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  1. are "fake nails" okay for nurses?

    Bottom line is. . . it doesn't matter what you, me, or anyone else thinks on the issue. If your place of employment has a policy against them, then you can't wear them. It's that simple. Traci
  2. "Thats not my patient"

    I am in the minority here. . . Although I don't necessarily use that phrase, if the aide comes to me and says room 24 wants ________ and it is not my patient, I will tell them that they need to find the nurse in charge of that pt's care. Usually th...
  3. Be a part of my research paper!?!?!

    I will help too. I just graduated in December and started working as a nurse in January (after passing NCLEX) PM me anytime Leigh
  4. Cpr

    When I took mine I was told failure is not an option. We stay here until you pass, period. The class was scheduled for 8 hours but we were all done in 6. Leigh
  5. Weird pt complaints

    Oh yeah, she is only 45 Leigh
  6. Weird pt complaints

    Had a pt that was told by the doc she had emphysema and COPD. Right after getting report I am told that she wants to speak to her nurse. I go in and her and her son are sitting there. They tell me what the doc told them and have some questions. F...
  7. The FINAL scope thread

    I am soooooo disappointed I have always wanted to get an Ultrascope. Now you go and tell me that it is horrible. I hope your happy, you single-handedly crushed all my hopes and dreams. Leigh Seriously though, I did always want an Ultrascope, th...
  8. SARS in Toronto!

    So. . . how do they make the diagnosis between pneumonia and SARS? Has anyone really said how long someone is infected with SARS before they are usually diagnosed? Leigh
  9. SARS in Toronto!

    Ohhh I see. . . Somebody giving THEIR opinion to a fellow nurse to stay home based on medical condition is bad. . . Calling others irresponsible because of that advise based on YOUR opinion is somehow supportive. That makes perfect sense, thanks fo...
  10. SARS in Toronto!

    I think a few people namely passing thru RNonsense BadBird NurseGirlKaren FullMoonMadness oramar deserve a heartfelt apology from you. Nobody said that Wendy should stay home because she is a nurse, only because of her medical condition!!! Maybe...
  11. Should teachers be CPR certified?

    Panda, in a since I agree with you. It is reasonable to have a specific amount of CPR certified people always in the building. On the whole, the chances of a child needing CPR are small. However, I don't feel it is unreasonable to expect that my ch...
  12. Should teachers be CPR certified?

    If it makes you feel better, I meant that comment for anyone who might think I was trying to imply that teachers do nothing but sit around eating bon-bons during the summer. Leigh
  13. Should teachers be CPR certified?

    I thought they were too. IT is sad that they aren't, but I don't necesarily blame the teachers themselves for it. I think I am going to have to talk to my daughters principal real soon to see how many staff members are CPR certified. As with some o...
  14. Do Dr.'s Offices Hire New Grads?

    It all really depends on the doctor. Some want experience, and some don't mind a fresh graduate. I would just put applications in everywhere and state that you want a day position and see what happens. Good luck Leigh
  15. Medical assistant?????

    Wow, talk about a thorough reply!!!!! Thanks so much for that wealth of knowledge. It amazes me the wide variety of learn at home programs. Leigh