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  1. What would you do

    kp2016 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I would not trust this employer to let you leave early or not decide at the last minute that they can't let you come in late. Call in sick and go to your interview. You are still on orientation and...

  2. Normal saline bag.

    kp2016 replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    You would get better replies to this question if you post it on an Australian nurses forum. Withdrawing fluid from bags is not common in the USA. It is also very uncommon for nurses in the USA to mix...

  3. Blood transfusion and IV cannula.

    kp2016 replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Put the bag of fluid inside a pressure bag or a rapid infusion pump and you can give a 2 bags of PRBCs or a 1000ml bag through a 20g in a much shorter time frame than 45 minutes. This is done fairly...

  4. IV Lasix.

    kp2016 replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I hope you are taking a better attitude than this to your clinical placements. Being rude to other people after they have tried to help you doesn’t tend to go

  5. Is this even Legal?

    kp2016 replied to Roda dendron's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea if this is legal or not but it is certainly very dangerous, for the patients and for your license. If you show up to work this shift you will be held to exactly the same duty of care,...

  6. New Grad Application Rejection

    kp2016 replied to CBerries's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I only mention this as I once worked with an “experienced” RN who was so awful (on every front you could think of) I was always at a loss for how on Earth she was hired. Happened to see her...

  7. Employee Health Questions

    kp2016 replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    It does occur to me that just because they ask for this information and state they “may request” your medical history, it does not necessarily mean they have any legal right to obtain this...

  8. New Grad Application Rejection

    kp2016 replied to CBerries's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That is a surprisingly fast response from HR which is normally notoriously slow. You might want to consider paying a professional to re write your resume and cover letter. It is amazing how much...

  9. WILD WORLD OF PDN

    kp2016 replied to 3.24.95's topic in Private Duty

    I have been the new kid on the block in a unit where I heard "I was always told that" or "we always" all day long. Needless to say none of it was evidence based or based on published industry...

  10. Employee Health Questions

    kp2016 replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been asked about hobbies / leisure activities during interviews before. I believe the real question is do you have a healthy life style and effective outlets for dealing with stress? I believe...

  11. Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

    kp2016 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    An ICU nurse who apparently doesn’t know the difference between Versed and Vecuronium, terrifying. I honestly don’t know if the charges are fair or not but it’s very hard for me to understand...

  12. Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    kp2016 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    It’s not mentioned in this article but I believe this nurse had only two years of experience. When are we going to address the fact that Vanderbilt hired a very junior nurse for a position best...

  13. Team nursing - Anyone still doing this?

    kp2016 replied to KrysyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It works great, with the right people. I have worked on a surgical unit where it worked great, a medical unit at the same hospital it was hell. Given all care is ultimately the RNs responsibility it...

  14. OSBN Complaint and new APS charge

    kp2016 replied to tchippers's topic in General Nursing

    I am incredibly confused but the number of does / number of days math here, so I hope I have this straight. Bottom line. She was discharged from a unit (with access to a pharmacy and 24/7 medical...

  15. Broken chain of custody

    kp2016 replied to dnorman's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! When you are finally vindicated and really to have your attorney pursue the financial damages that have been inflicted on you I sincerely hope you include your BON! With proof that the samples...

  16. Regrets after regrets!

    kp2016 replied to Toaster's topic in General Nursing

    I think your mom may have been right here. I don’t know your financial situation or how many other jobs are available in your area utilizing public transport, but I’m assuming you mother does....

  17. Looking for advice; "handling" situations **LONG**

    kp2016 replied to Miss.LeoRN's topic in General Nursing

    This unit is not a good fit for you. You need to pick up what is left of your confidence and start applying for a transfer / new job ASAP. If you stay here they will continue to add every little thing...

  18. Does Hospital Leadership and Policy Promote Working When Sick?

    kp2016 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    It's great that they have a no fault call out policy and tracking Flu call outs in flu season is probably mainly about promoting flu vaccines and hand hygiene. The mandating people to make up their...

  19. Refusing assignment and management

    kp2016 replied to HeyitsSarah's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is very likely they will fire you and honestly you should consider it a blessing. This is not a safe place to work and if you stay they will continue giving you unsafe assignments...

  20. Should I have accessed her port?

    kp2016 replied to guest947568's topic in General Nursing

    Am I the only one who is left wondering why you are the only nurse singled out as at fault here? It’s seems to me that she had multiple other nurses who also could have accessed this port. To answer...

  21. Should I feel bad for not picking up extra shifts?

    kp2016 replied to nursekaterpn's topic in General Nursing

    I seriously hope you are paid monthly because that is a lot of shifts. But anyway, DO NOT FEEL bad. Sorry for yelling at you but seriously it needed to be said. You were offered/ agreed to a job with...

  22. Does Hospital Leadership and Policy Promote Working When Sick?

    kp2016 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    Timely post given the huge fuss regarding another post about “nurses only doing it for the money” and the implied message that nurses are somehow unlike other professionals who are entitled to...

  23. I need some help

    kp2016 replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    I have actually interviewed at a facility that contacted ALL previous employers for a reference check. This was a little problematic as I had a previous manager that hated me. In my opinion she was an...

  24. I need some help

    kp2016 replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    I would stop by the HR office and talk to them to confirm that your current manager is the only acceptable reference. I obviously have no knowledge of the rules at your particular facility but this...

  25. Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    kp2016 replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    You do know it’s 2019 right? Nurses are trained, skilled professionals. Why the heck shouldn’t we want to be paid for our hard work! This site is full of posts about experienced nurses earning...