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What about the elevated white count?

How much longer are you there? Just continue to do your job and try and ignore staff.

avenellpn82, google PDR and look under Rocephin IM....you will find all the information you need.

Is she expecting to to stay awake all night? If not will she allow you to bring in a blow up bed to use in the living room? Would be taken down in the am.

Well if peds is your passion then do it! I think you might be happier in peds LTC. There will be plenty to learn,hopefully you will enough experience to reapply at the Children's Hospital. Just my 2cents!

What? You REALLY want me to work a double shift!!!!

In my state,a felony conviction will cause suspension of the license. Check your states BON,the information should be posted on their site.

I have seen many,many deaths but the one that was so hard for me was my younger brother. He had esophageal cancer. He had it for less than a year before he died.We took care of him at home,he lived 4 months after diagnosis.We rotated family members d...

I am so sorry about the situation you are in.I think you need to first speak to an employment attorney and see how they can help you.Then you need to get out even if it means working at another hospital or not working for a while. Yes report the aid ...

Do you think it is not used because it is such a mild pain killer?

Congratulations on your new job!I worked for the military in the past and loved the job! I had numerous opportunities for further education. Any skills you lose can be easily relearned.Good luck and enjoy the job!

I had my repair done about 8 years ago. I had an easy recovery. I did PT for 3 months and have 100% mobility and no pain. Showering was limited until the incision healed but I was still able to wash.Driving not an option for a few weeks. I was up and...

Your speed and organizational skills will improve. Ask other nurses to share some of their tips. Are you concerned about your pt's BP is too low? Verify orders with the MD. The first year is difficult but you will become more confident as time goes o...

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I have always noticed the smell of death.I would describe it as very similar to what others smell. I think the smell lingers on me,I have to shower,wash my hair and wash my clothes. My brother died at home....I could smell it even a while after he di...

Your anger is justified. You worked in a dysfunctional office. Things are not going to change there. Actually,being terminated was to your advantage. Had you stayed there the drama would continue. Most likely you would have been very unhappy there. I...

Are you her supervisor or co-worker? You said she was hard working and helpful...wonder whats going on? Could she be hard of hearing? Does she read well or maybe not at all? If she had a proper orientation sounds like there are areas that need to be ...

Your Doctor reminded me of someone I worked for for1MONTH! I was the one to leave. Sounds like your Doc has got issues. The frequent staff turnover is a give away. I think you not working there is the best thing for you. This incident will not affect...

Peggy,you are a mandated reporter...so report it! The dad putting the kids vent tube around his neck while arguing with the mother? I call that a threat and emotional abuse. The last time you saw the child you were concerned about his well being..ye...

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You should be proud of your self! You made it through a very busy and difficult night and stayed calm!

Are foley clamps still around? They were little clamps specific for foleys.

We have all made med errors at one time or another. Just follow the 5 rights and ask questions if need be. The system you are using does notall that great.Could the charge nurse or supervisor be a witness when the system has be be over ridden?

So how is your sister doing? Did she have a DVT?

I agree with the skin so soft and taking a change of clothes to work. Your hospitals infection control and housekeeping depts. should also work on a solution to the problem.