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    Overwhelmed & Recovery?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A couple things. First, I'll give E. Tolli a look. So far all the suggestions I've got for reading and documentaries have been great here. Second, I've been trying to think of what to say about the...
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    They are hot on my trail. Go over the first bridge on the right & drive a couple miles and you are entering the land of
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    Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly is the opinion proffered? That Nurses shouldn't seek to move away from the bedside? Nursing has many roles and nurses do many things. Nurses in administration, case management,...
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    OK, when I think of stalking other things come to mind. The Mork & Mindy actress who got shot, the whole Jodi Foster link to the nut that shot Ronald Reagan, John Lennon's death, Glenn Close...
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Ah Davey!!! The Art is Priceless. As we speak discerning Parisians are taking down the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Gallery and Putting your Sour Lemon masterpiece. Leonardo da Vinci OUT and Davey IN!!!...
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    Overwhelmed & Recovery?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah the whole anonymous thing is really transparent BS. I need to get a paper signed every time I go to a meeting. Where is the anonymity? It outs the guy who signs it and me. Compulsory...
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is going to make me sound dumber than I usually appear but what is stalking
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    Overwhelmed & Recovery?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah what's worse than an absence of evidence is ignoring evidence contrary to a desired result. In the case I used as an example we had two people in a group of 12 who maintained sobriety for 7-10...
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    Overwhelmed & Recovery?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm a huge fan of "The Sober Truth"!!! I think in many ways 12 step processes hurt more people then they help. Mixing moralistic spiritual weakness nonsense and that which is supposed evidenced...
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    Hair follicle

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to kayla.welch88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah, you are completely correct Cats. I've never thought of it but they made a big deal out of this shot that honestly I didn't want or need. At one point they said they would feel better about...
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Daisy, wonderful, wonderful post!!!
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    Overwhelmed & Recovery?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ...in the best spirit of Hitchens may proclaim: "That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence" Malamud69: That is a truly excellent quote. I have to remember that....
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    Would this be a big mistake?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to angielove926's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah going through nursing school on no sleep is a bad idea. Many have done it and its possible. I'm just finishing up doing for my DNP studies but it is a tough way to go. As far as "getting your...
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    Hair follicle

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to kayla.welch88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I guess that makes sense. I had to take one blood test right after I "failed" my first pee test after getting out of rehab. It turns out I failed it because I agreed to a free vivitrol shot while in...
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    please HELP. Gang related questions

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to abigail10137's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I might ask them what measures have they taken to insure gang members aren't roaming through their hospital asking nurses such questions? Your a nurse not a cop. It sounds like they need more of a...
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    Conflict with friend/coworker

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Axgrinder's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think there are as many "Flo's" out there as we tolerate. Actually we don't just tolerate them we cultivate them. Hypercritical nurses are viewed as giving constructive criticism even when its...
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    Black Sheep...time to leave?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good!!! Ultimately Cliques and Gossip Mongers on unit are parasitic. They literally live of the misery of others and are empowered when good folks buy into them. If nobody cares about being in a...
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    Quitting during orientation

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Neteenek's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the other posters. Talk to the folks that hired you and tell them you decided that this isn't a good fit. If you don't want to be there you shouldn't be as it does everybody concerned a...
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    OK for New Grad to Hospital Jump?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You are a new grad in an ICU position that will give you valuable experience right off the bat in your career. That is very valuable career-wise. I'd stay there unless you got an offer to move to...
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    Hair follicle

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to kayla.welch88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've never heard of a hair test here in Pa. I know they are out there but Meq is the first I've heard subject to one. I've heard of blood tests which are often given for dilute urines & positive...
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is not a very satisfactory answer but I just hit "like" when I like a post. Do I like it when people like my posts? Sure but that's not why I write them. I find this site full of...
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    Hair follicle

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to kayla.welch88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I honestly don't know but here's given you my best
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    Falsely accused of diversion

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Kabhold's topic in Nurses Recovery

    dirtbags
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    Falsely accused of diversion

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Kabhold's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Damn!!! You are probably right anyway
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    New Grad hired in the ER, question.

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a long term ER Nurse who worked about a year in a step down unit before I applied to the ER. Did that experience help me? Not much to be honest. Every job has its own discrete qualities and...