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    Treatment for uncontrolled N/V post chemo

    kids replied to MillieT's topic in Oncology

    When my mom was undergoing chemo she would have episodes of n/v that were unphased by antiemetics. A low dose of ativan coupled with decadron Q4 hours x3 stopped it cold every time. I hate, hate...
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    Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    kids replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you realize that Admin just did exactly what you are accusing your supervisor of doing. I'll be blunt. I think it is you and based on your your posts over the last 10 months I am of the opinion...
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    What does a school need in order to teach the LVN course

    kids replied to chedder's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i'm fairly certain there is (quite a bit) more to the story than the lady told you. (my best guess...private schools often charge a flat fee for a program that is not refundable if you don't complete...
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    Student RN

    kids replied to unsurestudent's topic in General Nursing

    Curious as to where "in the US" you're going to school as I've never heard of "a degree as a registered nurse". In school you earn a degree in nursing but my understanding is that "registered nurse"...
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    Apathy in nurses and students

    kids replied to freki's topic in General Students

    I am not interested in joining or contributing to an organization that does not support all nurses. I'm also not interested in joining or supporting an organization that publishes position statements...
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    How well does misogyny work out in your facility?

    kids replied to UserG's topic in General Nursing

    As a mother I placed a lot of importance in raising my boys to be respectful of women and I have been very proud of how they turned out. Sad his mother can't experience that same bit of
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    Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    kids replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i have never had a fun/crazy party night that included drinking when i had responsibilities the next day. it's not a matter of lying or boring, it's a matter of being a responsible adult and not...
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    A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

    kids replied to canoehead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly. For those who disagree with the subject...move on, as you would with any other thread that doesn't interest you or you don't care to participate
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    Help with Diabetic Non-compliant Student

    kids replied to Allie911's topic in School

    My (now 31yo) daughter has been diabetic since she was 7. What seemed to set off poor compliance in my daughter was the perceived loss of privacy and autonomy at school, that she enjoyed at home. By...
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    Nurse with disability

    kids replied to Bettycaroline's topic in Emergency

    Esme, I have been blessed (for the most part) with really wonderful employers, those that weren't so great, I filed an ADA complaint and moved on. I'm fortunate that my disability only limits my...
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    Bad Experience with Nurses at hospital, rethinking my major now.

    kids replied to Lindsey-Student's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not going to criticize the nurses in the ER nor am I going to make excuses for them. None of us were there to witness the nurse's interactions with the OP. The OP had some confusion going on, her...
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    Share some of the most ridiculous patient complaints/symptoms/demands

    kids replied to R!XTER's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh, I see you've met my ex-husband! The doc argued that it wasn't possible, until she saw the tire tread
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    The consequences of religious belief..

    kids replied to collins anyiam's topic in General Students

    An interesting jump in logic but one I can't agree with. A mentally ill person is not competent to make the decision to end their life, a competent adult can choose to refuse treatment. There is also...
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    Nurse with disability

    kids replied to Bettycaroline's topic in Emergency

    I am a disabled nurse who has been able to work for the past 15 years with reasonable accommodations. Your summation is the best I have ever seen. I'll be bookmarking this thread for reference for...
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    Can a NP perform plastic surgery?

    kids replied to Laboratorian's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just about all (US) health insurance compnies HAVE to cover post-masectomy reconstruction, it's a Federal law (tossing this out there because so many women [and healthcare providers] are unaware of...
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    Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    kids replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    There is no avoiding a lapse in medical coverage, she's going back to a job that does not have medical benefits. Fraud is not just a legal term and it's a pretty accurate description of the way the...
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    nursing school - the cost on a child

    kids replied to hsienko's topic in General Students

    When someone brags about dumping their kids people have every right to be judgmental and not supportive. The post I quoted was pretty darn unhelpful to the topic also, I at least posted some realistic...
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    nursing school - the cost on a child

    kids replied to hsienko's topic in General Students

    My starting school was very stressful for all of us and my kids did act out to some degree especially in the beginning. My kids were young, 4-7 years old, when I started the actual nursing program. I...
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    Mic-Key low profile GTUBE

    kids replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The policy for replacing a Mic-Key should not be any different than your policy for replacing any other GT with a well healed
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    Possible termination for HIPAA violations

    kids replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    So you won't mind if your bored, sleepy coworkers peruse your personal file, right? After all, they may be interested in management and it would be a learning
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    Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    kids replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    If you look back at the OP's previous posts she's had one foot out the door for some time.She's going back to her old job knowing that it has no benefits, and has been planning to do so for some time....
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    Funniest post op patient: Wish all were like her!

    kids replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed. A few years ago, loaded up on Versed and Fentanyl and laying face down for an epidural steroid injection I shared the story behind each of my (numerous) tattoos and piercings and went to...
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    Don't You Just Want To Scream?

    kids replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I've become very embittered to these sort of things. If they aren't going to do their job and do it safely replace them with someone who will. There are a lot of good nurses out there begging to
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    Nursing School - Family HELP!!

    kids replied to reptar's topic in General Students

    Get out of the in laws home, even if it means jamming into a cheap apartment for the short term. They aren't on your
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    Fake Nurses

    kids replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed. Congrats on disillusioning a 7 year old and embarrassing your sister in law. I see lots of uncomfortable family gatherings in your