Equinox_93

Equinox_93

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  1. ethics issue - $$ gifts

    Equinox_93 replied to perianmellon's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm- true... It's been so long since I've lived in the country that I've forgotten how that works LOL

  2. Are you aware of how you conduct yourself in public?

    Equinox_93 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Asking "how are you feeling" does not denote that the person was a patient of yours, nor does it denote that they were in the hospital, OR what for. That question is very ambiguous and I doubt would...

  3. Are you aware of how you conduct yourself in public?

    Equinox_93 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    ... There is a difference between not going out and getting lit, and that of not going out and getting lit when you're due in for a shift early the next morning... There is also a difference between...

  4. ethics issue - $$ gifts

    Equinox_93 replied to perianmellon's topic in General Nursing

    Cards mailed to your house? How do the patients get your home address? That would be a real safety concern with some

  5. 1% pay increase would you stay or leave?

    Equinox_93 replied to Zalan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    $12 in retail? As a store manager maybe... But if it were me? I wouldn't go back to retail. It's not at all stable in this economy. You may trade off for that extra cash for now, but if the company...

  6. Students not working while going to school....

    Equinox_93 replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Students

    ... I prefer to parent my children, not just pop them out like

  7. The Circumcision Discussion

    Equinox_93 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Um.. So am I... My son is intact- I just think it's a personal decision that isn't my place to get into when it relates to anyone else. So why the commentary from the previous post? *lost &...

  8. The Circumcision Discussion

    Equinox_93 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The facts are that the evidence doesn't support routine infant circumcision. As to sex- what do you think would have the lesser risk- promiscuous sex without protection by a circumcised male or...

  9. The Circumcision Discussion

    Equinox_93 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ... Not if he's practicing responsible

  10. Students not working while going to school....

    Equinox_93 replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Students

    ... Did you ever see your family? There's no way I could do that. Not and keep up any semblance of a home at any rate LOL! Better you than me- cuz there's no way I'd go there. Kudos to you for being...

  11. Need your help - trying to change school policy

    Equinox_93 replied to CrystalShip's topic in General Students

    Practice testing skills (including stress relieving techniques) in addition to the course

  12. Students not working while going to school....

    Equinox_93 replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Students

    ... I don't know how anyone could hold down a job and get through nursing school... I know I couldn't. Not with two kids, a house, a husband

  13. Is it the nurse obligation to stay ovetime when you can't find to replace?

    Equinox_93 replied to ari3sdog's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't that why they have staffing agencies? I'd think the liability risk would skyrocket in that situation... I understand it- but at the same time, that's one of those points that need to be looked...

  14. Aches and Pains from working

    Equinox_93 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Staying in good physical health helps- lift weights for strength, do yoga for flexibility, cardio for endurance and just all around energy.... I find that back exercises (strength training) work very...

  15. Aches and Pains from working

    Equinox_93 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For the shoe issue... I've found that going to any better shoe store and asking for the quality inserts that diabetics wear really makes a difference. They give support and comfort (they're soft- like...

  16. I m in big trouble! I think I failed my drug screen

    Equinox_93 replied to alex68's topic in General Nursing

    well shoot- there goes my dream of skydiving.

  17. Knocking a Patient Out, a bad thing?

    Equinox_93 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    ... Yes- I saw that. That doesn't change my questions. I was asking for clarification- which the OP later provided.

  18. Knocking a Patient Out, a bad thing?

    Equinox_93 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    That wasn't specified in the original post- you just said "in bed in the morning, in bed in the afternoon..." so that information- that you were present every hour- does make a difference IMO. My...

  19. Knocking a Patient Out, a bad thing?

    Equinox_93 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Yes- I am aware of these things. One doesn't have to be a nurse to understand these concepts :) Essentially what I am asking is- did the OP check to make sure that these things *weren't* already done?...

  20. PANICKED! Missed first day of ORIENTATION, is it all over???

    Equinox_93 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Your husband took your keys? Um.... Huh? What does HE have to say about moving? You're certainly not going to commute that distance daily... Or were you leaving

  21. Knocking a Patient Out, a bad thing?

    Equinox_93 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    ... So... you are criticizing/questioning the nurse for giving a patient an ordered medication at the patients request to control their pain? I'm not understanding you here I

  22. Knocking a Patient Out, a bad thing?

    Equinox_93 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    ... are you certain that the patient hadn't *requested* the

  23. Need your help - trying to change school policy

    Equinox_93 replied to CrystalShip's topic in General Students

    Remember though that alot of mistakes aren't due to not knowing the material, but can be due to test pressure. Many great nurses perform wonderfully in the field, but just don't test

  24. Medical terminology as entry-level job requirement

    Equinox_93 replied to jswitch's topic in General Students

    To understand pretty much *anything* in the field, you need to know the terminology. Thus the med term. requirements :) To deal with even a clerical position- you must understand what you're...

  25. Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    Equinox_93 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    IMO the respectful course of action is to address a person in the manner in which THEY desire to be addressed. Anything else is *disrespecting* their