balletomane ADN, RN

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    Make a Meme Nurses Week Contest

    balletomane replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    "You just make sure that she gets chocolate Ensure next time! No
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    Doctors Say the Darnedest Things Nurses Week Contest

    balletomane replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Called to notify hospitalist that patient's leg was now red & warm and slightly painful. Dr. says, "Well, it wasn't like that this morning! Has the patient noticed?" I wanted to reply,...
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    Nurse dies after assault at job. She finished her shift first.

    balletomane replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing News

    Wow!...just....wow.
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    Nurse dies after assault at job. She finished her shift first.

    balletomane replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing News

    I'm curious as to what assignments those would
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    Nurse dies after assault at job. She finished her shift first.

    balletomane replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing News

    A sign stating that "Violence Will Not Be Tolerated" does not work with those with AMS, psych pts, those with encephalopathy, alcohol/drug abuse, etc. If signs worked, all businesses with "No Guns...
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    Nurse dies after assault at job. She finished her shift first.

    balletomane replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing News

    I do not think it is only a lack of respect for nurses. It is a lack of respect for others in
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    Nurse dies after assault at job. She finished her shift first.

    balletomane replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing News

    She did seek help and she may have asked. Just asking doesn't mean you get one. And, PEs don't immediately show up following
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    Nurse dies after assault at job. She finished her shift first.

    balletomane replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing News

    It is most certainly not rare for this to occur. As an RN in a neuro unit, I can tell you that DVTs and PEs can occur with minor leg injuries. This nurse had a traumatic leg injury. Also, this is not...
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    Holiday Bonus

    balletomane replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    Does a ham/turkey/dessert tray
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    Quitting my job before my shift starts

    balletomane replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I am appalled by the comment, "Please stop with the drama first of all. You are getting yourself more worked up then this is probably worth!". This is obviously from someone who has no experience...