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    hhhheeeelllllppp!

    truern replied to mlrios2003's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Y'all have come a long way and the end is in sight!! YOU CAN DO IT!! Honestly, I think last semester rocked!! You finally have some knowledge to pull from, you get more respect from instructors and...
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    ALMOST PASSED OUT

    truern replied to Muttlover's topic in First Year After Licensure

    dibbs, once in 1st semester of NS I was going to change the dressing on the stump of an amputated leg. My instructor asked me if the "white stuff" was bone or pus and as I leaned down to look (the...
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    Nursing Graduation Gift for Woman

    truern replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Either blue or black ink is fine. I received a lovely 14k gold heart with an RN intertwined. I loved
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    truern replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the crazy as a bedbug woman who insisted on getting out of bed even though she was staggering on her feet and my NM couldn't get her to see reason and even had security come talk to her so he left...
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    WakeMed

    truern replied to Nishababy23's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Sorry...job packet is just a term we used in NS. Your cover letter, resume, copy of your transcript (if you have one), letters of recommendation...all in a nice folder. I also include a nicely...
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    How does inadequate staffing relate to patient safety? Any stories?

    truern replied to PediNurse2b's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Cushing's Triad was the ONLY knowledge-based question on my NCLEX-RN. Tell's me it's VERY important to
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    Almost done with school!!

    truern replied to ryleeethan's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about where you're at, but here you can't work hospice without at least a year of experience. You can, however, get new grad fellowships in L&D, tele, m/s, etc. so there's no reason you...
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    truern replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    If you see a navy caddy on the road stay even farther away!! That's the thing..when an area doesn't usually get much snow they don't have the equipment to deal with it nor are the residents...
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    I'm just, disgusted........whatever.

    truern replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry...wouldn't work with a professional. Why the lack of respect for those of the feminine
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    WakeMed

    truern replied to Nishababy23's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    They'd still want you in the new grad fellowship so having your license already doesn't matter...especially since you don't have experience. I would never apply via email. I believe in the personal...
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    truern replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell me you at least hit her with a
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    truern replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think so. I drive a cadillac. Great idea, though
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    WakeMed

    truern replied to Nishababy23's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The new grad fellowships are twice a year and the next rotation starts in May. You can apply now, though, and I'd recommend applying both to HR AND to the nurse manager where you'd like to work....
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    Union in NC?

    truern replied to Venetian's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Don't think so
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    New Grad Rn Salaries

    truern replied to KAMARAkamara's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    A former classmate of mine works in L&D at Pitt and LOVES it there! I've heard nothing but good things about Pitt
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    I have a Question for you Male Nurses out there.

    truern replied to lorster's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree....no sense rocking the boat and chance getting thrown overboard. I wouldn't risk my degree if I were him, BUT I'd make sure the powers that be are aware AFTER graduation! Ditto...
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    Angry over lack of proper care by a nurse

    truern replied to nurse grace RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    (((((gracie)))))
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    Clinical Duties

    truern replied to mrbiggelsworth's topic in General Students

    During my clinicals we called it "team leader". Basically you're a resource person for the other students that have patient assignments. In my last semester we actually made the assignments,...
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    Have I done Enough

    truern replied to 4jen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :ancong!:
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    Updates for U.S : Many position available

    truern replied to SuzzieZ's topic in International Nursing

    I seem to remember that he has a degree in commerce. I believe redranger's WIFE went to nursing school. I've often wondered why Mrs redranger doesn't
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    I have a Question for you Male Nurses out there.

    truern replied to lorster's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not a guy, lorster, but I can tell you I witnessed my CI be prejudicial against a male student in my clinical group. She not only made it obvious by her demeanor that she thought males had no place...
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    truern replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    1. My area which hardly ever gets snow or ice nor is it prepared to deal with snow or ice (see previous post) 2. My car also is appropriate for my geograhical area which hardly ever gets snow or...
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    I'm just, disgusted........whatever.

    truern replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, BFF, the telemetry nursing idea is spot on! I would think that would be a huge benefit in getting your ultimate dream job in
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    I'm just, disgusted........whatever.

    truern replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I like you. Do you like me? Check yes or
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    Referring to CMA's as nurses

    truern replied to MemphisTiger's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, but Anxious...you'd have to have a national color code for each healthcare provider :) Next time, ASK! It's your right to know who you're dealing with!! If they feel judged, that's their...