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    how to you deal with this?

    Super_RN replied to HeatwaveRN's topic in General Nursing

    Document your tail off! I use quotations as well. When I notify physicians of patient's repeated refusals, I will document what the MD says as well. Doesn't hurt to have a witness either. I've...
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    How many of you took Maths in High School?

    Super_RN replied to jess112's topic in General Nursing

    I took the required Algebras and Geometry in high school, and then an Algebra in college along with a stats class. Nursing math is much, much easier than school math, IMO. Maybe because I actually...
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    I'm a traitor.. from LTC to MD office

    Super_RN replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! It's a great feeling to live your own life! I work to live, not live to
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    working with an incompetent nurse.. need advice!

    Super_RN replied to owenlevi2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    one of the residents blood sugar completely bottomed out like he was unconsious and when she went to get this certain "nurse" all she did was give her a cup of orange juice and told her to make him...
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    Abortion in nursing school rotations?

    Super_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    Worst thing I witnessed was a full term baby, mother had a placenta abruption. The baby had died the day before in utero--so doc induced labor and mother knew the baby was dead (obviously). I did...
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    So frustrated and depressed

    Super_RN replied to deftonez188's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you're feeling better--just let me suggest to you to stay away from home health if you're used to controlling everything,
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    Trying in vain to get in a vein

    Super_RN replied to robinbird's topic in General Nursing

    I have a saline flush attached to my pigtail, so when I get my catheter in, get flashback, I advance just a tad more then pull the needle out with my dominant hand--then I attach the pigtail with my...
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    Trying in vain to get in a vein

    Super_RN replied to robinbird's topic in General Nursing

    Find a willing and easily stickable co worker and practice on them! Not only will you not be nervous about not getting the "patient", they'll be able to give you some pointers while you try. 9 times...
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    Student nurses do the darndest things

    Super_RN replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    During my OB rotation I was watching a mom deliver and the baby was crowning---then I saw the mom tear and that was pretty much it. I got hot, saw spots, and the last thing I remember is my...
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    Is nursing REALLY for you?

    Super_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 6 1/2 years and I can't imagine doing anything else (besides a stay at home mom, and that's definitely not in the picture). I really, truly enjoy my job and hey, when (when, not...
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    is online ADN to BSN program difficult?

    Super_RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I worked FT and did online for my BSN, but per the program--could only do one nursing class at a time. Fine for me--we did a lot of papers, but the program was really nice. Ii did mine through...
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    Do you personally know someone who has lost his/her license?

    Super_RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I know an RN who was fired r/t stealing narcotics for theirself. I'm not sure exactly the discipline, but I do know they are not currently practicing and their name is non existent on the state...
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    flexing for major holidays

    Super_RN replied to matrjety's topic in General Nursing

    We have to work every other holiday, senoirity doesn't matter. If two nurses are agreeable to switching, then they
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    How often do your pts thank you?

    Super_RN replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I should clarify I don't live down South anymore, but I'm hoping some of that Southern hospitality I acquired will rub off in my native Yankee
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    Drawing blood

    Super_RN replied to dtermineddenise's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is to practice on co-workers with good veins who are willing! I'm serious about this--Not only do you have to NOT worry about freaking out a patient, they can give you pointers while you're...
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    How often do your pts thank you?

    Super_RN replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights, so a lot of the times when I'm in the room, the patient's are snoozing. However, during the initial assessment and other times they may be awake, I am generally thanked. I believe in...
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    Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    Super_RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    5 8's 7-3 would be nice for me, but it will be years before Ii can get that shift! It's the 5 nights that are killer for
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    White Boards

    Super_RN replied to Zippy Head's topic in General Nursing

    We write the nurse's name, the STNA's name, what the patient prefers to be called, the shift, date, and room # and telephone #. I really like the fact we write what the patient prefers to be called...
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    Is Home Health Nursing still Growing

    Super_RN replied to pat8585's topic in Home Health

    I agree. I did home health after being a RN for 4 1/2 years. I believe you need the experience to identify problems and have solutions before you go out on your own--where there is no one but...
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    increased confusion with pain med

    Super_RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely needs to try a different pain
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    Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    Super_RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely!
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    Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    Super_RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you mean. 12 hour day shifts would not work for me--I would never see my daughter on days I worked. I'm lucky enough though that nights would be fine and my mother would babysit...
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    Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    Super_RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 12 hour nights for 3 years and it was a piece of cake compared to now. I've been on 8 hour nights (FT) for 3 months and oh my gosh--it's horrible. I am a lethargic slug all of the time,...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Super_RN replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sure you are referring to your own experience, but when I was in school, we did hands on from the beginning. Did I learn everything I needed to learn while I was in school? Heck no--who does?...
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    Med/ Surg Patient to Nurse Ratio

    Super_RN replied to pilpusher's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I forgot to add we have one STNA to approx 8