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    I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    newtress replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I may be getting my first LTC position shortly. Glad I came upon the issue of meds not being available. So let me get this right. If a med is not available and you can't write "med not available or...
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    Flu shot reaction?

    newtress replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    What happened to using landmarks? It sounds to me like the injection was too proximal to the joint and I would be in some pain too if that's where I got my injection. My injecttion was given at what I...
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    Letter Campaign to Oprah regarding the so called "Nursing Shortage"

    newtress replied to darcicat's topic in General Nursing

    You have just stated exactly what I think and feel and this mind blowing experience that I am also currently having. I can't get a position in nursing at all. I was sitting at a table filling out yet...
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    Best way to start IV on infant or child

    newtress posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I interviewed for a hospital position yesterday. I am a new grad and didn't get the interview for the posting I wanted and they offered to have me interview for a peds floor position. After...
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    Best way to start IV on infant or child

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. The Weelight sounds like a great help. Umm, can you tell me what the hot dog game is? Tried a few scenarios in my head and didn't get it figured out
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    Best way to start IV on infant or child

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I thank you, and with all due respect you know exactly what I was inquiring about. I think peds nurses deserve IV hazzard pay! Man o man this is going to kick my a$$. But at least you are pointing out...
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    Best way to start IV on infant or child

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I have only asked a legitimate question here for tips and guidance on IV start for babies and children. I'm now going to make a legitimate statement about the ficticious spoof on how to start an IV on...
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    Letter Campaign to Oprah regarding the so called "Nursing Shortage"

    newtress replied to darcicat's topic in General Nursing

    May I ask first if you are a nurse? I'm certain that the OP felt that the nursing shortage was an interesting topic for viewers, especially other nurses out there that do watch the Oprah show and the...
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    Best way to start IV on infant or child

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Iluvivt, you can't see me right now, but I am bowing my head in supreme appreciation to you for your supportive post. I look forward to your words of wisdom on this mind bending fear. All I see in my...
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    Letter Campaign to Oprah regarding the so called "Nursing Shortage"

    newtress replied to darcicat's topic in General Nursing

    I just got on and sent a clear and supportive message to the producers page on how important this topic is. Hope more will send a message to the producers, it was quite simple to do. Great idea. Would...
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    Nurses House Inc. Fundraiser to Assist Nurses in Need

    newtress replied to Stephanie Dague's topic in General Nursing

    This is absolutely
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    Help; first interview ever for PEDS tommorow,sort of blew the phone conversation

    newtress replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, sounds like my interview this morning for a peds position with cross train and float to post partum, 3 12's nights and day orientation. I didn't verbalize anything when asked the same question...
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    Just curious of your opinion (I'm not asking for medical advice)

    newtress replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I for one am curious to know why a chest xray wasn't done. In my case from my personal experience doing a dumb fast jerking motion with my arm, I experienced symptoms just as you described and Cxr...
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    You must be an alcoholic

    newtress replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to know why ANYone other than a doctor or radiologist's interpretation could utter the words "more than likely mets to the liver, origin yet to be determined." Is this what his doctor and the...
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    flu shot required

    newtress replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering in regards to the pneumonia vaccine if there is a set age guideline for who may recieve it. I know of the high risk groups, one/5 yrs and the 65 and older. I have read or heard...
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    LPN to RN ...Nursing school nightmare

    newtress replied to SamiRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are speaking the full fledged truth. I entered my LPN program as a much older person comparatively to my classmates. Some of my instructors were much younger than me and one or two were older than...
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    Lap assisted hysterectomy

    newtress posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I graduated 3 months ago and last week ended up at the same hospital, same floor I did my maternity clinical for a total hysterectomy. How ironic. Wondering if there are any fellow nurses...
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    Lap assisted hysterectomy

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad for you that you will be getting the hyst. Not often you can look forward to a surgery, but in my case and from your prior hx you will be relieved that those troublesome organs will not...
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    Why am I responsible for the dirty blanket???

    newtress replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I like that "should have gone to clown school for juggling." That sums up the day pretty well I'd
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    Lap assisted hysterectomy

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much. Guess you could say we are "hyster
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    Lap assisted hysterectomy

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate the feedback and sharing of your experience with post op lap hysterectomy from the above posters. These hysterectomies are a one time surgical experience, and making a statement...
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    How Will This Impact the Nursing Profession

    newtress posted a topic in General Nursing

    With healthcare reform inching closer to Universal/National/Single Payer/Socialized (which ever it may be called) care; would it or would it not have an effect on current and prospective nurses of the...
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    How Will This Impact the Nursing Profession

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly.
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    How Will This Impact the Nursing Profession

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    MN Big J makes and excellent point on page
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    How Will This Impact the Nursing Profession

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    My question and curiosity is at best hypothetical at this point. But specifically only to how and what changes could occur for nurses as a result of payer payee changes. I am for a resructuring of...