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    Recent changes to allnurses

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

    It'll be fine! Just takes some time, like anything else worth
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    <20 BS Hypoglycemic episode- Need Advice.

    donsterRN replied to NYMurse91's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I completely agree; you did nothing wrong. We diabetics are a special breed. We had a patient once who was incredibly sensitive to coverage and HS Lantus. We'd joke that turning him would make his...
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    Esme12

    donsterRN replied to amoLucia's topic in Medical-Surgical

    And, yes, I believe Esme is home now, and has been for 3 or 4 days. Thank
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    Do you wear jewelry to work?

    donsterRN replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    Just a watch and my wedding
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    charting MD aware when you were not the one responsible to call MD as per facility policy

    donsterRN replied to Yoyo1313's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Rules of charting state that you document your observations, actions, etc. NO WAY would I document that the MD was aware of anything unless I PERSONALLY notified that doc. Your best action here is...
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    dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

    donsterRN replied to RN yogi's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree with the poster who said being oriented to your position by a tech is a problem. That person may know some stuff, but s/he can't teach assessment, patient teaching, evaluation, etc. It's...
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    Update!

    donsterRN replied to dave1234's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Congratulations and best wishes for all successes in your program. I hope you love
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    one of those nights

    donsterRN replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Someone recently posted on FB that it was one of those nights where everyone was just ringing the callbells incessantly. She likened it to everyone practicing for Jeopardy. I couldn't get that image...
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    student shortcuts

    donsterRN replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    Kinda makes me wish I wore bras. OK, not
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    Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    donsterRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Absolutely
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    Humor me please with a question from my son...

    donsterRN replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    We were assigned to read this in junior high; I think I read it over two days or maybe three. I remember I couldn't put it down! I hope if you do read it, that you enjoy
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    Humor me please with a question from my son...

    donsterRN replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    This brings back memories; I LOVED Johnny Tremaine. I'm going to have to find the book and reread...! Oh, and I vote
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    The next step...

    donsterRN replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so happy for you. You sound very healthy, strong, committed and determined. I wish you nothing but the best of
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    10 Worst Employee Excuses For Missing Work

    donsterRN replied to sharpeimom's topic in Nursing Humor

    I hate it when I accidentally get on a
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    NCLEX

    donsterRN replied to 1mrsbs's topic in Excelsior College

    I remember the joy and happiness at knowing I had passed NCLEX.
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    donsterRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I am so happy you're home! Hugs to
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    New Nurse Manager

    donsterRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi everyone. I have just accepted a job as a nurse manager on the short-term rehab floor at an assisted living facility. I am very excited, more than just a little flattered, and completely doubting...
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    New Nurse Manager

    donsterRN replied to donsterRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is exactly the kind of information I was looking for. Thank you to each of you for taking the time to share your experiences and to offer your wise words. I'm very
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    donsterRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    As nurses, we frequently hear "emergency surgery" and "ICU" in the same sentence, and we don't generally think much about it. Until it involves a friend. Esme, I know we don't know each other well,...
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    Failed Pharmacology

    donsterRN replied to jead1's topic in General Students

    Yes. This,
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    The Commuter(s), Any and All RN's What's the real deal?

    donsterRN replied to cee cee g's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. This,
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    First semester of my RN to BSN

    donsterRN replied to Mandychelle79's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Awesome, and
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    WGU MSN

    donsterRN replied to MJB2010's topic in Western Governors University

    I think we can all agree that the deweystanford post is ill informed and inflammatory. Anyone who has researched WGU knows what the real value of their education is. But just be aware that the post...
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    RN-BSN Statistics & Biochem (wanting to start studying early)

    donsterRN replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors University

    Me
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    Coworker having access to my password and charting

    donsterRN replied to CorinneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with every single word written in every single post above mine. Run, run, run to HR, IT,