CdaleJekyll

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1. Health Care Bill

   CdaleJekyll replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

   There is no public option in the bill that was just signed. What are you talking about?

2. Which penlight do you use? Incandescent or LED?

   CdaleJekyll replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

   I use an LED and when I check pupil response I just don't shine it straight into the eye. I use the edge of the beam or hold the light at an angle so it doesn't focus on the patients fovea centralis. If it does leave a bright spot on their retina i...

3. new innovative "nursing procedure" for Geriatric Nursing and Nuclear Medicine

   CdaleJekyll replied to cottagecheeze's topic in General Nursing

   allnurses.com nurses helping nurses by telling nurses to help themselves.

4. new innovative "nursing procedure" for Geriatric Nursing and Nuclear Medicine

   CdaleJekyll replied to cottagecheeze's topic in General Nursing

   Then why is it OK to use google but not allnurses.com as a resource?

5. new innovative "nursing procedure" for Geriatric Nursing and Nuclear Medicine

   CdaleJekyll replied to cottagecheeze's topic in General Nursing

   If you're so busy, why did you take the time to write this hurtful reply? The OP isn't demanding your attention.

6. background checks

   CdaleJekyll replied to angelsulaiman's topic in General Nursing

   Actually there are three institutions you need to worry about: Your school, the clinical sites, and the state BON.

7. Senate passes health care bill

   CdaleJekyll replied to jlwerley's topic in Activism

   It means the health care system is about to gain 30 million new customers. If there wasn't a nurse shortage before, there certainly is now.

8. I dont like it

   CdaleJekyll replied to megpie83's topic in General Students

   The tummy ache is largely due to working so hard for FREE. It should go away after you get licensed.

9. Activities for Confused Adults

   CdaleJekyll replied to Amy2005's topic in Geriatric

   When I get confused I like to watch TV or take a nap. I damn sure don't want to fold towels. I may be confused but I know when I'm being taken advantage of. Honestly, though, I think the best activity for confused patients is to engage them in a conv...

10. Quit or persue?

    CdaleJekyll replied to proudRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why you didn't retake A&P after you got turned down the first time. The competition isn't going to just step aside for you because you're older.

11. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    CdaleJekyll replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    The Hoyer lift, because when I use it I imagine I'm at home, in my shop, hoisting a fresh engine into my project car.

12. Community college courses easier than University?

    CdaleJekyll replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think the most objective way to choose the right school is to look at the nclex pass % over the past few years. You can see this info on your state BON website. I realize that has nothing to do with how easy the classes are but if you take respon...

13. I am SICK of male nurses who think they're Mr. Popular!

    CdaleJekyll replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    Well PeachPie, maybe your problem is that you're just such a smokin hottie that this male nurse can't think of anything else while you're around.

14. I am SICK of male nurses who think they're Mr. Popular!

    CdaleJekyll replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    In your second sentence you state that most male nurses are great coworkers. So it's only the male nurses who think they're Mr. Popular that make you sick. Are you maybe that female nurse that thought you were Ms. Popular and you're feeling threate...

15. Absolutely FURIOUS!!!!

    CdaleJekyll replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just so glad to see that the rule against giving legal advice has apparently been removed.