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    Hep c + needlestick

    wondern replied to johnson88aj06's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hopefully the glove cleaned the needle of virus on the way in. Praying for you. :redpinkhe My sister got stuck with an HIV needle while still breastfeeding and had to quit that night, start meds and...
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    Need some ideas

    wondern replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    What does he really love to do most? What age level is he developmentally? Is he able to play with any hand held video games? puzzles? books? stickers? hot wheels? an action figure? or stuffed...
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    What do you pack in your lunch box?

    wondern replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    :WHCk::cookies::candycane::candy::gingerbreadman::hotchocolate::gingerbreadman::gingerbreadman:
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    2 weeks notice

    wondern replied to Powerof3jlw's topic in General Nursing

    :hug:
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    Down and Out failed the Nclex...

    wondern replied to time2pass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there, friend. :redpinkhe Try hard not to beat yourself up too bad. Did you know Albert Einstein failed a college entrance exam? :hug: I just read this @...
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    How do I walk back into a room

    wondern replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    How do I walk back into a room...with a lump in your throat and a smile on your face, and a renewed sense of compassion and empathy, most likely. God bless you. When you do walk through that first...
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    registry requesting access to my medical files

    wondern replied to scrabble nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sounds like they want to prescreen your health. Potentially, I believe that is called blatant discrimination. It would probably be hard to prove though. It's a shame employers can get away with
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    Do give up your seat for a doctor?

    wondern replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in General Nursing

    ...and only if it's been warmed up adequately.
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    I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    wondern replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    There are times, like after hearing someone like leslie :-D, saying they fought and won that I wish I would've looked harder and longer for an attorney. I don't mean to be discouraging about that...
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    Any good websites that summarize the Nursing Theorists?

    wondern replied to pippylockstocking's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I don't know the website but I :redpinkhe pippi. Cute
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    I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    wondern replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Mean people suck! :redbeathe So sorry you were targeted like that, NocturneNurse. It is traumatic! It happenend to me too, nurse friend, after almost 20 years in the same 'magnet' facility, they...
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    is nursing supposed to be sad?

    wondern replied to VPal's topic in General Nursing

    :hrns&wlcm: , cab66!!!
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    which is better, ADC or littmann stethoscope

    wondern replied to lsvalliant's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littman's are lovely!
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    is nursing supposed to be sad?

    wondern replied to VPal's topic in General Nursing

    Laughter is wonderful medicine. Funny and sweet emails are always nice to get from a friend. Maybe you could watch a funny movie together sometime or even just recommend a really good funny movie if...
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    If you love DoGoodThenGo's posts ...

    wondern replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    Amen. sister! That was a beautiful little history lesson this morning.
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    Am I being too sensitive?

    wondern replied to NurseLily22's topic in General Nursing

    You are conscientious. That is a very good thing in our profession of nursing! If you love the work and that's the worst of it, stay, but if you ever find it's more depressing than it is respectful...
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    If you love DoGoodThenGo's posts ...

    wondern replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I love your screen name and I recently said so in a post but was thinking it was you siggy line but now I am reminded it's your name. I love it, DoGoodThenGo!!!:redpinkhe Your name is an aspiration...
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    Verbal, Written Warnings and Termination

    wondern replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    My Goodness!This sounds just like the 'magnet' medical center I worked for for close to 20 years. I should've never transferred to that clinic from the hospital. I should've transferred out, like my...
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    Underwear and patients

    wondern replied to twinkerrs's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, what kind of positive reinforcement is that? It's his personal and private choice. Let the boy have his
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    Fired: Practice/personality problems or politics?

    wondern replied to JacknSweetpea's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I guess I'm not really sooo bad after all. It did feel terrible though. It's embarassing to admit but I got fired. It was for going out of the chain of command, more than once, evidently...oh...
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    Reality Checks

    wondern replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    "Just like in the BIG medical centers..."
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    How to measure IV fluid level in plastic container?

    wondern replied to stardust0509's topic in General Nursing

    You could try a piece of tape placed long ways on your bag with marked time increments corresponding to the hourly drip rate, marked on the tape beginning with the time it was hung. Still not exact...
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    Long hair male nurses

    wondern replied to Nursee13's topic in General Nursing

    How about one of these styles? Thank you,
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    This is what I dreamt about last night.

    wondern replied to Nurse Cathy Foley's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Utoh! :hrnsmlys:No orientation checklist? Since you're a nurse I bet you'll figure it out before you break it
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    Inexperienced nurses in the Big Chair

    wondern replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Nursing

    More experienced, and therefore a little more expensive, nurses are certainly easily replaced by less experienced and therefore a little more economical for the budget nurses. Ode to the horn of...