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    Scope of Practice for Starting IV's

    kids replied to wowzem's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm not sure why they would send you a form, in TN MAs are regulated by the by the Board of Medical Examiners (by way of their supervising physician) not the BoN. The only thing I've been able to turn...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    kids replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love that site and have since it's inception (conception?). It's as awesome as the original Hampster
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    How should I tell my boss I am quitting?

    kids replied to SirWilliam's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    For starters I wouldn't tell them anything NOW. A lot could happen in 8 months and really, what is in it for them to keep you knowing you have no intention of staying. It doesn't matter how attached...
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    When Do I Tell My Boss . . . . ?

    kids replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    *snuggles Ruby* *hands over the tessalon, real pseudofed and a tumbler of the good bourbon* No advice sweety, but I do hope you feel better soon. *removes PPE and backs
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    Oh dear . .Audited for proof of CEUs and don't have

    kids replied to Norma_Saline's topic in General Nursing

    I've been audited twice. The first time taught me the importance of good record keeping on my part, I was fine but the scrounging up certs was a headache, the second time was a cake walk because I'd...
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    Question regarding this situation on restraints?

    kids replied to J-Swish's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Student for not reporting an issue with their patient that was outside their experience/knowledge base to the instructor, to get clear guidance on how to
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    The student nurse

    kids replied to musickx2's topic in General Nursing

    Due to the behavior of several students from multiple schools my (most recent) employer elected to ban them from the department. To be honest, I was relieved as my experiences with students had been...
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    The student nurse

    kids replied to musickx2's topic in General Nursing

    You seem to have over looked (or ignored) that this post isn't directed at students. If you wonder why some nurses don't care to have students with them, reflect on the attitude of your posts in this...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    kids replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was just about to post something to that
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    kids replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    heh heh, you said trouser
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    What gives with the unsupportive spouses?

    kids replied to dragonfly414's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Part of being a grown up is accepting that sometimes you have to put the needs of the family ahead of the wants/needs of the individual, at least in the short term. And given the current job market...
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    What gives with the unsupportive spouses?

    kids replied to dragonfly414's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Time and experience has taught me that if one spouse is complaining about the other being "unsupportive" (about anything) there is usually a lot more to the story. People in a relationship don't exist...
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    Antibiotic

    kids replied to bheh14's topic in General Students

    I noticed you've posted a couple of places about this and seem to be struggling with the concepts. It may help to STOP thing about antibiotics in terms of "strong". An antibiotic's action or lack of...
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    Discharge from Hospice

    kids replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The blogger clearly state's they have been off hospice for 2 years
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    Dealing with "Web-Trained" Patient/Family Members.

    kids replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    These wackos aren't finding WebMD on their own, insurance companies are pointing them there. Got Cigna or Anthem BC/BS? If your employer opted for a policy that includes it you get automaticly...
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    New RN, what kind of makeup can I use to cover a tattoo?

    kids replied to lilybug12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've tried several brand/types of makeup and never had one that holds up well to lots of motion in sweaty conditions. I have several of these I wear under scrubs, if you go a size smallet than normal...
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    Support the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012

    kids replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm all for "forgiving" student loans. On the condition that those who have their loan forgiven hand over their licenses and credentials and be forever barred from working in the field those forgiven...
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    doctor's office accessing of scripts

    kids replied to morte's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You (the collective you) think this information sharing is invasive now? What do you think is going to happen if/when the US healthcare system becomes 'single payor' or 'government run' like it is in...
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    doctor's office accessing of scripts

    kids replied to morte's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Do people not realize that every State has a database for logging prescriptions for scheduled/controlled drug, and that many states log every prescription you fill? Abuse of the Federal Prescription...
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    Older CNA Student with Questions

    kids replied to IowaDiva's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I posted this on another thread yesterday. https://allnurses.com/health-stress-management/dealing-low-back-689730.html#post6290562 You need to work on your core strength and you don't need a gym to do...
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    You know its a seeker when . . .

    kids replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

    These threads always devolve into a bunch of "oh I don't mean , I mean ". If your patient is carrying recent xrays and MRI...it might be because they are sick of being treated like crap for refusing...
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    Forgot to attach live scan to application for licensure

    kids replied to Murse520's topic in California Nursing

    Since every BoN has their own rules it might be helpful disclosing what state you're dealing
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    A ? For DFW Nurses!

    kids replied to Kamdyn's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you're in a location where new grads are not struggling stay for a while. I know relocation is your goal but your best bet is to delay it for a while. I think you'd be much better served with 2...
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    What's so great about a pinning ceremony?

    kids replied to SummitRN's topic in General Students

    The pinning ceremony is your graduation from nursing school. I did pinning and skipped the general graduation, nursing school was my accomplishment, being herded across a stage with 1000 other...
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    Question: Where are the nursing jobs?

    kids replied to chuckster's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not in Eastern Alabama. Even for experienced