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    Patient's who STINK

    Emergent replied to nurse_1993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I encounter this in the ER. You can always wear a mask with a scent on it. Those types are clueless, it wouldn't dawn on them that it was because of their
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    Family Behavior during a code

    Emergent replied to cm8816's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you contacted the doctor regarding the meds not given, and did CYA
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    Washington State tries to ban 12 hr shifts for nurses

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    There's a huge furor in Washington State about the amendment to a bill to ban 12 hr shifts for nurses. The State Senator from Walla Walla is now in hot water with nurses. Here comments are being...
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    RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    Emergent replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    College education for all fields includes a broad base of knowledge. What you seem to be proposing is to make nursing education more like trade school. I think that used to be the case with the...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, the Seattle area has become too expensive. The rents and property taxes are out of sight. They should have put a decent public transportation system in years ago and now are playing catch up....
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    Playing Cards

    Emergent replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Washington $42,106/year base salary $90/day per Diem when in session. They must make their bread and butter elsewhere, that's pretty paltry
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    Delegation patient/staff homework assignment help

    Emergent replied to nessaben11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you have an early surgery scheduled, you'd better start there. Have that pt ready to go. Hopefully nightshift did their part. Then, morning meds and treatments. After the big med pass you can work...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't bring up the subject of weather, someone else did. I merely gave 3 states in the general region that I like. If someone wants weather similar to Western Washington, go down to Oregon west of...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding scheduling, I do think it's great to offer both 8 and 12 hr shifts. That would be optimal since people are
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you, it's a big
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I live east of the Cascades, very little difference from Southern Idaho. A friend of mine lives in Sand Point in the panhandle. Similar weather to the Eastern slope of the Cascades. Temperatures are...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Pocatello furthest east, therefore slightly colder. Of course, people there DO have heaters ya know
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Pocatello, ID Weather averages OVERVIEW GRAPHS Month High / Low(°F)Rain January. 35° / 19°5 days February. 41° / 24°4 days March. 53° / 32°6 days April. 60° / 36°6 days May. 70° / 44°6...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I just drove through that region, the temps are almost
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Boise is in the most populated part of Idaho and close to Twin Falls and
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Not too bad. Average Temperatures for Boise Month Low High Jan 23.6°F 36.7°F Feb 28.8°F 44.5°F Mar 34.0°F. 53.6°F Apr. 39.4°F.
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Those 3 states are all arid. Mosquitoes are only in certain mountain areas where there is standing water. Parts of Wyoming are the only place that may have bitter
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    More crowded, too much development, less access to public lands, more micromanaging by government, making life more difficult for middle class families in favor of special
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    She was the one proposing a vindictive amendment to limit shifts to 8
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Cost of living, more libertarian approach to individual liberty, plentiful outdoor recreational
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    We don't want the bill to die, only that horrid woman's
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    To answer the OP's question, if I were younger I would definitely move out of Washington, which is becoming more and more Californiaized all the time. I suggest Utah, Idaho or
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think most people actually read bills. They are written in legal language that is exhausting for a layman to plod through. We usually rely on the interpretation of
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    Looking up patients on Facebook

    Emergent replied to falconersys's topic in General Nursing

    As Kallie says, it is a bit creepy and stalkerish. I waste my time as much as the next person on meaningless activities. Looking up patients sounds pretty
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    Looking up patients on Facebook

    Emergent replied to falconersys's topic in General Nursing

    It's not a HIPAA violation but I wouldn't advertise that you did it. There's a sanctimonious tattletale in every bunch. If someone leaves something viewable to the public, it is their own fault if...