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    Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    live4today replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I grew up around females who breastfed...all the women on both sides of my family breastfed, my mom breastfed, I breastfed, and my daughters breastfed. Now..the length of time one breastfeeds is up to...
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    Stop bashing men, please

    live4today replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing Tweety as we all do.........he didn't mean anything "evil" by posting the "Men are like laxatives" thread. I actually cut and pasted it into an email that I shared with my own group of friends...
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    Kettering Hospital info? (maybe misspelled)

    live4today replied to Justagirl's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yes, I do remember this being true when I worked for Kettering. I think it worsened over the years. Now they are a part of Grandview Hospital/Southview Hospital and Kettering's sister hospital -...
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    Kettering Hospital info? (maybe misspelled)

    live4today replied to Justagirl's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I worked at Kettering hospital in the late 80's, and LOVED it there! It's a seven day adventist hospital...missed the meat on the meals, but loved their meatless dishes too. The desserts were great,...
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    Travel nursing

    live4today replied to mkaszukgirl's topic in California Nursing

    :balloons: Welcome to allnurses! :) I've always liked California. Arizona is nice in the winter months and early Spring. Otherwise....way too hot for me...sandstorms...heat...dry heat...no humidity,...
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    New Grad Burnt Out after 3mnths

    live4today replied to joey1967's topic in International Nursing

    In a work environment, abuse can only continue when the employees allow it to continue. Show your disapproval by leaving that job. Take the attitude of "zero tolerance" of abuse in the...
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    6th TIME WAS THE CHARM FOR ME!!!!!!!

    live4today replied to nursy2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :yelclap: congratulations sheryl kanipe rn on successfully passing the boards! much luck to you in your nursing career!!! :biggringi
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    Are there nurses here who have worked for Kindred Hospitals?

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm.....Alrighty then! Definitely doesn't sound like a place I should work and risk my license at. Thanks for all the replies. I've been out of the loop so long, I really need feedback about where...
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    Send your good vibes my way.........please

    live4today replied to grinnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Knock 'em dead tomorrow grinnurse. :uhoh21: :rotfl: Just teasing with ya! Go get 'em new nurse! Your allnurses siblings thoughts will be with you! You'll be able to "feel the force" all day....
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    Are there nurses here who have worked for Kindred Hospitals?

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...doesn't sound like a place I'd be comfortable in, so guess I won't give it a shot. :uhoh21: Thanks for the input everyone.
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    In training and confused about daily duties

    live4today replied to cenote's topic in First Year After Licensure

    (((((cenote))))) I'm so sorry your first day turned into a nightmare for you, and that your preceptor didn't make an effort to show compassion towards you for being new at your job. Who needs enemies...
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    Reality Shock

    live4today replied to RnAngl's topic in General Nursing

    New nurse or not....LEAVE THERE IMMEDIATELY!!! You are putting your license in serious jeopardy! Find you a new job! Do NOT ever take a job where the ratio is that large. Five patients is my max....
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    Cancelled after being told 'guaranteed' - venting...

    live4today replied to Ashera's topic in Agency Nurses

    I hang out here at Allnurses! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Being that my kids are adults raising their own kids, I live alone so have all the time in the world to just be me...........sleep as long as I...
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    Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    :balloons: CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS LPN!!! :biggringi
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    Staffing a telemetry unit

    live4today replied to ShayRN's topic in Cardiac

    Having worked on telemetry units before, no more than four patients per nurse should be assigned if those patients have acute cardiac issues. It's hard to deal with more than one or two patients who...
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    What is a Malenkot?!

    live4today replied to Toerau's topic in General Nursing

    MALECOT CATHETER CAT.NO.SIZELENGTHDESCRIPTIONM18301830MALECOT CATHETERM16301630MALECOT CATHETERM14301430MALECOT CATHETERM12301230MALECOT
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    What do you love and hate about agency nursing?

    live4today replied to Rocknurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    Well, I should be doing that myself since my agency hasn't found me any work in over two months. I've never filed for unemployment in my entire life, but I just might have to break down and do it...
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    Cancelled after being told 'guaranteed' - venting...

    live4today replied to Ashera's topic in Agency Nurses

    Having worked a lot of agency hours over my 18 years as a nurse, I can say that when the shifts are numerous, the pay is great! When the shifts are cancelled, it sucks big time. I've had more shifts...
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    What type Counseling Available for Nurses

    live4today replied to angelique777's topic in General Nursing

    If I had problems, I would not see anyone where I work...employee assistant or not. Keep your business farrrrrrrrrrrrrr away from where you work. Trust no one with that part of your life. Contact...
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    computer charting

    live4today replied to bbcewalters's topic in General Nursing

    If the hospitals do not use "nurse friendly" computer charting software, it is a major pain in the butt to catch on. Why they buy the most difficult software for us to use beats me. I hate it
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    Mentor Goodie Bags

    live4today replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: How about a mini foley bag for the times they won't get to pee.
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    Mentor Goodie Bags

    live4today replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    What a really nice thing to do! :) I'd fill a bag with the following: 1. nursing scissors........so they don't have to borrow mine. 2. nurse pouch to carry their ink pens, money to eat, etc. in. 3. a...
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    Took the Big test today...208?

    live4today replied to sunny17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: Congratulations to
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    passed nclex

    live4today replied to harle53's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :balloons: congrats and lucky you for landing a job at
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    Change in BSN requirements

    live4today replied to texan's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    :yeahthat: :smiley_ab