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  1. nurse's job during a code?

    bopps replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    All of the above and then some....Nurses have had to had to run codes in my busy ED before. Experience and ACLS and PALS goes a long

  2. How to recognize a Frequent Flyer

    bopps replied to EmerNurse's topic in Emergency

    -you know their family and marital history better than you know your own. -Not only do you know them by first and last name, you know their friends, relatives, spouses, and children as well -You know...

  3. HELP! TWO E.D. job offers for new grad

    bopps replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    Hey swtooth! I would say go with option 1 cause you know the people and the department. It will make a huge difference! Have a great one, girl and remember ER nurses

  4. 3 Qualities My Family Doc Must Have

    bopps replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    My Doctor has three very important qualities. 1. She is a thorough listener. 2. She treats me like the professional I am. 3. She is very compassionate. and a fourth one- She likes her job! I will...

  5. What country do you dream of working abroad?

    bopps replied to happystar's topic in General Nursing

    Australia, Puerto Rico, Ireland, and maybe

  6. "Nurse" on Ellen Gegneres today?!!

    bopps replied to tridil2000's topic in General Nursing

    I saw the clip and found it a bit off base, but not offensive. The Doc's watching the program could get upset too because she asked the M.D what type of Lexus he drove and commented on him driving him...

  7. Need advice - new to ER, major anxiety

    bopps replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    Relax. You really want to do this right? Then you can! Of course you aren't going to be comfy at first cause it's a whole new ballpark, but you can still get a homerun with some practice. Go get em...

  8. Graduation gift for new nurse

    bopps replied to st4304's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Speaking from someone who is graduating on Sat- I would tell people to give her $$$$$$$$$$$$ if they want to give her something. I know it isn't very specific or unique to nurses but if she is in a...

  9. Would you join the Army Nurse Corps? Why or Why not?

    bopps replied to clc19k30's topic in General Nursing

    I would in a heart beat. I am single, unattached, and would love to serve a cause greater than myself while having a major adventure at the same time. I especially like the idea of the autonomy the...

  10. Finally entering the nursing workforce!

    bopps replied to dano's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah for you! I can't wait to move out either. Are you by any chance going to work for Oakwood Health systems? I lived in the Detriot area untill I was 14(Allen Park) and remember that that's a great...

  11. Becoming an ER Nurse

    bopps replied to Nurse2bducky86's topic in Emergency

    I would advise becoming a nurse first. Most medic programs will let you test out ER time and stuff like that if you are an ER nurse. Whereas very few nursing programs will let you test out of nursing...

  12. forced vaccines

    bopps replied to crissrn27's topic in General Nursing

    They can't make you , period. Many people refuse them due to health and/or religious reasons. A religious reason doesn't have to be about God per sea, it can be a decision you feel very strongly...

  13. Offended by pt- how to react?

    bopps replied to LDJRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you have had to deal with this. I would have been tempted to say something very rude to that bigot.I have spoken up before when patients have made ridiculous and rude comments.. but it's...

  14. Top Nursing Schools? and HI EVERYONE!!

    bopps replied to Matt000's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about the typo above. I meant to type-that means that a 100% of all the graduating ADN and BSN grads from my school have passed the NCLEX on the first try for several years. By the way I attend...

  15. Top Nursing Schools? and HI EVERYONE!!

    bopps replied to Matt000's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, most of us must get enough in a 2 year program cause at the end we sit and take the same test you do. I am going to get my BSN, but I chose to become a RN with an ADN degree first so that I...

  16. Needing some help...

    bopps replied to Chr1st1na30's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, its neat that you are thinking about going into nursing. I hope this helps. I have worked in a busy ER as an EMT/Tech for the past two years, and I will work there when I graduate from college in...

  17. need help--husband died at home

    bopps replied to pyseymo's topic in Cardiac

    Reading of your loss brings tears to my eyes. Praying for you. You did everything you possibly could. Peace and ((((((((((hugs)))))))))).

  18. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    bopps replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would say.. I am sick of hearing about your crappy or otherwise sex lives. Come on, don't whine to me about not, "getting any" cause you aren't the only one! And the whole " Me and my spouse aren't...

  19. attracted to one of your patients?

    bopps replied to pisces_girl18's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, I am a normal woman with normal hormones, normal sex drive etc. However I have never acted on those urges/attractions in a work setting. It is not professional,period. Besides isn't the patient...

  20. VIP Triage

    bopps replied to mannurse65's topic in Emergency

    I am so glad I read this post. Now I know that if Paris Hilton comes into my ER with a sunburn I will certainly move her in front of the critically ill "lower class." person experiencing chest pain....

  21. The most heartbreaking thing ive ever had to do :(

    bopps replied to *Peanut*Vennie*'s topic in General Nursing

    (((hugs))) you did your best. Now its time to take care of yourself. Go out for coffee with a friend, read a book, watch a movie, or just sleep in. You sound like an awesome nurse. You are brave and...

  22. Can nurses wear skirts?

    bopps replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    Why not? Nurses used to wear skirts all the time:wink2: Make them long(but not so long that you trip over it) and you won't even need to wear horrid panty hose with it! It has never been an issue wear...

  23. Diversity and Cultural Awareness Rant

    bopps replied to Pianoforte's topic in General Nursing

    I am with you. Please don't feel as if all nurses are closeminded. I wear a head covering and constantly get teased about it at work, but never in a mean way. For the most part I feel respected and...

  24. Humorous Introspection

    bopps replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, swearing! Much to my chagrin I have also joined the sailor club. Nothing takes me by surprise anymore(welll just

  25. Any one CLEP'd sociology??

    bopps replied to 1979blazer's topic in General Nursing

    You should do just fine. I CLEPed it after studying for only two weeks. And I'm not always the brightest lightbulb. I just used a study guide for Cleping Soc I picked up from Barnes and Noble. I would...