NotAllWhoWandeRN ASN, RN

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    Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    What's your source? This is directly from the EEOC website regarding Dura v. EEOC: "According to the EEOC's suit (Civil Action No. 1:09-cv-00059), filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle...
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    That looks like a solid limb, but I'm all about the
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    Is it legal to work as an aid while you are an RN

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. That is very, very interesting. When my last unit was overstaffed we'd float to other units, but we were only allowed to do tech work if it was a unit substantially outside our...
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    Is it legal to work as an aid while you are an RN

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    It makes sense that after licensure you're held to the RN level of responsibility, BUT, if you are working as a tech, you do really have the same responsibility as the nurse who has been assigned the...
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it WAS written. I don't think many employers have had reason to clarify "not edible" on their notice requirements xD My concerns are that she did not clarify whether resignation was immediate or...
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    Help me understand an Ampule

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to Femine91's topic in Patient Medications

    I once pulled a phenergan ampule that ended up not being used, and slipped it into my pocket, where I promptly crushed it against a bed rail while repositioning a patient. I smelled like a chemical...
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    Hands off my vent!!

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to adventure_rn's topic in Critical Care

    I worked in LTAC for a year, and while it wasn't usually children, family members often prolonged life beyond reason. But I never had anyone try to change vent, tube feed, or IV settings!...
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    Respect the letters

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to Chrissygraduatenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Is this one on the Bingo
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    Respect the letters

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to Chrissygraduatenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We do not both take the NCLEX. You took the NCLEX-PN, and RNs took the NCLEX-RN. We went through different programs. We are both educated licensed professionals, but our education and scope are...
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    Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    That does not address pre-employment screens. No place I've ever worked has told me they would not hire me if I tested positive for legally prescribed medications, and it seems absurd to me that if it...
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    Fellow student=back stabbed?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to esrun77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First, don't consider someone a friend if their behavior is "snobby" and "passive aggressive." On the other hand, if you thought you were "somewhat friends," I'm not sure why you believe she is the...
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    Hands off my vent!!

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to adventure_rn's topic in Critical Care

    And PLEASE, everyone, document that you educated and notified management!!! If something goes south because the family altered equipment, you are much better off if you can show that they were...
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    Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    This issue is of an entirely different nature than marijuana use (unless it is marijuana, which I doubt, because the OP sending in her RX documentation got the positive result corrected). Marijuana...
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    Holding "Ordered Meds"..... What are the rules?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to jk2185's topic in Patient Medications

    Was the patient already getting the medication? Was the BP stable and WNL while already on the medication? If your answers are yes, and the BP was not below ordered hold parameters, there was no...
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    Dashing a patient's hope or just being honest?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to xanderfan's topic in General Nursing

    You did very well with a difficult situation. If they are asking WHAT the medications are, it's good practice, if not facility policy, to say "this is your [med] for [indication]" as you get it ready....
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    Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    I hadn't heard of safety-sensitive positions having different regulations. It makes sense in a way, but only if the drug test happens while you're on the job. It doesn't make sense that the employer...
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    Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    No, they can't. The purpose of a drug screen is to identify people who are using substances illegally, period, and it was wrong (possibly illegal, but I can't say with 100% certainty) to disclose drug...
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    You mean the smell is
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    Broken

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to NotAllWhoWandeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, SnowShoe! I did consult with a lawyer several weeks ago, but unfortunately they tried to play games with me (oh, the attorney with the rate I agreed to is no longer available, but you'll be...
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    Did your employer help with job placement after an injury?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I've been told I cannot continue work on my current unit at this time because a Functional Capacity Evaluation has labeled me partially disabled, with lifting limits of 40 lb from waist to shoulder...
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    Did your employer help with job placement after an injury?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to NotAllWhoWandeRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    My employer ignored (or delayed responding) even after I sent information from the above links. It wasn't until I was able to add this information that they came through with a job offer: Enforcement...
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    Broken

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to NotAllWhoWandeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought this was an interesting quote, as I've learned quite a bit about what they owe me, which is quite a lot under the law. The period in between then and now was messy, but I'll close with the...
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    6/26 WILTW: Littlefinger's smirk makes me feel violated

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE. I HAVE A JOB AGAIN! Apparently my e-mail sharing ADA regulations (most complete one sent yesterday afternoon) finally got noticed. Anyone who says not to take legal advice from...
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    6/26 WILTW: Littlefinger's smirk makes me feel violated

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Staples?! EGAD. Has no one heard of Tegaderm absorbent? (I'm sure that wasn't available if they resorted to staples, but oy
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    NotAllWhoWandeRN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    You will find that everyone has a weakness, and it is a great deal of fun to compare squicks and gross each other out. Every time someone says they can't handle sputum, I think of the med surg patient...