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    Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    flightnurse2b replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    i'm not going to deny that there are not "paragods" as i like to call them out there.... because there certainly are... but not all of us are like that. i'm the first one to admit i've become quite...
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    RNs caught lying

    flightnurse2b replied to inland18mempire's topic in General Nursing

    a friend of mine (who is a LPN) went to the doctors office bc she was having blurry vision and fatigue and thought she might have high BP, so i had checked her BP for her and got in the range of...
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    Are LPN's hired much for psych facilities?

    flightnurse2b replied to newtress's topic in Psychiatric

    the psych facility i did my clinicals at in NC actually offered me a job. they have alot of LPN's there. there are also a bunch of postings here for LPN's at a children/adolescent psych facility here,...
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    Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    flightnurse2b replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    why, thank you, i'm glad to know that you think that we emergency service providers are not held in high regards. i don't think any of us have said it was ok to bash other health care providers. this...
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    The Economy and your job as a nurse

    flightnurse2b replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    the thing that worries me is the huge rush for people to become nurses for job security. i was watching on CNN yesteday, they interviewed all these nursing students somewhere and every single one said...
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    I Had to Cry at Work Today....

    flightnurse2b replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    sorry you had a rough day, christine. i remember the first unsuccessful pedi code i worked. i think i cried for 3 hours straight and was actually considering leaving health care. i think i've gotten...
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    How do you keep from catching everything?

    flightnurse2b replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    i use good handwashing and follow proper precautions. i've never really gotten sick. it must have been all that dirt i ate as a
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    Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    flightnurse2b replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    this actually made me laugh out
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    flightnurse2b replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    this is nothing against CNA's at all... just elaborating on this thought... here in NC, they have a CNA 2 program, where CNAs can go and get extra training to be able to perform trach care, bolus...
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    Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    flightnurse2b replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    i'm a paramedic/LPN and although i do stop at accidents if i see them happen or if someone looks very badly injured and there are no first responders there, if the police/ems/fd are already there.......
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    flightnurse2b replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    the LPN can be held accountable for her/his mistakes just like you can, if you think the BON won't snatch my license from me just like they would from you, you're mistaken. you work with CNAs don't...
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    Working as a stripper AND a nurse

    flightnurse2b replied to inland18mempire's topic in General Nursing

    if you're happy and you're making good money, then have at it. the thought has actually crossed my mind but i think i would only be degrading myself. i have a friend whose a real estate agent that...
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    I saved my brother's life last night....

    flightnurse2b replied to jbjints's topic in General Nursing

    that is wonderful news!!! i bet you are proud of him. he is lucky to have such a supportive family :) may god continue to bless him with the strength to stay sober.
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    flightnurse2b replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    they do. you just have to catch the jobs when they're available. main wake in the ER and spinal/neuro/rehab does (i used to work there) and also raleigh community/duke/durham regional (where i am...
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    What are you munching on for Super Bowl?

    flightnurse2b replied to BEDPAN76's topic in General Nursing

    aww thanks! i love weddings! cooking is fun. i would have loved to go to culinary school but i'm too much of a slob. i was a cook when i was in paramedic school, tho. the girls i work with will ask...
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    What are you munching on for Super Bowl?

    flightnurse2b replied to BEDPAN76's topic in General Nursing

    it's just me, my bf and our kitty here. kitty had some tuna chunks and cat milk. we had some seared scallops with bacon, grilled onions and peppers, farfalle pasta with a lemon garlic aioli, a...
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    The time has come, so say your prayers (to the tune of midnight oils song)

    flightnurse2b replied to eriksoln's topic in Health, Stress Management

    my bf has been taking wellbutrin to help with his smoking cessation. so far it's worked well, except now he's off the cigarettes and smoking cigars... he has about 3 per week(ew! worse and more smelly...
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    Nurses can help the economy: BUY AMERICAN SCRUBS

    flightnurse2b replied to NurseExorcist's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    www.sassyscrubs.com www.comfortscrubs.com www.hicescrubs.com these are some i found that are still made in the
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    I touched an Avodart capsule!

    flightnurse2b replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    from prescribing information.... "Dutasteride is absorbed through the skin. Therefore, women who are pregnant or may be pregnant should not handle dutasteride soft gelatin capsules because of the...
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    How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    flightnurse2b replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    i would attempt to talk to them first and tell them that they too are responsible for the patient's personal care and you'd like to either split it with them or approach that as a team as well. it is...
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    how do I find out about getting license from florida if in school in another state??

    flightnurse2b replied to stephierd81's topic in Florida Nursing

    yes, i am a LPN :) they aren't too bad, i did mine online on www.excellenceinlearning.net.... i forget how much they cost but they were reasonable, and the tests were very straightforward. you have to...
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    septic shock

    flightnurse2b replied to afi06's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "1.Describe the mechanism for hypotension in the patient with septic shock. 2.What are the major pathophysiological changes associated with sepsis? 3.Explain the physiological reasons for the...
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    Hospital Rescinded Job Offers to all New Grads

    flightnurse2b replied to bestclassever's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm sad for your friends. i hope they are able to find jobs! tell them to check out raleigh community if they don't want to drive to durham. i know raleigh community will take new grads, they might...
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    Tattoo/employability question

    flightnurse2b replied to smirkingvag's topic in General Students

    i have a friend who is an LPN that has a big paw print on her neck. she has to wear a turtle neck to work. but in my last hopsital i worked with an RN with a gigantor tattoo that was a spider web as a...
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    Hospital Rescinded Job Offers to all New Grads

    flightnurse2b replied to bestclassever's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i am not a big fan of rex hospital at all. i had originally applied there to work as a tech in the ER while in nrsg school and declined a job offer after i toured and spoke with a few employees. i...