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    unit Rules

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

    You know, Ida, we BOTH really want the same thing, and that is improved care and outcomes for our patients. We see eye to eye there. But you won't be finding the answers from the staff.. truly, it is...
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    unit Rules

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

    True enough.. and exactly why I feel you would be better served by inquiring directly of THEM.. the Corporate heads, the CEOS, the admin. "suits". These are the ones who write the policy and procedure...
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    unit Rules

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

    There you go again... it is THIS accusatoryTONE that is bothersome... always ASSUMING the worst.. ASSUMING we would be "defensive" with our patients.. ASSUMING we are "hiding something" ... and always...
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    Shoes...omg my feet are in heaven!!

    jnette replied to RainEdayWoman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Big Fat Ditto there !!! wooohooooooooo !!! Going to check out the website now. Thanx for the info. Thirteen hours of run, run, run is so NOT appreciated by my poor footsies !
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    A truly Blessed Delivery!!!

    jnette replied to CA CoCoRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Beautiful.. what a save ! :balloons: Thanx for sharing this... hate that it was so traumatic and such a close call, but LOVE the outcome !!! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
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    Employers paying for nurses to belong to Professional Organizations

    jnette replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Sometimes I think there's a reason for it, too. But I've become quite cynical
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    just have to tell you guys this story

    jnette replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    bwahahaaa !!! Now it's even FUNNIER !!!
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    Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    jnette replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So by the time you've done all the above, you could have passed a whole shift of meds already... wouldn't it have been quicker/easier/safer to have just done it YOURSELF already??? Don't nurses...
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    Scrubs and T-shirts

    jnette replied to bobnurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Didn't we just have a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG drawn out thread on this? Maybe someone can provide the link to it, and you can revive it.
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    just have to tell you guys this story

    jnette replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    baaaaaaaaaahahaha !!! :chuckle I'll have to remember that one. I have one patient who fits your descrition to a tee. Just ONE, thank
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    Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    jnette replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My goodness.. we are spiraling ever faster downward toward the abyss.
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    Substandard Healthcare d/t high Patient to nurse ratios

    jnette replied to shandy84's topic in General Nursing

    OMG. This just turns my stomach. Truly, something MUST be done.. this CANNOT be allowed to go on. It is beyond appalling ! :stone This is what Oprah, 60 Minutes, et al need to convey to the nation....
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    How long does it take to graduate from EC, after last exam

    jnette replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good job, Chris. :) You're right on the money. I finished my last NC course at the end of April, 02.. and was scheduled for CPNE the first week of Oct., 02. (and yes, it will take you every bit of...
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    OMG I passed NCLEX!!!!!!!

    jnette replied to *PICURN*'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wooohooooooooooooooo !!!! Way to go ! Ahhh, what a feeling ! CONGRATS !!!
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    I will be unavailable March 3 to 7

    jnette replied to suzanne4's topic in International Nursing

    Have a wonderful time, Suzanne
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    Hell

    jnette replied to Severina's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Very troubling, to be sure. Like you, Severina, I too pick up on these "vibes", and it doesn't even have to be from a dying person, but just people/situations in general. A type of "spiritual...
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    on the line bc advocated for pt

    jnette replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Exactly. That really bites. I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them now.
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    unit Rules

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

    Hey ! Actually, I think that's a wonderful idea, and more power to ya ! But I can just hear OUR company if we were to request that.. bwaaaaaaaahaha !!! ( I might just mention that, however, just to...
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    unit Rules

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

    imperial.. there is certainly nothing to hide. I am PROUD to deliver competent care. But what you just stated above (my emphasis) just really rubs me the wrong way. You are posting things under the...
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    Jug Bleaching protocol?

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

    I have read up on both the above, as have many, MANY nephrologists and access surgeons. They have opted NOT to go with this
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    "NEW" proposed Federal ESRD regulations

    jnette replied to RM23's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You have much to learn, my friend.
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    unit Rules

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

    No . Family members are NOT allowed to be on the floor when patients are being put on or taken off. Nor are the dietician or social worker for that matter. Too much blood flying around. Yes, we do...
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    Micu Rn Wanting To Get Into Hemodialysis

    jnette replied to TaylorMade,R.N.'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    imperial.. I don't know which FMC clinics you are referring to, but that certainly is not the case where I am (re asking questions, genuinely being ENCOURAGED to ask, and to participate in their...
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    How Does This Happen in an OR?

    jnette replied to Jussurfin's topic in Operating Room

    Oh wow... thanx for the clarification. DANG.. how on earth WOULD this have been possible ???
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    Of Sunshine, happiness, daffodils and loss...

    jnette replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    You are more than welcome, Triage. Your coworker and friend sounds like an admirable person.. one we would ALL dearly love to have on board. I, too, was thinking along those lines.. perhaps this was a...