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  1. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    I agree with RN1989, although I didn't see it in "half" my clients, I did see it enough to be wary. The individuals who engaged in that silliness typically were a combo of personality disorder and...

  2. Having a problem with the rudeness

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I so agree with you! Probably the one thing that irks me is when colleagues are rude or callous about patients. They may be whining, they may be making a mountain out of a molehill, they may in fact...

  3. Interview on Friday (women lurkers feel free to post)

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    You might call the HR department and ask them what they suggest. Actually, I'd go with cleanliness and good grooming. No scrubs--although I did wear them to an interview but I called ahead and...

  4. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Certain things are considered "inalienable" (meaning no matter what kind of louse you are, you won't lose these) rights. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Clearly some things are...

  5. Question on non-fasting blood glucose

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to mrs.captain.kangaroo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe your nursing instructor didn't pick up on the "3 hours after meals" part. That low reading would suggest (to me, could be I am wrong) that a little tweaking is indicated in the insulin arena....

  6. Having a problem with the rudeness

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think a lot of the time, rudeness is in the ear of the beholder. I have had to fine tune my "ear" so as not to be quite so sensitive to (in the sense of perceptive of) rudeness. I try to overlook it...

  7. What do nurses think of calorie restricted diets?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Alpha13's topic in General Nursing

    It is a well known, well established and thoroughly researched fact (though not necessarily in nursing) that individuals who are a little bit lean, a little bit hungry, have healthier CV systems and...

  8. fed up- cant get a job

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to coogar's topic in Nursing Career

    It is no one's business how many times you took the NCLEX before you passed.Do not volunteer that information! They will not ask you and if they do, then look at them and tell them the date you...

  9. Ten Reasons Why American Health Care Is so Bad

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I guess some of us are a little tired of the constant complaining about the US health care system. The fact is, it is available, and it is cheap. Most of us do very well with the care we get. Most...

  10. Anatomy and Physiology CD ROM

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I just tried it.You can "buy access" but they still want you to have a code associated with a textbook or a class in which you are enrolled. Thanks, though! I appreciate the

  11. Anatomy and Physiology CD ROM

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested too--applying to graduate school and I just know I'm going to need some

  12. fed up- cant get a job

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to coogar's topic in Nursing Career

    I live near Dallas--a friend/neighbor JUST got TWO offers for internships at Dallas hospitals. She's 50, so apparently age doesn't always hold one back. She does have a couple of years experience but...

  13. "Grow a thicker skin!"

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    Your description of that inward pain when failing to meet your own standards or when someone is angry with you is so me! What is currently working very well for me are two new-ish behaviors. When I...

  14. 5 worse things a patient can do ...

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I was reading this as, what are the five worst things that a patient can do as an inpatient in terms of his progress or comfort.... I'd say #1 would have to be to tolerate pain or other...

  15. I'm Not Sure Nursing Is For Me

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

    You know the squeaky wheel is the one you hear, right? There are a lot of us that are pretty happy, and lots of different ways to work as a nurse that are fulfilling and fun. You saw nurses who nurse...

  16. Care pkgs for deployed military

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to MeganNY's topic in Government, Military

    With all due respect, I don't think this is a good idea at all.First, it is dangerous to be impaired AT ALL when you are in a dangerous area, and the whole place is dangerous. Second, alcohol can be...

  17. Is It Me???

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Not you, definitely. I am always amazed at the low level of knowledge some people have and still pass their boards. All you can do is patiently teach (you don't want them to stop asking questions!)...

  18. How much would you have to win to quit working as a nurse? How much would it take?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing, and I hope I would still work, but frankly, there are a lot of other things I would want to do with that kind of money, good causes to support, organizations to develop, that sort of...

  19. Possible future RN. Need Advice.

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Gothique's topic in Nursing Career

    Medical assisting is not really nursing, even if they call themselves "nurse" when you encounter one in a doc's office. They make less than you do. If you think you might want nursing and would like...

  20. Is This Legal?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    First, Emma, I am so sorry you are feeling so awful, and frightened! I can tell you my first impulse would also be to confront my boss, but, being on the outside of this crisis situation, I have to...

  21. IV therapy certification course near Dallas TX?

    chris_at_lucas_RN posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Anyone know of a certification course in the Dallas area for IV therapy? A friend and I were going to sign up with medtexx (I think that's how they spell it) but they have canceled both the local...

  22. IV therapy certification course near Dallas TX?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I just called them, got the voice mail of someone named Linda Brown, and left a message.Thank

  23. IV therapy certification course near Dallas TX?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    bumpin' it

  24. Need some guidance for my "personal statement" for my application.

    chris_at_lucas_RN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi-- Would any of you be willing to give me some guidance on what to include in a personal statement to go with my application for nurse practitioner school? Should I be formal, blunt, brief? Should I...

  25. NP programs for non-nursing BS or BS holders

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to capybaralife's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Baylor has a nurse practitioner program which will admit you if you have a non-nursing bachelor's or master's. (I happen to have both.) You do have to be an RN though. I am applying for Spring 08;...