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  1. Flu Shot or Mask?

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

    That would be a "Nope."
  3. Quitting job during orientation?

    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 annoying.
  4. ADHD Student on Rampage

    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 escalates the behavior. It sounds like this child ...
  5. A fungus among us...Ringworm

    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 Sources of Infection | Ringworm | Types of Diseases ...
  6. We've all been venting

    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 planning was inappropriate. B) He is attempting to...
  7. Tube feedings: To pause or not to pause?

    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 going to magically go away because you paused the...
  8. I hate 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 on what I saw in your posts. I want to tell you t...
  9. Precedex vs. fentanyl/versed vs. propofol

    You may get a better response in the ICU forum. You can go to the help desk and ask them to move it for you.
  10. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    I thought it sounded racist, too. littlepammy, I am sorry you experienced discrimination. It is very hurtful.
  11. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    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 to me" whiny crap, either. She systematically set ...
  12. Narcan pens for kids to use on parents?

    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 approach addicts. Uplift Connect - Timeline | Facebook In...
  13. How to politely tell a patient "do it yourself"

    This type of patient is manipulative and is pushing to see where your limits are.
  14. How to politely tell a patient "do it yourself"

    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 firm. Nice is not the same thing as passive. Look...
  15. 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 (RTLS) provide immediate or real-time tracking and ...
  16. some feedback on my cover letter please??

    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 hiring managers don't have time to read all that. ...
  17. WILTW 9/13: Social Calls and Social Justice

    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 learned a LOT about the limited access that mental healt...
  18. showering: before or after work

    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. 😊 For some reason, my quoter's not working. Eh. I...
  19. Who Should Clean Up, Offgoing Shift or Oncoming Shift?

    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 say. If you were hurt and confused, I am sorry for...
  20. divorce while in nursing school

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

    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, or drumstick. He doesn't know what a spoon is. If ...
  22. Interview attire

    "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 means wear a suit and bring scrubs. Professional bus...
  23. When someone asks your salary... how to answer?

    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 about my salary" is easy enough to say.
  24. Who Should Clean Up, Offgoing Shift or Oncoming Shift?

    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 giving any of your own opinions, just picking apar...
  25. offer letter

    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 spam folder. If the person is not an actual employ...