needlesmcgeeRN ASN, RN

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    Missing narcotics

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to karenrn111's topic in General Nursing

    In the SNF where I first worked, counting both the drug cards AND the pills on the cards was part of each shift change, with both nurses initialing the
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    Initial Drug Test

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Damiapa's topic in General Nursing

    So, you smoked DURING nursing
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    2016 Salary thread

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    1. Ohio 2. I am an RN, I work in family practice as a Care Manager. My annual salary is 47,000.00. I am a newer grad, and new to this position. 3. Our house payment is 500.00 for a 4 bed, 1 and 1/2...
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    Irrational patients

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did you miss the day in nursing school when therapeutic communication was
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    Meaning of your username?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't mean anything, I just made it
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    Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    Well, as far as doctor's offices go, that would depend. I am an RN and I work in a family practice as a care coordinator, to manage chronic conditions and continuity of care. If more practices...
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    "There's Nothing Else We Can Do": The Tale of a Nurse on the Other Side

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

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    Nurses not taking breaks

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to scuffles's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get an hour for lunch, but I usually don't eat unless a pharmaceutical rep brings lunch. Even then, I am eating at my desk and working. I really don't need the break, and I certainly don't need an...
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    Leaving Bedside Nursing

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    After a brief stint in LTC, I knew I needed to get out of direct care. Not because I don't like dealing with people or their families, but because of the ridiculous expectations cast upon nurses and...
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    Question for Day Shift Nurses Who Own a Dog

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    What about checking with a local senior center, they may have a program for volunteering for seniors, there may be an older adult willing to come let her outside. Instead of vetoing the doggie...
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    Educating patients on ER use

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to anh06005's topic in Patient Education

    Of course Medicaid recipients have emergencies. But, the data I am seeing personally (collecting and tracking as part of my job) shows that a large portion of ER visits by our Medicaid patients are...
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    Nurses smoking weed?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't smoke weed (or anything else), but I have no problem with people smoking weed. Once I retire many years from now, I may have an occasional
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    Educating patients on ER use

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to anh06005's topic in Patient Education

    She can't afford the co-pay for a visit, but she can afford the ER
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    Educating patients on ER use

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to anh06005's topic in Patient Education

    I don't understand this...one of our local hospitals used to have an UC or "fast track" on site. They then built the UC at a different location, d/t space issues and eventually building a new...
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    Educating patients on ER use

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to anh06005's topic in Patient Education

    And Medicaid recipients don't seem too alarmed...I mean, what's going to happen? An ER won't turn them away for treatment, so they'll continue to use the ED whether it is covered or not. I send out...
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    Please help, super conflicted!

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to FSUMurse94's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Go for the 15 minute commute. I commute 1+ hours one way, and I have an easy-breezy job, I can't imagine a long commute after a potentially stressful, potentially physically demanding
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    How did you become a CDE?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to gbrush's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    So, how did everyone document their hours of diabetic education with
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    Do you always get out of work on time?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to sandiamts's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Thank
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    Nursing students and their bad behaviors >:(

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Students

    Sounds exactly like my experience. UGH. There are a couple people that should not have passed d/t breaking
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    Help! Will I Pass the Background Check?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to raycna's topic in General Nursing

    Since the entire thing was dismissed, you should be fine. Explain the situation ahead of
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    10 minutes makes a huge difference in a busy practice. Have you worked in a primary or specialty office? Yes, 10 minutes can and has thrown the entire schedule off. You don't understand the work flow....
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    So, the office should just completely throw off their work flow because someone isn't able to get to their appointment on time? Let's do that for EVERYONE. And see how you enjoy sitting in the room...
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    What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    We learned all of "the basics" in
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    What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    I use NDx daily. Granted, I could still accomplish this part of my job without
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    has anyone worked as a CARE manager for Senior Bridge?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Ashley02's topic in Home Health

    I see! I'm glad to see there are even more resources for seniors. Thanks for answering my questions.