Scrubs_n_sirens MSN, RN

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    Learning what to say in horrible cases

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to RunnerKate's topic in Emergency

    Reinforce this wasn't her fault. That I think is the strongest message. I have had women tell me "I should have fought; I should have done something". I like to reinforce that they did what they had...
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    Would I be ready to leave to another floor after 6 months?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to NURSEJSS's topic in Nursing Career

    I usually recommend you get at least a year before you move. If only to develop as a nurse. It's not abnormal for new nurses to feel like you do. It's actually sometimes expected. But don't sacrifice...
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    Fox News says patients waiting to see a doctor will have to "settle for a nurse instead"

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to FrancineRNfrannie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Faux news.
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    Should I be a nurse? Fears, bodily fluids etc

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to sarahamelia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, I think you either are psyching your self out too much or probably not cut out for nursing. And that is OK! Before you invest time and money in school, perhaps you should do some heavy duty...
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    Are frequent moves harmful to my career?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Rew3n's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think it might make more sense to be an agency nurse and take out contracts wherever is nearby to where you currently live? That way both parties (you and the employer) are on the same page...
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    Stanford Rape

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

    By the way: is there any way to change the subject line to include "trigger warning"... I feel like it definitely needs it. I had to pop an Ativan after reading the posts. (Not to sound
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    Stanford Rape

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

    I so much want to be the person who wishes violence right back on this scumbag as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse by my karate instructor. But.... That won't heal the victim. It won't fix the...
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    RN being pulled to work as aide?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Llame_Llama's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When I started as an RN in ICU, I frequently got pulled to Med surg to be an aide. It was annoying. But there is no small role in healthcare. Aides are important too. Sometimes we have to put our time...
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    Use of cellphones while at work

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    Minus taking a second to get a drink or pee. Yes. I work 100% of the time. I am an emergency department nurse. When I'm not eyeballs deep in my own patients, I am restocking my rooms, helping the...
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    Use of cellphones while at work

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like this was entirely justified until you mentioned texting and going through FB. Work related stuff is one thing but sending "flirty" texts and going through Facebook on company time is not...
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    Nursing Classmate

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to nerdynurse7's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you're not friends, I'd just worry about yourself. Apply for what YOU want without regard to her. If this is someone you don't plan on hanging out with after school, don't bother making an effort...
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    Small hospitals/units bigger drama hotbeds?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Meh. There's drama everywhere. I did feel like there was more when I worked in a small ICU as opposed to a bigger ED. Keep your head down, don't let me drag you in, and you'll be
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    What did I do? Blood in IV tubing!

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Hockeynursing's topic in General Nursing

    You're fine. Blood back flow happens. You probably made a vacuum when you tried to flush the line.
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    Use of cellphones while at work

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly-- don't work around the rules. It's not worth it. Give your loved ones your work number to contact you in an emergency. And then leave it in your locker or purse. You just said you'll only...
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    Will I become a bad nurse? How should I change?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to blueus's topic in General Nursing

    First thing is first. Lose the attitude. I mean this in a loving way. You need to make a conscious effort to lose that attitude. You can be smart as Einstein but nursing is a people business. You will...
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    Short staffing incentive ideas???

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility offered 100$ bonus for every four hours picked up. If they didn't get interest, they offered double
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    going straight into becoming an NP after BSN?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to schallerjasmine's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm a little off put by your statement, "I can get into any NP program I want because I'm an honors student." That cockiness is dangerous in a new nurse. A better way to approach that is "I believe my...
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    Favorite sayings

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Nursing Humor

    We seem to have a lot of "fall victims" in the nursing homes around 5 am. I like to call them "casualties of the predawn gravitational shift" My supervisor likes to say the "fecal material hits the...
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    RNs treat me like I'm not a nurse

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to happyspn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Soooooo if you're out of nursing, why are you still active on a NURSING forum? Obviously you don't like nursing enough to work it, so why even stick around spouting off inaccuracies (RNs being so...
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    Worried That Doctor's Orders Will Hasten A Patient's Death

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Labs don't hasten death my dear. It's such a minute amount of blood. And if someone is on comfort care, they do back off. But if they are being treated for something, you often have to recheck levels...
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    Moral character

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to beckiand's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What the heck does a medical condition have to do with "morality"? Short of having an addiction that the person is imbibing in the workplace, diverting medication, or purposefully attempting to make...
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    Are You Where You Thought You'd Be?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there-- this is the program I'm going through. It is online too! MSN Forensic Nursing | Duquesne
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    Are You Where You Thought You'd Be?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there-- this is the program I'm going through. It is online too! MSN Forensic Nursing | Duquesne
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    Too sick to leave AMA?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    It's a very last ditch situation. I'm not sure what the legal term for it is but if a physician feels that a patient will die for sure and isn't in a position to be making the decision to leave, they...
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    Taking Anatomy for the second time

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to hellfirecat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our anatomy class had open lab hours. If yours does jump all over that. We also had "supplemental" class time of basically a mini review class each week. Check to see if your college offers it. Take...