Oorah

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1. My husband said something that got me to thinking.

   Oorah replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

   I would tell them the same thing I tell the old battle axes I have to deal with: If I'm not getting half of your paycheck.... I'm not doing half of your work. Do it yourself. I have enough to do,...

2. Hospital CEO's way of preventing lay-offs

   Oorah replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, there is a God. I am floored. A CEO who actually cares. Is anyone ice skating in Hell right now?

3. Already Have A BA, Getting ADN

   Oorah replied to techraider77's topic in General Nursing

   You might want to look into an accelerated BSN program. They are usually around 18 mo- 2 years, and when you are done you have a BSN instead of a ADN. These programs are technically designed for...

4. Can not use electronic stethoscope for boards

   Oorah replied to imacna2be's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   What everyone else said. If you are legit disabled and its documented, you can and must be allowed to use all equipment pertaining to your disability. They have to let you, if not its discrimination...

5. here goes again I am sure-acrylics-this time it's personal

   Oorah replied to mel1977's topic in General Nursing

   Fake nails are disgusting for a nurse to have because of all of the bacteria, constant hand washing, and all other features that working as a nurse entails. You should absolutely not have fake...

6. A little humor. You might be from Illinois if...

   Oorah replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Its ok, the rest of us that don't live in Chicago don't even consider Chicago and the surrounding areas a part of Illinois either. Especially when, for half of the state its closer, and more fun to...

7. Should a nursing student be given a 2nd chance if they have a positive drug screen

   Oorah replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Students

   Well I can't really pass judgment on the alcohol, b/c I love my beer, and it loves me. But if she smokes weed too.... She is just an idiot. Having said that, I personally believe that weed is much...

8. Best Way to Learn Spanish?

   Oorah replied to yoginurse2b's topic in General Students

   A +1 for using Rosetta Stone. All others pale in comparison. Books are useless, drill based junk 99% of the time. I learned Arabic with Rosetta Stone in about 6 months. So I'm pretty sure you can...

9. Does it ever annoy you when people say nursing school is easy?

   Oorah replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

   Most people have absolutely no idea what they are talking about, or are just complete and udder morons. Haven't you managed to figure that one out yet boys and girls. Sheeple just repeat what they...

10. Compression of which vessel could cause unconsciousness?

    Oorah replied to emilyRNwannabe's topic in General Students

    Yep- Its called the "blood choke". I take it you never watch UFC? LOL. Who knew that military training would yield answers to nursing questions.

11. This kind of irked me !

    Oorah replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    1.) Lighten up 2.) If that really bothered you all that much you better develop alot thicker skin than that really quick or you're going to hate life as a nurse. 3.) People will always irk you....

12. Need encouragement and advice

    Oorah replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Students

    Most, if not all people have trouble with AP. Honestly, if you are having that much trouble, and by no means am I telling you to quit, maybe you should finish that class and other difficult prereqs...

13. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Oorah replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have always tried to be as nice as I can, but when you have a bunch of patients, and the family/friends are in the way or interfering with the patients recovery/treatment in any way..... Its time...

14. How're your backs doing guys?

    Oorah replied to baldee's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wrists, shoulders, neck, knees, back, ankles and elbows take turns hurting whenever they feel like it. A good day is when I wake up and only 1 of them hurts a little bit. Blame it on the sports,...

15. Predominately White Shoes....

    Oorah replied to PsychiatricNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Right now, Finish Line has Nike Shox in the clearance section online for $80. That might be high for you, but they are closed cell with no mesh, and they are most white, with a little silver. I just...