needlesmcgeeRN ASN, RN

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  1. needlesmcgeeRN

    Can pushing fluids lead to pulmonary edema?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Pseudonym's topic in General Students

    Is this the same "patient" from the other
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    Would you leave your current position over scheduling issues?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Butterflyxx0621's topic in General Nursing

    The best part about my current job is no nights, weekends, or holidays. I couldn't deal with bedside nursing for that
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    Can't get into my RN Program because of Obamacare

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to LCNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    Also, I had my immunizations completed at my local health department, and other necessary medical tasks completed at one of the local urgent care/occupational
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    Can't get into my RN Program because of Obamacare

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to LCNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    Go apply at your local
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    Low nurse wages in Health Department - worth it?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Marshall1's topic in Public, Community Health

    I would LOVE to work at my local health department. Everyone there is so
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    Are the pts in the ICU mostly unconscious?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Philly85's topic in Critical Care

    Have you considered a career in Mortuary
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    submitting an anonymous neglect report

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to fairdinkum's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Question - Is the 99 y/o client within her right mind? I've had problems with APS not opening a case, because the person in the situation is
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    Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    Okay. I see what you're saying, and that's
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    Yesterday

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Your
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    Yesterday

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    God is YOUR belief, but not everyone
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    Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with your comment that right documentation isn't specific to medication safety. Think about what could happen without the right documentation being
  12. needlesmcgeeRN

    I saw another nurse assault a patient

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

    Why is this even a
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    I guess nursing is a no-go (??)

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to gingerdee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You don't "need" benefits? Insurance, Retirement,
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    Getting a C in Anatomy :(

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You've got a lot to learn and a lot of growing up to do before you get into the nursing
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    Common meds used in LTC

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to MooreOfEmily's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All the meds.
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    Molina Healthcare Remote CM?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to CaliGrl1204's topic in Case Management

    I work WITH Molina CM's. I have to say, I HATE CCA. The system is so inefficient.
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    Go into nursing for the money?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to jackhensy's topic in General Nursing

    I make about 21.50 an hour, I am definitely not in this for the money...though, I could make more in a different setting. Right now I am basically a glorified social worker...I'm betting that...
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    In my first semester and want another baby

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to TiffanyMcNurse2b's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry, but I'm just going to be the voice of reason...are you out of your ever-loving-mind??? You are in your FIRST semester of nursing school. You've seen nothing yet. Finish school, pass the...
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    Been asked to do home wound care after patient is discharged

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Cbailey75's topic in General Nursing

    You bring up very good points, the OP should really bow out here...additionally, there is no Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance reimbursement for someone who is not an independent provider registered with...
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    Vent about toiletting patients

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but have you EVEN BEEN in a LTCF lately??? We did all of this and more. SO...what was that you were saying about
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    LTC nurse to patient ratio

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    I started at a LTCF, and I HATED it. It was all about the med pass...I had more than 25 residents with varying levels of acuity. It was insane. I was way under-compensated for that
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

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

    Went to school with someone who had a photo of themselves wearing a work badge that said RN-BSN, and I know damn well this person does NOT have their BSN. I hate when people purport to be something...
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    Been asked to do home wound care after patient is discharged

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Cbailey75's topic in General Nursing

    There ARE home care nurses...but anyway, I would check with HR at your hospital to verify you are allowed to do this, to make sure there is no conflict of