Oldfatbaldnurse

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1. Quitting more than one addiction

   Oldfatbaldnurse replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, you're absolutely correct; this is incredibly poor advice. I have had considerable experience dealing with patients who are cross-addicted (alcohol and drugs), and I will sum it up thusly: Addiction is Addiction is Addiction. In other words, it ...

2. My daughter is quitting nursing school!

   Oldfatbaldnurse replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

   If you don't mind, Ill throw my two cents in; not because of a differing opinion, but from a perspective of experience. My daughter started working as a dental assistant through her healthcare classes in high school (one year CNA, one year dental Ass...

3. Taking good body mechanics too far?

   Oldfatbaldnurse replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

   I noticed that not one of the replies mentioned the use of a gait belt. I am a staff educator at a physical rehab facility and I insist that all of my staff use gait belts for assisting, transferring, and ambulating. That being said; it is also very ...

4. Concerned...allnurses store product

   Oldfatbaldnurse replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

   Just an F.Y.I. Did anyone bother to read the product description? "PLEASE NOTE: This is a gag gift intended for adults, please keep all pill bottles away from children. Theses bottles clearly state: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Please use responsib...