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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 really like your phrasing here, it probably would have been received better. It's a shame though that we have to give thought to scripting like
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    I don't know how I could've handed this differently

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    they complained about my tone, and excluding family members in the care of the
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    I've always wondered...

    remotefuse posted a topic in General Nursing

    How does it work if something bad happens while someone is covering for your break? You're clocked out on lunch or on a paid 15min break and your pt crashes. Usually a quick report is given, but there...
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    I've always wondered...

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Also, how would this apply to pumping
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    I've always wondered...

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm finishing up at my current job and have been going to my car to listen to music and decompress. It's been really helpful for lowering my stress. But this is just a random thought I keep having...
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    potentially dangerous postpartum situation

    remotefuse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have had an "interesting" postpartum inpatient experience. I'm going to be writing to the director of the floor among others because I feel some of my nurses choices could potentially be fatal in...
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    potentially dangerous postpartum situation

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, family members are encouraged through signage to call a rapid if they believe their love one warrants one. Surprisingly enough, it isn't abused, and has caught a few
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    potentially dangerous postpartum situation

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    The epidural bag emptied during my labor, so at the time this happened, I had been off of it for about 4 hours. It was just so concerning to me because I did loose a lot of blood during my delivery,...
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    Disregarding 911 dispatcher

    remotefuse replied to 16mm's topic in General Nursing

    CPR should not be started without a pulse check. She very well may not have needed it at all. Also, restraining someone during a seizure can cause even more injury. The disbatcher was correct. The...
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    Breaching StaRN Contract

    remotefuse replied to Bella_CO's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like a typical floor at an HCA
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    Nursing Director removed my pts restraints

    remotefuse posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I had a disagreement with my director recently. She was doing her rounding when she came into my pts room. He was in soft wrist restraints for being confused and super violent. The first time I saw...
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    I'm Quitting nursing to work in coffee shop

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    This sums it up
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    I'm Quitting nursing to work in coffee shop

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of great points and advice, thank you. Before nursing, this was the world I was happiest in. While I am still in the early planning phase, I did not mention all the ways my business will differ...
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    I'm Quitting nursing to work in coffee shop

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    My husband will continue with his 6 figure
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    I'm Quitting nursing to work in coffee shop

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    .....
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    Can I earn a Bachelor's in Biology at the same time as I earn an Associate's in Nursing

    remotefuse replied to mhite226's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with
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    How hard is it to get your first nursing job?

    remotefuse replied to nightingale4me's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of your chances ofnfinding a job will depend on your location, I'm willing to bet there are other pressing reasons for someone taking 18 months to find a job. When I graduated from nursing...
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    Traveler refusing assignment

    remotefuse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Took my first prn travel assignment on a ICU floor. When I go to look at my pts, one is on CRRT. I find the charge and ask her why I have 2 pts, one being 1:1. And she just tells me they're short...
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    Life as a CNA vs LPN

    remotefuse replied to LPNuser's topic in General Nursing

    The physical work doesn't end once you get a license. I started as a student nurse/nurse tech, and am now BSN, and EVERYONE works their butt
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    Nursing Director removed my pts restraints

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    It is a big deal in my state. If someone dies in restraints, it becomes a ME case. There's a ton more Paperwork even if we say the restraints were not the cause. I get her concern, but I'm not...
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    "Easier" states to get a job with criminal background

    remotefuse replied to Nurse2B_88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Check out Florida. They have a flow sheet that will help. The flow sheet takes into account time since convictions and lists the different types of crimes that would likely not prevent you from being...
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    License through endorsement with criminal background

    remotefuse replied to Nurse2B_88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Also, you have to already have a license to do license by endorsement. Do you plan to go to another state to take the
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    Nursing Director removed my pts restraints

    remotefuse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    My original post isn't really asking a question. for one I wanted to share the experience. I do understand my directors concern with policy, but I don't agree with her putting me or a sitter in the...
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    New Grad RN waiting for job offer

    remotefuse replied to Katya944's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised they would have interviewed a new grad for PACU. I'm not the type of person to say start in medsurg, but from what I've seen, PACU requires critical care experience. I would start...
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    Hurricane Irma

    remotefuse posted a topic in General Nursing

    So this is the first time I've worked as a nurse where we might actually have to use our emergency system. The problem is, my hospital cares very little about the safety of the workers that will be...