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    gauze left intentionally during surgery?

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    It was a Washington Post article, so I'm not entirely confident in its validity. It did not seem like the gauze was left to be taken out later, but after counting sponges, and after realizing they are...
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    'My Patient died' Facebook post

    remotefuse replied to miladaniels's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    attention
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    'My Patient died' Facebook post

    remotefuse replied to miladaniels's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Maybe you can explain to us why everyone has this idiotic compulsion to share every aspect of their life on social
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    Swastikas & Nursing | Refusing care based upon moral objection?

    remotefuse replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    This post just reminded me of a patient I had a couple of years ago. He was in his 50's and had racist tattoos everywhere. He just kept apologizing to me, and was so embarrassed about them....
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    Accomadating patients racist request?

    remotefuse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does your facility have a policy in regards to handling patients request made with regards to race? We recently had a family of "proud white supremacists" who tried to refuse care from any non white...
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    preparing for management roles

    remotefuse posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I find that one of my weaknesses is that I can come off as unprofessional, In terms of a very laid back, apathetic way. I truly do care, but just come off as too laid back. I am interested in going...
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    How to get into the PACU as a new grad?

    remotefuse replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    Really bad idea. PACU nurses typically need a critical care background. And I do want to add that i am typically not the type of nurse that would recommend med/surg for a new nurse, but PACU is the...
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    Nurse Executives

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in Nursing Career

    Also, I'd like to add, in the several hospitals that I have worked, nurse directors and chief nursing officers usually have a pretty high turnover rate. Sometimes they are promoted, and very rarely,...
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    mixing pain medications with a flush

    remotefuse replied to painmeds's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought this as well, but as a pp mentioned, it is much easier to push 10ml over 2 min than it would be 2ml. I have searched for research on best methods, but haven't found anything that says its...
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    Accomadating patients racist request?

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I did take them at one point (Im not white) and they were belligerent as a group. I offered treatments/meds as ordered one time, and if they refused, I let them
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    process of applying for certification?

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I was mistaken, I actually had some communication from the organization, it just went into my spam folder. Thanks for you response
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    process of applying for certification?

    remotefuse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, So a few days ago, I applied to take CCRN exam. I am wondering what the process looks like after I've made a payment. How long before I can actually sit for exam? What are some of your...
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    Catheter Came out. Should I reinsert it?

    remotefuse replied to fergsu22's topic in General Nursing

    Reinserting the catheter with possible trauma would have been a bad idea, and depending on how bad the trauma was, he may need to do continuous bladder irrigation until the bleeding stops. You made...
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    Gloves? Is this acceptable?

    remotefuse replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in General Nursing

    gonna have to disagree with you. I frequently will pop the foil backs of meds directly into the med cup sans gloves. I will however use gloves for IV and topical meds. I definitely gel
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    Per Diem/PRN pay national comparison

    remotefuse replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    In Florida, I got a $5/hr pay increase, but no benefits, no
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    Med Error Advice...

    remotefuse replied to brockclan3's topic in General Nursing

    Also, even if the bag wasn't labeled, was the pt ordered a bolus of fluids? If not, still a med error, but you did say you ran a medication wide open without even checking the
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    Med Error Advice...

    remotefuse replied to brockclan3's topic in General Nursing

    You are 100% responsible for this error. You connected the IV and started a medication without checking the bag. There is never a scenario when you don't check a medication before giving it. It takes...
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    What do you hate about nursing and why?

    remotefuse replied to ccorreces's topic in General Nursing

    I hate how little respect nurses get sometimes. Between patients, family members, and doctors we work very hard, and it never seems to be
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    Job interview while pregnant

    remotefuse replied to Goofaroo's topic in Nursing Career

    First off, congratulations on your pregnancy! And for your question, you do not have to disclose that you are pregnant. It is 100% your choice, but I personally would not. Although it is illegal to...
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    Very Bad Background

    remotefuse replied to Everhopeful's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It is going to be practically impossible for you to get a license with your charges. Violent crimes and crimes against moral turpitude (theft) make it almost impossible to get a license. Depending on...
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    Why do some nurses hate it in others pump at work?

    remotefuse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was working tonight, when a traveler nurse literally walked off the floor when she was asked to watch out for another nurse while she stepped away to pump. There were words exchanged and pretty...
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    I don't know how I could've handed this differently

    remotefuse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was reprimanded today after a family complained about me. The pt is in the icu with sepsis and multiple unstageable pressure ulcers Family members decided they would take shifts to call every 2 hrs,...
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    I don't know how I could've handed this differently

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to answer, the pt did come from home where she was left in horrid conditions. Hair was completely matted and she smelled like she had not had a bath in ages. It was an incredibly sad...
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    What is your opinion on calling in "sick"

    remotefuse replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Not the tears part though, just really needing to step back sometimes and
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    What is your opinion on calling in "sick"

    remotefuse replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes you really need a mental health day. If this is going on regularly, you may have some other issues to work out. But I personally have done this probably 2 times in the last 4