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canigraduate

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  1. How do you deal with suspected addicts?

    canigraduate replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for clarifying that for me. I guess I need to look up some

  2. How do you deal with suspected addicts?

    canigraduate replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    No offense taken whatsoever. You don't know what you don't know until you find out you didn't know it. (One of my grandfather's favorite sayings.) I think it's awesome that you came here and talked...

  3. 'cattle calls' in ER waiting room?

    canigraduate replied to BaptistBites's topic in Emergency

    ? Nobody said anything about first come first served. Are you referring to the numbers? There's no reason for them to be sequential. They could actually be useful and refer to the time they came in...

  4. 'cattle calls' in ER waiting room?

    canigraduate replied to BaptistBites's topic in Emergency

    Wouldn't it be easier to give people numbers? That protects their privacy, at least. I dunno if it's people friendly,

  5. How do you deal with suspected addicts?

    canigraduate replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, guys. It was getting so bad before the pain specialist that he was flirting with suicidal ideation. I'm so grateful that he found her! The way he described it to me is that it feels like...

  6. How do you deal with suspected addicts?

    canigraduate replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm probably going to need a flameproof suit for this, but I can't help it. I just can't let this go without saying something in defense of addicts. SO WHAT if they are addicted? Addiction is a...

  7. Medication Administration through a feeding tube

    canigraduate replied to lalexa15's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I tend to assume people understand that I mean "within reason". What I should have said: Do whatever your instructor tells you as long is it isn't illegal, stupid, or harmful to the

  8. Medication Administration through a feeding tube

    canigraduate replied to lalexa15's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught in GI to do it the long way: aspirate, flush, med, flush, med, flush, med, flush, tube feed bolus, flush. I was taught in critical care to do it the short way: aspirate, meds all at once,...

  9. first patient fall

    canigraduate replied to baby.nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a floor that has a lot of elderly patients, therefore a lot of fall risks. I have a lot of experience with this kind of thing. When reading your post, what I immediately noticed is that 1)...

  10. School wait..

    canigraduate replied to derekfitness's topic in General Students

    Not trying to be rude here, but we don't know what area you're in or what schools you're talking about. Call their admissions people and ask if you want an accurate

  11. Verbal abuse at work

    canigraduate replied to mimi1jb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That ****** me off just reading it. If ANY man talked to me like that, he better run or get ready to have sore balls. If you haven't heard back from the ADN, check on the status of your complaint and...

  12. Working as a CNA and Nursing School

    canigraduate replied to nmagfc's topic in General Students

    It really depends on you. Go ahead and work as much as you want, but keep an eye on your grades and your relationships. If they start to suffer more than you can handle, then cut back on your hours....

  13. Classes

    canigraduate replied to derekfitness's topic in General Students

    Respiratory... I still have nightmares. So many drugs, so many similar symptoms, and apparently I just didn't understand

  14. tough choice - school vs work

    canigraduate replied to gijen's topic in General Nursing

    For what it's worth, I think you made the right

  15. nursing career without touching people

    canigraduate replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please stop bashing those of us who thought the original post was a hoax. Many of the hallmarks are there: 1) new user 2) first post 3) extremely odd/unusual/controversial problem 4) no response from...

  16. nursing career without touching people

    canigraduate replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, shoot. I'll be honest, OP, I thought you were a troll. My apologies. I hope you are able to find some solace and can continue on as you

  17. Volunteer or study?

    canigraduate replied to mastudent's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you, I would keep volunteering and see what happens to your grades. You can always cut back if you need to. If your main objective is to be more attractive to future employers, you could get...

  18. Male nurse in L&D

    canigraduate replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Did not know that!

  19. Nepotism, anyone?

    canigraduate replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  20. Nepotism, anyone?

    canigraduate replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Get out. Unless you're the wife or mistress, I don't think you'll get anywhere. I've worked for family run businesses quite a few times and they never get any better. If you aren't part of the family,...

  21. Male nurse in L&D

    canigraduate replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is against federal law to discriminate based on sex. If they were dumb enough to tell you they don't want you because you are a man, they are in violation of Equal Opportunity laws. However, being...

  22. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    canigraduate replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    BA in Art, with double majors in Studio Art and Graphic Design. I tried working at graphic design for years, and kept drawing and painting as a hobby. I changed to nursing because I'm not that great...

  23. nursing career without touching people

    canigraduate replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Shenanigans. I'm going to be a dentist, but I'm phobic of

  24. OH MY, I Wonder.....

    canigraduate replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you, I'd go for it after saving up enough for 6 mo worth of house payments. I'd also want to make sure my house payment is less than 30% of my monthly income, so I can afford to live, eat,...

  25. nursing diagnosis

    canigraduate replied to lexingtonmom's topic in General Nursing

    Right off the bat, I see electrolyte imbalance and anemia. I'd go with DXs related to