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  1. Just a quick thanks

    scottaprn posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just wanted to post a quick thank you to all the recovery nurses that post here. Though I have no personal experience I have a non-nursing friend who is now 90 days clean. I have learned so much...

  2. Just a quick thanks

    scottaprn replied to scottaprn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks . But you guys taught me the lessons I needed to learn. My friend told me last night that I saved her life by standing beside her when everyone else left. She said that was when she had...

  3. orthostatic vital signs question

    scottaprn replied to ViolinTreble's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Orthostatic hypertension. No one is entirely sure but probably alpha-andrenic in nature. Actually pretty common in elderly patients (which makes you wonder why we don't take it stsnding in elderly...

  4. Just a quick thanks

    scottaprn replied to scottaprn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If I have learned anything over the past few months it is that people aren't disposable and everyone can earn another chance. I will always accept those who need acceptance and help anyone I can. I...

  5. Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

    scottaprn replied to SubSippi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ask the administration to "help you understand" how this goal is attainable and measurable. Tell them you want to be able to clearly define how you have met this objective for your next performance...

  6. MSN FNP Thesis Topic help.

    scottaprn replied to kv07's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Barriers to primary care having end of life discussion or efforts to overcome them? Continuity of care from pcp to palliative care? Family member education from the pcp about palliative care?...

  7. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

    scottaprn replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    An attorney may not be able to get your job back etc but they may be able to negotiate your status of being let go for cause. If a new employer calls and is told you aren't eligible for rehire it...

  8. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

    scottaprn replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you have proof that the complaints were taken to management (memos or staff meeting agendas)? Also employment laws vary greatly by state. Which state do you work? Also the threat from the family...

  9. On Negative Feedback

    scottaprn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bingo esme12. The research behind it is pretty fascinating if you read it. The reason people need less negative feedback compared to positive is actually negative feedback "sticks" with people...

  10. On Negative Feedback

    scottaprn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Anyone know the most effective ratio of positive to negative feedback? ps: googling is

  11. Question; orientation went great except...

    scottaprn replied to Bjarte's topic in General Students

    I would wear the jacket into the school office and just "double check" that is how they wanted me to look at clinical. sometimes it takes show and tell before it sinks

  12. Ice Bucket challenge

    scottaprn replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    ALSA only spent 6.6 million on research grants last year (it isn't exactly an efficient charity). if they spend the money from the ice bucket challenge on research it has a chance to be a huge...

  13. avoiding sexism drama and gossip

    scottaprn replied to girtebt's topic in Men in Nursing

    Remember that the people with which you work are your coworkers-not your friends. That doesn't mean that you should not be friendly but keep your personal life at home and stay out of other peoples as...

  14. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

    scottaprn replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    The irony is rich since the entire post with this quote is written from a victim

  15. Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

    scottaprn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    ANRN2B, How dare you attack me personally by not laughing at my post in this thread. I have been here forever and the wisdom just pours out of me and you are so ungrateful not to laugh at me. It is...

  16. Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

    scottaprn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I would go but I am just so busy. I have been on a boat for more years than you have been alive so trust me when I say I know what I am talking about. People on a boat all act the same way and I...

  17. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

    scottaprn replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't want to be called out for a behavior the first step is don't exhibit that behavior. If you choose to be snide or belittling don't be surprised if you get a reaction. And the reaction...

  18. Violation of labor laws- looking up pts prior to clocking in

    scottaprn replied to telee73's topic in General Nursing

    Those who keep saying it is a gray area please read the two links that I posted in the thread from the department of labor. There is no gray area with regards to this. A company has the...

  19. Violation of labor laws- looking up pts prior to clocking in

    scottaprn replied to telee73's topic in General Nursing

    Here is an advisory opinion from the department of labor which states that employers are responsible for enforcing rules against employees working off the clock " An employer cannot sit back and...

  20. Violation of labor laws- looking up pts prior to clocking in

    scottaprn replied to telee73's topic in General Nursing

    It absolutely is a violation of labor laws. in particular the fair labor standards act. " In general, "hours worked" includes all time an employee must be on duty, or on the employer's premises or at...

  21. Article: Patient Satisfaction Survey Study Halted; Mortality Increased 238% with Pati

    scottaprn replied to Cindy_A's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love gomerblog but unfortunately it is a satire site nothing is real about the

  22. New Grad in the ER

    scottaprn replied to Kalnizz's topic in Emergency

    I passed the CEN by just studying the CEN manual from the ENA. I took it after a year's experience in the ER. I was a new grad in the ER as

  23. New Grad in the ER

    scottaprn replied to Kalnizz's topic in Emergency

    You know the nurses you talk about in your post that you want to measure up with. Study them-see what habits, tips and tricks they have that make them effective and incorporate them for yourself. You...

  24. Senate Bill 160 is keeping me from finding a job

    scottaprn replied to Lutrena's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    We can't give legal advice but lets see if we can get you pointed in the right way. First Peanut&buttercup has given you some good advice about looking into expungement. You will still have to...

  25. Senate Bill 160 is keeping me from finding a job

    scottaprn replied to Lutrena's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am assuming this is a state law. which state would be helpful