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    Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    live4today replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    I could have wrote this myself spidermonkey. :rotfl: It's good to know that I'm "the healthiest person" in my family because I'm the one who sought help first. Actually, I'm the only one who truly...
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    help dealing with flirtatious pts

    live4today replied to student4ever's topic in General Nursing

    Janelle....your post just makes me smile. :) Your "college age" shines through it, and your innocense and sweetness, too. That's not a bad thing Janelle. I smile because what you are experiencing is...
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    Magnet?

    live4today replied to whitetiger74's topic in General Nursing

    That description of a Magnet hospital does NOT fit the Magnet hospital I worked for in 2003. There was no staff satisfaction. There was a high rate of turnover, and many open positions that were...
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    Has a patient asked you to help him/her die?

    live4today replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    No, I do not remember having a patient that wanted me to help them die. I've had some that want to die, but not ask me to help them. I wouldn't help them anyway. I'm not
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    Isn't this a joke?

    live4today replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    After working for EIGHTEEN years as a RN, I'm definitely NOT confused about who takes care of me when I need care. I am quite thorough in getting to know my docs and nurses before allowing them to...
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    Lenght of a stethoscope

    live4today replied to mye614's topic in Cardiac

    :rotfl: Good one! I like the longer ones for that reason, and also to have more distance from the patients who always like to cough or sneeze when getting their lungs and heart
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    Bureau of Health Professions - Nursing Scholarship

    live4today replied to Pvt. Parts's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for that link! I want to return to school, but will definitely need financial help to do so. I bookmarked that link so I can research it further
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    Do you belong to a nursing association?

    live4today replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! :) I voted "none" for that
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    Isn't this a joke?

    live4today replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    BARELY know??? If some doc has his/her hand up my you know what and sees me in the buff..........I wouldn't call that "barely knowing" me.
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    Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    live4today replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Unions do NOT work FOR nurses! The ONLY thing that will work for nurses are NURSES who ban together in strength utilizing their MENTAL power in the healthcare field to make changes for the...
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    Cancelled Again!!!!

    live4today replied to Haunted's topic in Nursing Career

    I remain unemployed at this point. My attitude and spirits are up though. Not letting it get me down anymore like I used to. It's only been a couple months since I worked last, but I need to get to...
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    Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    live4today replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hell nooooooo!!!
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    Cancelled Again!!!!

    live4today replied to Haunted's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow Haunted! ((((hugs to ya)))) You deserve flowers, too, so here ya go.:flowersfo With a few exceptions, I could have written your post...saw a lot of myself in there, including not being afraid to...
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    Patients knowing medical lingo

    live4today replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, as long as they know what they are talking about. It's a good thing if a patient understands his or her disease process, and the lingo that goes along with it. Even if they sound like they...
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    Do Nurses Finally Have a Voice?

    live4today replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I voted yes to that question. Yes, nurses have the power to effect change in the workplace, but having power and using that power are on opposite ends of the spectrum. What good is the power and the...
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    Rant - Scientology and Anti-Meds

    live4today replied to TCASII's topic in General Nursing

    That concerns me because if Tom and his child bride marry, and she becomes pregnant, and happens to have PPD following the birth of their child, what will Tom do? What will he insist Katie do? What...
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    Rant - Scientology and Anti-Meds

    live4today replied to TCASII's topic in General Nursing

    sorry for the double post
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    Rant - Scientology and Anti-Meds

    live4today replied to TCASII's topic in General Nursing

    While I am NOT into "manmade religions", I definitely have a sour taste in my mouth for the church of scientology. Back in 1979, I remember standing in a long line of people waiting to eat, and I...
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    What type of Automobiles do you drive as a nurse.

    live4today replied to malenursetobe@21's topic in Men in Nursing

    I notice this forum is a "Male Nursing Forum". I'm not a male, but I enjoy reading men's thoughts about nursing, life, cars, etc. :) Ummmmm....Men...do I have your approval to post on occasion on...
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    Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    live4today replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I once had a patient who called me to the room to wipe his butt because he did not wipe his own butt at home....his wife did. (I'm not kidding about this):rotfl: That same patient would call me to...
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    Pregnant at 63

    live4today replied to So Superfluous's topic in Nursing Humor

    Can somebody help me "get it". I read it twice, and still don't get
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    What squicks you out?

    live4today replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    gi bleeds :barf01: and anything that has an awful
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    State board "delinquent"status

    live4today replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome!
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    What is the #1 healthcare problem in the USA?

    live4today replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    The single most important problem with our healthcare system is GREED! THAT is an ILLNESS in and of itself throughout all of society, but the healthcare system is hit so hard by it, it will take a...
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    State board "delinquent"status

    live4today replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Well, fortunately I can answer your question as I am in the same boat. I have lived off and on in California since 1989, and a few of those times I've not always renewed because I never thought I'd be...