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canigraduate

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  1. You will all probably hate me for this

    canigraduate replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is the kind of post that missnurse1989 doesn't like because it's condescending. I think it's funny and it doesn't bother me. I think the kind of posts the OP is talking about are the...

  2. You will all probably hate me for this

    canigraduate replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh. I hate to agree with the OP, but sometimes it gets downright mean around here. I was getting ready to bow out for awhile after the cam-girl threads (really?!?) anyway, then I saw this thread and...

  3. You will all probably hate me for this

    canigraduate replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Seasoned, LOL! I'm still a baby nurse. There's a line between forthright and harsh, and I've crossed it too many times lately. I've gone back and looked at a few of my comments and thought, "What if...

  4. You will all probably hate me for this

    canigraduate replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    I realized today I am turning into a beyotch on this site. There are a couple of threads that I posted stuff on, then immediately edited because I was being stupid. Then I realized what I replaced my...

  5. Nursing and the sex industry

    canigraduate replied to itsme0987's topic in General Nursing

    I have to quit posting before thinking. I swear. Starting

  6. EEK! Any tips before I start my LTC job?

    canigraduate replied to LoriRNCM's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've taught clinical in a few facilities and here are some things that the nurses have done: 1) Some facilities have standardized report sheets with the room number, name, diet, if they need a...

  7. indefinite suspension because of med error

    canigraduate replied to bunbao's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't want to derail the thread with an ethics debate, but a lot of nurses on here are staunch supporters of the integrity of the industry. Even a small lie, like "my friend" vs. "me," will trip...

  8. "I have an ethical problem"

    canigraduate replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Awww, poor baby. What a sweetie. I had a hard time with that when I first started Med-Surg. For those of you who haven't been exposed to it, homeless fill up the beds in winter d/t exposure,...

  9. IS THIS TRUE???

    canigraduate replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. My CNA class stripped down to tanks and shorts for bed baths, but my nursing class didn't. I come from a highly prudish/modest area, too, so there was much gnashing of teeth and wailing....

  10. Nursing and the sex industry

    canigraduate replied to itsme0987's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, it was much worse. Bad nurse, bad nurse! (Slaps self on

  11. Nursing and the sex industry

    canigraduate replied to itsme0987's topic in General Nursing

    Bwahahaha! Reeeeaaaaallllyyy. Are you friends with the other cam girl? I'll bite. I just watched this stupid Dr. Phil where these girls were sugar babies for rich men. Maybe you should do that...

  12. What do you like and don't like about your current job?

    canigraduate replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I work per diem for an agency, covering Med-Surg, Ortho, Tele, post-surgical, stepdown, etc. No critical care, no OB, no peds, no OR, no PACU. What I like: 1) Getting to meet new people 2) Variety of...

  13. NOTES...how do you take yours?

    canigraduate replied to jkblevins's topic in General Students

    I started out handwriting notes, but it took too long (my instructors were FAST). I realized that I barely ever looked at my notes, anyway. I recorded all the lectures for the rest of my classmates,...

  14. What would you do if....

    canigraduate replied to JuliaRNMSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This happens frequently in the hospitals I've worked as agency. I just dump it in the med disposal unless I know it's a narc. Then I find someone to dump it with and document

  15. Shift change rant

    canigraduate replied to Nurse Molly's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand. Why are you waiting for them? Do you like being mad and late? Go up to your relief and start giving report at 6. I mean, they are there and it's time. That's what I do. I'm not...

  16. Great Nurse = Great Leader???

    canigraduate replied to airwaynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am having a hard time believing your sincerity. It seems that you are purposely playing the part of the stereotypical viper church lady that sends members running from churches. The one that sends...

  17. Great Nurse = Great Leader???

    canigraduate replied to airwaynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was with you until you started quoting the Bible. I think your reference material should be a little more current. I'm not Bible bashing so please don't start with the anti-Christian crap, I believe...

  18. Please I need advice!

    canigraduate replied to Q_vick03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP, I think you have a lot of emotional drama going on in your head that you need to nip in the bud. Yes, your preceptor and manager/charge/whoever said unprofessional things about you when they...

  19. Threatened by patient

    canigraduate replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Totally agree. My first thought was, "That's not in MY job description." Martyr syndrome is still alive and well in some areas, I

  20. Brace yourselves

    canigraduate replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I liked the old PVT better, where it was all based on the "good pop-up." But you have to give PV credit for figuring out a way to make money off of impatient people. Besides, the failers are already...

  21. Stressed and Anxious New Grad

    canigraduate replied to NewMSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar problem after switching to nights. It settled down after a month or so. You are not stupid, you are suffering from night shift transition. I absolutely loved the work when I did night...

  22. Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    canigraduate replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    I personally believe it is the angel on my left shoulder hiding my name protectively when I listen to the devil on my right shoulder. :angel:

  23. PTSD after losing a patient?

    canigraduate replied to nurs2014's topic in General Nursing

    I think your supervisor was being a jerk. I think that anyone who is brave enough to bring up their troubles with coping should be believed and counseled. Does your employer have an EAP? If so, I...

  24. Medication Administration Query

    canigraduate replied to kenyon's topic in Patient Medications

    Well, a) you can't, and b) divide 140 by 4 to get your minutes. Once you have your minutes, you know it's 50 mL, so convert that to ml/hr to program a pump with. If the question really did mean...

  25. HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    canigraduate replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    I think you have unrealistic expectations of future employers. They sometimes have hundreds, if not thousands, of candidates for a position, and they use their personal values to screen candidates and...