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    called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

    RNsRWe replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

    I believe she means that instead of having two patients each (ICU) the nurses would each have
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    Where is my license number??

    RNsRWe replied to mejajo08's topic in General Nursing

    I guess all I can say is that you have received notification you passed, the rep told you all your paperwork has been received and is being processed, so it looks like another day or so and you'll...
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    Assessments every shift?

    RNsRWe replied to Ntheboat2's topic in General Nursing

    When talking about 'full assessments', I do hope you're not planning on doing a rectal examination on walkie talkie patients because they might have psych issues---and might have a keychain up
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    Bleach and C diff

    RNsRWe replied to sauconyrunner's topic in Infectious Disease

    Last year I went nuts trying to find something.....I run an endoscopy unit so you BET it's a concern! The CDC was less than helpful.....I actually educated THEM! Ridiculous. Bleach, yes, but...
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    LPN for many years to qualify to take RN boards

    RNsRWe replied to lpoore's topic in LPN to RN

    Ah, thank you. I thought it was LVN-to-RN, but I must have been mistaken. Guess it's the disgruntled LVN's licensed this way I see on the
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    How do you pronounce "centimeter" ???

    RNsRWe replied to shermrn's topic in General Nursing

    I say "cent", but I've also heard "sont". Me, I don't care as long as I know what they meant.....tomAto,
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    These two idiots need to have their nursing licenses revoked

    RNsRWe replied to guest416560's topic in General Nursing

    Another member put up a post saying that their CA licenses were suspended, so they can't work anywhere....for
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    These two idiots need to have their nursing licenses revoked

    RNsRWe replied to guest416560's topic in General Nursing

    Y'know, when I saw/heard the warning before watching the video, the warning that it was "graphic", I assumed I'd be seeing two nurses slapping or pinching or otherwise physically harming the patient....
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    LPN for many years to qualify to take RN boards

    RNsRWe replied to lpoore's topic in LPN to RN

    I do believe that in CA, an LPN can challenge the boards for an RN, *BUT* it's only valid in California. Should the LPN who has received licensure this way decide to work 15 years later in NY, he...
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    Typical Med Schedule for one of my patients

    RNsRWe replied to mindlor's topic in Patient Medications

    Doesn't your pharmacy have some type of "formula" timetable, something that would indicate Med X is BID, QID, daily am, daily bedtime, that sort of thing? Empty stomach meds before meals, but the...
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    The Pay in Endoscopy Nursing - the range? Good start for the NP route?

    RNsRWe replied to CP1983's topic in Gastroenterology

    You're welcome :) The better money comes with working the hospital GI lab; you have the potential for on-call, etc. ASC's don't typically pay as well as the hospitals, it's true, BUT the no...
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    Night shift and daylight savings....

    RNsRWe replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    If, in fact, the nurses are salaried, they get paid for a set dollar amount each week regardless of the number of hours worked. So, OP, do you get paid for 35 hours if you only work 32? If the...
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    The Pay in Endoscopy Nursing - the range? Good start for the NP route?

    RNsRWe replied to CP1983's topic in Gastroenterology

    I'm a nurse manager for an endoscopy ASC. I don't hire inexperienced RNs, so no comparison there; once they have what I consider "enough" experience in a hospital setting, I'll hire. A...
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    Night shift and daylight savings....

    RNsRWe replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    I had no idea this was such a big deal in so many places! It seems incredibly obvious to me to PAY those who worked for the NUMBER of hours they worked, period. In the Fall you work an extra hour,...
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    Noc Nurse perspective...

    RNsRWe replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite peeve was when a tray or box would arrive marked "Nights"....and by the time any one from night shift arrived it was already partially--or in ONE case--COMPLETELY gone! To the OP: yes,...
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    Night shift and daylight savings....

    RNsRWe replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    If you worked 9 hours instead of eight, it doesn't matter WHAT time the clock said. Yah, I'm also pretty sure that's illegal. Hospital I used to work paid for actual hours worked. Most of us did...
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    W-withdrawal on record

    RNsRWe replied to shannonyocum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my experience a W doesn't matter. Eventual completion of the course with a successful grade, however,
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    Anyone do a full-time nursing program part-time?

    RNsRWe replied to Katie828's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You might also want to carefully consider whether working in a high-stress, highly exhausting job (such as a new grad would have) is one you could handle? People who no medical considerations usually...
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    What's the craziest thing a patient or family member has said to you?

    RNsRWe replied to monkeybug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This story exemplifies the problem with an entitled attitude. People who are used to buying the best of everything or simply GETTING the best of everything feel that there is always an easier, faster...
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    What's the craziest thing a patient or family member has said to you?

    RNsRWe replied to monkeybug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Kinda makes you want to take up a collection for him to get it right, doesn't
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    Need NYC Sandy situation update, please!

    RNsRWe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, anyone know if Sloane-Kettering -- 53rd Street--is functioning? Have personal / family issues that require us to be there tomorrow--VERY important appointment for relative's new dx CA case-- and...
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    Hurricane Sandy - Wishing Everyone To Stay Safe

    RNsRWe replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Trees down, rivers at full capacity, but we escaped a disaster, no doubt. High winds, but minimal power outages in this area. Schools closed for two days, but ok tomorrow. Everything closed today...
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    Need NYC Sandy situation update, please!

    RNsRWe replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm printing this out to hand to SIL in am....she's doing the driving. THANK
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    Need NYC Sandy situation update, please!

    RNsRWe replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    We'll wait until morning to call--I'm sure they're inundated with more urgent problems just now and I don't want to tie up a line or a staffer. But we'll call in the AM to confirm everything is still...
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    Need NYC Sandy situation update, please!

    RNsRWe replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    RNRAC: thank you for your kindness....we've mapped out the route, with dh driving them partway down and sil taking them the rest of the way into the city; if the facility is open (and is expected to...