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    Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    nurse4theplanet posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ugh! Feeling a little frustrated today with some other newbie nurses (I am one myself). As part of orientation, we have several tasks that we have to complete and classes to attend. I find them...
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    Ideas for bedside shift report

    nurse4theplanet posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you currently perform shift report? What, if any, forms are you using? What have you found that works and staff remains compliant with vs. what were you doing that failed? New unit needs...
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    Medical terms in Spanish

    nurse4theplanet posted a topic in General Nursing

    I live in the south where we have a large spanish speaking population. They offer spanish here in the highschools and at my college, but not necessarily 'spanish for medical professionals' . I...
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    sex education in school

    nurse4theplanet posted a topic in School

    i was on the dr.phil site (i am a chronic phil watcher) and I was reading the replies to the show about sex education in schools. I was SHOCKED to read how many people believe that sex education...
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    ID check at Testing Center

    nurse4theplanet posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everybody! I had to fill out my NCLEX application online without having my DL with me...I filled out everything but my middle name because I was positive that it wasn't on my DL. Later, when I...
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    Friday's Today Show: Shape up or Pay up

    nurse4theplanet posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20212332/ Wondering if anyone else saw this and what your thoughts were? How would you react if the hospital you worked for enforced this policy? Where I work, we have a...
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    Visiting Hours

    nurse4theplanet replied to redwolf's topic in MICU, SICU

    We are switching from scheduled visiting hours to open visitation. It has been quite chaotic so far. Visitors do not respect the nurses right to restrict visitation based on pt condition or the...
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    CCU vs. ICU

    nurse4theplanet replied to FlashGrad's topic in General Nursing

    ICU is the general term for any critical care unit, usually consisting of medical-surgical patients. CCU normally refers to the Coronary Care Unit which involves pts with severe cardiac problems and...
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    How long after ADN to take NCLEX-RN

    nurse4theplanet replied to Perseus Mandate's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in December. It took a month to get my ATT. Then I had 90 days to take the NCLEX. I took it in February. I also took a Hurst Review course. The test itself was difficult. I think it...
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    Learn From My Mistakes

    nurse4theplanet replied to firstyearstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1) Make sure your Piggyback is unclamped, otherwise you will return to find that it has not yet run in and you are behind on your other PB's that need to be hung next 2) Don't throw your report sheet...
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    Do pediatric nurses get paid less??

    nurse4theplanet replied to melc2009's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what the statistics are for pediatric nurses nationwide. But I do know that our local children's hospital started new grads out at a lower rate than other adult hospitals. It was also...
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    Why do patients like these go to a doctor?

    nurse4theplanet replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree! I commend those women who want to go through childbirth without pain medicine, induction, etc. for the benefit of the child. I'm not against all natural methods. However, there...
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    Checking in after one month

    nurse4theplanet posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello my allnurses buddies! It's been awhile since I've had time to cruise the forums, much less post anything...but here I am after one month of being on my own. Orientation lasted six months after...
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    Checking in after one month

    nurse4theplanet replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know exactly what you mean about "unwritten" policies and things that others just expect you to know because, "everybody knows that." For example, our radiologists won't read XRs after hours unless...
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    I don't have enough experience for this!

    nurse4theplanet replied to TigerGalLE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At my facility, RNs have to go through a special training program to be a preceptor and I believe its on a volunteer basis. But, I do see very new nurses getting assigned sometimes two students at a...
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    Slow Codes

    nurse4theplanet replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand the rationale for first responders who may happen upon a patient who has been dead for several hours or longer for liability issues. But to do this for a pt who is currently under...
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    Slow Codes

    nurse4theplanet replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    what do you mean by slow
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    What do you feel is least relevant class?

    nurse4theplanet replied to oguesswhat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    poor written english skills give room to doubt competence. if you are ever asked to recount an incident in writing for review, you may feel
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    What do you feel is least relevant class?

    nurse4theplanet replied to oguesswhat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Least Relevant...American History. While it is fantastic information to have as an American, and I would have taken it even if it was not required because I love learning, it is the least relevant...
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    A question about ICU nursing, taking report, and care in general?

    nurse4theplanet replied to JesL2bRN2007's topic in MICU, SICU

    Excellent posts. I agree the most important thing you can do as a student in the ICU is to get a good report and perform a really thorough assessment. The learning opportunity for you is substantial,...
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    Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    nurse4theplanet replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nursing Fear Factor Stunts: See who can empty the most foley bags in 60 seconds. Hook themselves up to insulin drips and see who's blood sugar can get the lowest without passing out. See who can...
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    Is this prejudicial

    nurse4theplanet replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

    It's more than just an on call policy...it's for you! If you could obtain a system to alert you when your phone rings through a non-profit organization at no cost, perhaps you should consider doing...
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    Is this prejudicial

    nurse4theplanet replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have received several good suggestions about how to keep your job and accomodate your needs, most of which you can get assistance for through different non-profit organizations. Unless you...
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    My brothers stole my thunder!!

    nurse4theplanet replied to ooper3076's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Turn this experience into something positive. I understand how distressing it is that you have worked hard to accomplish a goal and have received little recognition in light of your brothers'...
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    Protecting the patient already died does not make any sense!

    nurse4theplanet replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    Probably because other STDs don't have the same stigma that surrounded HIV...especially when the disease first emerged. Alot of people lost their jobs, their families and friends, insurance, and were...