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    Just Found Out I Failed

    live4today replied to Triple A's's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ((((((((((triple a's)))))))))) whatever you do, don't give in to the pressure of having to learn so much material. take it one page at a time. you may be expecting too much of yourself so soon in the...
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    When do you medicate?

    live4today replied to BonnieSc's topic in Camp

    Have them drink some water, lie down for maybe thirty minutes with the lights dim, then reassess them. They may just need some cooling down time if they've been outside playing hardy in the hot sun....
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    Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    If it's what you really want (nursing), you'll get through it. Hang in there! :) I remember taking my textbooks EVERYWHERE I went when I was in college. I took my books to bed with me, woke up with...
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    Unfair Discipline at Work...What do you Think?

    live4today replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Very wise words! That's EXACTLY what I would say, too.
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    Unfair Discipline at Work...What do you Think?

    live4today replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya loud and clear! I'm the same way!
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    Working as a GN

    live4today replied to nupsgrad's topic in General Nursing

    yes, i worked as a gn as did most of my classmates. it was common during that time for gns to work as gns prior to receiving their rn license. if a gn didn't pass boards, they were able to stay...
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    Ever experience a code after pronouncement of death of same patient?

    live4today replied to IIAAII77's topic in General Nursing

    No, but I'm not surprised that happened in lieu of today's dehumunizing focused care from SOME docs who are so damn "ORGAN SPECIFIC" and PASSING THE BUCK when SOME doc should have gotten his/her azz...
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    New Slant on ADN vs BSN: are ADN programs anti-intellectual?

    live4today replied to NurseFirst's topic in General Nursing

    This is NOT prevalent among the ADN programs I'm familiar with. It has nothing to do with the type of educational program being taught, but more to do with the mindset of the instructors who probably...
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    Sick Days

    live4today replied to caren19's topic in General Nursing

    If you are really sick, you are really sick. Our bodies don't often cooperate with our jobs. The body is NOT a perfect machine. It does break down on more than enough occasions throughout the course...
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    VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

    live4today replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government, Military

    Hate to bring you uptodate on UNsafe staffing...that is old news in every hospital I've been in since 2003, and a few from the olden days I worked in.:rotfl: I've worked in army hospitals off and on...
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    Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    live4today replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    Okay...before I say what I've been wanting to say about the show....remember the scripture "he/she who has never sinned...throw the first stone" Okay...now that I have put on my shield of protection...
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    comas?

    live4today replied to ShawnetteRN05's topic in MICU, SICU

    Shawnette, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's accident. Thankfully, he is alive and seems to be making good progress so far. That's a good sign. :icon_hug: Yes, I will remember you both in...
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    Hospitals in Columbus?

    live4today replied to jenrosie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    :balloons: hi jenrosie! welcome aboard here. :) i used to live in columbus, oh years ago. i was there a few times for travel nurse assignments, and absolutely loved columbus! at that time, dublin was...
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    Skirts, anyone???

    live4today replied to kellyo's topic in General Nursing

    Sort of. They are long and free flowing....ohhhhhhhh so comfortable.
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    Med-Surg Roll Call

    live4today replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I feel what you are saying here Cewens. The demands and variety do keep us on our toes, but with all the paperwork, computer documentation, meetings, pressures to offer excellent customer service, and...
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    Skirts, anyone???

    live4today replied to kellyo's topic in General Nursing

    no skirts or dresses for me. i don't even like wearing skirts or dresses socially let alone professionally. Yuck! I hate pantyhose even more. I think we should be aloud to wear muu-muus to work...
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    high fever in 1 year old

    live4today replied to caringRN's topic in General Nursing

    This was an airforce hospital in the midwest. With all the downsizing, it doesn't seem that they are as well staffed with docs to treat serious illnesses...just minor ones. Sad for the families still...
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    Tell me why BSN now?

    live4today replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: The key points in the above poster's thoughts are: (1) you are not worreid about finances (2) it won't take much longer to do the BSN Since money isn't an issue for you (as it is for many...
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    Why would they release such as sick person to a Long Term Care Facility?

    live4today replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Marla, you hit the nail on the head with that answer. Can't per--fect it anymore than that! :chuckle It's now called "Skilled Nursing" in the nursing homes..........another term for "Step-down unit of...
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    MSDS and hand lotion

    live4today replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I can picture the organized nurses movement on the move in me head right now:uhoh21: ..........The nurses are coming, the nurses are coming....what will we do when the nurses rise and speak for...
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    When you are on your period...

    live4today replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You really need to talk to your mom about this heart. Is she hard to talk to about female matters? I'm concerned that you are not getting the education you need about your own body and how it works,...
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    What do you love and hate about agency nursing?

    live4today replied to Rocknurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    What Suzanne said! Right on! Stone cold truth.
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    How many (fill in the blank)s does it take to change a light bulb?

    live4today replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: Now THAT's a real visual if I've ever visualized one. :rotfl: Q: How many Nurse Managers does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Where the hell is my staff when I need them?
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    Tell me why BSN now?

    live4today replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Do what fits YOU best, and it is always better to initially go with what is doable for you. A sure thing is better than a big IF........so if you are sure you can get into one program regardless of...
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    Ever quit night shift b/c you couldn't "deal"?

    live4today replied to Nursesuzi's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. :stone THAT's why I always preferred nights until my "dementia" hit like yours did. And those "out of body experiences" I started having from working nights lately. Can't do it...won't do...