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    March 2018 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    NurseBlaq replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I told you not to store the algae water from the aquariums in those beer
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    March 2018 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    NurseBlaq replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I see they ate the cafeteria cookies
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    Nursing Shortage!! It's real and it bites (new grads, can't find a job? Read this post!)

    NurseBlaq replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Eastern NC doesn't want to pay nurses what they should be paid. They also have hateful nurses and people who seem to despise people who aren't from the area as they all know one another. I know this...
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    Was I wrong?

    NurseBlaq replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed and understood. Just be sure to watch closely and don't pick up any more shifts for her. I would also be mindful of this behavior in the future. From my experience this isn't a one time thing,...
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    Was I wrong?

    NurseBlaq replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly. I've worked with addict nurses and the nurse's response was overkill for such a simple order change unless the PCA prevents her from signing out morphine. The patient was hurting...
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    4 tines with nclex no success, don't want no part of it anymore

    NurseBlaq replied to Howardrn2017's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No. You would have to take the NCLEX.ETA: Depends on your state's board of nursing rules. Here's a link from NCLEX re: Internationally educated nurses. U.S. Nursing Licensure for Internationally...
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    Workplace bully at first RN job

    NurseBlaq replied to Amd3429's topic in Nursing Career

    Glad things are improving. Thanks for the
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    4 tines with nclex no success, don't want no part of it anymore

    NurseBlaq replied to Howardrn2017's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!
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    Attitude differences between nurses & doctors?

    NurseBlaq replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Based on this reply you sound like an empath. I would suggest going the psych route. While your aspirations are admirable, you'd be upset all the time whether a doctor or a nurse because nothing is...
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    NCLEX-RN help..

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

    I'm sorry you're having a hard time but stop studying! I'm going to tell you what I told another poster: 1. Get different NCLEX books and sit down and do 75 questions at a time. It doesn't matter if...
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    4 tines with nclex no success, don't want no part of it anymore

    NurseBlaq replied to Howardrn2017's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry you are having a hard time but DO NOT give up! Here's what worked for me and it's what I always tell new grads: 1. Study to learn it, not memorize. Be able to explain it to someone else in your...
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    First time posters

    NurseBlaq replied to AceOfHearts<3's topic in General Students

    I got a whole attitude reading that thread cause she seemed to know the answer to everything despite being told she was wrong on almost every post. I answered the best I could without being super rude...
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    Intake and Output

    NurseBlaq replied to dreamerachiever's topic in General Students

    Agreed, it is a poorly written question. However, I've never run maintenance while running an IV piggyback. Based upon the question, it's inferred both aren't run at the same time. The only time...
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    Workplace bully at first RN job

    NurseBlaq replied to Amd3429's topic in Nursing Career

    See that's the problem. There's a difference between helping and just outright doing someone else's work. You have one job, not two titles and you don't get two paychecks. I understand wanting to take...
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    Nursing with felony

    NurseBlaq replied to NKBABY's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Have you consulted an attorney to inquire about getting your record
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    Workplace bully at first RN job

    NurseBlaq replied to Amd3429's topic in Nursing Career

    Stop talking and start writing! If you keep talking it never happened or they will say that. I suggest when approaching management about it, reinforce the patient care aspect so as not to appear as...
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    Dose BON check school records ?

    NurseBlaq replied to Jasminex's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    *long sigh* We are actual nurses who have gone through the process and many have already told you that you can NOT under any circumstance cheat the background check for the NCLEX. Also, nothing you...
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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    NurseBlaq replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just here for the
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    When do nursing programs do drug tests?

    NurseBlaq replied to helloego's topic in General Students

    You can be tested at any time during your nursing program or employment as a nurse. The real question is, what's the motive here? I'm curious to know why you're asking. Are you concerned about a...
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    Intake and Output

    NurseBlaq replied to dreamerachiever's topic in General Students

    This! The IVPB takes place of IV fluids when running. I think some are counting both but in reality it takes place of the maintenance fluid, not in addition to. Not sure if someone already said that...
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    First time posters

    NurseBlaq replied to AceOfHearts<3's topic in General Students

    I lurked for a long time before joining AN. My first new thread was, and remains, untouched. I figured maybe I was in the wrong neighborhood so I made the exact same post in another neighborhood and...
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    What is a Sugar Cleanse and Do I Need It?

    NurseBlaq replied to Carol Ebert's topic in General Nursing

    Refined sugar is bad but natural sugar is necessary, like everything else, in moderation. Lemon juice is also a good "toxin" cleanser, aside from the fact the body does it's own cleaning. However,...
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    How do you handle rude comments?

    NurseBlaq replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    While not to excuse rudeness or be dismissive to your feelings, I would like to give a different perspective. You said your friend is holistic so I'm speaking from that viewpoint on the sugar comment....
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    Many nurses do not chart?

    NurseBlaq replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    Most systems have you do one head to toe assessment in a certain timeframe. Do one per shift, per patient, then chart only necessary items or change of status thereafter. Example, patient has...
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    Many nurses do not chart?

    NurseBlaq replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    I figured charting by exception would be a given. Didn't think it was necessary to be that