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Thank you to SeanSean for the interesting reply. It makes a lot of sense to me.

I sometimes think a Vegan diet is an extreme. However, a Vegatarian diet is something to think about. Any food in it's original container (ie: no processed food) has to be good for you. There are some interesting reads and the one thing I remember is...

I used to be a Nursing Assistant. I bent over backwards for my Nurses. I learned so much from them. They were my mentors, then some one suggested I go on to school. I did well in Nursing school due to my mentors. And the experience that I had from wo...

GLASS IV bottles............

Draw one line through the mistake, write error, initials, and date. That should do it.

Thank you LoriS, I totally agree with you. A friend of mine from work was VERY sick this past winter and was a heavy smoker. I mean every minute on the minute--outside to smoke. Guess what? She quit!! She is on the unit with me working instead of lea...

i just don't think anyone wants to be owned by the tobacco companies? plus it is not an attractive habit.

The problem with people who have an addiction due to smoking is that it costs all of us money. Treating lung cancer is tramatic and devastating to the patient and family members. It hurts and breaks up families. (As does alcohol addiction). We are in...

You all know that the most addictive "drugs" are nicotine and alcohol. The odd thing about these "drugs" is that they are legal drugs. I have heard over and over that cigarettes are the most powerful of these drugs. And extremely difficult to get off...

Hello, Although the machines are quick, I do not think they are reliable. This is a good question to ask us.

some preceptors are not real charmers. we should all take a look at ourselves. you know there are different levels of learning. don't be so hard on the new employee. you want them to stay don't you? i think if we would all relax a little the work pla...

money!

The manual equipment is far more accurate. However, it helps when the equipment is new and working. The automatic BP machines are not accurate. Do not rely on them. They, I have found, report a much higher BP.

:nono: The most overlooked part of Patient care is oral care. Nurses, CNA, techs, don't even think about doing it. Patients become uncomfortable when they have dirty mouths and teeth.

The most overlooked part of Patient care is oral care. Nurses, CNA, techs, don't even think about doing it. Patients become uncomfortable when they have dirty mouths and teeth.

Keep up with you license and CEU's. It takes awhile to find the right job. There are a lot out there. Some place, some where there is the perfect job. Not all Nursing positions are in hospitals. Not all are med-surg. Take the leadership position. The...

There is a code of conduct that Nurses are to follow, state regs. etc. Use the write up and/or disiplinary action as a BIG learning experience and don't take it personally. None of us enjoy making mistakes or do it intentionally. But, THINGS happen u...

It is against our policy to accept gifts of any kind. Well, maybe a cookie of which is to be shared by all. And a thank you is always nice.

Thanks to all of you for making my day. I have really enjoyed all of these memories.

You should only wear the hospital scrubs at the hospital or where you work. Not in the public. The fancy scrubs would be OK because those are your work clothes. The hosp. scrubs are meant for your department-wear them only there. Thank You.

I don't do anything that is mandatory, fortunatly I work in a hospital that does not demand that! Yeh!!

Are the CEOs and CCOs, Director of Training, Nurse Managers, housekeeping, dietary, grounds personnel, maitenance, DONs, receptionist, MDs, spirtuality department, teachers, lab techs, pharmacists, visitors, Head of Finance, medical records, health i...

Not a good idea, you can see the end results. No winners here!

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!