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    Help Please...

    donsterRN replied to TonyFl's topic in Men in Nursing

    You'll just have to believe me when I tell you that your age is of no consideration. Really. In fact, older students tend to do very well, precisely because their age, maturity and life experiences...
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    Help Please...

    donsterRN replied to TonyFl's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks, buddy! Lots of hard work, but I'm having a ball! Let us know what you decide to do. Exploring all of the various forums on this site is an excellent start; you'll "meet" lots of people from...
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    Help Please...

    donsterRN replied to TonyFl's topic in Men in Nursing

    Welcome to All Nurses! I'm currently in school and will be 51 at graduation. I'm hoping for a long, interesting career in nursing. Please don't let your age deter you from what you want to
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    I need a cancer patient- Oncology care assignment

    donsterRN replied to oneluv's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a cancer survivor x2 years. PM me if you want; I'll be happy to
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    A NCLEX question

    donsterRN replied to ergito2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know; 50 mg is less than a gr too much! Interestingly, this exact question appeared on one of our quizzes not long ago; now I know where to find study questions! We were taught that this amount of...
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    Help! need advice please..new RN job offer

    donsterRN replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. Don't play that
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    Patient or Client??? Which do you say?

    donsterRN replied to Olive Oyl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree; "client" is so impersonal, although the textbooks all use it. My instructors, bless their hearts, use "patient". I do,
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    Most accurate way to take a temp

    donsterRN replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I'm showing my age, aren't I? I totally agree with you all about the glass thermometers. Perfectly accurate, once I learned how to read it. I don't trust anything else,
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    Most accurate way to take a temp

    donsterRN replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think they are, either, but that's the norm on the floor I'm currently on in
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    Male nurse crying!!!

    donsterRN replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    No worries! Generally, in cyber-speak, all CAPS indicates shouting, and I thought you were shouting about something that's probably run it's course. No apologies necessary, OK? Enjoy allnurses;...
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    Male nurse crying!!!

    donsterRN replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Actually, the question has been addressed, and we welcome all viewpoints. It's not necessary to
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    Woman hit by lightning

    donsterRN replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Burn

    I'm so happy about her progress; wonderful news! Continued prayers for all
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    New here and I need a career change.

    donsterRN replied to DaddyO's topic in Men in Nursing

    Let 'em think what they want. I'm here to tell you that in this business, being crazy is a good thing... Welcome to the forums, and much good luck and success to you,
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    Kardex ?

    donsterRN replied to nursecompassion's topic in General Nursing

    At the facility where I do clinicals, we're taught not to rely on the Kardex; it's rarely current. We're taught to use the MD's orders as the most current information
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    Unrealistic steriotypes of medicine on TV

    donsterRN replied to chnc1024's topic in General Nursing

    HA! Welcome to MY
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    Opinions spouted on religion and politics at nurses station

    donsterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't laugh... your day is
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    In Nursing School, how much science?

    donsterRN replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So far, what I've run into in nursing school has been a review of A&P regarding the various body systems whenever appropriate. I'd imagine we'll have some other reviews, like microbiology,...
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    Which medical dictionary is best???

    donsterRN replied to peaches023's topic in General Nursing

    Love my
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    Do you get extra work cause your bilingual?

    donsterRN replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I do understand and agree with what you are saying. I think I missed something in the OP's message about the expectation of her availability, etc. I was more concerned with the post showing a...
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    Hospital Workers Suspended for Peeking at George Clooney's Medical Info

    donsterRN replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    This is very true. We are not allowed to access our own records for that very
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    Do you get extra work cause your bilingual?

    donsterRN replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly do not support the idea that nurses should be required to learn another language; passing English the first time is challenge enough! But I, too, wonder about the negativity shown to...
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    Reporting a nursing home for uncleanliness?

    donsterRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like an absolutely horrible place. It's my understanding that nursing homes do indeed have to meet a minimum standard of providing a safe environment for their residents; the filth you've...
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    Please take my "Where do all the All-Nurses members Live" Poll

    donsterRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Voted!!!
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    Lab Values and the purpose for a lab to be done.

    donsterRN replied to nursenicole20092b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If this is a new admit, the CBC is probably obtained to get baseline data. CBC is commonly ordered routinely as part of the admission
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    Pinky finger issue

    donsterRN replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea! I don't think I learned a specific name for the specific finger. I've always just referred to it as the L or R 5th