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  1. Group One background checks in Texas

    scampi710 replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know I feel helpless here in TX., but maybe getting in touch with legislators could be a way to go....forget the TX BNE though, that board is as punitive and biased as Group One. How do we form a...

  2. Why a C-Section?

    scampi710 replied to edj02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If it is elective it sure should be an out of pocket payment. I never thought of it that way, but I am sure their OB/GYN would state it was

  3. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    scampi710 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    :banghead: Too many people need an anatomy lesson....

  4. American Mobile

    scampi710 replied to axelrn's topic in Travel

    I've been a traveler for about 13 years....took a contract with American Mobil in 1994....would not work with them again.....they are not there for their nurses, pay is marginal, they attempted to put...

  5. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    scampi710 replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :1luvu: A nurse after my own heart!

  6. Medication Nurse Assistants

    scampi710 replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    Hi TXSPADEQUEEN.....I totally agree, but you know that in the Dallas/F.W. area you can be reported to Groupl One by any incompetent supervisor who thinks you are "insubordinate" if you don't go along...

  7. Preemie resuscitation in regards to gestational age

    scampi710 replied to d2k2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    to all of you in nicu.....i don't know how you do it...your specialty is so intense and incredible! god bless you

  8. Group One background checks in Texas

    scampi710 replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    one way to fight back is to ask, when interviewed if the facility uses group one. if they do, refuse to have the background check by this company, and if the hr tells you that is not an option,...

  9. Group One background checks in Texas

    scampi710 replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you want to stay in the south and practice, I would stay away from Texas. After working here I can only say it is a hell for nurses beyond what we have to deal with in delivering care.

  10. Group One background checks in Texas

    scampi710 replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Why can't we RN's in Texas present our concerns to the TX BNE about Group One? How can we all get together to form a "class action" for

  11. Group One background checks in Texas

    scampi710 replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    i have been an rn/bsn for 26 years. of that 26 years was a "nursing leader" for the first 11 years. i am an exemplary citizen, a member of sigma theta tau, cum laude graduate, mother of 2 college...

  12. Hi

    scampi710 replied to PRnurse's topic in International Nursing

    :Melody: :Melody: Welcome....good luck...don't get discouraged....stick with allnurses.com!!!!!

  13. ...and a side order of placenta please

    scampi710 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am definitely out of the loop on this one. I never before heard of placenta eating. And what is lotus birth? Obviously I am not in MCH but this is

  14. Serotonin Syndrome

    scampi710 replied to crab23's topic in Psychiatric

    Please post all information on this. Are the symptoms similar to

  15. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    scampi710 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    :specs: I saw the same thing back in the early 80's. Called it "pelvic lock". Was having a horrible night in the ER and when this came in via ambulance it was almost impossible to keep a...

  16. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    scampi710 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I recently started reading this thread. Most hospitals I have been in recently (I am a traveler) prohibit any phone advice, ergo we are deluged with ridiculous complaints spread amongst serious...

  17. What punishment should this nurse get?

    scampi710 replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    Sad, but so true. Too bad so many nurses don't understand

  18. What punishment should this nurse get?

    scampi710 replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    hi joyful your input is a godsend

  19. ER Dept Scrub Color

    scampi710 replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    Has anyone read the thread on Arnold Schwarzenagger and the California Nurses Association? I think he should be outfitted in Skull and

  20. What punishment should this nurse get?

    scampi710 replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    thanks. i am learning more about the use of the computer all the time...just learned to cut/copy/paste. also how do i send a private

  21. What punishment should this nurse get?

    scampi710 replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    sorry...i don't shout, but my vision is imaired and i find the blue color and the bolder font easier for me to read when i respond. as i get older i find larger type is also

  22. Bkat - New User

    scampi710 replied to NURSE1913's topic in MICU, SICU

    Information please. What is Bkat?

  23. Suctioning

    scampi710 replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    I have suctioned trachs at medium to high suction to loosen thick plugs. I have my pt. deep breath prior to the procedure, put the saline down the trach and give it a bit of time to loosen up the...

  24. What punishment should this nurse get?

    scampi710 replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    "punishment" please read the thread "nurse terminated after having baby". the difference here is the corporate mentality as opposed to the representation an rn would have if represented by her...

  25. What punishment should this nurse get?

    scampi710 replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    i think the concept of a professional union is not understood. the situation which you describe is in fact a default to professional responsibility. an rn who refuses to return to her unit in the...