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    Dialisis causes nurses to lose their license?

    pookyp replied to jodhime's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Funny. I just saw a job looking for dialysis nurses. I was like no thanks! Too scared to do something wrong. That's a scary field to me for some reason. Especially as a new
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    Correctional Facility Nurse

    pookyp replied to TiffLPN33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work at a county jail and it's not too bad. Just pop them their pills and be on your way. Most of them are on psych meds. I work prn and my facility does 8 hr shifts. The officers are really nice...
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    What are the "rules" about being PRN?

    pookyp replied to itsdebraanne's topic in General Nursing

    My facility is 2 shifts a month. Or you're
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    Do you attend patient funerals?

    pookyp replied to ~PedsRN~'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have once. When I was a CNA. Nice lady. Me and a couple of my friends went to pay our respects to her and support her
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    How much was your lpn program?

    pookyp replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated from therein December! Good
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    Intrusiveness and unwanted touching of pregnant bellies

    pookyp replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had my daughter 6 years ago. Didn't mind one bit. Like I say different strokes for different folks.
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    Have you ever puked/fainted/etc at work?

    pookyp replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    Dang. Poor patient. That sucks
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    Intrusiveness and unwanted touching of pregnant bellies

    pookyp replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Ob/Gyn

    People are just happy for you and love to touch bellies because they think they may be able to feel the baby kick. I think you made need to chill IMO. I've never seen someone pregnant say they want...
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    How well do you deal with vomit

    pookyp replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I've wondered the same thing. All you can do is wash your hands. I read somewhere that the norovirus can be airborne. Something about particles or droplets in the air from the sick person just...
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    Low gpa got accepted?

    pookyp replied to 5ummer's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My school was accredited and had no pre reqs or a certain GPA to get in. Just needed to pass the tabe and
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    Excelsior College

    pookyp replied to nurse_ali's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank
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    Excelsior College

    pookyp replied to nurse_ali's topic in Excelsior College

    Where do you get the study guide 101
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    Scrub tops for petite with larger chest?

    pookyp replied to crossfitnurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Same here! I thought it was just me. I only have one top with them. I thought maybe it would have been different for you but I see we're in the same boAt.
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    Scrub tops for petite with larger chest?

    pookyp replied to crossfitnurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm 5 feet, 100 lbs and have a D chest. I wear the wonder wink scrubs. Also I go to this place that sells no name scrubs and they have cute ones that are fitted and have slimming sides. I usually go...
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    Falsely accused of verbal abuse

    pookyp replied to johnny6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Because of the word "damn"?! Wow. I hope everything works out for
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    Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    pookyp replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP don't respond anymore to these people. Everything you say is going to be attacked. What I would do if I saw what you saw, is just ignore it. From what you say he smokes outside. So no need on...
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    Pay for New RNs in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties?

    pookyp replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm in broward and make that much as an lpn. That's really low for an
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    NOVA vs FIU Please HELP?????

    pookyp replied to LoveMJJ's topic in Florida Nursing

    When I used to do clinicals the nurse anesthetist said that nova nurses are the worst and to go to Barry or FIU. She said the staff always talks crap about the nova
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    First time fired by a patient

    pookyp replied to squinlan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep!
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    Recently Dismissed from Program

    pookyp replied to KeepAtIt's topic in General Students

    I understand what you're
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    Recently Dismissed from Program

    pookyp replied to KeepAtIt's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't say the lpn is easier, but they won't be looking at her GPA to get in their schools. Most don't. That's why I'm thinking the other RN schools may be turning her away. A 'D' on your GPA...
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    Might not graduate over FB

    pookyp replied to BookWorming's topic in General Students

    They can't if it's private. So i dont know how your professor could view your facebook if it is. Adjust your privacy settings and choose your friends/classmates wisely. I knew a girl who used to be on...
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    Hired by Armor Correctional Health Care

    pookyp replied to tom7044's topic in Correctional

    I just started working for armor too. I can't wait until we get a computerized system. I heard it's coming soon and am so excited. Way too much paperwork for a facility this
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    Might not graduate over FB

    pookyp replied to BookWorming's topic in General Students

    That's why I don't add 'friends' on my fb from school. Not everyone is your friend and will backstab you in a minute! They only want to get on your page to be nosy. Glad to see you can still
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    if you hate nursing, what would you rather do instead?

    pookyp replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse and already dread going to work sometimes and I work per diem. Lol I've always wanted to be a nurse since I was little, but NOW I look at news casters and say I wish I could do that....