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  1. Too much testosterone at work- frisky doctors

    Yet you instantly assumed that the OP falls into the category to which you refer?
  2. Abuse Towards Nurses...

    Although very lengthy (24 page pdf), was worth the read. It is a terrible shame what some health care providers endure on a regular basis. Even when they DO call it to the attention of supervisors,...
  3. I'm New!

    Suzanne4, Did you read the name of the OP? I think they are aware of what they're in for.
  4. I'm New!

    Welcome aboard and good luck with your chosen educational course and career!
  5. How much OT do you do?

    As a home health "shift" worker, I usually pick up 3 or 4 shifts per month. There's always a hole in the schedule somewhere to fill in. Depending on the case, I will volunteer. Otherwise, I may or may...
  6. Got A Little Story To Tell...

    What an incredible story. You must feel blessed to have known such a person. Thank you for
  7. Please Read

    Thanks again for baring your heart and sharing your talent.
  8. The Death Knell of Nursing?!

    holding my gut laughing...........:roll No, not just about the robot performing a disimpaction:eek: , but about your signature line........ Frodo failed! Bush has the ring! hahahaha crack me up...
  9. Sugar Addiction?

    Well, could this be the reason that people tend to gain weight when ending an addiction of varying kinds? Etoh, cigs, etc? It's a substitute addiction. Lisa, hon.......you can do it! Just had my 1...
  10. Please Read

    Fran, What an absolutely beatiful, heartfelt poem. Does it have a title? And with your permission may I share it with others? Thank you for posting it for all of us to see.
  11. Nurses pay

    Chaching chaching Woo Hoo! I'm ready to go back RIGHT NOW! Where do I
  12. I hate it when people say this...

    I was once @ a relative's b/d party when my very quiet, timid, always pleasant grandmother asked me a question about her thyroid medication. When I told her I didn't know the answer and that she...
  13. Anyone done private duty in the home?

    Yep, whenever I am preceptor for new nurses on ANY case, I always tell them : Always behave as though your every move is being watched. Being good nurses that we are, we you shouldn't have to worry...
  14. Anyone done private duty in the home?

    Hello nervousnurse, This is the field I work in. Have been doing this for 5 years. I work mainly days (my preference) but I pick up a night shift almost every weekend esp. when hours are short during...
  15. Twas the day after Christmas

    Said the ghost of Christmas future.........okay MY future at least.
  16. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    "Woo Hoo!" jumping up and down in excitement Congratulations Ceci!! I am so happy for you. Good luck with your new job.
  17. Doing away with agency nurses. Interesting article.

    In an article by The Associated Press printed in our local newspaper this month, it talked of hospitals along the east coast which allow their staff nurses to bid on work shifts over the Internet...
  18. Littmann Stethescopes

    I have the Master Classic II and it works well. I recommend shopping around. Some catalogs and/or stores can charge a lot more than others. Basic ones can run you around $70 +/- . Top of the line run...
  19. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    CeCiRN, I know this thread was started about credit checks.......however, it sounds as though you could use a bit of emotional support as well. This must be a very frustrating and stressful time for...
  20. I peed my pants

    So who wants to start a "things I learned from my patients" thread here on THIS forum? Or do we already have one that I just haven't found
  21. So eloquently put! and I would have to agree. However, I also agree that it IS important for the patients to easily differentiate between nurse and
  22. Nicotine Addiction as a Disability

    I believe it's the filing of frivolous lawsuits these days in the United States that is the real disability. Of the MENTAL variety. Just
  23. Lunch breaks

    Just wondering.......does anyone know where we might find legal info on this topic per
  24. Do Nurses Practice What They Preach? Part 2

    Hey, what can I say, I quit smoking almost a year ago. I don't expect a pat on the back and don't congratulate me. It's not the first, or second, or even the 3rd time. But hopefully the last! Point...
  25. Male nurse kills 40 patients...what do you think?

    as quoted from msnbc.com : A Berks County woman told NBC 10 News that she feared for over a decade that Cullen could have been involved in her aunt's death. Jones said her aunt, Helen Dean, 91,...