Flatline

Flatline BSN, RN

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  1. Important question on IV Fluids

    Flatline replied to KingOfTheCastle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Homework is for you to do so that you can learn how to do these things for

  2. I don't like nursing anymore. What should I do?

    Flatline replied to kicker0927's topic in General Nursing

    Those who work directly for the company, yes. Lot more to it than just in-servicing but that is what most of you are likely to encounter and be familiar with. Companies will use a lot of per-diem...

  3. I don't like nursing anymore. What should I do?

    Flatline replied to kicker0927's topic in General Nursing

    Not a unicorn, just a lonely horse that is ignored and stuck out behind the barn. Nurses are hired for all sorts of roles from medical complaints, clinical research, technical writer, clinical...

  4. My employer keeps trying to get over on me, what should I do?

    Flatline replied to Spikey9001's topic in Home Health

    Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by

  5. I don't like nursing anymore. What should I do?

    Flatline replied to kicker0927's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BSN and work in a corporate setting and make closer to $150k. I love what I do because I see and measure the clinical impact that my work has. Look into "industry" OP, won't be super-easy...

  6. Stethoscope cover for men?

    Flatline replied to Philly85's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used a thin black satin cover. I had to take the bell off to remove the cover for washing but this allowed me to deep clean and maintain the scope at this time. I personally found that a very soft...

  7. Career Change

    Flatline replied to vpollic1's topic in General Nursing

    Some states allow you to obtain an alternative teaching certification with a non-education bachelor's degree. Work as a teacher during the year, work as a nurse on all of those holiday breaks and...

  8. Taking expired OTC meds home from workplace

    Flatline replied to emtricks's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, very much so. This would be one of those "crimes of moral turpitude" that are so famously put in the

  9. New graduate question

    Flatline replied to jessicarami's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish I had that opportunity, I had to start off in LTC. I do not think med/surg is a career requirement for a new

  10. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    Flatline replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    LOL. I hear this a lot from nurses about picking up overtime. THIS.IS.NOT.HOW.TAXES.WORK. Each tax bracket taxes the income that falls within that bracket so if you fall into a higher...

  11. Can I lose my license over this?

    Flatline replied to wafiyyah's topic in General Nursing

    So what state do you believe you can get away without submitting to a drug test? Yes there is absolutely a right answer. Obey the law, obey the rules set forth by the BON, obey the rules set forth by...

  12. Washing Scrubs

    Flatline replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    The hot water in a washing machine is not hot even to sanitize clothing, not even close. Supposedly from a clothing side of things warm water is supposed to set it protein based stains like blood....

  13. The Enemy... The Nurse Manager

    Flatline replied to I.Am.A.Nurse.'s topic in Nurse Management

    That is too bad. I know I have used employee suggestions to make changes. In industry we call it the VOC or Voice of Customer and it is considered the most important data one can find and...

  14. Did I imagine IV compatibility, or is it a real thing?

    Flatline replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    Good on you OP. Maybe you got some people thinking which will translate in better care for more patients than you can

  15. Did I imagine IV compatibility, or is it a real thing?

    Flatline replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    Hopefully these people are aware of oral medication compatibility... IV medication compatibility is 100 times more important. Not only do you have some of the same issues as with oral but now you also...

  16. Animal Cuddles at the Hospital? Yes Please!

    Flatline replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    We had a therapy dog walk through our unit this one time and one of the patients did not know the dog was there until she looked down at the friendly dog about 3 feet away......

  17. Getting all 50 US Licenses

    Flatline replied to Shineyfam's topic in General Nursing

    Each board of nursing is established to set ground rules and enforce those rules on nurses, they protect the public from bad nurses. Believe it or not but there are bad nurses, nurses that are...

  18. CNS or Nurse Educator?

    Flatline replied to Junebloom's topic in Nursing Career

    In my opinion I see a masters in education being more versatile career

  19. Getting all 50 US Licenses

    Flatline replied to Shineyfam's topic in General Nursing

    The main reason is that different states have different laws and thus different requirements. Also keep in mind that it is exceedingly difficult to investigate and prosecute a licensee that commits...

  20. Getting all 50 US Licenses

    Flatline replied to Shineyfam's topic in General Nursing

    There is a difference between being allowed to temporarily drive in a state you are not licensed in and actually living there. Most states require you to be licensed in that state is you reside there...

  21. Was your professional membership or affiliation helpful?

    Flatline replied to Icooka4u's topic in General Nursing

    I have only seen sororities and fraternities referred to in a negative way in the hospital. Keep in mind that at the core of it, nursing is a blue collar profession still which is why you will...

  22. Toxic floor morale

    Flatline replied to IRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. No it isn't. Not unless that nurse sought treatment from the facility they were working at and the employer was divulging protected information from that

  23. Was your professional membership or affiliation helpful?

    Flatline replied to Icooka4u's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Membership and involvement with professional nursing organizations have directly helped me get at least 2 jobs, 1 of which I was wholly unqualified for but due to my affiliation they hired me....

  24. Leaving short term job off resume, but disclosed it on job application

    Flatline replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, most employers have no expectation that the resume is comprehensive. The application generally IS comprehensive and so you should include everything there which will be verified by background...

  25. Abrazo Health bad reputation??

    Flatline replied to DON2084182's topic in General Nursing

    Tenet acquired Abrazo a few years ago which caused some angst but I think things have smoothed out now. Abrazo has a reputation not because the hospitals are necessarily bad but because they have a...