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  1. sexual harrassment

    kukukajoo replied to ChristinaV's topic in General Nursing

    I would look into the employee manual if there is one and follow their procedures to the letter. Then I would contact EEOC and a women's crisis center. These women who have been dealing with this need...

  2. Do you really want work with foreign nurses?

    kukukajoo replied to lucinka's topic in General Nursing

    I want to work with competent nurses. Where they are from makes no difference to me. I also like to learn and love working with people who can teach me new and different things. Wether it be about...

  3. "Good Sam" Laws?

    kukukajoo replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    My response was to the ORIGINAL post, before it was immensely edited from it's original version. The post now makes sense and is fine- prior to editing it only said that there was no law to protect...

  4. "Good Sam" Laws?

    kukukajoo replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    THE GOOD SAM ACT DOES PROTECT ONES WHO STOP AND HELP. Although they can still sue, it is less likely to be a success and most likely will end in a default judgement. Here is the law for TN here:...

  5. "Good Sam" Laws?

    kukukajoo replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I am in NH. The Good Sam acts vary slightly in every state. Here in NH we are not required to stop, but surrounding states you are obligated by law to stop and assist. You are suuposed to do...

  6. Scholarships

    kukukajoo replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/ Click on Grants on the left for info on the traineeship, and here is a list of other programs they

  7. liar liar

    kukukajoo replied to MsKieshaRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it is a self esteem issue for sure. Just act like you have always known she was an aide if you want to continue your friendship. Encourage her to go back to college and then try to limit your...

  8. Scholarships

    kukukajoo replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Trudy- I just did a search and it appears that this Federal Nurse Traineeship is only good for Masters and PhD students. Is this correct or is there another aspect of the traineeship that I am...

  9. trying to figure out my life.

    kukukajoo replied to chmiller1229's topic in General Nursing

    If you are comfortable and have a good network in current state, stay there. I know it would be a little harder for me to get to know a place and find resources and attend school. I think it would be...

  10. How can you get your license suspended in 3 states in 1 Year!

    kukukajoo replied to Balder_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    It almost sounds like it was stemming from another state and maybe they fined her on top of that for not reporting? I

  11. acidious vs alkalosis (forgive the spelling)

    kukukajoo replied to lindahanna's topic in General Nursing

    EmerNurse- THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT MAKE SENSE!!! I wish I had that explanation months ago! I actually get it and can remember

  12. acidious vs alkalosis (forgive the spelling)

    kukukajoo replied to lindahanna's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for trying to simplify what is a nightmare for me. I will be copying and pasting the info to study in hopes that one day it will click like the crebs cycle

  13. Wrong place, but car wreck please help

    kukukajoo replied to Vap23's topic in General Nursing

    VAp- someone very close to me was also in bad car wreck recently (dec 2). He was in coma 3 weeks and nearly died. He is recovering now, but speaking of the same kinds of things you mention, feeling...

  14. So Nursing ISN'T a Science????

    kukukajoo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yup. That's what I was just told. Imagine that!! I applied for a scholarship that you had to be in a science related field or math or engineering, or teaching. Got a letter back saying I did not...

  15. So Nursing ISN'T a Science????

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    This was for a locl sholarship, Offered through the college Foundation in conjunction with a major local company and NASA as well. I was told that if I could relate Nursing to Science and NASA then I...

  16. Nurses With Glaucoma

    kukukajoo replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    I am 38 and was dx about 3 years ago. I had a laser surgery to help open the angles. I have the Acute type, also known as narrow angle glaucoma. It can be very painful and my periph. vision has waned...

  17. epistaxis

    kukukajoo replied to Chris27229's topic in General Nursing

    I was just told today in lecture that they no longer use Silver Nitrate in newborns eyes. Surprised me as my twins born 18 years ago had this. I think it was actually required. Now they use...

  18. Inflatable mattresses for home use to prevent bed sores

    kukukajoo replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Bethin I KNOW EXACTLY what you mean, lol!! Waking up on the floor sucks! A friend has a big new years party every year and the guests will use the aerobeds- like being hung over isn't enough!! I...

  19. Inflatable mattresses for home use to prevent bed sores

    kukukajoo replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Bethin- The Intex one I had never leaked and I didn't have to fill it for several weeks. It sits about 2 feet off the ground and I loved it! There is no way I would be able to get up from a low one,...

  20. Inflatable mattresses for home use to prevent bed sores

    kukukajoo replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I stayed at a friends house in a neighboring state weekdays during the summer on one and loved it. The one I got was the Intex brand rising Comfort- half as much and twice as good as the aerobed...

  21. Maternal Child Heath Who is learning this semester?

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Students

    Anyone know any easy ways to remember any of the info? I am doing okay but feel I should be doing better. Waiting on ordering the Straight A's book once i get my tax return which I am hoping will be...

  22. Maternal Child Heath Who is learning this semester?

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Students

    Hey I have twins- they are almost 20 now! So yes, you do live thru it!

  23. Midwifery help moving from UK to USA needed

    kukukajoo replied to the_little_angel's topic in International Nursing

    CherryMary- Nurse Midwives CAN practice in hospitals in New Hampshire. I had all three of my daughters born with Midwives, including the delivery of my twins. Both births were at the local hospital...

  24. Somalian patients

    kukukajoo replied to Zhlake's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I applaud the nurses on here willing to learn about another's culture and beliefs and to honor those during the miracle of childbirth. We should not expect people to become like us no matter how many...

  25. If you won the lottery, would you still do your job?

    kukukajoo replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    You could always accept the monies into a trust or trusts to protect your identity. There was a case where 2 ppl won the lottery here a few years ago and accepted it under the "Tastes Great Trust" and...