Quota BSN, RN

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    QOL vs Preservation of Life

    Quota replied to MBar1's topic in General Nursing

    Well I work oncology so we absolutely do have these conversations with our patients. Well our oncologist, palliative care, hospice, and life with cancer people do a lot of it but us nurses have our...
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    George Mason University ABSN Fall 2020

    Quota replied to susu107's topic in School, College Programs

    Go to the Virginia forum and you can find threads from previous cohorts. I don’t think there is one from last year but there was on for my cohort two years ago and others for previous years. I...
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    While we were arguing; We disappeared

    Quota replied to Yep, Me's topic in General Nursing

    My iPad won’t use the quote feature correctly for some reason since the update so this is the best I can do. The sign in the room room is not the ONLY identification for the different jobs. All...
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    While we were arguing; We disappeared

    Quota replied to Yep, Me's topic in General Nursing

    Color coded scrubs at my hospital, there is a basic guide posted in every pt’s room. Covers nurses, techs, respiratory, nutrition, secretaries, transport, radiology, food service, and probably a...
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    New grad, Med error

    Quota replied to Nickc58's topic in General Nursing

    I work oncology and IV push 8mg zofran frequently, though we do default to diluting all IV push meds anyways. Sound a little over reaction to fire over that. What sounds odd to me is that you can...
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    Do male nurses face gender bias in nursing education?

    Quota replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    The ER nurse that comes to mind is Malik (spelling?). There are more from all shows as more background characters too. With Grey’s Anatomy the story line is very rarely about the nurses, plus the...
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    Do male nurses face gender bias in nursing education?

    Quota replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Oh there are plenty of other shows with male nurses I was just pointing out the ones the OP decided to use in their article. I’d guess the majority of medical dramas have male nurse characters (I...
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    Do male nurses face gender bias in nursing education?

    Quota replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    You’re confusing sex and gender, they aren’t the same
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    Do male nurses face gender bias in nursing education?

    Quota replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I’m guessing the OP never really watched ER, Scrubs, or Grey’s Anatomy because they all had male nurses in them. Not that any of the shows are really accurate portrayals but they absolutely...
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    Work asking all the time if I can work extra At work and home

    Quota replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I’m in the occasionally picking up and extra shift category, and it needs to include surge bonus for me to pick up ($360 bonus for picking up, 1.5 pay for shift). The request is usually put out to...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    Quota replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve only been working as a nurse for 9 months myself and find the OP’s opinions very disrespectful of the experienced nurses. It may not have been your intention based on your backtracking...
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    What was your first job as a new graduate?

    Quota replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I’m about 8 months in as a new grad on an Oncology unit. Great supportive unit and I’m learning a lot. Full time days as well so I’m likely to hang around for a couple years and enjoy the...
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    New grad nurse - how long did it take you to feel like you knew your job?

    Quota replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve been fairly comfortable since about the 5 month mark, mostly because I have a very supportive unit and I have zero issues asking questions if needed. Usually it’s just clarifying questions...
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    Hepatitis B vaccination

    Quota replied to seericap's topic in General Nursing

    I’d buy that logic. I was in my teens when I finished the HepB series and still have good immunity as of last titers in 2017, so 21 years later. I’d be willing to bet I still am so 23 years
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    Hepatitis B vaccination

    Quota replied to seericap's topic in General Nursing

    At some point a doctor told me about 10 years. I finished my HepB series back in ‘96 and as of 5/2017 titers I still have immunity. So it depends on the
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    pH in NGTs

    Quota replied to arabas's topic in General Nursing

    NG tubes are confirmed by X-ray after
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    Nursing Scrubs Policy Question

    Quota replied to nursesaba's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has assigned colors for staff (nurses, techs, respiratory, nutrition, secretary, transport, etc). OR, L&D get hospital supplied scrubs. Peds nurses get to wear designs and prints to...
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    "I've never done this before"

    Quota replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    Saying I don’t know isn’t a dirty phrase IMO. Presentation and follow up with an answer is important though. I’ve told pt’s I hadn’t done a procedure/skill before and was going to get a...
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    Rejected by Patient

    Quota replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve been “fired” once so far in my 8 months. Basically a newly diagnosed leukemia pt in shock and upset about it plus having issues getting pre-existing pain under control. Perfect vortex of...
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    Is Anyone NOT Going to be an APRN?

    Quota replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Second career new grad here, 6 months in so far, with no intention of going back to school. That doesn’t rule out moving out of direct bedside care eventually but more school is only in the cards...
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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Quota replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve got 6 sets of scrubs that get washed with the rest of my clothes about every two weeks. No real special precautions beyond wear once and wash before wearing again. I have work shoes that I...
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    Sick Days?

    Quota replied to newbienurse97's topic in General Nursing

    I just hit my 6 month mark and I’ve missed one scheduled shift. I actually got sick from a pt with a respiratory infection. Took care of them two days in a row, was off for two, and came back to...
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    Quota replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    You’d think with our higher end CoL but most hospitals are in the same ballpark. But I really can’t complain as I’m making more than I was in my previous career (with 12 years experience) plus...
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    Central Line Securement Devices

    Quota replied to Moe12PMs's topic in General Nursing

    Under the
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    Help with Staffing Incentives?

    Quota replied to tfloyd's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital offers surge bonuses when a unit is short staffed, basically my unit all summer. When surge bonus is approved you get a $360 bonus for the extra shift plus time and a half for the shift...