it up as follows: TVO Dr. Yuve Gottobekidding Date and Time. (insert 2/3 dose of whatever) PRN for (whatever issue), and hold patient's regularly scheduled dose (inset 100% dose...
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    I am finally able to leave nursing by January 2018

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to NursingBro's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, so would
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    How do I deal with clinical sites treating students like garbage?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to PaulicusFrumkinius's topic in General Students

    Okay so dump some hostility and look at these things one at a time and widen your view a bit to realize it ain't always about you. 1. no space allowed? Maybe there isn't a space available. 2. Not...
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    About the Nature of Nursing

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to yoganurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    You owe me one keyboard and a cold glass of milk I laughed so hard I just spewed milk all over my
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    Hiring manager offered position, HR said no and won't tell me why.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to MiloRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can attest to this-hypothetically as it can't be proven. Never ever had issues getting interviews and offers my whole career. Then a few years ago I was striking out after being interviewed, three...
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    Unlicensed personnel administering medications

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to boquiabierta's topic in General Nursing

    It's also common in doctor's offices now as they employ more MAs than LPN/RNs due to
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    A Nurses Duty to act

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Mellissa81's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, but the obvious exception to calling 911 in a home care situation would be