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  1. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    jimthorp replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    Like several posters, you are assuming there was a WRITTEN RULE infraction. That has yet to be

  2. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    jimthorp replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    You are making the assumption there was a violation of established, written

  3. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    jimthorp replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    if you don't value your rights, then follow this

  4. How much notice to give

    jimthorp replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in General Nursing

    Two weeks is the standard at my

  5. How much notice to give

    jimthorp replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest you talk to your employer to see what, if any, policy they have for resignations. If you are leaving for a better opportunity and not some type of conflict, I suggest you try to abide...

  6. My Math Problem-What to Do?

    jimthorp replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to your dilema. I have a friend that tutored another friend for her math class in the MA program. He lost a lot of hair trying to help

  7. Got someone mad at me

    jimthorp replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whether good advice or not, it's not your place to offer job related advice outside the working relationship. Unsolicited advice, more often than not, creates more problems than it solves even if it's...

  8. My Math Problem-What to Do?

    jimthorp replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    x times y times

  9. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    jimthorp replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't matter what they say it "means" unless it is spelled out in no uncertain

  10. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    jimthorp replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    First you need to review your school's smoking policy. It applies to any curriculum at the school including nursing. Mandating that you not smell of smoke at clinicals is in my opinion reasonable...

  11. Any advice would be much appreciated!!

    jimthorp replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this advice. I've done this a few

  12. consent question

    jimthorp replied to J.R.theR.N2b's topic in General Nursing

    The pt does have the right to ask but it doesn't mean the doc has to

  13. I'm sorry, I have the DUMBEST question...

    jimthorp replied to Soapy's topic in General Nursing

    These are the same thing. ADN= Associates Degree in Nursing better known as an Associates in Applied Science in Nursing (A.A.S.). I'm not sure but I think the ASN acronym is incorrect. I've not heard...

  14. Understanding the Role of the Pharmacy

    jimthorp replied to drmorton2b's topic in General Nursing

    I can't count on two hands the number of times I've had to wait >24° for meds on a new admit nor the number of times I've had to wait 8+° for a stat med order. :angryfire We switched pharmacies...

  15. How to handle taking off

    jimthorp replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    So if it's not in writing you are required to answer your phone? Anwering my personal telephone is not a condition of employment unless I am on call. My employer provides vacation request forms with...

  16. Roll Call

    jimthorp replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well

  17. Adn Curriculum- No Chemistry?

    jimthorp replied to checkmate's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for NV but chemistry is required at all ADN programs around here but no physics. First semester chemistry or physics is not that difficult anyway. I would think chemistry is a must have,...

  18. Am I dumb??

    jimthorp replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    I've not heard of this

  19. What do you know about Methamphetemine?

    jimthorp replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I'd also take Smith & Wesson or Ruger as

  20. Anyone else have this problem?

    jimthorp replied to Brigi23's topic in LPN to RN

    Just show her the volume of reading and writing asignments then let her take some sample test questions. If that doesn't change her thinking she is one that has to learn the hard

  21. CDiff Smell?

    jimthorp replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I don't recommend this as a diagnostic

  22. laxative protocol?

    jimthorp replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    On a side note I have someone on 60cc of lactulose qid but it's not for BM

  23. Questions about Drs orders HELP!! Please!

    jimthorp replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen this twice in my 15 month career, once for a UTI and once for pneumonia. In both instances the pt had comprimised renal function. The ABT was effective. I caught both early so that may have...

  24. Stress! How do you releive it?

    jimthorp replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did mention gardening but forgot to mention SCUBA diving. Haven't done it since the summer before I started nursing school (2005) because I lost my primary dive buddies. One gave up the sport and...

  25. Committees

    jimthorp replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an outright comformist, never have been. Generally speaking, I willingly comform only to things that are within my belief system, otherwise I push for change. In healthcare two conditions must...