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kakamegamama

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  1. Navy Corpsmen Caught

    kakamegamama replied to guest52816's topic in Nursing News

    The scary thought is....what if these two WERE the nursery

  2. Advice for newly licensed RN?

    kakamegamama replied to CJAmbrose's topic in General Nursing

    Struggles? Confidence in ability to safely perform skills. Advice? Treat your coworkers as you would like to be treated. Don't get caught up in unit gossip...it will return to you in a way that...

  3. Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    kakamegamama replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    But, she did, until she changed

  4. Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    kakamegamama replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Me

  5. Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    kakamegamama replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Evidence?

  6. Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    kakamegamama replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Better to correct her use of the term "nurse" now than have her get into serious trouble for breaking the

  7. Socially needy coworkers

    kakamegamama replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This. It's difficult to not fit in. Loneliness (and the coworker sounds like she is, even if she has family....one can be lonely) is a monster that rears its head in the most interesting/irritating...

  8. Compression socks for tall nurses

    kakamegamama replied to bsnrngirl1's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...have to check those

  9. Compression socks for tall nurses

    kakamegamama replied to bsnrngirl1's topic in General Nursing

    I think mine are

  10. Compression socks for tall nurses

    kakamegamama replied to bsnrngirl1's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes, that dilemma. I bought mine at CVS (I'm nearly 6' tall with long feet). You might check there. They should come comfortably just below the popliteal angle/space of your knee. Also, I'm...

  11. Can I lose my license for abandonment calling out until a hurricane passes?

    kakamegamama replied to allyk47's topic in General Nursing

    What does the website for your BON say? It may not be the BON you have to be concerned about, but your place of employment. That being said--does your state have an emergency plan for active nurses...

  12. ADON having sex with CNA

    kakamegamama replied to AWorley80's topic in General Nursing

    Both adults? Consensual? At work? Unethical perhaps, but I'm not sure reportable. What does your state's certification bodies say about things like that. And, if it is at work, I WOULD report it,...

  13. Refusing to change/toilet pts

    kakamegamama replied to ShockMe's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would like you for my RN, if I'm ever in need of one at a

  14. Refusing to change/toilet pts

    kakamegamama replied to ShockMe's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm.....maybe I misread some responses, but I've not seen evidence of anyone asking for personal information, or irrelevant. If you are on a committee tasked with determining nurse-cna working...

  15. RN wanting to higher degree

    kakamegamama replied to karli.butler's topic in General Nursing

    What are your

  16. Does anyone here take their own bp manually?

    kakamegamama replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    Omron.

  17. Herzing University (Orlando Campus)

    kakamegamama replied to MDocteur's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi there. Interesting post. However, I would not use my real name as representatives from Herzing may be on this site. As much as I 'd like to think your honesty wouldn't bring your "harm" in any...

  18. Anatomy and physiology notes

    kakamegamama replied to shak95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, since A& P has changed over the years, probably

  19. Anatomy and physiology notes

    kakamegamama replied to shak95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    To the millenials who responded---thank you all! You proved to me that stereotypes are dangerous things. To the OP......work hard. Study hard. Go to your professor for help, or a tutor. Be...

  20. Anatomy and physiology notes

    kakamegamama replied to shak95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ha!!! I love the "excuse me now while I adjust my hearing aid and get my cane......" I actually HAVE both! And, thankful for them, actually. Your comment struck my funny bone

  21. Anatomy and physiology notes

    kakamegamama replied to shak95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A& P, aka, the human body, probably hasn't changed in oh, about as many years as man has populated the earth........That being said---how do you think it

  22. Massachusetts License by reciprocity

    kakamegamama replied to TrishRNNew2NH's topic in General Nursing

    When I applied for a MA license it took at least a couple of weeks. Good

  23. Syringe driver terror

    kakamegamama replied to milly's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly. OP....maybe it would be better for you t change specialty since this seems to be causing you much

  24. Having issues with being a "babyfaced" nurse.

    kakamegamama replied to Ash2016's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't looked baby faced in as many years as some if not most of you have lived, so I can't really identify with the OP. However, I can say this: don't let what people think of the way you look...

  25. What does MDBON ask on ATT/NCLEX??

    kakamegamama replied to mygarnet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Did you look at this fact sheet? Fact Sheet: Criminal History Record Checks for NCLEX, Endorsement and 1st-time CNA Applicants You may want to ask someone in law enforcement in Maryland how those...