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    Family Members Who Exaggerate the Situation

    RNsRWe replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing Humor

    Funny how when it's HIS pain, it really REALLY hurts, but when it's someone ELSE'S pain...it's not that bad? Bet he won't dismiss kidney stone pain NOW,
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    What are hospitals doing for recruiting new nurses?

    RNsRWe replied to BeckyBrunker's topic in General Nursing

    I am actually scared (truthfully, my husband moreso than me) that I may one day need hospitalization in one of our local hospitals. The experienced nurses are disappearing, replaced by new grads with...
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    Blackout curtains

    RNsRWe replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    Wasn't pretty, but for years of nightshift I'd hang long bathtowels down the sides, stuffed into the top rod to secure them while they hung; they'd fill the gap made by the curtain rod sticking out....
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    Regarding nursing students- was this too much to ask?

    RNsRWe replied to blondy2061h's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She's a student, she's there to learn. You told her what would be helpful and assist in her getting the most out of the experience....sounds like you did a good thing. Also, as a student, if you...
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    Shocked by facial piercings at work

    RNsRWe replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

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    Did I pass or fail the Nclex??

    RNsRWe replied to mamacita2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you in a State that allows Pearson Vue "Quick Results" after 48 hours? Those results are accurate without question, because they are sanctioned by Pearson Vue. The 'trick' is not. From what...
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    Are Prescheduled 4 hour shifts Legal in California?

    RNsRWe replied to Kittylin's topic in California Nursing

    While I admittedly know nothing of California labor laws, this makes ZERO
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    A doctor needs to be present to draw blood?

    RNsRWe replied to psu_213's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    LOL!!
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    Treating fever with acetaminophen

    RNsRWe replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient Medications

    My, I think that nurse would keep me on enough Tylenol to kill off a major organ, as 99 is not unusual for me at all....and I don't start feeling "feverish" until I'm 101. or higher. I don't believe...
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    Graduated from a non accredited University.

    RNsRWe replied to lclarke05's topic in Nursing Career

    Considering how difficult is usually is to find employment WITH a license and WITH a degree from an accredited school, why would you consider anything
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    Argh why JCAHO, WHY?!

    RNsRWe replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, man, I feel your pain! Cruel, truly. Accreditation surveys are about as enjoyable as sticking a fork in one's own eye and when you add in your specifics...it just stinks.
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    Colorectal nursing

    RNsRWe replied to birdie007's topic in Gastroenterology

    Ah, then sorry, nothing to offer. But good luck in your
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    Daylight Savings

    RNsRWe replied to SionainnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Y'know, there are people out there who--when you hear things like this--you don't argue, and you certainly don't wager. You just back away slowly, while smiling. Distract them with something shiny...
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    Bite Release Pressure Point

    RNsRWe replied to emma34's topic in General Nursing

    Very good point. Guess I was thinking more along the lines of ER, or the occasional NON-certifiable nutjob in med-surg. Glad I don't work in an environment where I'm likely to get bitten! However, I...
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    Bite Release Pressure Point

    RNsRWe replied to emma34's topic in General Nursing

    Smiled when reading this....let's face it, we're WAY beyond usual "patient care" if we're talking about methods of releasing someone's bite from a part of someone else's
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    New Grad Interview Protocol?

    RNsRWe replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Handing over a thank you card upon conclusion of the interview isn't accomplishing what the card is SUPPOSED to do: tell the interviewer that after you left, upon reflection of the appointment, you...
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    conscious sedation reversals

    RNsRWe replied to milkers's topic in Gastroenterology

    We only use Demerol and Versed in patients who are for some reason not getting Propofol (but it's pretty rare). Haven't had a need for Narcan, but also haven't had any contraindications for it...
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    Washing hands

    RNsRWe replied to kellycinalli's topic in General Nursing

    Was actually taught to use a dry towel to turn off handle, drop the towel for a NEW towel to dry hands. Otherwise, you're taking the towel that is now freshly covered in germs and wiping them all...
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    Failed Boards

    RNsRWe replied to acantrell's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Surprising, huh? It's still the case in most States, though. At one time, even with the nearly-immediate results and near-daily testing availability, hospitals still wanted to get the GNs in the...
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    Colorectal nursing

    RNsRWe replied to birdie007's topic in Gastroenterology

    Do you mean
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    New Grad Interview Protocol?

    RNsRWe replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would assume you have the mailing address of the facility itself? So.....address the card to the hospital, with the attention line: "Ms. Mary Doe, Nurse Manager" and be sure to write "confidential"...
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    Shocked by facial piercings at work

    RNsRWe replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That's a slightly different spin on it....it isn't that the employee's mother called up, out of the blue, to complain. The mother is already an employee and therefore was spouting off her...
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    nurse rights

    RNsRWe replied to nursetana's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My patients have the right to know my full name; I'm providing intimate care and sure as heck I'D want to at least be ABLE to know the full names of anyone doing the same for me. My name (and each of...
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    Shocked by facial piercings at work

    RNsRWe replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ok, weird on several levels. One would assume that a licensed RN is old enough (if not mature enough) to be responsible for her own decisions, including the bad ones. But you say her MOTHER felt it...
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    preceptors?

    RNsRWe replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Depends. Mostly on whoever is talking in front of me. If it's the person who is taking the position that the ONLY possible way to do something is what her teacher showed her, then no....probably not....