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  1. Flu Shot or Mask?

    canigraduate replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Or that they are non-American articles not submitted to American journals. The original question asking why non-American articles aren't published in American journals was self-answering, I

  2. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    canigraduate replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    That would be a

  3. Quitting job during orientation?

    canigraduate replied to angieRN528's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, what Wuzzie said. I was let go during orientation on the day they found out I would be moving. In the middle of a shift. It was very

  4. ADHD Student on Rampage

    canigraduate replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I would ask for more training so you can deal with this child appropriately. The current plan sucks. I am a bit upset that you tried to force the kid to take the medication. That never works. It just...

  5. A fungus among us...Ringworm

    canigraduate replied to halohg's topic in School

    If it keeps coming back, it's likely from a home source. I used to get it from my dog. You could send a letter home with the class's students educating the parents about possible home sources. From...

  6. We've all been venting

    canigraduate replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I'm not one to call "bully." I usually denounce the mistaken assumption that someone is being bullied. You, however, are being bullied. I would report the principal. A) His remark about your wedding...

  7. Tube feedings: To pause or not to pause?

    canigraduate replied to melisach19's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. When providing basic patient care (turning, perineal care, dressing change, etc), I always pause the patient's parenteral nutrition. False - I don't see the point. The residual in the stomach isn't...

  8. I hate nursing

    canigraduate replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    Neezy, I read through about the first 10 pages. As some of the long-term posters know, I have ADHD and the attention span of a puppy. I may have missed some important things, but I did want to comment...

  9. Precedex vs. fentanyl/versed vs. propofol

    canigraduate replied to RNSAC's topic in Critical Care

    You may get a better response in the ICU forum. You can go to the help desk and ask them to move it for

  10. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    canigraduate replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I thought it sounded racist, too. littlepammy, I am sorry you experienced discrimination. It is very

  11. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    canigraduate replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, it isn't. It is perception. Sometimes you need a change of perspective to get a view of the truth. That being said, I was bullied by a nurse when I was a CNA. It wasn't any of this "she's so mean...

  12. Narcan pens for kids to use on parents?

    canigraduate replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody sets out to overdose in front of their kids. Addiction has been recognized as a legitimate medical problem. It isn't a character flaw. Please watch this video. It may change the way you...

  13. How to politely tell a patient "do it yourself"

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

    This type of patient is manipulative and is pushing to see where your limits

  14. How to politely tell a patient "do it yourself"

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

    This thread is hilarious. That's a lot of snark! While it is funny, not many of the responses are actually appropriate. The key to this is to maintain a professional attitude. Smile, be polite, but be...

  15. What do you call the tracking device nurses sometimes wear?

    canigraduate replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    The two kinds I have worked with are the Versus Visibility Companion and Hill-Rom Staff Locating. Here's a definition from http://www.centrak.com: [h=1]What is RTLS?[/h] Real-Time Location Systems...

  16. some feedback on my cover letter please??

    canigraduate replied to Me93RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it would help to contact a professional resume writer that targets healthcare. If you can't afford that, here is my advice: While the language is pretty, your letter is wordy. Recruiters and...

  17. WILTW 9/13: Social Calls and Social Justice

    canigraduate replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that it's a lot easier to write a rant or a personal experience than it is to write an actual article with references. I learned that I miss my AN friends when I am busy with life. I...

  18. showering: before or after work

    canigraduate replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    Sep 16 by OrganizedChaos, LVN When I would work I would shower after work. I'm not a morning person so if I can sleep in a little later because I already took a shower, that makes me happy....

  19. Who Should Clean Up, Offgoing Shift or Oncoming Shift?

    canigraduate replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome. It sounds like you read a lot in to my post that wasn't there. I carefully read the OP. I read the whole thread. I didn't come out swinging and I make no apologies for what I didn't...

  20. divorce while in nursing school

    canigraduate replied to nursingstudent65's topic in General Students

    If you have trust issues in your marriage, that doesn't have anything to do with nursing school. I would recommend

  21. Critical Thinking

    canigraduate replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Because everyone is giving their personal opinion on what it means. It's a term with a definition. I mean, a spoon is an eating implement to me, but to a baby boy it is a wall-decorator, paintbrush,...

  22. Interview attire

    canigraduate replied to kataraang's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "Please dress in professional business attire (no jeans, athletic attire, shorts, sneakers, sandals, etc.). If you are interviewing for a clinical position you are permitted to wear scrubs." This...

  23. When someone asks your salary... how to answer?

    canigraduate replied to Summers3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's not a big deal to me. Companies have trained their people not to talk about it so they can get away with unfair business practices. If you don't want to say anything, then don't. "I don't talk...

  24. Who Should Clean Up, Offgoing Shift or Oncoming Shift?

    canigraduate replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    There was no anger in my post. It was merely a reflection of yours. I mirrored your own questions back to you. If that makes you angry, perhaps you should rethink your communication style. You aren't...

  25. offer letter

    canigraduate replied to TXRN roxie's topic in General Nursing

    Call the facility directly and ask for the recruitment office. Verify that the recruiter you spoke to is an actual employee. If the person is an actual employee - yay! Check your inbox and check your...