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    Maternity leave length dictated

    Skippingtowork replied to peepnbiscuits's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your boss is not an idiot, nor is HR. Taking 2 more weeks will not jeapordize your job in any way. Get the doctors note and let your manager know you will be back full swing and committed to your...
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    Nurses Eating Nursing Students

    Skippingtowork replied to Cisabel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Believe it or not, in some hospitals, PCT's are not allowed to check blood sugars or vital signs. I have noticed that many nurses do not know how to take a proper blood pressure and trouble shoot...
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    Nurses Eating Nursing Students

    Skippingtowork replied to Cisabel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for this comment. I've been reading comment after comment and wondering if something was wrong with me. After nursing school, I vowed that I would treat nursing students and any other...
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    Gift for a pt

    Skippingtowork replied to mountainjc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When it comes to gift-giving, it is not an easy answer as "don't cross the line" or "respecting professional boundaries." You always have to use common sense, but treating another human being with...
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    Patient Satisfaction Surveys

    Skippingtowork replied to MichelletheRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I absolutely agree with all the posters. When I get surveys I always give good reviews. If I have an issue with care or service I address it on the spot and it's over. It seems that nowadays,...
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    Criminal History

    Skippingtowork replied to Jroberts78's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    As others have said, check with the BON (do not give your name). Also, because backgrounds checks are part of many school's application process, as well employment processes, have a background check...
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    Skippingtowork replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    you've lived in Canada all your life and call the system universal health care? Check what it's really
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    Undocumented Patients

    Skippingtowork replied to srercg6's topic in General Nursing

    a driver's license is not proof of legal status for immigration purposes. Otherwise we would not need passports to travel outside the country. When a police looks at my license he cannot tell how i...
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    Undocumented Patients

    Skippingtowork replied to srercg6's topic in General Nursing

    Zooey72, it is quite clear that you are at the very beginning of your educational process, because some of what you wrote does not reflect conclusions based on research or appropriate level of...
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    NP pay, less money, more work?

    Skippingtowork replied to simbaman's topic in General Nursing

    I have always known NPs to make less money than experienced bedside nurses, with some exceptions. Remember, most NPs are hired by physician groups and do not have the protections that hospital nurses...
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    Kramer school of nursing?

    Skippingtowork replied to yajaira21's topic in School, College Programs

    You didn't say what degree you are seeking. I know many people in California that are doing degrees and not paying what you're guoting. There are a few that did and are now have regrets. Also, some...
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    Undocumented Patients

    Skippingtowork replied to srercg6's topic in General Nursing

    Yajaira21, I understand your frustration, but please look at the bigger picture. You are in a hospital that has a higher concentration of illegals than usual, your hospital is not the beginning and...
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    Undocumented Patients

    Skippingtowork replied to srercg6's topic in General Nursing

    It is not bigotry to care about our health care system. It may smell like bigotry to some when the blame is placed unfairly on one group. It does not take higher level education or too much common...
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    What's In A Name Badge?

    Skippingtowork replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't understand the logic behind that. What am I
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    Undocumented Patients

    Skippingtowork replied to srercg6's topic in General Nursing

    I read this story and am so sick to my stomach by the report. This is illegal and unethical. Patients that are in a coma several days out? Really? Again I say, these hospitals should be reported,...
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    Undocumented Patients

    Skippingtowork replied to srercg6's topic in General Nursing

    Transporting a visitor back to their country is done all the time under travel insurance. This is very different to transporting a non-consenting person to their country because of their immigration...
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    Undocumented Patients

    Skippingtowork replied to srercg6's topic in General Nursing

    It is the law that a translation service be available in hospitals. Was that a serious question or one to lighten the atmosphere. Just a little tip to all younger nurses or those that care: LEARN...
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    Undocumented Patients

    Skippingtowork replied to srercg6's topic in General Nursing

    This situation affects all patients to some degree. Even an insured patient with restrictive provisions may find themselves in the same position. Or if the co-insurance is high, the patient may not...
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    Undocumented Patients

    Skippingtowork replied to srercg6's topic in General Nursing

    If you work in a nursing home, how do the undocumented get a bed? Especially in a nice place, but the citizens go to a crappy place? You've got to know you sound like you're not speaking the truth...
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    What's In A Name Badge?

    Skippingtowork replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The first two sentences were from a patient's point of view. I always look at badges and credentials. I also tend to look up MD experience and interests. Like I said "a conversation starter." The...
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    What's In A Name Badge?

    Skippingtowork replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    MD, PhD PT, DPT OT, OTD RN is a license, not a degree. BSN, MSN, etc are degrees and would be listed after the RN as the highest degree
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    What's In A Name Badge?

    Skippingtowork replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you are an NP, you better have that on your badge! It differentiates you between those who give orders and those who take orders and all the disciplines in-between. Also, with hospitals wanting to...
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    Job prospects

    Skippingtowork replied to OCRN3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you really want the job, consider clustering your days and sleeping where you work for a day/night or two. I know people who have done this and it paid off big time. Also, after you get...
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    RT says her scope is wider than mine. Ok?

    Skippingtowork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I haven't seen PICCS but they definitely put in ART lines with their eyes half way
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    Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    Skippingtowork replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This site is for nurses all over the world. Your statements are not accurate for the U.S. which probably has more PAs than anywhere else in the world. PAs have very good training and in not on the...