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  1. live4today

    Using cardiopulmonary monitor on open pediatric units

    live4today replied to Roro's topic in Pediatric

    Welcome roro! :balloons:
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    Getting stuck with a used needle...

    live4today replied to Jessica1234's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Hi Jessica! Welcome to Allnurses! :) Anytime you get stuck with a needle, you should report it IMMEDIATELY to your nurse manager or charge nurse. They will in turn have you go to the ER...
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    Question about hypothyroidism / treatment and teeth!

    live4today replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...I have been on Cytomel for a low thyroxine level about two months now, and I've noticed the same thing happening. :uhoh21: Don't think it's medication related...possibly genetic or not enough...
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    Have you ever hit the bone?

    live4today replied to melissa_rn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Yes, I had that unfortunate experience once years ago. The patient didn't have a clue though. That was good.
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    Bait and switch

    live4today replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are welcome, movingalong. Be aware of everyone and everything around you on that job so you don't end up getting caught in a nasty web of trouble. Trust your gut feelings. They usually are there...
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    Do you work in a "Magnet" hospital?

    live4today replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a magnet hospital in 2003, and thought it was awful. It's good to know the magnet hospitals vary place to place, and that there are some who live up to the magnet reputation.....whatever...
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    Are there nurses here who have worked for Kindred Hospitals?

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Perhaps I should not bother interviewing for Kindred at all. Like I said before, I've never heard of them until I saw their job postings on monster.com. Well...I've spent a lot of time this...
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    Are there nurses here who have worked for Kindred Hospitals?

    live4today posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello nurses:) I'm searching hospitals on the website, and monster.com sent me emails about Kindred Hospitals. I have never heard of Kindred, and would like some input from those of you who have....
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    Career Conundrum - It is a long one

    live4today replied to h@ppy2BRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Only if you think you need to do that happy2BRN. The questions were to cause you to ponder a fresh perspective or take on you feeling restless & unsettled in your career moves. Only you know what...
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    Bait and switch

    live4today replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    movingalong....only you can make the DON give to you the job that was promised you before you hired. Many places lie to get nurses in the door, then after nurses are hired, they treat the nurses...
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    Career Conundrum - It is a long one

    live4today replied to h@ppy2BRN's topic in Nursing Career

    :rotfl: Guess you're talking about my "signature line, eh?" :rotfl: Alrighty then...dryiing off as we speak. Note my new siggy in a few minutes hollyster. :rotfl:
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    Career Conundrum - It is a long one

    live4today replied to h@ppy2BRN's topic in Nursing Career

    :balloons: Hello Happy! Welcome to Allnurses! :) You are the same age as my youngest daughter, and your "bio" thus far reminds me of her. She is not a nurse...has her BS in Social Psychology, and...
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    Management in Nursing "Sucks"

    live4today replied to yellowbird's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Hi yellowbird! Welcome to Allnurses! :) And shall I add.........welcome to inhospital bedside nursing as we know it to be today in many hospitals here in America and everywhere...
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    Is it possible to be born with two uteruses?

    live4today replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Allllllrighty then! Learn something new everyday on Allnurses!
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    You know its going to be a bad shift when...

    live4today replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in Nursing Humor

    You know your day has already gone to hell when you arrive to work at 0645, and the only nurses waiting for report are the ones coming on duty. The nightshift nurses are tied up with their...
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    Eternal Pessimist!!!!!

    live4today replied to xokelly2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :biggringi congratulations to you on your success! :yelclap: :cheers: :smiley_aa and...on your first job! let us know how it goes.
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    Nutrition is sucking the nutrients out of me

    live4today replied to mrscableman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    AH yes! I remember the Nutrition course all too well. Boring...lots of info to learn...managed to pass it successfully...was glad when it was over. :chuckle Don't be too hard on yourself. I thought...
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    Graduated last night!

    live4today replied to Elektra6's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: Congrats on graduating, and much success to you with the
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    Share Your Saying

    live4today replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    Now I really like that one Jessica! Very profound, you student you.
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    Is desitin/balmex cream good or not good for a yeasty diaper rash?

    live4today replied to KRVRN's topic in Pediatric

    Poor baby! ? When my kids got diaper rashes, my oldest sister told me to blend the following ingredients together and apply: 1/2 cup unbleached flour 1/2 cup 100% corn starch blend the two together...
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    Stop bashing men, please

    live4today replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    Right on Deb! We tease each other. No harm intended. :)
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    For those who wanted information about joining the Army Nurse Corp, this is for you.

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in Government, Military

    Really????????? I just read this response, and was floored! What is a
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    Stop bashing men, please

    live4today replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    men strike back!!! lol!!! men strike back!!! how many men does it take to open a beer? none. it should be opened when she brings it....
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    wound vac.

    live4today replied to jackieliz's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    70 BED UNIT???? :eek: I didn't even know units existed with that many beds! How's the staffing ratios? :redlight: The wound vacs are new to me. I floated to a neuro unit one time where a wound vac...
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    DON threatened the Nursing Staff - pending Dennis landfall

    live4today replied to pensacola_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Now that's what I'm talking about! Stand back and no one will get hurt as I go through that door to find my family! Good for that LPN!