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    I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    jnette replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My question to all this is "what happens to the nurse who outright refuses to wear this ludicrous button?" May the nurse refuse? Can he/she be terminated for refusing ? Everyone here says they would...
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    I hate those days where feel totally dumb

    jnette replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    DITTO !!! Hey.. I feel "dumb" about SOMETHING at least ONCE every day still ! :chuckle But you know what? That's a GOOD thing ! Rather than allow it to make me feel inadequate, I just turn it around...
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    How can a Director cut back on incidental overtime?

    jnette replied to childrensrn's topic in Nurse Management

    Steph does ! (Stevielynn) She works part time, but she works 0300- 1500. You might pm her and get her input ?
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    Anyone have hospitalists that are just dangerous Docs?

    jnette replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thirty?????????????? No way. Totally unacceptable and irresponsible. No more than twelve would be my say. Considering what all is involved, and the other things they do as well.. (codes. etc.)......
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    Anyone have hospitalists that are just dangerous Docs?

    jnette replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... that is quite a patient load for them, yes? Even on a "slow" day/night... still quite a load. Considering all they do. Wow. Do you think that's safe? I like the idea of hospitalists, but can't...
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    Ethical grounding/Caring in nursing! Thought provoking thread!

    jnette replied to Mccm219's topic in General Nursing

    OK.. I'll bite. :) As to the above statement... isn't this something we DO ??? Treat as I myself would wish to be treated? Not so sure on the "knowing" part.... can't say we have the time to truly get...
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    Anyone have hospitalists that are just dangerous Docs?

    jnette replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanx again, Attagirl.. surely an interesting concept.. I do believe I like it ! :) How many docs do these hospitalists cover for ? And is there just ONE hospitalist in the hospital at all times, or...
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    Anyone have hospitalists that are just dangerous Docs?

    jnette replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: My thoughts
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    Anyone have hospitalists that are just dangerous Docs?

    jnette replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: (the little man's comment... too funny !) as for dd................. "no offense, honey, but have you considered what it would feel like to be grounded 'til your pores start...
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    Anyone have hospitalists that are just dangerous Docs?

    jnette replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: Don't know about "beautiful"............ I'll take "cute".. but beautiful, well actually, you have a point... beautiful on the inside for SURE !!! Good
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    Anyone have hospitalists that are just dangerous Docs?

    jnette replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Whew ! Thanx, Steph! I was almost afraid to ask and show my ignorance publicly. Glad to know I'm not the only one who doesn't understand this title or the responsibilities of the position. Thought...
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    Arnold Schwartzneiger says "We need to create more nurses"

    jnette replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. :) Don't care for the man at all, but I do give him the benefit of the doubt on this one. Language issues.. even if pre written, he's not the kind to stick to a written speech. As far as...
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    Safe patient ratios

    jnette replied to KAT1994's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I don't undcerstand how all you nurses get by with having all these techs to do the "put ons, take offs". Heck, where I work, the nurses each have their own set of four patients, because we only have...
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    I freeze up when the big traumas/CPRs come in

    jnette replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    You'll get there, VS, and I admire your grit and determination. You'll make fabulous ER nurse, I just know it. You're asking all the right questions, motivated to get in and DO something, and WANTING...
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    Can anyone help find cheap airfare to Baton Rouge?

    jnette replied to dawngloves's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD JOB ! I was just going to SAY.............. if you are going to volunteer your time to assist in relief, I would certainly think, and HOPE that there would be provisions made for greatly...
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    RN displaced by Katrina...advice on getting into Psych?

    jnette replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))), Meerkat. I am so sorry for your situation. And I know nada about getting into psych nursing, myself, but thought you might get a better response if you posted this also on...
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    nuring homesdeaths in new orleans area

    jnette replied to rondafan's topic in General Nursing

    WELCOME ! Glad to have you on board !
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    respirator mask for copd patients

    jnette replied to nu2this's topic in Pulmonary

    That was good stuff, Papawjohn ! I learned something today ! :) I understood the caution about too high O2 useage with COPD, and the problematic acidosis, but I liked your analogies and explanations....
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    My School is Gone!

    jnette replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It is not trivial, and this is what this BB is all about... being supportive as well as offering advice, knowlege, and solutions. (((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))), my friend. I am sorry,...
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    My son has SVT Questions

    jnette replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Cardiac

    I recently underwent a cardiac ablation for SVTs. I had them for several years, and while not near as bad as my sister (who has had them for over a decade), mine were interfering with my work,. I was...
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    Happy Birthday Suzanne!

    jnette replied to dhel28's topic in International Nursing

    happy birthday !!! suzanne !!! :) hope your day was
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    Evacuation of New Orleans hospital...(link to article inside)

    jnette replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Yes.. I agree.... no helpful act is considered too small, no contribution to the help effort is wasted. Deb, amen to that... those of us who simply have nothing else to offer have blood in our veins....
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    Evacuation of New Orleans hospital...(link to article inside)

    jnette replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Brita............(((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))) Gauge14iv.... bless
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    Can't Get Motivated To Study re:Katrina

    jnette replied to land64shark's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got 2 mos. behind during 9/11. Stayed glued to the TV and could not concentrate or focus on my studies. These are hard times we live in. Try to maintain a healthy
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    This was a first: a nursing student approached me about my patient

    jnette replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love it.. just love hearing this ! So cool. :) Yes, even after three years, I get excited to learn or do something new, to teach something to an interested patient or coworker or student... still...