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nurseactivist

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  1. Hurricane Irma

    nurseactivist replied to GetBackToClassRN's topic in School

    If you read Governor Scott's emergency order, he outlines that FL will recognize the licenses from other states. (I had the same

  2. Gave a med I shouldn't have given... worried about repercussions

    nurseactivist replied to tired_panda's topic in Patient Medications

    Do not file an incident report. You are not running for sainthood. Clearly there are some questions about the policy. It is not that uncommon. Years ago, I discontinued a femerol line on a tele...

  3. Participating in Protests?

    nurseactivist replied to wanna_be's topic in General Nursing

    The Constitution and your right to free speech still exists even if Trump thinks it doesn't! Do not wear hospital name tags. I proudly wear my union scrubs to all protests! I want the public to...

  4. Is not answering the phone for work bad?

    nurseactivist replied to CedarGirl10's topic in General Nursing

    As a public health nurse, it didn't come up often. However, we were county employees and mandatory disaster service workers. Therefore I did always answer the phone. I got called to go to a big...

  5. What to wear?

    nurseactivist replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    I am just curious. I was never a school nurse. Why pink on

  6. Happy Thanksgiving!

    nurseactivist replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    String bean casserole, cranberries, yams with brown sugar/pecan topping, mashed potatos with sour cream&cream cheese, pumpkin pie, lemon meringe pie. appetizer-chips, dip,

  7. The Fifth Vital Sign

    nurseactivist replied to bgxyrnf's topic in General Nursing

    When I was younger I had horrible migraine headaches and I had multiple hospitalizations for them. I can relate to the sickle cell patient that was treated as drug seeking. Finally, neurology...

  8. Jury Duty

    nurseactivist replied to lpn954's topic in General Nursing

    Where I am in California, financial hardship technically does not matter. However, I have seen judges ask small business owners if they are the only employee or how many employees they have. I think...

  9. Union Grievance! I need help

    nurseactivist replied to anurselpn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am going to echo the review your contract. One important item that we really pushed for was re-assignment language. The language gave nurses working at the facility preference over a new hire if a...

  10. Waiting for Supreme Court (SCOTUS)

    nurseactivist replied to nurseactivist's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    When Scalia Died, So Did ‘Friedrichs'—And an Even Grander Scheme To Destroy Unions - Working In These

  11. Waiting for Supreme Court (SCOTUS)

    nurseactivist posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Anyone else waiting to hear a decision on Harris vs. Quinn, overturning Abood? Argument preview: Is Abood in trouble? :

  12. Waiting for Supreme Court (SCOTUS)

    nurseactivist replied to nurseactivist's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am sorry. We are waiting on Friedrich's versus CTA which will affect public sector

  13. "I would never want you as my nurse!"

    nurseactivist replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem with nurses disagreeing. However, when I see really snarky mean responses, after a while I can guess who the poster is without even reading their name. I think it is fine to...

  14. TB question

    nurseactivist replied to tiny_dancer's topic in General Nursing

    My ppd converted in nursing school and I was treated with INH for one year. Years later, when I needed to be cleared to visit patients in acute, employee health sent me to a pulmonogist. If you are...

  15. Changing professions after age 50

    nurseactivist replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    If you are the major support for the family going back to school and working is even worse. If you want a job where you are not providing direct care, utilization review/management. There are IT...

  16. Waiting for Supreme Court (SCOTUS)

    nurseactivist replied to nurseactivist's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Admin, can you move this to "Collective Bargaining"

  17. Far?? You still doin ok??

    nurseactivist replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Missing

  18. Supporting family member with severe depression?

    nurseactivist replied to Hollybobs's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is our nature as nurses to want to fix, manage, cure... You mention that you have been close for a long time. Is there a favorite snack, meal or outing??? Re-visiting a more fun

  19. SEIU Heathcare- share your experiences

    nurseactivist replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe SEIU Healthcare represents those in skilled nursing facilities. Any union is only as strong as its members. Have you talked to your union, expressed your

  20. Why are students stealing my food?!

    nurseactivist replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    I am not a school nurse but a PHN. This is just a question. If a kid really was hungry, how would they know it is ok to ask for food? Would they be embarrassed, afraid or ashamed? I am not...

  21. I want to quit nursing.

    nurseactivist replied to Nomad_Nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have heard the reality of being a new nurse. (not part of the senior group, not getting optimum schedules etc). What I have not heard you say, is what do you like about nursing? Did a...

  22. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    nurseactivist replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

  23. File this one under "things I think but won't say"...

    nurseactivist replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to fire you, I am going to leave, I am going to report you: --"Is that a threat or a promise?" "Go to hell" (for docs and patients) "You are bat **** crazy" (For patients and...

  24. Administering Tylenol to a friend

    nurseactivist replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    Plain tylenol ? "April Fools" Sharing tylenol with codeine, a whole different

  25. The effects of not reporting harassment

    nurseactivist replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    It also sounds like MD does not know how to use computer?? Maybe a professional response would be, "Do you need assistance accessing the computer?" (in a total monotone