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5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER

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    Feel like throwing in the towel!!

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to grannypatches's topic in General Nursing

    I have a teacher that goes pretty fast, however, he comes in an hour earlier than he has to, and that's the "extra help" hour. Would this guy be willing to do
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    Are scrubs a tax write off?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to tfm2007's topic in General Nursing

    I even included the bottle of foot
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    800lbs plus man

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to ak47m203's topic in General Nursing

    Expense is just one of our issues, everytime we order anything like this, it's on
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    800lbs plus man

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to ak47m203's topic in General Nursing

    The link had some "adult content" on the page that had nothing to do with the
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    800lbs plus man

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to ak47m203's topic in General Nursing

    I never saw anything entertaining about someone who is 800 lbs or who used to be 800 lbs. That link may have been from an entertainment site, however, i found 4 different news site that contained the...
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    anyone quit after orientation? an new grads thinking of leaving nursing

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to celle507's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree. Not to mention that could bite someone in the *** when they go to apply for the next
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    800lbs plus man

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to ak47m203's topic in General Nursing

    We used to keep a list each day of pts. that would need additional bariatric considerations (so that we could get special tables in, etc), and that list had 2 people at the most. It now extends to...
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    800lbs plus man

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to ak47m203's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, instead of dodging the topic in the name of hurt feelings (not encouraging insults, FTR), it should be discussed. And it's a shame that something like this can't be posted as any thread...
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    :( Sad - LPN (little pretend nurse comment)

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Amyjosonata's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Physicians Assistant when they aren't using such terms as Little Pretend
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    800lbs plus man

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to ak47m203's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that two beds had to be used, as in this man needed a bed that was made FOR this. (Wow was able to come up with a reason why this needs attention without even using the word "weight" in it,...
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    How Do You Make It Thru Your Workday When You Feel Sick/Tired?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the water thing. Not only is it better for you, with extra trips to the bathroom, you'll get more excercise, which is a quick
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    Difficulty Swallowing question

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Stress does that to me. However, i also went to the Dr., you know, just in
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    You know the family is nuts when...

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in Nursing Humor

    When 12 people are visiting "mom" (yes 12 all in one room), laughing, yelling, carrying on, yet cannot figure out why Mom's BP is sky high "and she's so tired." Duh, people,
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    Nursing Instructors who are hard, pick on you, or are impossible to deal with

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Town & Country's topic in General Students

    I agree. The OP's posting reeked of negativity. There's a lot to be said for
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    What do you look for when "hiring on?"

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned that self-scheduling isn't all it's cracked up to be. Health benefits and respect, rank up
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    :( Sad - LPN (little pretend nurse comment)

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Amyjosonata's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Had a doc say this to me once. I remember thinking "would he like it if i said MD stand for moronic ****head" The next time he said it, i said my thought outloud, and reminded him that the...
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    Analyze this situation -I'm POed

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to cocothemonkey's topic in Operating Room

    Incident report. He needs to learn how to give a
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    Hostile environment

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Pam RN's topic in Operating Room

    Our work environment is pretty good most of the time. We have the opposite problem with a few RNs where i work, who have no problem telling the techs to their face (literally, with their face right in...
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    Hostile environment

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Pam RN's topic in Operating Room

    Boy that's asking for a lawsuit after a disaster. Have they read AORN recommendations lately? How about state
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    Quick ?s

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to edynjoy's topic in Operating Room

    We had the option of choosing, but we also had the option to float. I decided "float". I'm in a different specialty everyday, and i like that, it keeps my skills sharp, becausei want to avoid being...
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    Has anyone had successful spinal surgery?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also recommend the neurosurgeon over the orthopod for this procedure, in general that is. However, i'd also get second and even third opinions from orthos or neoros, and decide then who would be...
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    Sick of Doctor's attitudes

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    1) Because someone peed in their cereal 2) Because they hate life, apparently some didn't pay attention that day in med school when they were told about the hours and time. 3) Because nothing or no...
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    Medical Assisting

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to ddianneepooh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Only if i could watch the syringe the whole
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    Surgeon's Preference Card

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to nubes's topic in Operating Room

    Hmmm. Wish i could help, but ours are done under a computerized system. We went to that because our old ones were worn out,
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    I'm so ashamed...

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to ALMED's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most new people don't come back for a long time after getting a ripping, if they come back at