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  1. Accused of withholding pain medication

    generalRN2008 replied to trucol's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My facility states to go at least two hours between meds. It sounds like demorol was around 1am. So you could have given lortab around 3 or 4 am and he could have gotten demerol around

  2. public health jobs

    generalRN2008 posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    I work in acute med surg but have prison nursing, sub acute , psych and home health experience. I work full time at a hospital that no longer allows over time. I am looking for part work and have an...

  3. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    generalRN2008 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Diploma used to be the nursing option. NPs will never go away but may have to pursue further if bedside nurses are MSN as well. But why not just go the MD route if there is a push. ANA is a huge...

  4. Can hospitals average two weeks together to avoid paying overtime?

    generalRN2008 replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what state you worked in and state labor

  5. no bsn no job offer

    generalRN2008 replied to sinsin84's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It happens. Always mention you are actively pursuing the

  6. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    generalRN2008 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have seen it in a few areas. Some day, we may see DNP preferred. The world is changing with a high focus on education and student

  7. Diploma nurses are worthless?!

    generalRN2008 replied to stephdRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Even nursing homes prefer BSN. Some areas BSN is required with MSN

  8. Slanderous rumor mongers in the workplace

    generalRN2008 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gossip is part of life to a degree. Just tell her you do not partake in

  9. Do you enjoy being a nurse?

    generalRN2008 replied to LPNalltheway's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the work

  10. no bsn no job offer

    generalRN2008 replied to sinsin84's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    2013 or

  11. Imagine my Dismay.....

    generalRN2008 replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Bloof should not be hung in SNF units. Check Medicare regulations on that. Good luck with staffing

  12. IV piggyback question

    generalRN2008 replied to dorkomatic's topic in General Nursing

    Just new piggy back tube but check your facility

  13. Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

    generalRN2008 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Terms of endearment are meant for close family not random

  14. Drowning her baby in wine

    generalRN2008 replied to sarabellum1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most states accept CPS reports on this. They can make a house call or alert the OB and hospital she plans to deliver

  15. New Grad, 8 patients. HELP!

    generalRN2008 replied to circularstaircase's topic in Medical-Surgical

    8 is too many for days. Maybe switch to

  16. Need Postpartum nurse advise

    generalRN2008 replied to Ollytrolly's topic in General Nursing

    Pain control and teaching. Plus as my hubby put it when I had a baby "the breast feeding knotzis that won't help teach breast feeding". Help parents feel at

  17. Am I crazy for this?

    generalRN2008 replied to Skylar-blue's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 16 hour shifts Saturday and Sunday and went to school Monday through Friday full time. 32 hours work qualified as full time and got insurance coverage, paid the bills. Sure I was tired...

  18. Pay cut

    generalRN2008 replied to illcleff's topic in General Nursing

    That sucks. But companies and government agencies do it. I have a feeling it isn't just in medical fields. I can see many factories and government contractors doing

  19. Legally Protect the word "Nurse?"

    generalRN2008 replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    Wet nurse is a woman who nurses anothers baby. It has nothing to do with medical nursing. Not just American. Human milk for human babies is international for milk

  20. Pay cut

    generalRN2008 replied to illcleff's topic in General Nursing

    They can do that. I worked for an organization that after six months , some man in regional ranks decided I made too much. So I was told to keep my job I had to reapply for my position at a 30% lower...

  21. Just Had One Of The Most Horrible Experiences Of My Career!

    generalRN2008 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe something better is in tow for you soon. Hope you didn't give up another job for this

  22. Is nursing killing me :/?

    generalRN2008 replied to pheonixRN's topic in General Nursing

    We all get health issues. Nursing does take a toll on your health. But eat healthy and work out on your days off. Try

  23. When do hospitals do most of their hiring?

    generalRN2008 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    They are all

  24. I feel like ****...

    generalRN2008 replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    By the way, there is a nurses with disabilities board on here. Try posting

  25. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    generalRN2008 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Doctors do prescribe fish oil , flax seed oil, niasan for cholesterol. That is herbal. OBs suggest DHA for fetal brain health. That is herbal. OBs and oncologists suggest massage and such for pain...