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    Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

    Apple-Core replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    100% agree. I'm no prude - I don't care what you do as long as the other adult(s) involved are consenting. As soon as you involve non-consent, then there is a major, major
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    Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

    Apple-Core replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    I agree it is more common for men to harass women. However, it is still unacceptable for women to harass men, and also it is not taken as seriously. It happened to my brother, and I know he had a heck...
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    Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

    Apple-Core replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    And this is the very reason people are scared to report such gross behavior. I really feel for you...being ostracized at work is a horrible
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    Has anyone test out of a public speaking class?

    Apple-Core replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to test out of public speaking? Wow - I've never heard of that as a pre-req for nursing. We had communication, but not public
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    Coworker wanted to trade shifts

    Apple-Core replied to NurseDisneyPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the responses about this - good to know. I hate football, so I'll happily pick up that shift too. Wonder if I'll be able to wangle Christmas Eve, Day and the 26th off.....every year!...
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    Meeication Pre/Suffixes

    Apple-Core posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, probably a dumb question - but am I right in thinking that the with the majority of meds (in nursing pharmacology) comes from learning the suffixes and not the prefixes?? I've been searching all...
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    The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

    Apple-Core replied to Tziganka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Old thread, I know.....but does anyone wear Doc
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    CHM 130 At Rio�

    Apple-Core replied to mdenetdale's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Sorry - that was a typo - I meant 2017.... I had 3 classes left to complete (4 if you include Chem lab) before I could apply. BIO 205, CHM130, CHM130LL and another one (I forget which now, I've taken...
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    Starting Pre-Req’s at age 37

    Apple-Core replied to AspiringNurse99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll be the little peanut in the class! No - seriously - you are absolutely fine....I'm 45 and just starting out. Heck, if I was 86 and wanted this badly enough I'd do it....doubt I'd find a job at...
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    Sloppy clinical instructor?

    Apple-Core replied to Potatoskins's topic in General Students

    This. And in future, if you are super uncomfortable, you can always step out of the room. Good for you for recognizing the human in the patient, and that they have rights to dignity and
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    Coworker wanted to trade shifts

    Apple-Core replied to NurseDisneyPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    Out of interest - what are the most popular dates to request off?? The only holiday I really care about is Christmas. I'll happily work Thanksgiving, Black Friday (not an actual holiday, I know, but...
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    CHM 130 At Rio�

    Apple-Core replied to mdenetdale's topic in Arizona Nursing

    How did your final go? You're following the exact pathway of study I did in these classes! I took all my pre-reqs with Rio because I worked fulltime and with my kids, dogs, home, and life, I just...
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    being called off..

    Apple-Core replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    Ooooooh - I get it!
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    being called off..

    Apple-Core replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand - why do you have to use your own PTO (isn't that "personal time off") to cover a shift when someone calls out sick??? Am I
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    Estrella Mountain Community College Nursing Program

    Apple-Core replied to az_nrsg08's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi AZBlueBell - What has been your experience with the online format (CoursePoint and Evolve) that is used at EMCC? Have the tutors changed again for the incoming Spring 2018
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    Maricopa Book Requirements Etc.

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank
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    Meeication Pre/Suffixes

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you
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    Duty of care? Opinions please

    Apple-Core replied to sharpie12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hmmmmm - interesting. I didn't think of
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    Duty of care? Opinions please

    Apple-Core replied to sharpie12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Based on the limited info provided, I would have stayed with the patient, called 911, and waited with them until help arrived while taking vital info to pass onto the paramedics. However, there is a...
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    Wife & Mom commitment to nursing school

    Apple-Core replied to msbmoore's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nothing is impossible, but you certainly have some additional demands to consider before you apply. It really depends on how great a support system you have with you partner and family. Could you drop...
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    RN-BSN Student Knows Too Much

    Apple-Core replied to NurseDrizzles's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    With respect, your initial post comes off as arrogant and over-inflated. You're posting in a forum where some nurses have in excess of 40 years experience. You have less than 18 months. Hence, to say...
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    Starting Pre-Req’s at age 37

    Apple-Core replied to AspiringNurse99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 45, just got into nursing school this Fall. Will graduate when I'm close to 47. So - you are not
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Uni/Spring 2018 CC Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Has everyone had - or soon to have - their orientation meeting at their Community College
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    What Would You Do to Fix the Failings of Healthcare Delivery ?

    Apple-Core replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have a free universal healthcare system in place like there is in England (the NHS - National Healthcare Service), but with good compensation packages for all staff. Funding would come from...
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    Why study the history of nursings

    Apple-Core replied to Prince Nsoh's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I appreciate that English is most likely not your first language, but I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. What exactly is it you are asking here?? Are you asking why it is important...