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  1. Staragate

    Was I at fault? the nurse embarrassed me in front of others.

    Staragate replied to crunchytaco's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not your fault. It was HER patient. If she noticed the call light, then she should have answered it and taken care of it! Especially if it was going for 10 minutes. She knew it was going off, but...
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    Cruise line nursing? Worth a shot?

    Staragate replied to Shenanigans's topic in General Nursing

    I looked one up. They want 3 years experience on the floor, preferably ED or ICU and "practical experience using ACLS." This one sure looks appealing once my chicks leave the nest!
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    Skilled Nursing Facility grossly understaffed, only on night shift, unsafe. What 2 do

    Staragate replied to ChelleNurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is typical for the LTC I work for 2 night RNs with 60 patients each... one set of them are Alz patients. 1 CNA per 30 patients at night. Daytime is different. 2-3 CNA per 30, 1 LPN per 30. 1...
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    Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

    Staragate replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    Better to print out the power points and highlight the key
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    What is happening?

    Staragate replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    You need to make an appointment with your advisor. This is what they are for! They know the test plan and can help you with your way of thinking. Does the school offer nursing tutors? use
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    Casting Nurses for the Walking Dead

    Staragate replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    This is the blood drive theme right now. Giving away Walking Dead Tshirts and a chance to be in it. hehe I've never seen the show... don't get that
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    As an experienced RN, do you like/dislike having a student nurse assigned to you?

    Staragate replied to jamie32764's topic in General Students

    I'm in my last semester. (woohoo!) And the vast majority of nurses that I've worked under as a student, has been receptive and wonderful! Each has their own style and personality. My personal...
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    What can nurses do to be more happy in their career?

    Staragate replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Contact juggling like Bowie in Labyrinth! Relaxes me every
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    For the love of God, I cannot figure out why my pretend pt is taking Flagyl!!!

    Staragate replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would say it's prophylactic since the only obvious infection was the acne. Protocol is to treat elevated WBCs. Remember that Lupus is autoimmune and the body is attacking itself. It can be made...
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    MD screaming at RN's in front of patients regularly

    Staragate replied to AtivanIM's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The ANA has a webpage just for workplace violence: Bullying and Workplace Violence You might contact your union
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    Why do the unit nurses treat the students like this?!

    Staragate replied to CT Pixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been extremely fortunate to have amazing clinical instructors and floor nurses! I've gotten to see and do some amazing things. My confidence is getting solid and I'm getting lots of...
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    I am having alot of trouble with adjusting to nursing exam questions

    Staragate replied to Tnicole's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Get to know the test language. Most important = first = priority.... these are synonyms and key words you want to underline in your exam. Example: You find a patient laying flat in bed, struggling to...
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    Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    Staragate replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student and the most unusual case I've had was a encephalitis from herpes. It occured a few years earlier and she was in the hosp for a different reason. She was prone to seizures and...
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    Question on giving a full bed bath

    Staragate replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    Have you ever tried to put gloves on with wet hands?!?! I wear gloves for the whole thing and no one thinks a thing of it. There are tons of germs that are going around and sometimes the patients...
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    Anyone used music as an intervention?

    Staragate replied to mamatara's topic in Critical Care

    My son is thinking of joining the Music for Health club to play for people in the hospital. He's an engineering major. He isn't so sure that his trombone is the best instrument... he'll probably play...
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    How many of you here wear ted/support hose to work?

    Staragate replied to violet_violet's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Where do I buy them? I looked in Walgreens and all they have is regular pantyhose or diabetic
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    Prenursing/Divorce

    Staragate replied to Fearless_leader's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in the same boat. My husband belittles me and rolls his eyes at me. I can't do anything right. I have a 16 year old and graduate in December. We are a 1 income since I can't work that much...
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    TMC training with Pima CC

    Staragate posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    WHOA!!! I just got an email saying I can apply to the TMC program, a year and a half ahead on the waiting list. If I am chosen in the application process I can start this fall! I have met all the...
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    TMC training with Pima CC

    Staragate replied to Staragate's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I started Spring 2011 and going to graduate this December. I replied to your other
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    TMC-U nursing program

    Staragate replied to wyominglopez's topic in General Students

    I applied when the information came out. Apparently there were 10 spots for 80 applications. I was on a 3 year waiting list and it had been a year and a half.... I got in the next semester. So for me,...
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    Common nicknames for hospital items.

    Staragate replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    My mom needs to go to the cath lab after a negative stress test. She called it a roto rooter. She has such a great attitude. I hope it goes
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    How tough is Pharmacology?

    Staragate replied to EP10's topic in General Students

    To answer your question: It's about as tough as A&P. There is a lot of memorization involved. Learn the action, which usually tells you what side effects to expect. Like Hypertension medication...
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    The Wisest Thing I've Ever Heard on Allnurses ...

    Staragate replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    "Get off Allnurses and go
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Staragate replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes! Congratulations! The visa link is what you don't want. Personally, I would try it in an hour to make sure it was
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    Thickened Liquids With Dysphagia (Part I)

    Staragate replied to TheCommuter's topic in Rehabilitation

    As long as it's mixed right. Thickener gets thicker over 5 minutes. What may be perfect at the time of mixing, may be a solid paste by the time they start drinking