Jack39

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  1. How long is too long....dead body

    Jack39 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Check this out before you answer; http://www.wftv.com/news/9400803/detail.html This story concerns a 95 year old man who spent almost 6 hours with a deceased patient in a semi-private room. Family...

  2. Choosing how and what to do to get started with nursing - HELP!

    Jack39 replied to GilbertDaddy's topic in General Nursing

  3. Choosing how and what to do to get started with nursing - HELP!

    Jack39 replied to GilbertDaddy's topic in General Nursing

  4. why all the rudeness?

    Jack39 replied to christymwinn's topic in General Nursing

    That is about the most sane comment I've ever heard on this web-site. Thank

  5. Drug Testing At Hospitals

    Jack39 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    I stand corrected, I think it's a felony for possessing over a certian amount. I have to agree with you, in principle, on this subject; however, the social climate in our country will burn people at...

  6. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Jack39 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow! This 40 year old male CNA working toward his RN was caught completely off guard by this thread. The tears are still dripping off my cheek. What a wonderful thread and a wonderful profession we...

  7. Male Nurses/female Patients

    Jack39 replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    :yeahthat: I was suspended once and I'm trying not to be that

  8. Medical Terminalogy

    Jack39 replied to snoop105's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Flash cards are a must! This is pure memorization. Try to associate as many of the terms as you can with people you know who have had medical problems. Attach the terms to that person. This is all...

  9. Male Nurses/female Patients

    Jack39 replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    I respectfully feel you have made some assumptions and generalizations here. Using your reasoning, there should be no men in any facet of healthcare whatsoever. You are correct in your statement...

  10. Drug Testing At Hospitals

    Jack39 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    No nurse should smoke MJ under any circumstances, at any time. This is just basic personal health, nevermind the felony that will cost you

  11. Male Nurses/female Patients

    Jack39 replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    Unfortunately, our litigious society assumes that all men are predators. The fact that doctors are exempt from this assumption is claim to thier continued elevation as morally and intellectually...

  12. Male Nurses/female Patients

    Jack39 replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    Unfortunately, our litigious society assumes that all men are predators. The fact that doctors are exempt from this assumption is claim to thier continued elevation as morally and intellectually...

  13. The future of nursing salaries?

    Jack39 replied to Rephaim's topic in General Nursing

    Hold the phone! Plumbers and electricians have little or no education? It takes about 4 years to become a licensed plumber or electrician through union measures. Can you do what these people do? Are...

  14. How long is too long....dead body

    Jack39 replied to Jack39's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital had only the statement from PR; it included no details, except that it was not policy. BTW, the family actually took home video of the situation. I'm starting to think they had a lawsuit...

  15. My first death (yesterday)

    Jack39 replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    Sarah, you told this story quiete wonderfully. Your compassion will serve you well in any nursing

  16. 2nd semester all over again

    Jack39 replied to purplehaze's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice, and I hope you are a preceptor at some point. Thank you for your positive

  17. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    Jack39 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    A tough decision considering a BSN with 2 years experience would appear to be more knowledgeable than an ADN with 15 years of experience. On the job learning must count for something. If the...

  18. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    Jack39 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    A couple here with the same basic idea: 1) Seen it, read it, learned from it at ALLNURSES.COM 2) ALLNURSES.COM:the sounding board for sounding bored. Working toward? 3) Nursing, an army of one. 4) For...

  19. Drug addicted nurses

    Jack39 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good for you! Keep doing what you're doing. Something to think about for you. You were always an addict, you just switched yor drug of choice to alcohol. Your health problems had nothing to do with...

  20. Male RN-assist with pelvic exams?

    Jack39 replied to walnuttree91's topic in Emergency

    I think you missed the

  21. Nursing..THE GOOD & BAD as Male

    Jack39 replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm coming out of construction too. Started pre-reqs for nursing school last week. I've done alot of research on my career move and this site is invaluable. I have over 20 years const. exp and getting...

  22. Drug addicted nurses

    Jack39 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You spent way to much time talking about your friend. The problem is yours. Take it from a friend who

  23. Drug addicted nurses

    Jack39 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You're so happy I love it! Just wanted to say

  24. Types of Nursing Career Specialties

    Jack39 replied to Mona Mona's topic in Nursing Career

    I have just made the decision to get into Nursing. I'm 39 and am going to go the community college route. This information was very helpful. Any advice for the NET? I'm humbled, but determined to...