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    NP: Age limit?

    NurseBlaq replied to romantic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You know these young'ns nowadays think anybody older than 25 is old. ? People will be 30 and my kids act like that's 88. I tell them what my granny told me, "just keep on
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    How should I prepare for an ICU position interview as a nurse with no ICU experience?

    NurseBlaq replied to crownsk's topic in Nursing Career

    ICU is a completely different beast, and more critical if neuro or cardio IMO. Resp is crucial too but you have the help of resp therapy most times. I would request the residency program if it's an...
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    Isolation

    NurseBlaq replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    Is it possible for the school to maybe get a small classroom trailer? I've never seen them until I moved to the South. When schools need extra classrooms, they add small outdoor trailers with air/heat...
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    NP: Age limit?

    NurseBlaq replied to romantic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nope. You can do whatever you like when you like. You're only as old as you feel. My aunt always wanted to be an RN and she did so around the age of 60 and never regretted it. I'm something like 35...
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    Scrubs for short torsos

    NurseBlaq replied to maggdon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Try different brands like Landau and Dickies. I have the opposite problem. I have to find long scrub tops to account for the shortage due to "the twins" (boobs).
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    Still a PPE shortage?

    NurseBlaq replied to Missingyou's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, it's still a thing because our current administration is
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    NurseBlaq replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    That's called a resting B&%^$ face. I used to smile most of the time but in today's environment, I'm slowly but surely perfecting that look
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    NurseBlaq replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Great article and thanks for acknowledging what many refuse to accept or believe. This thread has good intentions but it will definitely get off track as all the others have, even during civil...
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    Now this....the crazy just keeps getting crazier

    NurseBlaq replied to ladycody's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Y'all know he had the most bestest and biggest crowds of any President ever. It was bigly. The very best. Ever. OK, I'm screaming while typing that.
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    Is anyone else holy crap concerned?

    NurseBlaq replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When he said eventually he will be right about covid going away and children with covid are nothing more than colds and they'll get over it in a day so they need to be in school I had to walk out of...
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    Covid-19 Vaccine Trials in South Africa: Another Tuskegee? #Black Lives Matter Around the World

    NurseBlaq replied to simba and mufasa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Who said
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    Study: Immunity To Coronavirus May Fade Away Within Weeks

    NurseBlaq posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    So there goes the herd immunity
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    Study: Immunity To Coronavirus May Fade Away Within Weeks

    NurseBlaq replied to NurseBlaq's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They walked it back. As usual, it was misinterpreted and misquoted by Trump
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    Study: Immunity To Coronavirus May Fade Away Within Weeks

    NurseBlaq replied to NurseBlaq's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are many cases where people have been reinfected, even after testing positive then negative after the virus has run its course. There is no herd immunity. People will test positive meaning there...
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    Study: Immunity To Coronavirus May Fade Away Within Weeks

    NurseBlaq replied to NurseBlaq's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hope all goes
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    Inappropriate documentation?

    NurseBlaq replied to Emily Simmons's topic in General Nursing

    I read it as OP called the ER to see if the patient would be admitted or sent back to the SNF and was told patient was admitted to "xyz hospital" for dx of "insert dx given by hospital". Not that OP...
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    Now this....the crazy just keeps getting crazier

    NurseBlaq replied to ladycody's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Why does he need the national guard for covid data? There's something sinister going on
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    SNF Residents Dying of Broken Hearts Due to Visitation Restrictions?

    NurseBlaq replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I bet that hurts. They moved closer and now you can't see them. They're right there yet untouchable. I'd be frustrated too. All I can say is enjoy the time you can with them during the days they come...
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    No motivation, depressed

    NurseBlaq replied to CRNAdreamer's topic in General Students

    Well schedule a movie night, order out, and take a
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    VDAP and Recommendations

    NurseBlaq replied to Boomerang22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Contact the AL bar and tell them you need an attorney. They have a program where you can get an attorney for free, depending on your situation. Similar to legal
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    VDAP and Recommendations

    NurseBlaq replied to Boomerang22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Isn't vdap through the BON? OP what are they saying since all tests came back negative? WorriedNurseinAL did you have an attorney? They punished you for not doing
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    SNF Residents Dying of Broken Hearts Due to Visitation Restrictions?

    NurseBlaq replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So they aren't in an assisted living facility? If not, sounds like they both need to be where they can get some daily help with ADLs. I hope it works out for your
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    No motivation, depressed

    NurseBlaq replied to CRNAdreamer's topic in General Students

    Do you take "me time"? Is there someone you can talk to that's not a professional where you would get flagged? Have you tried the counseling department at your school or an elderly family member? You...
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    Can I sit down the nursing boards in PA after graduating in 1997?

    NurseBlaq replied to Twinsies's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not sure if they would let you sit for the boards or not but I suggest going to your local community college and auditing some classes even if they do. As BSNbeDone said, nursing has changed so...
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    No Scott Toilet Paper?

    NurseBlaq replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Do y'all think we should start stocking up before flu season starts? I keep thinking it will get even worse during flu season. I have to get the flu shot for school because I never usually get it but...