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  1. Type C

    fivestar719 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I understand this concept that "All patients are type C." I had to look up Type C - and I found this information on Healthline: Type C Personality: Traits, Strengths, Weaknesses, and...

  2. Type C

    fivestar719 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the sentiment behind the idea, as it is meant to increase empathy and compassion in our response as nurses. In general, I agree with this - but it can also cross the line into...

  3. Best specialties for Nurse Practitioner

    fivestar719 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all, I will be a new FNP very soon! I graduate in April 2021. As an FNP, I want to have a nice schedule (day shift) and enjoy what I do! What are some of the best specialties to...

  4. Covid Vaccine

    fivestar719 replied to Nurseybl06's topic in Disaster Preparation

    "as far as the actual reporting is is accurate" ??? We can doubt the credibility of the COVID numbers, but #scienceisreal when it comes to the safety of the

  5. Covid Vaccine

    fivestar719 replied to Nurseybl06's topic in Disaster Preparation

    More than 80% of COVID-19 deaths occur in people over age 65, and more than 95% of COVID-19 deaths occur in people older than 45.

  6. Covid Vaccine

    fivestar719 replied to Nurseybl06's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What *really* are the risks we are looking at. Are we as a society struggling with the basic concepts of

  7. Stand-up (BIRD) scooters

    fivestar719 posted a topic in Emergency

    I work in a busy, urban Emergency Dept. We get SO MANY patients with injuries due to stand-up sccoters (aka Bird scooters). Facial fractures, broken ribs, broken clavicles, etc. This is a major...

  8. Covid Vaccine

    fivestar719 replied to Nurseybl06's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There is legitimate fear that if one chooses NOT to receive the vaccine, that they may possibly not be allowed to fly or return to the workplace. I did not use phrase "forced to vaccinate."...

  9. Covid Vaccine

    fivestar719 replied to Nurseybl06's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When we look at the Code of Ethics for Nurses - one of the first provisions is that the nurse will focus on respect for human dignity and the right for self-determination. When it comes to...

  10. Should I leave a nice unit for a day shift job?

    fivestar719 replied to Eeveetee's topic in Nursing Career

    I would take the day shift job. Personally, night shift is so hard on my body - that a day shift job, even if I liked it somewhat less, would be worth it to me. Schedule is hugely important to

  11. How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    fivestar719 replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It is so lovely that your patient asked you this! You could also take the opportunity to refer the patient to a hospital chaplain. I don't believe God can be "proven" one way or the other - so don't...

  12. Meltdown at Work and Feel like a Failure

    fivestar719 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Such a compassionate response from Nurse Beth. And sending a big hug to Meltdown. Meltdown, take some time to do some self care. You did not fail! You had a bad day (or two). Big deal! I...

  13. Want to be a HOSPICE NP

    fivestar719 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello all :-) I am getting ready to start the Family Nurse Practitioner program with Chamberlain University on Feb 26th. I am SO READY to DO THIS!!! :-) Really excited to get my future started!!! I...