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    Going to be fired?

    Emergent replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I worked LTC years ago I had 30 pts. I hauled ass and completed my med pass in the 2 hr window every time. I never left meds lying around. I had 3 days orientation. There may be a clique, that...
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    Small hospitals/units bigger drama hotbeds?

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm working at 2 hospitals, one very tiny. The drama level there is amazingly high. The are plenty of personalities at the bigger one, but people are very busy there, plus one personality is unable to...
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    What can I do in the next 2 years to be an attractive PhD candidate?

    Emergent replied to NurseRockk's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Go to the gym and tone up your body first. Get advice on your wardrobe, makeup and hair. In short, a makeover! This will increase your
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    Will I become a bad nurse? How should I change?

    Emergent replied to blueus's topic in General Nursing

    I'll give you my honest opinion here. I think you should change career goals. There are other vocations that don't involve people skills. Accounting comes to mind. Computer programing, landscaper,...
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    I Told him she shouldn't be discharged....

    Emergent replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I'd just like to mention, 88 years old is a full life lived. I would hope that, at that age, my family will take me home, and allow a natural death. (((Hugs))), it sounds like you fulfilled your...
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    Is Anyone A Highly Sensitive Nurse?

    Emergent replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    HSP aren't necessarily crybabies or weaklings. I'm a rather stoic person myself. But we are more sensitive to our surroundings. I really advise everyone to read the book for greater understanding. 15%...
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    Is Anyone A Highly Sensitive Nurse?

    Emergent replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    According to the book, American culture tends to look at the HSP as an anomaly, perhaps needing mental health evaluation. The life of the party extrovert is more highly valued and admired. The...
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    Is Anyone A Highly Sensitive Nurse?

    Emergent replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have read that book and use its techniques to manage my highly sensitive personality. The highly sensitive person is someone who needs to recoup from being around a lot of people. We are, however,...
  9. Emergent

    Ever Feel Inadequate?

    Emergent replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I never feel inadequate. Just like Mary Poppins, I'm practically perfect in every
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    Parent and school nurse

    Emergent replied to BeckyESRN's topic in School

    Maybe just flat out tell them that since you're employed by the school district, you've been advised not to comment on
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    Seeking RNs' input on a CNA job dilemma

    Emergent replied to inprocess's topic in General Nursing

    This place is probably hard up for staff. My advise is to tell them you resign, but you'd like to continue as a Per Diem/Pool worker. My daughter worked last year at a memory care place, she wanted...
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    Pendulum Swinging too Far on Pain Meds?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    (((((Esme))))) I'm sorry for all the suffering you're going through It's VERY GOOD to see
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    Question to Catholic nurses

    Emergent replied to KatieMI's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be a devout Catholic, and left because of this sort of hairsplitting legalism. Some of these Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion are insufferable holier than thou, priest wannabes,...
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    Pendulum Swinging too Far on Pain Meds?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Did a scan of the web and, yes, the new CDC mandates are making doctors hesitant to prescribe pain medicine. Apparently, the rules were hastily thrown together, and aren't well thought out, which...
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    Pendulum Swinging too Far on Pain Meds?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The point of my post was not to argue my friend's individual case actually. That was merely an example of what sounds like fear or hesitancy to prescribe controlled substances. I suspect this might be...
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    Pendulum Swinging too Far on Pain Meds?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think you misunderstood. Friend's hubby was on Tramedol with previous doc for severe hip pain that is getting worse. Dosage was 1-2 tabs every 6 hrs. Finally referred to ortho doc after determined...
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    Unit Manager Demands I Cut My Hair

    Emergent replied to Nurse Cookie Swirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think your new style looks cute, says an older white woman (me). The old style looked cute too though. It was medium length, not outlandish. I love Richard Sherman, but hate his hairstyle. I dislike...
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    Emergent replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am finally watching Nurse Jackie. The show is ridiculous from start to finish. The ER doctors standing around, socializing, waiting for their next case, the acquisition of a Pixus eliminating the...
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    "Due to health problems..."

    Emergent replied to Veigar3's topic in General Students

    I guess you'd have to walk awhile in their moccasins to find out,
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    Am I supposed to hate my first nursing job??

    Emergent replied to StevietheRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds sucky with lousy ratios. Go to your interview and see what they have to say. You get what you pay for. A unit with high turnover, that is willing to foot the bill for your education in...
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    Looking for a change

    Emergent replied to RN213's topic in Nursing Career

    I work ER now. There really isn't a lot of lifting compared to inpatient. You do very few personal care stuff, you know, 400 lb incontinent pts and the like. When an ambulance comes, the medics get...
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    Patient Conscious During CPR

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Amazing story told to me by an ER doc I work with. A patient he had, a fellow in his 30s, went into V-fib. Due to excellent CPR the patient was conscious throughout the code, which lasted almost 2...
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    Successful Orientees Vs Unsuccessful Orientees

    Emergent replied to purplegal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the update. If I were you, I'd feel a little vindicated. All that glitters is not
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    Am I allowed to start a donation to help deceased pt funeral funds??

    Emergent replied to LbyNrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Keep your eyes out for a gofundme account started. People start them all the time for death expenses. Then you and your coworkers can donate. You can be
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    Quitting per diem without notice

    Emergent replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    Just tell them your Dad is in the hospital. Don't make a huge deal about it. Don't sign up for anymore shifts and let it die a quiet, natural death, no fanfare. If I were you I wouldn't make any...