RNsRWe ASN, RN

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    Bedside report

    RNsRWe replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    I'm out of hospital nursing for about 16 months, but I saw this tried twice in five years. Both times went down in flames. Management thought it would be more efficient, information would be...
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    You know whats annoying...

    RNsRWe replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Nursing

    Day shift complains that night shift "doesn't do anything" and leaves stuff for the overworked day staff. Evenings complains that prima donnas on dayshift waited until eve staff came in to unload the...
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    Hello fellow GI nurses...abdominal pressure

    RNsRWe replied to girlsptz's topic in Gastroenterology

    It's also worth noting that too much pressure, or pressure released too suddenly, can cause a pt's bp to drop. Always watch the bp when applying
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    Does Obamacare 2014 allow only BSRN to sit for NCLEX-RN?

    RNsRWe replied to Streamline2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I presume you are currently a BSN student? If so....time to learn those critical thinking skills. The article you cite as support for your statements does nothing to support them. This story is not...
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    Does Obamacare 2014 allow only BSRN to sit for NCLEX-RN?

    RNsRWe replied to Streamline2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And, of course, the way to get "the critical thinking skills" is to be BSN educated? Stunning, never knew that. Too bad so many ADN and diploma nurses don't,
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    Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    RNsRWe replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Years ago, an agency that handles respite workers for special needs children/adults once sent a new caregiver to my home. Before her first visit, a received information about her, and spoke at length...
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    Rate of sexual harassment occurrences at a hospital?

    RNsRWe replied to lis4b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, including you, I'm counting five on this
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    Rate of sexual harassment occurrences at a hospital?

    RNsRWe replied to lis4b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hence the SGMW association
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    Difference between A.S. and A.A.S degree in nursing?

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

    It's irrelevant. You need to be in an accredited nursing program, one that once you have completed it successfully (graduated) you will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN. You must pass that exam in...
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    computer based education vs classes

    RNsRWe replied to rnsusan's topic in General Nursing

    You're asking about continuing education and "where I work"....if you mean education specific to your facility, I'd think you'd have an education department to go to in order to ask these questions....
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    New Construction Nightmare

    RNsRWe replied to Tristar's topic in General Nursing

    Reminds me of one hospital's renovation of a med-surg wing that obviously didn't involve a single nurse OR cna. How about the toilets didn't have one of those drop-down arms that worked like a faucet...
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    Rate of sexual harassment occurrences at a hospital?

    RNsRWe replied to lis4b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Any chance your fiance works at Seattle Grace Mercy West? Seriously, that's the only place I've seen that fits the description your fellow paints. Sounds like he doesn't really want you there, for...
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    Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

    RNsRWe replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    Something to consider in all of this cloak-and-dagger stuff....how anonymous is ANY of this, when critical details are posted on AllNurses.com? Unless your classmates and instructor have the IQ of...
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    Has anyone left their employment due to mandatory vaccinations

    RNsRWe replied to anniemm's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have never left a job because of mandatory vaccinations, I simply get them. OTOH, I have also never had any ethical, moral, medical or 'whatever' concerns about getting them. I have never been...
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    The flu shot making people sick

    RNsRWe replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Aniroc: Hmmm, I'm a little divided within myself on this one. Overall, though, I think as long as she was able to give unbiased information, ALL the pros and ALL the cons--documented, not anecdotal...
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    Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

    RNsRWe replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    You mean the secret being you don't know that insulin is measured in units and not cc's? If this is your educational standing....there's a problem, mission control. Anyone know how many vials of...
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    The flu shot making people sick

    RNsRWe replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Quote from imjustme123: First they came for the socialists, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade...
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    The flu shot making people sick

    RNsRWe replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And context is
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    The flu shot making people sick

    RNsRWe replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, it's a choice. Either conform to the rules or accept the consequences. No one is forcing you to quit. But those who refuse to accept the conditions of the employers or schools are being held...
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    The flu shot making people sick

    RNsRWe replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not supposed evidence. Actual evidence. It is not a debate, as the evidence has been made clear to all but those who refuse to accept the data. However, I don't have an interest in that discussion...
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    The flu shot making people sick

    RNsRWe replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Arguably, some simply cannot. Certainly anyone who has worked as a nurse for even a short amount of time has come across patients who give you lots of reasons, often an impressive variety of reasons,...
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    I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    RNsRWe replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I don't know why you would consider it "lazy" or "bad" if you no longer wished to work in a setting you found dissatisfying, exhausting, and even toxic. If it's bad for your family and bad for...
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    The flu shot making people sick

    RNsRWe replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ah, slightly different scenario. It's contraindicated if the allergic reaction is described as being respiratory in nature, or severe swelling...my guess is he wasn't about to risk that tongue swell...
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    The flu shot making people sick

    RNsRWe replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The recommendation for those who have egg allergies but only have the hive reaction is to GET the vaccination--and treat the hives side-effect. There is no "egg free" version, per se, but the...
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    The flu shot making people sick

    RNsRWe replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have to assume you're a student who is still in the pre-requisite phase and haven't yet started any clinicals? Because if you were already a nursing student IN the program, you'd already know you...