tnbutterfly - Mary BSN

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    New CDC Guidelines & Ebola Preparation Press Release

    tnbutterfly - Mary posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    NURSES REACT TO UPDATED CDC EBOLA GUIDELINES-- SKEPTICAL ABOUT SWIFT IMPLEMENTATION AND GETTING SUFFICIENT TRAINING EXCELSIOR, MN, October 23, 2014 - A new survey and information from allnurses.com,...
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    To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

    Thank you for this beautiful letter. This can give hope and encouragement to not only "your students' but to all students. Your students are very fortunate for have you as an instructor to help mold...
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    Nursing Survey: New CDC Guidelines - Are They Enough

    tnbutterfly - Mary posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    New CDC Guidelines were released about 24 hours ago. The new guidelines set a firmer standard, calling for full-body garb and hoods to protect a worker's neck; setting rigorous rules for removal of...
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    Summer 2014 Article Contest: You Pick 4 Winners

    tnbutterfly - Mary posted a topic in News, Announcements

    We had 55 article submissions this quarter. Although the quantity was down from last quarter, the quality remained extremely good. A big thank you to all our writers who participated in the Summer...
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    Summer 2014 Article Contest: You Pick 4 Winners

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    The votes are in and the poll is closed. Thank you to all who participated. It was a close race. All of the articles were very good. And the winners are.......... Only in New York- by Sea_of_Roses...
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    allnurses Ebola Preparedness Survey Makes the News.

    tnbutterfly - Mary posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    For those who participated in the Ebola Preparedness survey, your voices are being heard. Nurses Say They are Unprepared to Deal with Ebola AOL Original October 14, 2014 Here is a segment of...
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    "Clipboard Guy": What's wrong with this picture???

    tnbutterfly - Mary posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    An unknown man with a clipboard was caught on national television with a blatant breach of PPE protocol as he escorted an Ebola patient to Atlanta without wearing any protective gear, even getting on...
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    I only held his hand

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to motay68's topic in General Students

    Great job!! Sometimes all you have to "Reach out and
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    "Clipboard Guy": What's wrong with this picture???

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Here is a video of his movements which put him closer than 6 feet, including touching one of the guys in the hazmat suits. He walked up the same steps to the plane. touching the same surfaces that...
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    "Clipboard Guy": What's wrong with this picture???

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And unfortunately, stupidity is a virus for which there is no
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    Inside an Ebola isolation unit: How doctors, nurses protect themselves

    tnbutterfly - Mary posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Caring for patients with Ebola comes with very strict guidelines for hospital workers. TODAY's Matt Lauer observed the procedures firsthand during a visit last month to Emory University Hospital's...
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    "Clipboard Guy": What's wrong with this picture???

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! While I was watching it last night, I could not believe it. Then the news official....can't remember who it was....said...."This is not the type of image we want the American public...
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    Obama to Make Statements of Ebola Today after Cabinet Meeting

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree....the CDC messed up...time and time
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    Obama to Make Statements of Ebola Today after Cabinet Meeting

    tnbutterfly - Mary posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    This was decided shortly after the CDC confirmed positive testing for a second Dallas nurse who cared for the first Ebola fatality in the US. The president is scheduled to give brief remarks on Ebola...
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    Obama to Make Statements of Ebola Today after Cabinet Meeting

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Some excerpts from the President's message: IMO...it should've been addressed "aggressively" from day one. The President defended the PPE protocols saying they have been used for years. "These...
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    allnurses Ebola Preparedness Survey Makes the News.

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Brian has worked hard to get the voices of "real nurses" out there. The results of the survey clearly reflect the opinions of, not only allnurses.com, but all nurses
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    RN jobs at home?

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to RN1023's topic in Nursing Career

    Moved to Career Advice for more
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    will 2 misdemeanor dui's from 9 and 10 years ago absolutely guarantee that...

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to mmiller257's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to Nursing Licensure With A Criminal History for more response. Good
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    Monitoring programs

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to dekyrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Moved to Nurses/Recovery for more
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    Nurses, are You Prepared for Ebola?

    tnbutterfly - Mary posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    The first travel-related death of Ebola in the United States has occurred in Dallas. With Ebola affecting those around the world, and threatening the health of hundreds of thousands including those...
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    Nurses, are You Prepared for Ebola?

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, something will be posted regarding the survey results. There are almost 3000
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    Helpppp! What question should I ask at the end of my interview??

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to GraceRN1913's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Moved to Nursing Interview Help for more
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    Yesterday

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I agree this was totally inappropriate. I am so sorry you had this
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    Yesterday

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Just for clarification, the OP said "I wonder if God has placed this person in my path for a reason. I will love her like I've never loved anyone!!!! I have a few more months with her and my heart is...
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    Nurses, are You Prepared for Ebola?

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Update.......over 2700 responses! Keep them