Jussurfin

Jussurfin

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  1. More Male Nurses

    Jussurfin replied to doubleplay's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's 28% male - considerably higher than the current, bandied about 6%. I fully expect a dramatic increase in the number of males changing careers and entering nursing due to the economy /...

  2. What is the average age of people entering nursing?

    Jussurfin replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    In answer to your title question, the average age of those entering nursing is

  3. Who took the NURSE out of Nursing?

    Jussurfin replied to celeste7767's topic in General Nursing

    NURSING............. It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Not only was Dickens wordy, he was

  4. do you suffer from knee pain?

    Jussurfin replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    Arthritis of the knees? If you are interested in an alternative ‘medicine’ that you would be hard pressed to find any medical basis for its efficacy, try apple cider vinegar (ACV). ACV is...

  5. Grauduating Nurses Unable to Find Employment

    Jussurfin posted a topic in International Nursing

    “One in seven new nurses graduating in Canada this year will not be able to find work, according to a new study.”...

  6. Does a patient have the right to refuse to allow students to witness their procedure?

    Jussurfin replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I agree on both points. With regard to the second point, among many medical professionals there is an 'unwritten law' or 'commandment' that a medical professional who is a patient is obligated to have...

  7. Need help with cover letter

    Jussurfin replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Surely you jest. With the greatest repository of information created to date, i.e., the WEB, I am surprised you could not find any information or examples. Or are you just giving us the razz-ma-TAZZ?...

  8. getting licensed in another state

    Jussurfin replied to UNC_nurseL&D's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you have to have an established residency in the state you will first obtain your RN license. After you are licensed in any state, you can usually obtain 'license by endorsement' in a...

  9. Working with the gossip queens.....

    Jussurfin replied to Elaine_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oscar Wilde had an opposing view: "The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked

  10. Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    Jussurfin replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe this is true Sandy or perhaps it is your choice of words. I think the average person and the media will tell you that nurses do matter; nursing is always ranked among the 'most...

  11. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    Jussurfin replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    The earnings of medical assistants vary, depending on their experience, skill level, and location. Median annual earnings of medical assistants were $24,610 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned...

  12. Oddest things found in a patient!

    Jussurfin replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Is this the origin of the term 'lady partsl

  13. 800lbs plus man

    Jussurfin replied to ak47m203's topic in General Nursing

    The point, in general, is hospitals and staff having to "deal with the growing number of very obese patients." "Last year, patient care director Colleen Becker decided to check the numbers. She looked...

  14. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Jussurfin replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    If you don't like ants, don't click on this link:

  15. 33 Things You May Not Need To Know , BUT, you will find VERY INTERESTING!

    Jussurfin replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    #8 is also an urban legend: http://www.snopes.com/business/names/7up.asp As I have found out repeatedly, don't believe everything you read in an email from a friend that has 100 other people cc'ed on...

  16. hidden cameras in patient's room

    Jussurfin replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Contrary to what many believe, the U.S. Constitution does not explicitly grant any citizen the right to privacy nor is the word 'privacy' ever mentioned in the Constitution. However, the Supreme Court...

  17. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    Jussurfin replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    "Yet, when we are at clinical and need her assistance she enters the room WITH NO PPE, NO GLOVES and sticks her bare fingers in a trach site infected with MRSA !?!?!?! Also, during a sterile...

  18. How to check RN status?

    Jussurfin replied to Gigglesforall's topic in General Nursing

    Here is an address that provides links for the Boards of Nursing (or facsimile) of all 50 states. http://www.pdcfornurses.com/statelicensing.asp At these home pages, you will have to look or search...

  19. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Jussurfin replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think you have this backwards. What went in was SWEET relish. What came out was undoubtedly not so

  20. WHY are nurses so catty??

    Jussurfin replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Quite true Tweety. The article doesn't imply nor does it state that all women are "relational aggressive." It does state/imply that SOME preschool girls are "relational aggressive." Some of the many...

  21. WHY are nurses so catty??

    Jussurfin replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    An across the board generalization is certainly untrue and unfair but catiness, i.e., "relational aggression," in women can begin as early as the age of 3 according to a BYU study:...

  22. How Does This Happen in an OR?

    Jussurfin posted a topic in Operating Room

    I saw a most distressing segment on the news last night regarding a male surgical technician who took unauthorized photos of a female patient with a digital camera while she was on the operating table...

  23. How Does This Happen in an OR?

    Jussurfin replied to Jussurfin's topic in Operating Room

    To clarify any confusion, this was not a clandestine camera. It was a standard size digital camera and the camera this person used was shown during the segment. It could not have easily been used...

  24. OB brings med student without permission

    Jussurfin replied to BETSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I, too, would be upset, if not furious, with any professional, medical or otherwise, who treated me this poorly or thought of me as an object instead of as a human being. I am more tolerant of...

  25. Undressing for Group Sports Physical

    Jussurfin replied to Sheppard's topic in General Nursing

    Gimme a break! Do any of you really believe Sheppard's story? To wit, beware of posters (read trolls) that have only a hand full of posts. In this case, this is Sheppard's first post......and...