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  1. Paper due and clueless about APA style research papers!

    woknblues replied to TessaMae's topic in General Students

    I actually considered myself tech savvy, and I almost cried a tear of resentment and bitterness for not having found this when I went through research. Lord, what fun I could have had without counting...

  2. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    woknblues replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Incredible

  3. Question for everyone (especially for filipino nurses)

    woknblues replied to tomoyo_17's topic in International Nursing

    originally posted by woknblues shhhh... and, "only in the philippines".. they have compulsory school until the age of16, two years less that what you are likely familiar with. they do...

  4. How About Us?

    woknblues replied to male_nurse22's topic in International Nursing

    First, I wouldn't get caught up in figuring out national origins, residence or qualifications from anyone posting anything on the internet. We are all PhDs, millionairres and rock stars. Please state...

  5. Any Foreign Graduates here entering the military?

    woknblues replied to ranster914's topic in Government, Military

    I have not heard that there was a problem with it. It depends on the particular service. They use various means to establish your educational achievements, including the same ones in the civilian...

  6. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    woknblues replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    With all due respect, I believe a little perspective is in order here.... Many who have come from another industry or previous career would have a chuckle at people complaining about waiting a few...

  7. CASE STUDY??? Anyone interested in an interactice one??

    woknblues replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to add as a SN, I don't know what the heck most of what you are talking about, but this is like "Dungeons and Dragons" for nurses (Yeah, I went there), fun to watch, and I can't wait to...

  8. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    woknblues replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    did the retrogression get

  9. How About Us?

    woknblues replied to male_nurse22's topic in International Nursing

    hi alex, i'll just respond here inline with your comments i hope i don't come off arguementative. i just hope to bring a few couterpoints, not because yours are not valid or wrong. it is likely...

  10. Burn Out!!!

    woknblues replied to ange26s's topic in General Students

    i would let someone with tb cough in my eyes for an 82 right

  11. Thank you notes to patients?

    woknblues replied to darkblue's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I would envision if I had to do it myself. As a family member of patients, I always went out and got a thank you card for the staff. (This was way prior to entering the field). This way...

  12. Stool sample for Micro class?????

    woknblues replied to RXtech's topic in General Students

    If I was charging, I would have made $60 for my "contributions" when I went through. My girlfriend might say that my maturity level is the same as your son's as well! This thread is revealing me a...

  13. how do you guys do it?

    woknblues replied to june2009's topic in Psychiatric

    This reminds me of Victor Frankl's "Man's Search For Meaning". Trauma has little to do with it. People can cope with anything as long as they have hope, a support system, and can develop a meaning....

  14. Overwhelming # of Nars and Nurses Quitting

    woknblues replied to Doughertyz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To me, you have two things that are problematic. First, your wage issue. Second, you are being overworked. If you cannot settle at least one of these problems soon, I would move on. Overworked and...

  15. Just Fired From My 1st Nursing Job

    woknblues replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CONGRATS!! On getting the #$%^ out of

  16. Question for everyone (especially for filipino nurses)

    woknblues replied to tomoyo_17's topic in International Nursing

    Shhhh... And, "Only in the Philippines".. They have compulsory school until the age of16, two years less that what you are likely familiar with. They do cram a lot more into those years. It is normal...

  17. Arrrgh! Impossible Instructor!

    woknblues replied to Quark09's topic in General Students

    Be very, very careful. Try to solve the issue before going over the Instructor. Try not to write your name on any official complaint if you can avoid doing so. "Class of Mrs. Judy Mitchell,...

  18. Foley Insertion

    woknblues replied to araujojr's topic in General Students

    If an elderly gent, I am willing to bet his prostate is swollen, and you are not getting in. (obviously if theere was previous trauma, someone elese had athe same problem, makeing it 2X as difficult...

  19. Advice on career choice

    woknblues replied to silverlioness's topic in Nursing Career

    I have had the opportunity to chose between the two, though later in life. I chose nursing because I would be able to spend a larger number of years as a nurse, in a profession, rather than an extra 4...

  20. Stool sample for Micro class?????

    woknblues replied to RXtech's topic in General Students

    wow. talk about conditions "not ideal". that situation is a serious one. i sure hope that they have changed their protocol. expensive is getting hiv or hepb, not a pair of gloves!! i would retake my...

  21. does this unit sound safe to you?

    woknblues replied to funshineRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Three shifts and you don't have it under control? Just kidding. All I can to is say to you keep strong. I am set to graduate and this is my number one concern, way, way, beyond dollar/hour. I am...

  22. A long written, but simple diet plan

    woknblues replied to woknblues's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Don't get me wrong here. I left out all the chili and curry and spices. I buy spices and whatnot fresh and by the pound!! the oatmeal was in my opinion, the biggest factor to getting everything...

  23. Everyone's laughing except me.

    woknblues replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I figured it was a reference to a fistula. Anywho, SN here, I had a male, no trouble finding the urethra, of course. Elderly gent has a large grapefruit sized bladder. This is my first ever live...

  24. Places to work in West Broward?

    woknblues replied to woknblues's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey, your mailbox is too full for me to send a response to your PM Thanks for the response. I am a little hesitant about the year commitment as well, but if I am assured some new learning and perhaps...

  25. Doctors never sign Verbal or Phone Orders

    woknblues replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you certainly have convictions. I hope that your departure will evoke some change in the place you were. Feet seem to vote better than any ballot or reform. The place I left (non health care)...