TopazLover BSN, RN

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    Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    TopazLover replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    I would suggest you learn more about neurology and neuro chemicals. To think that there is a choice about having mental illness is confusing to me. The research is overwhelming. Evidence based...
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    Why are people so ignorant?

    TopazLover replied to peppapig123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have always found jealousy and insecurity are under these snide comments. You are working for a very tangible goal that will enable you to be out on your own in less time than her schooling. It is...
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    For Profit Tissue and Organ Donations?

    TopazLover posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/icij/tissue-donation_b_1676671.html I have always been an advocate for organ donation. I carry my driver's license with the heart symbol that indicates donation upon...
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    Skin Changes At Life's End (SCALE)

    TopazLover replied to VickyRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Very informative, Vicky. I am old enough to recall being told that ALL ulcers were signs of poor nursing care. We knew that was not true and even back then had knowledge of cellular nutrition. I...
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    Nurses love to give...

    TopazLover replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Gamma Globulin
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    Please Help - I have no where else to turn

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

    I would hope that the person injured by the EAP reported it to everyone possible. HIPAA. licensing, insurance comssioners an anyone else they could find. We need to be flying danger flags when these...
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    Please Help - I have no where else to turn

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

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/please-help-i-754709-page9.html#post6689779 Bookmark this and copy it. Take it to your next staff meeting. It takes guts to stand up for yourself and...
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    Please Help - I have no where else to turn

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

    You have just shown at least one characteristic of a successful leader. It is to bring issues and concrete solutions. One of the problems that I don't see addressed often is dealing with management...
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    Please Help - I have no where else to turn

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

    I have watched this thread all day. One thing I think each one of you should take out of this discussion is the ability to go to your next staff meeting and ask management to address the issue. If...
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    Please Help - I have no where else to turn

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

    I agree with getting help through EAP. I also would make an appointment to see your NM, supervisor, or whoever is knowledgeable about the situation. You don't need a lecture about appropriate...
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    I'm throwing in the towel, as HARD as it is to say because I did fight the good fight

    TopazLover replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Career

    It some states you must work or cannot keep a license. Even if you can it would be difficult to walz back in after a couple of years away. I left nursing and will not return to it. I know that if I...
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    Anyone done immunizations for chain pharmacies?

    TopazLover posted a topic in General Nursing

    A new member wanted to know if this would be a way to make some money in her retirement. If you have any suggestions about this or other ways to utilize skills in retirement please give
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    How are you spending your retirement?

    TopazLover replied to Grace Oz's topic in Retired Nurses

    Probably the best thing to do would be to ask in the nurses section. Few people would have reason to stop by the retirement area. If you want I will start the thread. i understand you are new....
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    How are you spending your retirement?

    TopazLover replied to Grace Oz's topic in Retired Nurses

    I am not the best one to ask. I work as an office manager and do nothing related to nursing. My volunteer work is sort of related as I do a grief group but in general I hung up the stethoscope and...
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    Nurses and alcohol

    TopazLover replied to kdbean530's topic in General Students

    I had not read this thread when I just wrote an article so it is not in response to what I read here. The article is clear about my thoughts on the topic. We are not saints and don't need to be, but...
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    6th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

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

    I had a red one like that on earth. A doctor "borrowed" it. Never saw it
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    Top 10 Reasons Why I Love ObamaCare

    TopazLover replied to simonemyheart's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I like the $ for tanning. It is harmful and does cause health problems so it is fitting it should be discouraged. I would understand though why an owner of a salon would be upset that sugary drinks...
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    Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    TopazLover replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    chevy, one thing that will help your hubby is that there are now limits on how much of the premiums have to be used for payments for care. Individual policies were getting gouged badly. I can find...
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    Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    TopazLover replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree. We all know that the system as existed yesterday was broken. Today's announcement brings a new battlefield. The conservatives will scream about taxes but the real issue of care is the one...
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    A nurse's favorite song?

    TopazLover replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks, I thought about that on my way home from work saying "What was I saying?" you know I am brain dead. Thanks for the reality
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    A nurse's favorite song?

    TopazLover replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I used to love to hear that on the way to
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    A nurse's favorite song?

    TopazLover replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Imagine (The Beatles) It calms when few other things
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    Living "weeks to months" with no food and sips of fluid? Really?

    TopazLover replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for sharing this story, Karen. It adds another dimension to this discussion. Great
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    Living "weeks to months" with no food and sips of fluid? Really?

    TopazLover replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would be fearful of a G-tube. he has an occult bleed that is not being traumatically influenced by the small amount of po fluids. I would hesitate to put fluids directly into the stomach, even at...
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    Motivating the Nurse in All of Us

    TopazLover replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    "Break down what needs to be done. 'I CAN DO