TopazLover BSN, RN

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    I keep getting different answers...HELP

    TopazLover replied to 9#n's topic in Nursing Career

    I do know some CNAs who did not choose to become nurses. They became disillusioned about what nursing was and wanted to be at the bedside even if it did involve many code brown experiences....
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    "I'm an addict...not psychotic." Aren't they both mental health issues?

    TopazLover replied to NurseSheGirl's topic in Addictions

    We live in a country, and perhaps a world, where we separate our MI clients into "crazy" or "jail bird". We fail to accept mental illness and we punish those whose mental illness takes them to drug...
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    Homophobic nurse?

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

    I certainly agree that it should be dealt with internally. If each BON were bombarded with complaints that could be handled at a lower level they would never be even close to up to date on serious...
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    How not to say the wrong thing.

    TopazLover posted a topic in General Nursing

    How not to say the wrong thing...... LAtimes. I just read this sent by my DS. What an easy and understandable way to get a point across. I can see uses for this with patients and their visitors. It...
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    How not to say the wrong thing.

    TopazLover replied to TopazLover's topic in General Nursing

    GrnTea, Great question. I don't have a flip answer but will look around for an
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    Pay Equality Day

    TopazLover posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2013/04/09/1839281/on-equal-pay-day-why-women-are-paid-less-than-men/ I have read the same excuses for pay inequality here. Fortunately nurses do better in this, pay...
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    Pay Equality Day

    TopazLover replied to TopazLover's topic in General Nursing

    Amen. It is so good to hear of females in that male dominated field. For so long we were brainwashed about the coulds, and shoulds, and never minds you are a girl: that it is music to my eyes to...
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    Noncompliant

    TopazLover replied to Vespertinas's topic in Nursing Humor

    The divorce might be more expensive than the meds but certainly worth it if he has less side effects. (one can only hope about these things: kids, finances, etc.) He might need to start taking meds...
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    Your journey (jobs) as a nurse?

    TopazLover replied to %63theend's topic in Nursing Career

    I started my RN career in a med-psych unit in the VA. I have been privileged to be part of the nursing profession during great changes. When I started as an aide, way before certification, we kept...
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    who is responsible for this error? Need Input!

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

    Every nurse has to have the ability and willingness to call a doctor. In essence you trying to be helpful has covered for her inadequacies. You now can see what happens when you are cover for some...
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Look John, many of the other students have taken care of patients with Noro. You trying to get out of it by wearing white does not cut it. Now get ready to clean up Rm. 632. The call bell has been...
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    Fun: Coke or Pepsi Nurses?

    TopazLover replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Rare - Diet Pepsi. Less rare - Root Beer. Common - Iced
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    Will EMT background help?

    TopazLover replied to tczapp88's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not sure. Certainly the EMT cannot hurt. You are in a pretty saturated market for nurses so any advantage is one to capitalize on. You can use the EMT experience to show critical thinking...
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    *Desperately need some advice - I hate my new job*

    TopazLover replied to shellybean's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel I am suffering from a lack of information. Did I read that what the OP saw made her feel sick? My immediate thought was some sort of cancer or trauma area. I did not catch what type of area...
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    We all have our place.

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

    Tastes can change over time. I used to hate Lima beans and now like them. I loved psych in college. My first job as a nurse was a medical psych unit. I learned so much. I have learned that in...
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    How much biology do nurses use?

    TopazLover replied to sami_nillson's topic in Nursing Career

    I am glad you love your class. A positive experience in school helps so much. If this is one of your first classes: Decide not to decide now. Enjoy the class and take a nursing class before you...
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    Soon to be RN graduate, figuring out career path

    TopazLover replied to mhy12784's topic in Nursing Career

    Echoing HouTx. One day at a time. It is hard enough to be a new nurse. If you keep you brain in the future it is hard to effectively evaluate how your present can impact your future. I am all in...
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    RN Resume help

    TopazLover replied to jenniferRN68's topic in Nursing Career

    Double check spelling and wording (I think Holter should be capitalized). Agree about the references. That is a dated
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    Should I be forward about being a stripper?

    TopazLover replied to Nixon99's topic in Nursing Career

    I am no expert in resume writing. My understanding is that not every job you have ever had needs to be on one. Put the ones that you can tie into nursing in some way. Aesthethician certainly could...
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

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

    Hey, one of your tattoos says "Brave" the other says "Stand Tall". What
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

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

    "Student", they said. "Go to do vaccinations", they said. "It's easy", they said. " Have fun", they said. "Rest your feet", they said. "Ha-Ha", I say. "Big joke", I
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

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

    Better stop. I'm a pro with a dart,
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    Question on pathophysiology research

    TopazLover replied to sisterkitimi's topic in Critical Care

    Suggestion: Tell us what part you are having trouble understanding. We will not do homework for you. If you are having difficulty figuring out where to start then define what the condition is that...
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    You can't make these things up

    TopazLover posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/30/ohio-woman-sues-ex-employ_n_2583130.html About a month after her surgery, the lawsuit says, Gandhi violated federal privacy laws by sending an email to...
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    You can't make these things up

    TopazLover replied to TopazLover's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    They call themselves escort services. The only way I could see that he would have access to this info is if they were self insured and an insurance company was the administrator. Otherwise I would...