TopazLover BSN, RN

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   i'll probably get flamed to the moon and back for this but..

   TopazLover replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Nursing

   I went into nursing and felt that was the only path I wanted. Perhaps you could say it was a calling. I loved nursing and, in general loved my patients. I was kind considerate, professional, etc....
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   The Top 10 Things I Loved About Nursing

   TopazLover replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Rock

   Viva, as another retired nurse I agree with all 10. Of course I am old enough to recall white uniforms, sensible white shoes, and caps. I have not stopped being a nurse. I once said to a doctor that...
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   What would you do in this situation?

   TopazLover replied to Stressismyname's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Did something change in the pt. condition to lead to having an RN on day shift? I agree that at this point it is time to change assignments and your manager needs to discuss with the family what the...
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   2013 A dose of Holiday Cheer for Nurses PDF/Ebook - Download Now!

   TopazLover replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   Merry Christmas, a bit late, but I figure I still can say it until Jan. 6th. This is great. So on target for all nurses.
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   November 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   TopazLover replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   This is my doctor. He told me not to get a tattoo because I could get an infection. I said most infections come from hospitals. I want a tattoo of a cup of coffee. I always need more for those 12...
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   August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   TopazLover replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   "I don't care that you were up studying for the pharmacology test all night. Students still cannot bring coffee to clinical
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   Personal Legal issues. How can it effect my RN license?

   TopazLover replied to 1mrsbug's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   We cannot give legal advice. Get to that lawyer. Ask those same questions and many more. Domestic violence in any form is taken very seriously by any prospective employer (and I will not touch how...
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   Lavc - nursing program -positive tb test

   TopazLover replied to Hazelgirl's topic in General Students

   To me this is close to violating TOS, as it is almost medical advice. Read about what the test actually means. I do understand the fear you have, even if unfounded. There are many reasons for positive...
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   Being bullied by my clinical instructor

   TopazLover replied to Hello.Kitty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   I agree a meeting is necessary. I am flabbergasted that the school would suggest a retake of the course without even suggesting how to improve the relationship. I have seen this type of behavior...
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    Violence in the workplace

    TopazLover replied to Pudnluv's topic in Emergency

    A union would immediately file hostile work environment charges to management. They would support staff not being injured and would show the difference under new management. I suspect you might be in...
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    HPV rates drop by more than half among girls and young women

    TopazLover replied to TopazLover's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is so sad. If vaccination can save any young people and their families this kind of suffering then the incorrect worry about it making young people more sexually active seems even worse. And...
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    HPV rates drop by more than half among girls and young women

    TopazLover posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/us-usa-cancer-hpv-idUSBRE95I1AW20130619 Reuters) - The U.S. introduction of a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer in 2006 has reduced infections with the...
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    Old nurse verse New nurse

    TopazLover replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that nurse is abusive and negligent. That said, seeing a resident up at 3 am humming makes me wonder if she might have been having pain that she could not acknowledge. How do her late...
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    Case Study: Solve A Neurologic Mystery

    TopazLover replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    UTI giving stroke like symptoms that then caused fall that in term caused a rhabdo. Pneumonia from either stasis or aspiration, or
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    ARDS: Should We Be Prone to Prone?

    TopazLover replied to Corey Narry's topic in MICU, SICU

    Juan, thank you for this really down to earth article that I really enjoyed for many reasons. Karen, that trip down memory lane with a look at the Bird was almost like a silent scream for me. We...