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dec2007

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  1. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    dec2007 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Actually,

  2. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    dec2007 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this information! It's good to understand how the process really

  3. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    dec2007 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe it

  4. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    dec2007 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I hesitate to participate in any political discussion, but I do think history is always relevant. If you study the rise of the Third Reich, and the gradual occupation of other countries by the Nazi...

  5. The Grinch of allnurses.com

    dec2007 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read the whole thread, so forgive me if this is repetitive. It has taken me a long time, but I have learned to (mostly) opt out of the holiday madness. The gifts I feel I MUST buy...

  6. Opiates Are Not for All Pain

    dec2007 replied to soliantony's topic in Advanced Practice

    Urine test everyone involved (weekly, if you feel the need), then think about quality of life for this little lady who most likely doesn't have a lot of years

  7. Opiates Are Not for All Pain

    dec2007 replied to soliantony's topic in Advanced Practice

    THIS!!!!! X

  8. Pain Management & the Opioid Crisis - AACN-NTI

    dec2007 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. In all fairness, the physicians are so closely monitored and can be sanctioned for "excessive" opioid prescribing, that I feel they are also in a bad

  9. Scared.....No Nursing?

    dec2007 replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    Korky's Advice is right on! Also, is there a manager you can confide in and request a mentor? Not all facilities or managers care enough to work with you in this way, but some do. It sounds as though...

  10. Pain Management & the Opioid Crisis - AACN-NTI

    dec2007 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had extensive urogynacological surgery (three weeks ago). I was provided adequate pain management for the first seven days. Because of the current atmosphere related to fear of addiction, I...

  11. New Nurse, morality question.

    dec2007 replied to car48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Forgive me, I haven't read all the responses. I just want to say to the OP, leave this particular situation alone. When you ARE employed and working under your own license, follow your own ethics. If...

  12. Excessive Absenteeism in the Nursing Profession

    dec2007 replied to MasterStreet's topic in General Nursing

    Might be bad for patient

  13. Excessive Absenteeism in the Nursing Profession

    dec2007 replied to MasterStreet's topic in General Nursing

    My husband works for a telephone company, and they have "personal days" with no questions

  14. 56 With Multiple Back Surgeries Wants to Become an RN

    dec2007 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Entering the job force as a new grad RN, it is unrealistic (and maybe unfair) to expect to be hired into an administrative position ahead of others who have worked bedside and have RN experience. The...

  15. Can I be hired after being treated for depression and anxiety?

    dec2007 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    100%

  16. Can I be hired after being treated for depression and anxiety?

    dec2007 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Good advice from Nurse Beth! I would like to add that it is best to be non-specific about what your " medical problem" was, as ( unfortunately) a stigma still exists against those with mental health...

  17. CRRT and mobility

    dec2007 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    So here is my question: our ICU prides itself on being pro-active with new evidence based practices. We have an aggressive "early mobility" program. One of our hospitality-CNPs insists that we attempt...

  18. CRRT and mobility

    dec2007 replied to dec2007's topic in MICU, SICU

    And you would be absolutely

  19. Peer to Peer Review/Feedback

    dec2007 replied to blc00's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I've been through this process, and it ends up being a lot of drama and a popularity contest, but not much help towards improving patient care or staff

  20. What made your jaw drop

    dec2007 replied to DextersDisciple's topic in General Nursing

    I would really appreciate if you could give me an idea of how this leave policy is funded. I'm not a financial person, so I get confused how different countries handle there healthcare. My hospital...

  21. Patients & Pet Peeves

    dec2007 replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Family members call and the first thing they say is "How's my dad?". "I don't know. WHO is your

  22. Patients & Pet Peeves

    dec2007 replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    In this situation I have found patients usually get the hint if you say things like "Here, I'll put your urinal close so you can reach it. Call me when you're done, and I will we empty it....

  23. Taking a paycut for experience?

    dec2007 replied to dropdatslurpee's topic in Nursing Career

    not all U.S. nurses earn that much! That is more than double my pay with more than 20 years experience in

  24. What made your jaw drop

    dec2007 replied to DextersDisciple's topic in General Nursing

    We have those huge, brightly colored signs also, but apparently a lot of people either can't read them, or think they are the exception and the sign is only meant for other people. We used to have a...

  25. Patients & Pet Peeves

    dec2007 replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    #1) Family and friends taking phone poi and videos of"loved ones" while they are unconscious. #2) "Helicopter"