Wuzzie

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    Service Dog

    Wuzzie replied to HCA172002's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I doubt any company would want to take on that
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    Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    Wuzzie replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Because this was a neuro patient and Versed has a much shorter half life than the other two you mentioned. It was an appropriate medication and an appropriate
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    Wuzzie replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen some put S.T.A.B.L.E. on theirs so I wouldn't put it past
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    Bullied psych nurse commits suicide

    Wuzzie replied to Rocknurse's topic in Nursing News

    Some people would consider this statement as
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    Fenwal #?

    Wuzzie replied to anm's topic in General Nursing

    Please use it in a sentence. Fenwal is a company so unless it's a phone number your question does not make
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    Wuzzie replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    We should but not all do. I've seen it. Made me ? and lose respect for the person immediately when I finally stopped laughing. Not in front of them of
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    Please help with pediatric dosage calculation

    Wuzzie replied to Michelle747's topic in General Students

    The right way is to determine the dose based on the patient's weight in grams/kilograms and then apply your normal drug calculation formula. For example: You have a 15lb infant that needs Tylenol....
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    Please help with pediatric dosage calculation

    Wuzzie replied to Michelle747's topic in General Students

    This must be that "new math" everyone talks about. And it's completely wrong.
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    Running late?, during report stay on topic so I can go home!

    Wuzzie replied to Workitinurfava's topic in General Nursing

    I had a colleague like this. She was habitually late and then sauntered over when she decided she was ready. One day I had had enough so I wrote report out before she arrived and taped it to the...
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    When Police and Nurses Disagree Over Blood Draw Consent - Know What to Do

    Wuzzie replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing News

    The OP is a lawyer.
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    right med, right dose, wrong route... ouchhhh

    Wuzzie replied to rvzohfeld's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you had to go through this I really am but I think, as a nurse, you know that we really can't address it other than suggesting you contact the hospital and lodge a
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    Patient Abuse/Nepotism

    Wuzzie replied to Ethical_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You are legally required to report any abuse you witness to the BON and I believe the state as well. This can be done anonymously. If you do not report it yours and your co-workers’ licenses are at...
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    Male RN's with Long hair - Job Interviews

    Wuzzie replied to Catalin's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes...style it. If you don’t know how get some help from someone who does. It needs to look neat and professional. When you aren’t interviewing you can let it do its
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    Unfair Clinical Evaluations

    Wuzzie replied to guest723's topic in General Students

    OK this reminds me of an interaction I had with a new grad I was orienting. Orientee: “What tubes go to blood bank?” Me: “Two purple tops” Orientee: “Well, I think it’s two blue tops.”...
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    I cant stand the attitude of many nurses

    Wuzzie replied to Lostsoull's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I think we see the problem. People here have tried to be helpful and this is how you
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    Puppy??

    Wuzzie replied to Ashley Mansell's topic in General Students

    You might find that there are limits where you can take the dog which might not include class. Also, if you require an emotional support dog for class are you certain you're emotionally up to the job...
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    When Police and Nurses Disagree Over Blood Draw Consent - Know What to Do

    Wuzzie replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing News

    Just to be clear, in the Utah case the officer involved was trained to draw blood to be used as evidence and was at the hospital to do so. Alex Wubbels refused to allow him access to the patient...
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    Puppy??

    Wuzzie replied to Ashley Mansell's topic in General Students

    A service dog or an ESA? If it’s a service dog there will be a period of time that you and she will train together and that might be difficult with
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    Unfair Clinical Evaluations

    Wuzzie replied to guest723's topic in General Students

    Moto, it goes both ways. The nurses have no choice whether they get "stuck" with a student so you have two people just trying to work with the the hand they are dealt. Also, although this may not be...
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    Unfair Clinical Evaluations

    Wuzzie replied to guest723's topic in General Students

    While I agree that the OP is being called on the carpet for some ridiculous things I disagree with your assessment of the RN. I precept all of the time as well as participate in senior capstones where...
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    New Graduate Shift Concerns

    Wuzzie replied to CG1114's topic in General Nursing

    Swing shifts are just going to make it
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    Unfair Clinical Evaluations

    Wuzzie replied to guest723's topic in General Students

    This gem from another thread.. "My other job is as a clinical instructor. Most of the walking is done at the beginning of the shift when I am getting students assigned to nurses, but after that, I...
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    Unfair Clinical Evaluations

    Wuzzie replied to guest723's topic in General Students

    We had one poster here who proudly admitted that when she worked her CI job she found a "quiet corner" and worked on her grad school
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    Unfair Clinical Evaluations

    Wuzzie replied to guest723's topic in General Students

    Please take what I’m about to say as words coming from someone who really wants you to succeed. A little tough love is in order. Here goes. If the nurse wanted a warm compress she would have asked...
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    Is leaving before hurricane abandonment?

    Wuzzie replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I know that. Hence the laughter.