Kyrshamarks BSN, RN

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    shift ends at 7, but you leave at 9? Why?

    Kyrshamarks replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry but it is poor time management skills that keep people late at work 99% of the time. I have been working as a nurse for about 20 years now and i can count on one hand the number tof times...
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    Good Advice for nubs.

    Kyrshamarks replied to first_lobster's topic in General Nursing

    It's noob. In the gamer world where the term comes from it is spelled N O O B as in a Noobie...a newbie, someone who is new to the game and does not know everything about but sometimes acts just like...
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    Do you ever forget your patient's names?

    Kyrshamarks replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Hell, I forget my patients names all the time. I don't feel bad about it at all. We change patients so often that sometimes it is hard to remember their
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    Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    Kyrshamarks replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Perjury is not just lying but it is also withholding requested information in a deposition or while a witness. Remeber the oath is to tell the truth the WHOLE truth and nothing but the truth....
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    Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    Kyrshamarks replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually having insurance is discoverable. If yopu are called in to give a deposition which is done many times BEFORE the final suit is filed they can and will ask if you have private insurance. If...
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    Moving to non-compact state

    Kyrshamarks replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    It varies with the state that you want to get the license from. Also you can take the boards for any state from any state that you are in. All you have to do is apply for the state that you want to...
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    Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    Kyrshamarks replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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    would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    Kyrshamarks replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Gromit, I agree with you opn that. When people are willing to work for less they will pay less. I saw that everyday when I was a paramedic up in New Hampshire. Our wages were unbelieveably due to...
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    I rarely answer medical questions or give advice online...

    Kyrshamarks replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Alcohol baths can cool the body too quickly and casue sever shivering as well as possible seziures. NEVER USE ALCOHOL BATHS!!!! from a pedi
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    Which states accept a texas LVN lic??

    Kyrshamarks replied to A.G 80's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a hospital on the base you are going to she can work at that hospital or at a VA with her Texas license. She would not have to get another states license. The federal governmnet requires...
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    Career vs family

    Kyrshamarks replied to PEDSVA's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember on anyones death bed they never have said gee I wish I could have spent more time
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    Is it professional??????????

    Kyrshamarks replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    How can it even be considered rude when our own government encourages it. You have them printimg everything in another language, you can vote in another language, they even teach kids in school in...
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    Pet Nurse??

    Kyrshamarks replied to Fuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    ANA that says it all.... I could care less who calls themselves nurses...I know and the public is also smart enough to klnow who are people nurses. You do not get doctors getting their nose all out...
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    Choosing a Practicum Senior Year

    Kyrshamarks replied to nursing twin's topic in General Nursing

    What have nursing schools come too? allowing the students where they want to "precept". When I went thru (and dinosaurs did walk the earth then) we went where they told us. We did not get a choice...
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    canker sores

    Kyrshamarks replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

    Your wise old micro tracher was not so wise. Canker sores are not a virus and certainly not a herpes virus. Almost everyone gets a canker sore ion their lifetime and it usually occurs in teens and...
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    Question... are we supposed to help? Good Samaritan.

    Kyrshamarks replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I will gladly step over your body as I am going on my way...I might be nice and call 911 for you but that is
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    RN agency in Houston please

    Kyrshamarks replied to ready4crna?'s topic in Texas Nursing

    Advantage Nursing or Pulse. They both staff those
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    How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    Kyrshamarks replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    Lets see..the paperwork to enroll took me about 20-30 minutes...so I would say 20-30 minutes to get accepted...way back
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    Any Fundraising Ideas?

    Kyrshamarks replied to Athens092706's topic in General Nursing

    This is not always legal in all states. It may be legal in yours but in texas for example it is illegal and the state has nailed groups doing this. there is a website out there that sells candles....
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    How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    Kyrshamarks replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish my daily commute was only 1-25 minutes. Try 2-2 1/2 hrs each way everyday. And I only live 40 miles from my
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    Help from Texas Residents

    Kyrshamarks replied to Sirena922's topic in Texas Nursing

    Being from Detroit originally myself...all I can say is that Cleveland Ohio is even better than Detroit....LOL I live in Houston and LOVE it. I have been living here now for over 20 years and It is a...
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    What's your favorite type of patient?

    Kyrshamarks replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer the patients that when you get to work all you have to do is get them to sign their discharge
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    How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    Kyrshamarks replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Loyalty to God, Loyalty to Country, Loyalty to Family, Loyalty to Yourself, Loyalty to you Friends and lastly is Loyalty to you job. Responsibility to you God, Responsibility to your Country,...
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    How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    Kyrshamarks replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Again all these answers just show the self martyring that nurses get pounded into their head and learn to espouse back out. Granted hospitals do not close but remember people it is a job. That is...
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    How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    Kyrshamarks replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry but the old selfless I must serve others at the expense of my own or families personal safety and care just does not cut it. It is crazy and dangerous to think that you should have to drive...