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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    This is the theoretical part of nursing. You will also learn about the practical aspects (the physical science of nursing). 4 Year baccalaureate programs tend to focus more on the Theory aspect....
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    Required reading for 49.428 Theories in nursing practice (taken in
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    Required reading for 49.428 Theories in nursing practice (taken in
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    According to Marriner-Tomey (1994): Theory helps provide knowledge to improve practice by describing, explaining, predicting, and controlling phenomena. Nurses' power is increased through theoretical...
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    According to Marriner-Tomey (1994): Theory helps provide knowledge to improve practice by describing, explaining, predicting, and controlling phenomena. Nurses' power is increased through theoretical...
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me, nursing theory is a confusing thing. I don't know, yes they are relevant in some context or another, but some of them are just soooo out there. I took an entire class on them, and still...
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    Nursing Theory???

    adrienurse replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me, nursing theory is a confusing thing. I don't know, yes they are relevant in some context or another, but some of them are just soooo out there. I took an entire class on them, and still...
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    incontinence

    adrienurse replied to dekatn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This doesn't make any sense! Makes me question whether your DON even has a background in LTC. Toileting a person q2h through the night? When are they going to sleep. You're just going to end up...
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    Are you afraid to approach minority staff members? WHY?

    adrienurse replied to LasVegasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am white (actually, quite pink to tell the truth). I am the visable minority at work. Does this bother me, no. I have not problem working with other people as long as they are quality
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    Am I crazy or just a masochist?

    adrienurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I truly must be a glutton for punishment. For the last year I have devoted all my spare time (beyond my full time employment), to furthering my education. I had made the decision after I took a new...
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    Am I crazy or just a masochist?

    adrienurse replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    No, Actually, I want to go back to the place where I got my first degree. What can I say, I don't know if I was memorable in a good way to my profs. I was (and still am) a bit of a square peg). I'm...
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    Vital signs? How often do you take them on your LTC unit?

    adrienurse replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On admission, PRN and every 3 months minimum. Every three months seems a little long (I'd prefer at least monthly to get a really good baseline), but these people are medically
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    Mnemonic for spinal nerves???

    adrienurse replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

    Oh Oh Oh To Touch And Feel Very Good Varieties At Home (These are the cranial nerves -- I just thought I'd
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    Anger management

    adrienurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    An open letter So how was your
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    Not a "people person" - problem?

    adrienurse replied to vettech's topic in General Nursing

    I've already mentioned that I am a self-confirmed introvert. I have to teke time-outs from humans and hermit-ate on a regular basis. That being said, my favorite jobs have been ones where I am able...
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    Not a "people person" - problem?

    adrienurse replied to vettech's topic in General Nursing

    If you have ever subjected yourself to Myers-Briggs testing, you will realize that there are varying degrees of introversion or extroversion. There are also many other facets involved in being a...
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    I know nursing is a 24 hour job but...

    adrienurse replied to 502Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that the oness in on each of us to complete as much of the work as reasonably possible before we go home. I have a lot of disrespect for nurses and other healthcare staff who do not work by...
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    I know nursing is a 24 hour job but...

    adrienurse replied to 502Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Although I work my azz off on a daily basis, there are some times when I draw the line at cleaning up other people's messes (literally). It may be a little childish, but id someone leaves something...
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    Uniforms in Vancouver?

    adrienurse replied to Joeknee's topic in International Nursing

    Only problem with the denver hays scrubs is they attract pet hair like magnet (wearing same + orange fur right
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    Uniforms in Vancouver?

    adrienurse replied to Joeknee's topic in International Nursing

    Marks Work Wearhouse has just begun selling nursing uniforms, Do you have those in
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    physician abuse

    adrienurse replied to jaquar's topic in General Nursing

    It has to do with the facility and the example they show. In my present facility and unit, our attending physician is a member of the team, period. We do not play power
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    Night Shift ~ Greetings!

    adrienurse replied to incognito's topic in General Nursing

    Good for studying. Usually a lot quieter and peaceful. Enables you to do more hands-on care, and take your time doing it. This makes a big difference in some people's
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    Any infor on Interim Health Care?

    adrienurse replied to BadBird's topic in Agency Nurses

    My mistake. I need to actually start reading posts. Okay, we have Interim Health Care, the agency here. It was renamed Bayshore in this area. Apparently there was too much confusion between Intern...
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    Any infor on Interim Health Care?

    adrienurse replied to BadBird's topic in Agency Nurses

    I used to work on an interim care unit. I really don't know if this is reflective of interim care in general, but I found it really frustrating. It takes a lot out of the elderly to adjust to noe...
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    How do you deal with rude patients?

    adrienurse replied to rachel h's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't put up with anything, when it comes to those who know what they're saying. 'I recall saying "I'm going to step out and come back so that you can rephrase that