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  1. is it pointless for me to pursue nursing?

    dnp2004 replied to ChervRN's topic in Nursing Career

    As human beings, we are not "hardwired". What I mean is that fears and phobia that we pick up through the years can be eliminated as

  2. Condom Catheter Crisis

    dnp2004 replied to abbaking's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ah, a dirty diaper can be far worse on your olfactory bulb than any

  3. Don't know if this has been asked, weird question...

    dnp2004 replied to Nina2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Kristina, It becomes easy very quickly. You will realize that our cultures discomfort with the human body is silly. Many of us were taken care of by people of both genders when we were babies. After...

  4. Proper notice

    dnp2004 replied to dragonflyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like the, "Resign effective immediately due to grave personal problems dealing with personal safety" from caliotter3. Sign two copies of the letter that you print out You keep one and give the...

  5. The Circumcision Discussion

    dnp2004 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Circumcision has been very big business over the

  6. The Circumcision Discussion

    dnp2004 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If this were true, then the vast majority of plastic surgeons would be out of business. Having a saggy belly, for example, it isn't medically necessary to have a tummy tuck to remove it...yet that is...

  7. so it's not okay to show emotion in clinical?

    dnp2004 replied to Orenda's topic in General Students

    You did not do any thing wrong. You told them why you could not remove the tube. As for your emotional state, I see why you were upset. You actions would have terminated all life in the patient. If...

  8. Awkward Situation

    dnp2004 replied to Lily C.'s topic in General Nursing

    Matthew (Logan), Amen Brother! You have a good head on your shoulders. Where were you and your rational thinking when I needed you in my facility years ago? HaHa You are right about the Puritans....

  9. The Circumcision Discussion

    dnp2004 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, I posted the part of this story on another thread earlier today before I even know about this one. I registered at this site only a few days ago and can see it is a wealth of information. This...

  10. Awkward Situation

    dnp2004 replied to Lily C.'s topic in General Nursing

    this was the first post i have every written in my life! i was a little tired too hence the not-so-clear writing style in my little diatribe:nuke: yes cul2 a little education always goes a long...

  11. Do You Wear Gloves When...

    dnp2004 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Point taken MAISY, RN-ER! I decided to revise my original position. Gloves for everything for now on, scabies is something I don't what to ever

  12. Its Just not fair! Good Nurse getting fired (probably)

    dnp2004 replied to funsizedliv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Resign immediately and talk to an attorney who is well versed in medical issues. Good

  13. Do You Wear Gloves When...

    dnp2004 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Probably not needed unless the skin appears to be compromised or pt has a weakened immune system. Most parts of the body are regularly examined without glove. I believe it is unusual for massage...

  14. Awkward Situation

    dnp2004 replied to Lily C.'s topic in General Nursing

    Wow this lowly thread seems to have a life of its own, go figure! After 30+ years of doing this in almost every continent, I can honestly say this should be a non-issue. My problems have not been...

  15. Awkward Situation

    dnp2004 replied to Lily C.'s topic in General Nursing

    jaymejensen, I have learned to knock loudly twice and then say something like, "good morning this is XXXXX." That way it gives them more time to respond or make quick modesty modifications. Can I...

  16. Awkward Situation

    dnp2004 replied to Lily C.'s topic in General Nursing

    First let me say this is my first post to ALLNURSES.ORG because I just signed on with you folks yesterday! Believe it or not I found your website about a month ago after using GOOGLE to research...