Liddle Noodnik

Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep.

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    Rep. Gifford shooting: The Shooter

    Good points! thank
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    Rep. Gifford shooting: The Shooter

    Can you clarify? When you say "anti-social personality" do you mean a personality disorder? which would then fall under "insanity"? Or ... So
  3. Re plagiarism - you can quote from articles as long as the source is correctly cited, right? I might actually do this, instead of just thinking about
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    What happens when...................

    The person of most concern is the one who has not had ANY nursing experience for a number of years. You already have had CNA experience and have ongoing nursing experience; I don't think they are...
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    Rep. Gifford shooting: The Shooter

    Thanks Barbara! All good points. And the longer someone is sick, the worse their work history, the fewer the friends and family, etc., etc., it just compounds itself. One key, when losing friends...
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    Rep. Gifford shooting: The Shooter

    Your user name gives me pause given the name of the thread, lol!! Yeah, who knows what was going on with this
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    You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    That's only if you TOUCH my
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    You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    It's actually a Biblical thing and it's not just related to holding babies. Women were referred to as "unclean" when they were having their menses. (did someone already discuss this? I am foggy...
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    You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    You had me pretty much up until that last line Chlo! ROFL! too funny ...
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    You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    To me that's like "open the window when your patient dies so their spirit can
  11. I agree. If it's not asked, don't answer it! I would be up a creek if they asked me, as I have bipolar. But my state doesn't ask this question. I have since had to take myself out of nursing because...
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    Rep. Gifford shooting: The Shooter

    Thanks guys. I really appreciate your responding! I did end up posting something similar in the nursing central section and got more responses: The Az. shootings - a psychiatric perspective - Family,...
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    giving report

    I am not a new nurse but have sometimes run across the person who just finds fault with everything, period. Focus on the person who says you give a good report! I'm sure it just makes him feel good...
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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Wow, there are a lot of posts on this thread that I missed! Hope you guys are doing ok, getting well instead of getting by :) This is a rough time of year for me quite often, but I thank God I...
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    Anyone Bipolar???

    I didn't see these most recent posts, sorry I haven't responded. I think it is a VERY good idea to contact your doctor especially if you are not sleeping - adequate sleep is the # 1 way to prevent...
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    Some crazy/funny things that patients did.

    These are so cute :) thanks! I hate to tattle but my older brother on a manic high bought two used cars OVER THE PHONE from the psych ward! I don't know if it was in a newspaper or what but he...
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    Skin Prep- waste of time?

    In theory it is like an extra layer. You have to make sure it is not tacky but completely dry when you put on their socks. It's almost like putting a layer of clear nailpolish on them (tho of course...
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    Anyone Bipolar???

    I hope it all works out for you! please let us know! Reaching for stars is a good name for you - and some stars are way out of reach - but some
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    Anyone Bipolar???

    I don't know, it has never stopped me from working, but I guess it is different for every state. I hope it doesn't get in the way!! I would contact a disability rights center to find out, or if...
  20. Please, anyone know of financial help for cancer victims??? I'm aware of Hill Burton act, but how does he pay for office visits and medication? And how can he get the BEST treatment? My 43 year old...
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    recent ankle fracture camper staying at camp

    and can we say infection control issue? Definitely an **O*** RIF should be sent home!
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    Anyone Bipolar???

    Thank you for posting! Love your user name
  23. Anyone have info on this? I received a postcard probably a month ago regarding safe patient/nurse ratios and how working with the NNOC/California Nurses Association would help Maine nurses have safer...
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    A Kind Word

    Don't let the dream die til the day you do! GO FOR IT! I have heard of people in their 60's going to med school... just think of the women who went to med school when it was not popular, and the...
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    How to Gain Respect in the Workplace

    I am running around the house getting ready for my first of 4 night shifts, knowing that tonight I will have to receive report from a guy who repeatedly gives me a hard time. I often have to ask him...