lamazeteacher

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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    * denotes comments as a reply to the earlier post There have been very few, if any documented cases of persons who were given H1N1 vaccine, getting H1N1 flu, after the 3 weeks for immunity to...
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    Gum Chewing

    lamazeteacher replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Kathy: I am so sorry for your early suffering at the hands of the very people who should have nurtured you! You've achieved so much, despite that. I worked occasionally at Catholic Hospitals, doing...
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    Gum Chewing

    lamazeteacher replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses really must work on their own self esteem to get staffing that provides the above human needs. Without that, we burn out and become ill!! You won't be sick if you discontinue chewing gum. (Gum...
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    Should I tell my manager I applied at another facility?

    lamazeteacher replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    The only contact allowed by current state and national labor laws, is with human resources; and the only information about you that can be given, is the dates of your employment and occasionally...
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    Gum Chewing

    lamazeteacher replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine you do the same for him, too. What a nice
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    Gum Chewing

    lamazeteacher replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Now that's something the douche products' manufacturers could possibly invent - peppermint smelling
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    Gum Chewing

    lamazeteacher replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    They have little self confidence/control, so they pretend they're in charge - a typical power play. The thing that's so evident, though is their denial of the truth. When they let things get to them,...
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    Gum Chewing

    lamazeteacher replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Did anyone watch the opening ceremony of the winter Olympics? I've never seen so many gum chewing athletes......... from most of the countries. Not from Georgia, though. I feel terrible about their...
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    Nurse with bipolar disorder or adhd?

    lamazeteacher replied to nursedudekl's topic in General Nursing

    I can't tell you how much validation this thread gives me! Bravo! Those of you who have contributed are so brave, self disciplined (especially those who are late a lot). I appreciate all that you've...
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    I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    lamazeteacher replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    School is where bad behavior can and must be "nipped in the bud". Otherwise they graduate students who not only can't read, but who also have untreated antisocial characteristics that will land them...
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    Finding the right words...

    lamazeteacher replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While I'm not in favor of bottle feeding formula to babies whose mothers intend to breastfeed them, I haven't seen nipple confusion when pacifiers are offered, possibly because no satisfaction of...
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    Finding the right words...

    lamazeteacher replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry, I was off the original example given by the OP; and didn't indicate that my post was actually a followup on the post of RNBelle, who was miffed because she couldn't get her patient to give...
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    Finding the right words...

    lamazeteacher replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    the article below, taken from emedicine indicates the excess amount of fluid (mostly extracellular- ecf), which explains why neonates can go without getting fluid the first day or so of life. when...
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    Finding the right words...

    lamazeteacher replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    that's usually the way it happens. need produces the desired action, especially if no alternative to the breast is offered. you need to read more about the things that could compromise newborns. i...
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    what are some you"ll plans in nursing?

    lamazeteacher replied to heavenangel90's topic in General Nursing

    Since you started this thread by asking: "what are some you"ll plans in nursing?mines to is to open a enterprise for people who cant afford nursing care in the er.", it seemed you were interested in...
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    Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    lamazeteacher replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Quote from changinme's post #316 ".............. find out who the people are that are hovering around the patient. I inform the patient(and ask pt if I can also share with family) of the plan of care...
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    hippa and criminal trials

    lamazeteacher replied to oramar's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'd rather believe that nurses and others who work in hospitals, agencies, etc. wherein it's important to guard personal information, have enough professionalism to keep patient info private. Now,...
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    Gum Chewing

    lamazeteacher replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I was responding to the point someone made regarding gum chewing being "harmless". There is better evidence that it is harmful, than any pleading the opposite (funded by manufacturers of
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    hippa and criminal trials

    lamazeteacher replied to oramar's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    well, consider the source of that, a nurse who has practised for 50 years and still remembers and has kept what she promised, upon graduation, in 1960. however it is hard to keep track of hippa, since...
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    Finding the right words...

    lamazeteacher replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Was there a ban on a pacifier, too? What did you do, for pt.
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    Help with Presentation ASAP PLEASE

    lamazeteacher replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked places that had locked thermostats, and employees broke the locks, to turn the heat up or down, often in tandem. It would benefit everyone to encourage CNAs who feel cold, to wear...
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    what are some you"ll plans in nursing?

    lamazeteacher replied to heavenangel90's topic in General Nursing

    That's a very worthy enterprise; and some clinics have urgent care departments for that. You'd need to be a NP or PA to make an impact on the health of those who might otherwise go to the ED. If...
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    Gum Chewing

    lamazeteacher replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Possibly, and (notice that I didn't say "but"?) taking up the habit to emulate you, could cause a kid to have brain disorders.
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    Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    lamazeteacher replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I haven't worked in any hospital that didn't have clocks in patients' rooms...... yet I know they may not look at the clock, and time goes very slowly for them, unless they're asleep. Time goes very...
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    Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    lamazeteacher replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Only retail marketing folks have the "return for more" goal. In medical settings, the "low recivicism" goal is the most important