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1. IM injections -should we massage or not?

   **new** replied to charlie19's topic in General Nursing

   There's no medical reason to message other than it may help diffuse the pain of the injection. If a patients insists I do it, then I do it. It's that whole placebo-effect. (well, not really, but you get my point).

2. Pregnant and New Job

   **new** replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

   CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is VERY awesome. I'm happy for you! I 2nd what's already been said; tell them if you want, but you don't have to. Again, congrats!

3. Hi, I need assistance.

   **new** replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

   You should go straight for your bachelor's if it's an NP you're shooting for. It's a requirement.

4. Should I quit?

   **new** replied to Lsugal731's topic in General Students

   You sound really down. See a school counselor and take care of yourself, first. Be well.

5. What nursing class at your school has the most failure rate?

   **new** replied to msteresa97's topic in General Students

   It was Med-Surg for my school.

6. How many of your schools require a pharmacology class?

   **new** replied to Coruscatedgirl's topic in General Students

   any nursing school that doesn't require a pharmacology class (AT LEAST one) is absurd. As an RN, much of your time will revolve around giving medications to people. It's a HUGE part of the job. In fact, I think there ought to be SEVERAL pharmacology...

7. Can diabetic educators be fat?

   **new** replied to Heinz beans's topic in General Students

   diabetic educators shouldn't be allowed to be fat. PERIOD. they carry no credibility, and it's just plain gross.

8. Can diabetic educators be fat?

   **new** replied to Heinz beans's topic in General Students

   Um, I'm aware, sweetie.

9. Grad Class Celebration

   **new** replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Students

   "Supper"? LOL! Who says that? It's dinner! No, no suggestions, either.

10. Can diabetic educators be fat?

    **new** replied to Heinz beans's topic in General Students

    CAN they be fat? Sure. I wouldn't take one seriously, though. Let's see... let me get my diabetic information from a FAT girl, go train with my FAT trainer, catch a flight with a BLIND pilot, have my car fixed at boat repair shop, and then go under ...

11. Anyone can obtain RN license plate

    **new** replied to bullet27fRN's topic in General Nursing

    If someone is willing to pay for the license plate then they should be allowed to have it. Let's focus on the important issues.

12. PTO - how much do you get at your hospital?

    **new** replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I get 9.12 hours of PTO every 2 weeks. Not sure what that works out to be annually.

13. NO LUNCH??? NO BREAKS??? Is that common in nursing?????

    **new** replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    It's only common if you allow it.

14. Do you include co-workers' names when charting? How do you chart?

    **new** replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    No. This "chart every detail because you'll need it when you go to court" is nonsense that is the result of being brainwashed, I'm afraid to say. Being VERY specific in your general, everyday nursing charting is actually bad and more than likely will...

15. Just wondering... what would you want your kids to do for a living?

    **new** replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    I would want my child(ren) to pick something that makes them happy. Although, I must admit, I would silently cringe if they decided to become nurses. It's a pretty crummy job to have now that I'm doing it (just my opinion, folks!).