Flatline

Flatline BSN, RN

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  1. Manager said something covertly racist

    Flatline replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    Just a funny little add-on, fuel to the fire. Making the assumption that "Juanita Lopez" is Hispanic is in of itself stereotyping. Are all Juanitas now Hispanic? Must you be Hispanic to have the name...

  2. Manager said something covertly racist

    Flatline replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    The manager was being an ass? Hard to tell given the description from the OP. As we all know, things taken out of context can be dangerous. I could be missing something but I have not read anything...

  3. Manager said something covertly racist

    Flatline replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiosity, what are the demographics of your housekeeping staff? I do a lot of media lets say and it is very common to not stereotype but to rationally and accurately depict the demographics of...

  4. Travel RN, fired from first assignment?

    Flatline replied to Travelrn92's topic in Travel

    When a facility brings on per-diem or travel nurses they are looking for someone ready to hit the floor. They do not need someone who they have to train or invest a lot of time in, which is why they...

  5. Found a Knife, Scared

    Flatline replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what the issue is here. Is the presence of the knife somehow seen as an overt threat to your safety? OP, any reason why someone would want to threaten you? I say this because carrying...

  6. Why are nurses the only profession that cannot accept gifts?

    Flatline replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Most professions that are in a position of power and authority frown upon tipping or gifting of significant value since it can be seen as unethical and quickly spin out of control if left unchecked....

  7. CRNA vs MD

    Flatline replied to RickTodd11C's topic in General Nursing

    First, what do you want to do? I am not talking about job but what do you want out of a career and life? What is it you are looking for? That should first help to guide which direction to go because...

  8. Just Wrong: Three Simple Fallacies

    Flatline replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of relying upon personal experiences, which are often limited as in the case of the author, why not conduct some research into charting and the legal ramifications? If you look on NSO's...

  9. Transferring to a new unit. Giving notice -- Email or in person?

    Flatline replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    The professional thing to do is always deliver it in person and then immediately send a thank you email to follow-up, this way you give them the curtousy of looking them in the eye and have the...

  10. Autonomous Jobs out there?

    Flatline replied to 2BS Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the home infusion/home health company. I worked for a premium home infusion company where many of my patients were private pay so the vast majority of my visits were to homes measured in...

  11. Did you leave bedside nursing?

    Flatline replied to NurseMegIBCLC's topic in Nursing Career

    I left the bedside and went into a corporate position. Despite driving a desk I consider myself a nurse and considering my work to be nursing since I directly impact healthcare. I am now many degrees...

  12. Unsafe Nurse Staffing Ratios - Not Just in the U.S.

    Flatline replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Not profit driven but resources driven. Australia is a small country (by population) and most of their staffing issues center around long term care. They are about to start a pay for performance...

  13. Unsafe Nurse Staffing Ratios - Not Just in the U.S.

    Flatline replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree and strongly disagree. Lets say I have an personal and intimate connection to healthcare lobbying, my mother (a nurse) may or may not be one of those strong lobbyists you speak of....

  14. OIG jobs??

    Flatline replied to Becht22's topic in General Nursing

    Getting yourself on the OIG Exclusion List without losing your license is quite the

  15. B12 Injections for my friend

    Flatline replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    You are legally, professionally, and ethically a registered nurse 24/7 regardless of employment. You can provide the injections for free OR be compensated, not sure why someone would say that you...

  16. Crossing Professional Boundaries to Benefit a Patient; Do We Alter Ethics to Cope or Help?

    Flatline replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting topic. Something to consider is that facility policy and even laws do not define ethics nor the nursing profession. By modern western tradition we stop our care once the patient leaves...

  17. Unsafe Nurse Staffing Ratios - Not Just in the U.S.

    Flatline replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. While the goal is noble, I fear that this constant push for a federal law is misguided. Instead of trying to move a mountain by pushing the entire thing at once, why don't we move it rock by...

  18. Past history about care on a Saturday

    Flatline replied to Kathleen Robledo's topic in General Nursing

    I am coming to the belief, pun intended, that this is more of an opportunity for the OP to spout bigoted remarks against the SDA and those with a religious affiliation in general than anything

  19. Past history about care on a Saturday

    Flatline replied to Kathleen Robledo's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have some personal issues, I would highly recommend counseling. Try not to live in the past. Keep in mind that at that time there were forced sterilizations, wives committed into...

  20. Past history about care on a Saturday

    Flatline replied to Kathleen Robledo's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at Loma Linda several times in the past few years (not as a Loma Linda employee) on the ground floor and with the leadership and can tell you that I am 100% confident that things have...

  21. My client's Christian parents figure out that I'm Christian

    Flatline replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    70% of Americans identify as Christian, even if you provide 0 clues they have a very good chance guessing you are. Just like other personal issues like sexuality, sexual orientation, political...

  22. BYOB at work?

    Flatline replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    Resident or

  23. Malpractice Insurance

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

    NSO is a great insurance. Even if you do not care about insurance it is a great resource since you get access to a library of court cases, wins and losses. Really helps put things into perspective....

  24. Sleeping in the Closet?

    Flatline replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    They sell blackout tint at many home improvement stores. I lived in a house where an cardiovascular surgeon had lived, he painted the walls and ceiling a very dark blue which when combined with black...

  25. PICC line companies

    Flatline replied to kynurse62's topic in General Nursing

    $300-$600 per insertion depending on the types of lines inserted and what other services are