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  1. OH Yeah, I had it all together

    jemb replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I ran around all day one day with shoes that didn't match and didn't know it until I went to take them off. As I started to peel the the velcro from the second hightop, I realized that it wasn't a...

  2. Should nurses go back to wearing all white?

    jemb replied to stbernardclub's topic in General Nursing

    White is to bodily fluids as trailer parks are to

  3. Failure to Chart?

    jemb replied to KristinWW's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In a legal nursing course that I took several years ago, we were told that a nurse's testimony of 'I know that is how I did it/ where I gave the injection because I always do it that particular...

  4. Personnal lives or reckless?

    jemb replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will find nurses that enjoy every imaginable 'dangerous' hobby you could come up with. Skydiving, SCUBA, long distance solo sailing... Some of my past and present colleagues have also...

  5. Can't take boards?

    jemb replied to melaniew's topic in General Nursing

    Melanie, sounds like youre on the right path. July 22 will be here before you know

  6. unplanned pregnancy after wanting a tubal ligation.....

    jemb replied to MyAngel's topic in General Nursing

    Being denied a tubal ligation at the age of 22 by one doctor does not mean that at 25, 26, or 27, you could not have gotten the procedure done. How many years did you attempt to find someone to do...

  7. Just frustrated at poor attitudes in the general public.

    jemb replied to movealong's topic in General Nursing

    Most folks are uninformed about anything medical, hospitals, and roles and responsibilities of healthcare staff. The frequent result is unreasonable expectations and blame, and basic dissatisfaction...

  8. help hep c

    jemb replied to CHATSDALE's topic in General Nursing

    Has she contacted any teaching hospitals? There may be clinical trials on some new drugs. And did she take just interferon, or interferon in combination with ribiviron? Hope she finds something that...

  9. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    jemb replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! Plus, having seen three cycles of 'nursing shortage' prompted recruitment of foreign nurses in my career, I know that this is not a solution. If it were a solution, why does it keep...

  10. Can't take boards?

    jemb replied to melaniew's topic in General Nursing

    2000 and 2003 are recentfor convictions, and since none of them were when you a minor, the board is probably concerned that you repeat the behaviors. Did you disclose this information on your...

  11. Info on AML please

    jemb replied to SCRN1's topic in Oncology

    Sorry to hear about your friend's illness. Have had many patients with AML. It is not unusual for them to have multiple transfusions while undergoing treatment, but there is treatment available....

  12. Thoughts about childcare during procedures

    jemb replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    Kim, I don't think anyone intended to be rude. We are simply dealing with the realities of the situation- the facility's liability and resources, potential for the kids' picking up a bug while...

  13. Southern California Bound

    jemb replied to PennyC2000's topic in Travel

    Some hospitals use computer charting, but most do not. ICU ratio is 1:2. Cost of living is high anywhere in SoCal, but slightly less as you get further away from the coast. Same for traffic...

  14. Grounds for Formal Complaint about MD??

    jemb replied to Jay-Jay's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely report her! Your complaint may be one of many already on file, or it may be the first of many yet to come. There is no excuse for a physician to repeatedly delay an important appointment...

  15. Please help -Poll for school - National Uniform for Nurses

    jemb replied to justjenn's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't like any of the answers. Wouldn't even want it to be up to 'each employer', other than a dress code policy (which is entirely different from a uniform!). Nurses come in all shapes and sizes....

  16. About the 23 y/o girl with medical problem....

    jemb replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about the bad news, Julie. Sending positive thoughts to you and

  17. Funny Bunny............

    jemb replied to jnette's topic in Nursing Humor

    Anybody else remember the true bunny funny when the rabbit attacked the president? Wasn't it Jimmy Carter, and during a speech somewhere? An attack rabbit vs President of the US!!! What a legacy!...

  18. Some Things, You Never Get Used To

    jemb replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    (((((Hugs))))))) Been there. It really sux big time! I'm sure the man knew that you, at least, cared and tried to do something for him. Sometimes that is the best that we can do when so many...

  19. Legal Issue

    jemb replied to minnieme104's topic in General Nursing

    While it is preferable not to 'use your patient as a table', sometimes it is the best option in a crowded, underfurnished patient area. I'm not shy about asking coherant and able patients to hold...

  20. Good or Evil?

    jemb replied to Monist's topic in General Nursing

    Aha! So it was you!

  21. Good or Evil?

    jemb replied to Monist's topic in General Nursing

    Merriam Webster defines a monist as one who 'holds a viewpoint or theory that reduces all phenomena to one principle'. Is that compatable with being a nurse? Just

  22. Hairy Situation

    jemb replied to CVSURN's topic in General Nursing

    Is there some reason that he will not get a second opinion elsewhere? I wonder if he actually is asymptomatic, or instead denying symptoms. It's just a bit coincidental that he quit smoking so...

  23. Seriousely,do you even use algebraic equations ?

    jemb replied to Hypoxic Pixel Eyes's topic in General Nursing

    I use simple algebra everyday in calculating dosages . Even though our chemo drugs are mixed by a pharmacist, we have to calculate the dosages separately to doublecheck. Also, not every facility...

  24. Is it okay to love parts of nursing and hate others?

    jemb replied to luckymichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who loves all of nursing is probably severely mentally ill. :chuckle Seriously, do you think your instructors became instructors because they love bedside nursing? Fortunately, different...

  25. Eat Before You Get Here!

    jemb replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    When I worked the floor, this was always an issue. Patients would be admitted late evening, asking for food and saying they hadn't eaten all day. Sometimes they would add, "I'm diabetic so I have to...