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    Judgemental co-worker

    FireStarterRN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you I would gently ask some leading questions of the families that find this nurse offensive. I'm sure that you will be able to ellicit more of their feelings without being too direct. Then,...
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    Judgemental co-worker

    FireStarterRN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    This is, unfortunately, a well established pattern of behavior for her. I doubt if anything you say to her will cause a sudden change in her behavior and her dim view of the world and those who...
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    What's you highest...?

    FireStarterRN replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    The patient was diuresed and improved. I remember discussing it, in shock, with the charge nurse, don't remember too many other details about the patient. I think it was the admit
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    Is cleanliness cultural?

    FireStarterRN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    Shaving armpits does decrease underarm odor in my experience. I keep up on mine even in winter for that very reason. By nature I am not a sweater and have dry skin. Some people are otherwise. I think...
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    What's you highest...?

    FireStarterRN replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    I saw a BNP of over 20,000
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    New TV Commercial...

    FireStarterRN replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    I'm totally against all prescription drug ads on TV. I think they are unethical. They used to be forbidden, I'm not sure when that changed, but everytime I see a drug ad I
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    Is cleanliness cultural?

    FireStarterRN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, standards of personal hygiene vary with various cultures. Americans are definately, as a whole, obessed with remaining odor free and many consider anything less than a daily shower to be...
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    I have a confession to make

    FireStarterRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I hear all the reasons, but I think it's a dumb rule and I resent
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    Was anyone poor before becoming a nurse?

    FireStarterRN replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I was poor until I became a nurse, barely getting by, and needed some government assistance to get through school, which was my gateway to a better life. I'm very thankful for the good life that...
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    trying to escape pittsburgh

    FireStarterRN replied to rectal itch's topic in Florida Nursing

    Rectal itch? That's a different name. What inspired
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    What in the world? Your thoughts please?

    FireStarterRN replied to Cherry2000's topic in General Nursing

    This type of management philosophy is one of management avoiding confrontation at all costs and passing the buck big time. I've seen this type of thing. They want you to be assertive, pretend like...
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    1st Baby Born Cancer Free

    FireStarterRN replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    That's eugenics, pure and simple. Very
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    1st Baby Born Cancer Free

    FireStarterRN replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    I'm philosophically opposed to genetic manipulation of humans. It's nothing more than
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    I am sorry

    FireStarterRN replied to patrick1rn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with that, leslie. The exact same words can take on so many different meanings depending on the sincerity of our hearts, which is often echoed in our tone of voice and reflected on our
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    Nursing-A second carrer at 50!

    FireStarterRN replied to FirstChoiceLast's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very fortunate to have a good back and good feet. I'm feeling general aches and pains more. I am blessed with a high pain tolerance, however, so it really doesn't bother me. I don't know how...
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    Nursing-A second carrer at 50!

    FireStarterRN replied to FirstChoiceLast's topic in General Nursing

    Another good response Tweety. It's important to go into this realistically, with eyes wide open. Age does matter for the reasons you and llg have outlined. I'm an exceptionally fit 51 year old and...
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    Nursing-A second carrer at 50!

    FireStarterRN replied to FirstChoiceLast's topic in General Nursing

    You give sound advise, llg. Those are very important
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    New student: Should I take anatomy and chemistry together?

    FireStarterRN replied to ringoray's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are looking for a less stressful career, are you sure you want to pursue
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    New student: Should I take anatomy and chemistry together?

    FireStarterRN replied to ringoray's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took those two classes at the same time and it was no problem for me. Chemistry is easy as long as you have had algebra, you do need the algebraic equation for that course. The prof reviewed it for...
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    I was denied a maternity leave.

    FireStarterRN replied to StephMatousek's topic in General Students

    If I were you I would NOT post that handbook including the name of your nursing school!!! That definately will NOT go over well with your
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    Nursing-A second carrer at 50!

    FireStarterRN replied to FirstChoiceLast's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that's reassuring that oldsters like me are still valued! I thought because people over 50 have more health problems, that employers prefered
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    Nursing-A second carrer at 50!

    FireStarterRN replied to FirstChoiceLast's topic in General Nursing

    As to the OP, if she is in a hurry to graduate, she should get her ADN. If she has the financial luxury to pursue her advanced degrees, and loves school, then by all means get your PhD. You haven't...
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    Nursing-A second carrer at 50!

    FireStarterRN replied to FirstChoiceLast's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry if I insulted you. I have 11 years on you, so you are just a youngster to me I'm getting regular junk mail from
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    Nursing-A second carrer at 50!

    FireStarterRN replied to FirstChoiceLast's topic in General Nursing

    The employment picture in nursing seems to be changing along with the economic problems elsewhere. I've known some nurses who graduated after 50 and successfully began second careers. I would imagine...
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    Sometimes its the little things that make me wanna lose it!!

    FireStarterRN replied to female12233's topic in General Nursing

    We have navy blue for nurses and maroon for aides. I really like it! At my last job they had just started with uniforms and they chose one color for aides and nurses. I think that adds to these types...