Flatline

Flatline BSN, RN

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  1. Math requirement for RNs?

    Flatline replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    Unless they are solar calculators like most sold today that have a usable life of 20-30 years. I agree though that nurses should know and understand simple math but not because the apocalypse will...

  2. Question for nurses that are male...

    Flatline replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    If our goal is equal rights and treatment then the first step is to recognize that discrimination happens on all sides. To dismiss a rather recognized issue of discrimination like you have does women...

  3. How would you react? Body odor discussion.

    Flatline replied to Nurse-rachet1's topic in General Nursing

    Something about good intentions... Keep in mind the family did not get her suspended, they simply voiced concern and the facility saw fit to suspend

  4. How would you react? Body odor discussion.

    Flatline replied to Nurse-rachet1's topic in General Nursing

    She could have easily attempted to have a private conversation with the patient but not everyone together until she verified that the patient was comfortable. The presence of family in a room is not...

  5. How would you react? Body odor discussion.

    Flatline replied to Nurse-rachet1's topic in General Nursing

    I would not be surprised to be honest. Someone who thinks such a topic is appropriate to discuss as a group may very well blurt that

  6. Diversity/Religion In The Workplace

    Flatline replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

    There is something very odd about this story, we are missing some details that I think may be important. Somewhere along the way communication for both parties broke down and feelings were

  7. How would you react? Body odor discussion.

    Flatline replied to Nurse-rachet1's topic in General Nursing

    Were they group conversations or did you respect the patient's dignity and speak with them or their family in

  8. How would you react? Body odor discussion.

    Flatline replied to Nurse-rachet1's topic in General Nursing

    Would you want to be told that you were smelly in front of guests or in private after they

  9. Blood withdrawal from peripheral IV

    Flatline replied to Issa_mohamad's topic in General Nursing

    This is what the Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Practice 2016 says on the matter; D. Short peripheral catheters 1. Consider obtaining a blood sample from an indwelling short peripheral catheter...

  10. How would you react? Body odor discussion.

    Flatline replied to Nurse-rachet1's topic in General Nursing

    Body odor is very subjective and I personally would not have recommended bringing up the topic alone, especially if this patient had already been bathed. Any sensitive topic like this I would insist...

  11. Differentiating between lung and bowel sounds

    Flatline replied to LifetimeLearnerS's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was just in a meeting where you could hear my bowel sounds, mainly gurgling, from across the conference room so yes, you can sometimes hear them while ausculating the

  12. Thoughts on this blog article

    Flatline replied to AceOfHearts<3's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    4 jobs in 4 years? Some of the things she is talking about are real issues but I have a feeling that her personal issues are hampering her ability to work efficiently. It is easy to whine about the...

  13. Thoughts on this blog article

    Flatline replied to AceOfHearts<3's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Don't state your name nor put a picture of you

  14. Having a hard time with overseas nursing school..

    Flatline replied to VanessaTitoyan's topic in General Nursing

    Much of my education was classroom based until I started clinicals about 1/2 to 2/3 into it which is where we started our labs and hands on education, this came later in the education however. Anatomy...

  15. After removing hub protection cap, do you still need to wipe with alcohol pad?

    Flatline replied to missjune's topic in General Nursing

    What does the manufacturer

  16. What do you think will happen if we actually achieve truly safe staffing ratios?

    Flatline replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry, your time would be filled with all the odds and ends tasks that ancillary staff assists would normally have assisted with and all the little customer service orientated things hospitals...

  17. Drug screen now includes screen for nicotine. Is this legal?

    Flatline replied to Psychtrish39's topic in General Nursing

    Some facilities are providing BMI based incentives at least. I think it depends on why you are screening, I think it is inappropriate to screen for employment purposes in most cases for things like...

  18. What do you think will happen if we actually achieve truly safe staffing ratios?

    Flatline replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

    Someone has to pay for the increased staff or the staff has to be paid less. Despite popular belief, hospitals only operate on a 2-4% profit margin which is in line with grocery stores. It is...

  19. RN shortage

    Flatline replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    Even if they work until they die they will eventually die. I mean, they could still roll around pushing their own vent and drag an IV pump or two while passing meds but eventually the vent will give...

  20. Getting all 50 US Licenses

    Flatline replied to Shineyfam's topic in General Nursing

    Having the ability to document fingerprints electronically internally is very different from sharing those documents with outside organizations. It is hard to imagine since we drive across state...

  21. Confused

    Flatline replied to jenal77's topic in Emergency

    Quitting during orientation is generally a very good way to burn your bridge at the hospital. Feeling unsafe is very different from actually being unsafe and there are a large amount of options that...

  22. New grad to infusion nursing?

    Flatline replied to Floppydrago's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Some outpatient infusion centers may hire you or if you went into LTC you would have a chance. Just make sure it is a high acuity LTC facility but not an

  23. Vitamins are a controlled substance?

    Flatline replied to Volley88's topic in Patient Medications

    This, expensive and a high theft

  24. Forget financial aid if youre an adult over 50

    Flatline replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    If you do not qualify for any private loans that tells me something is wrong, like your job history or credit is really poor...am I wrong? How many more years are you planning to work? Is the income...

  25. Private Duty nurse not working through an agency

    Flatline replied to TheLorax's topic in General Nursing

    You would need to make sure you are crystal clear with your current employer as to your wishes and plans. You will likely want to change your liability insurance and save for taxes. Lookup 1099...