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Nov 1, '12 - 
Many nurses express the fear of losing their hard-earned licenses. However, I suspect that much of this fear might be overrated. I have decided to share four stories of former coworkers who have had their licenses permanently revoked. You will notice that three of the stories involve addiction, impairment, or theft of narcotics.
by TheCommuter 62 comments Last by
pmax57
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Nov 22, '12 - Sadly, I am by nature not a touchy feely, ooey gooey kind of individual. I have a hard time saying "Thank you" and meaning it, preferring to offer a nod or other non-verbal as an indication of gratitude. But there are times when non-verbals aren't good enough anymore. This is my off-kilter rambling reflection offered up and released into the wild.
by CheesePotato 11 comments Last by
hp79
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Mar 14 - I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work along side some interesting and wonderful people. These are their stories, a glimpse into their world, and I am their witness. I bring their tales as messages of the good that can be found in the darkest of moments. I believe we are surrounded by extraordinary acts all the time....we just need to take the time to observe.
by CheesePotato 11 comments Last by
sbear24
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Mar 14 - The disabilities caused by a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) can render a patient a virtual prisoner in his own body. Sometimes rehabilitative efforts are to no avail. However, the numerous patients who prevail and regain their previous levels of function are testimonies to the reaffirming difference rehabilitation nursing can make, one life at a time.
by TheCommuter 7 comments Last by
AndyRN
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Mar 19 - An Orthopedic and Perioperative RN who co-founded a Medical Organization in Haiti, shares a lesson learned on perception and learning to look past grammatical and linguistic challanges when working with friends who do not share English as either a first or second language.
by kayakrn7 0 comments
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Jun 9, '10 - Well, you all know that’s not really possible. You either pass on the first time, or you don’t. But I sure feel like that’s how it was.
My boyfriend and me met 4 years ago, through my brother. What are the chances that we were both busy doing nursing pre-reqs? He...
by kellysbeans 46 comments Last by
SleeepyRN
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Mar 11 - From failing science major to completion of a Master's in Nursing Education my path, like many nurses, has been in bits and pieces. Understanding those who empowered me along the way provides insight into who I want to be for others.
by Tait 18 comments Last by
Tait
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Aug 19, '11 - I have the rare and distinct honor of working in the ICU of one of Chicago’s most prestigious and longest-standing hospitals. Don’t get me wrong, I busted my backside getting here, with a large helping of luck along the way. When I started this past February, I noticed...
by danegerous 22 comments Last by
anon456
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Feb 16 - We are facing a very serious nursing shortage in coming years so what are we,the nurses now, going to do about it? I know what I am going to do. Let me tell you why I became a nurse and why I need your help The population is growing. We need to grow with it.
by futurenursgteacher 29 comments Last by
uRNmyway
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Nov 28, '11 - It’s a military healthcare free-for-all! Imagine a world in which all your ER visits were free, your doctor appointments cost nothing, all your prescription medicines were yours for the asking, and there were no copays or annual deductibles. Does it sound like Utopia, a fantasy land? Actually, it exists today! Welcome to Army Healthcare. The price for this plan is service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
by LunahRN 14 comments Last by
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Mar 10 - I'd been promising my former co-workers for two years that I'd stop by the old nursing home to see everybody and say Hi. Yet I hadn't, even though I went by there at least twice a month and waved as I drove past, saying "Hi, Mariah!" "Hi, Terri!" "Hi, Brenda!" and mentally running down the list of friends I'd made during my tenure there. Here's why these things never work out the way you expect when you finally stop talking about it and just DO it.
by VivaLasViejas 10 comments Last by
SoldierNurse22
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Mar 5 - This article is a channel to discuss some of the nastier aspects regarding the politics that pervade clinical rotations in nursing school. The grades you receive in clinical practicum are purely subjective, so a highly skilled nursing student might still fail this portion of his nursing education if he ends up on a faculty member’s bad side due to personality conflicts.
by TheCommuter 60 comments Last by
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Feb 7 - In every family there are different traditions and approaches to comfort. Even in the work environment, we have those we look to for solace, humor, camaraderie. In an odd sense, they become a second family and a cornerstone in our day. After a brutal day, they are the ones that help pull us through, that make us smile and remember why we do what we do.
by CheesePotato 10 comments Last by
Esme12
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Dec 31, '12 - How to continue working as a nurse as you age gracefully. This article provides some clues to hopefully allow nurses to age gracefully and still remain an active member of the nursing community. From the simple cosmetic changes we can make to reduce the signs of aging to further education and keeping up to date with current practices - these are all steps we can take to reduce the signs of aging.
by traumaRUs 72 comments Last by
uRNmyway
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Feb 26 - Be cognizant that people have the tendency to place more emphasis on negative incidents, especially when discussing nursing school. In fact, the term ‘negative bias’ describe the trend by which people concentrate more on negative experiences while paying less attention to positive or neutral experiences. This article is a reminder to focus on the positive.
by TheCommuter 12 comments Last by
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