Ruas61 BSN, RN

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    Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

    Ruas61 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Someone's opinion. Yawn. 1/2 hour internet fame/flame. Yawn. They get their cookie and the world moves onto to the next big internet thrill. My thoughts on the
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    Your worst nightmare

    Ruas61 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought of blogging? How about an Instagram account or Pintrest. I am sure there is some new fangled social media out there I am not up to date on. My worst nightmares are the dentist and...
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    Ruas61 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I watched reruns of Emergency from the 1970's. D5W IV started on
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    Nurses that kill

    Ruas61 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen doctors that
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    Nursing and the supernatural

    Ruas61 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I thought you had gone over the wall. Back so
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    Nursing and the supernatural

    Ruas61 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Neat thread here that talks about supernatural/ghost stories:
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    Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

    Ruas61 replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The other difference between AA people and white skinned "undesirables is that we never had the opportunity to get a nosejob and change our last name as many jews, italians, irish etc. did. You don't...
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    Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

    Ruas61 replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The other difference between AA people and white skinned "undesirables is that we never had the opportunity to get a nosejob and change our last name as many jews, italians, irish etc. did. How is it...
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    Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

    Ruas61 replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be brutally honest with your post. The atrocities that Jews have suffered because of who they are/were spans centuries and countries. Germany and the Holocaust are only one of the more recent...
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    Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

    Ruas61 replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Race SHOULDN"T matter in 2015 but it does. Just as sexual preference, gender identity, religious affiliation or lack there of, country of origin to name a few SHOULDN"T matter but do. We have come a...
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    I got reported to HR

    Ruas61 replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There should be only limited instances where anyone should be held responsible for someone else's ignorance. Sometimes when you open your mouth and the wrong thing comes out- you deal with the...
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    Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

    Ruas61 replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you visit the programs casually to see the campus, the students and get a feel? That might assist with your
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    Does the bad pop up for Pearson Vue mean you fail?

    Ruas61 replied to Smiller0332's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, it just means that part of this thread means people point our some information and facts for other posters. Everyone who is perceived as less than Mary Poppins answering is not NETY. If this is...
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    I finally quit smoking!

    Ruas61 replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Keep on target Harley! PM me if you need
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Ruas61 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Good to see
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    Apologies

    Ruas61 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the heads
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    Apologies

    Ruas61 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    It seems I have made an error. I thought she wrote 23 years old in this thread and not in experience. Her math adds up, my comprehension for reading not so much today. My
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    Apologies

    Ruas61 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    You must have math difficulties too. I checked out one thread you started and your stats there contradict here. #7 applied. Peace
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    What is your strange bed story?

    Ruas61 replied to ECMO's topic in General Nursing

    May I suggest you edit your post's format? It is quite
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    Apologies

    Ruas61 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck and no worries! At least you weren't trying to see us a work from home scheme in every
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    Apologies

    Ruas61 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I trot this out as needed. My advice for those so inclined to take it on the internet forum experience: 1) Not everyone is going to hear what you say the way you want it heard. 2) Someone is going to...
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    I got reported to HR

    Ruas61 replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have always had an interest in given and surname names' meanings and practices. (Google is your best friend here!) I will, on occasion, ask the meaning of a name. I only ask if I have a comfortable...
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    I got reported to HR

    Ruas61 replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well
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    I finally quit smoking!

    Ruas61 replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for you! Please keep in mind that you are really vulnerable for relapse in the first months and year. I would recommend a quit smoking support site on line if you don't already have one. You can...
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    AWKWARD but admittedly hilarious situation......

    Ruas61 replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    This. Some men do have preferences not to appear in their underwear in front of certain people. (Mine doesn't like to be shirtless in front of the neighbors and he would certainly not be in his...