townsendtwin

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1. friend in trouble... looking for your thoughts

   townsendtwin replied to catebsn25's topic in Recovery

   Smoking marijuana while socially acceptable in some circles, is illegal in nursing circles. Diverting narcotics is definitely illegal. If her drug test is positive she will be terminated and reported to the board of nursing. If she is found guilty ...

2. You want us to do what?!?

   townsendtwin replied to SilenceintheLibrary's topic in Relations

   Just respectfully decline and move on with your life. That manager is nuts!!!

3. A good day for nursing

   townsendtwin replied to sbostonRN's topic in Rock

   Thats what nursing is all about!!! We don't realize how vulnerable and afraid our patients are. What u did was totally awesome and that's what a great nurse does. Job well done!!!

4. Have you ever lost it with a patient?

   townsendtwin replied to notjustanurse's topic in Relations

   I've been a nurse for 18 years and have had many, many instances where I have had to set limits with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. I work in a hospital where the clientele is, shall we say, not the greatest. Being in a female dominated...

5. Is an Associate's degree a waste of time?

   townsendtwin replied to grantchatt's topic in ADN/BSN

   I have been a BSN RN for 18 years and I remember when I was in nursing school, my instructors said the BSN would be the wave of the future. No, I do not think getting an ADN is a waste of time but I also DO NOT suggest terminating your education at t...