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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Crash_Cart replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    Wash scrubs? You mean to say people still actually do that? I just burn mine in a bonfire after every
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    Thready Pulse in Cardiac Arrest

    Crash_Cart replied to CCU_RN_2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the jedi master of codes and any patient that is considered to be in "cardiac arrest" means they are already connected to a cardiac monitor and you can see what rhythm they are in. So i'm not sure...
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    Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    Crash_Cart replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    Dementia pt's don't "refuse" medications because they are confused and they simply don't know what it is you are doing, or what is it you are giving them exactly. Suggesting there is some way to make...
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    Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    Crash_Cart replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    Please provide specific examples of "unethical" when working with the dementia population. For example, is providing redirection or using similar techniques considered to be a misleading or deceptive...
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    Maintaining BLS while not currently working

    Crash_Cart replied to hookemhorns012's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's not a BON requirement if that's what you are asking. It's an employer
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    Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    Crash_Cart replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, thanks for posting what I was thinking. It's all just an ethics crossroads dilemma. lol It's one of those situations that look great on paper, but in practice... well, you
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    In Second Year of Nursing School and failed my first exam

    Crash_Cart replied to Nursekim123's topic in General Students

    Yup, for some apparent reason a lot of people miss the grade by mere fractions of a percentage point in many instances. Yeah, don't be discouraged or too hard on yourself. I know it's frustrating and...
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    trying to get into nursing school

    Crash_Cart replied to TokidokiDie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not trying to discourage, but here's a little perspective to think about. You're basically competing for a seat in a class usually consisting of around 16 students and there's probably over 200...
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    Thready Pulse in Cardiac Arrest

    Crash_Cart replied to CCU_RN_2's topic in General Nursing

    The question states the pt. is in "cardiac arrest." How do you already know that
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    TEAS chances

    Crash_Cart replied to AprilShowers28's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/science The benefit of this approach is there's lots of quizzes and practice
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    Will I lose my nursing license for a traffic violation?

    Crash_Cart replied to karmax1's topic in General Nursing

    Well we all know what happened in Salem. Look how that all turned
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    When Police and Nurses Disagree Over Blood Draw Consent - Know What to Do

    Crash_Cart replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing News

    Patients with DUI's will lawyer up and try to defend themselves using all kinds of legal arguments. A vindictive person could even file a report with the BON citing the idea that a procedure was...
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    Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    Crash_Cart replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    The reality of the matter is that working with the dementia population is an entirely different world than what the op is suggesting in terms of ethical dilemmas and whatever else they are attempting...
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    What is your "thing" and how do you deal with it?

    Crash_Cart replied to Robin Verde's topic in General Nursing

    For those reasons I have perfect feet. In fact, I could be a foot model on TV.
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    What is your "thing" and how do you deal with it?

    Crash_Cart replied to Robin Verde's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes, memories after the ER codes and human donations for the eye bank. You know if you do it just right, they will pop right out ! lol
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    What is your "thing" and how do you deal with it?

    Crash_Cart replied to Robin Verde's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing... I upgraded to a cast iron stomach. lol But some people do have pretty gross feet though. Hate when all that dead skin flies around when pulling their sock off. Try not to breathe any of...
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    Is It Too Demeaning to be a CNA?

    Crash_Cart replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Regardless where they might work, EMT's are trained to be first responders. Their training consists of learning how to drive an ambulance, respond to 911 calls, operate two way radio equipment,...
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    Punny nursing names

    Crash_Cart replied to Tammy90's topic in Nursing Humor

    Roller Derby? Why not just use my name?
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    ICU Nurse Fired For Refusing 3rd Patient

    Crash_Cart replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Any updates about Nurse Julie
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    Please help in picking a topic for a research paper!

    Crash_Cart replied to proudRN's topic in General Students

    My teachers always liked when I wrote things that are related to current events, somewhat controversial, thought provoking yet, interesting and engaging. Thinking along the lines of: "The Benefits...
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    Is It Too Demeaning to be a CNA?

    Crash_Cart replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Good
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    Canadian RPN moving to USA

    Crash_Cart replied to Lello's topic in Nurse Registration

    One of the problems is any education you have acquired in Canada isn't recognized or accredited by the US Department of Education. For example, the Board of Nursing in the US requires everyone...
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    Working with a vindictive coworker

    Crash_Cart replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    If they are the one doing the "falsifying," then why do you need to be protected from
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    Is It Too Demeaning to be a CNA?

    Crash_Cart replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    To my knowledge, EMT's are trained to work calls from an ambulance and CNA's work with patients in a
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    EXPLAINING EXTENDED VACATION

    Crash_Cart replied to Guest957596's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Explain nothing on your resume. Save it for the interview and here's why... Firstly, it's not particularly unusual to take some personal time off to do other things while between jobs. Secondly, the...