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  1. Professors of Nursing

    Blindsided replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in General Nursing

    What is the worst masters program in the

  2. Lice and/or Scabies

    Blindsided replied to Blindsided's topic in Infectious Disease

    Hi, thanks for your reply. This is a busy family practice office with several docs. Patients with scabies and/or lice infestation is common. I really am not sure that we need to do anything, except...

  3. Lice and/or Scabies

    Blindsided posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    I would be interested in knowing what is the best product to spray the room with after we have seen an active case of lice and/or scabies? The product we are using kills bacteria, virals, and fungi,...

  4. 6th attempt on Nclex ---> PASS!!!!!

    Blindsided replied to jadu1106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WOW! You have just given a lot of testers a lot of hope, and I am very, very happy for you. Mostly I am just very proud of you for not giving up. Best of luck to you and others walking in your shoes!...

  5. Dealing w/ difficult/drug seeking pts...

    Blindsided replied to nursewho's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes...I feel your pain! Don't forget all the heartbeats spent on sched. their expensive tests, which come back negative, sched. their physical therapy evals for which they never show. They manage to...

  6. Can't get it out of my head

    Blindsided replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good going on your part. You did great! You may never forget it. I saw an autopsy once, a coroner's case, and I have never forgotten. This happened in 1982, but it still seems fresh after all these...

  7. New book regarding addiction in nurses

    Blindsided replied to jackstem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Count me in the group that are "willfully ignorant and don't give a rat's patute." Why is it that those of us who are not addicted and/or recovering should have all this "mandatory" reading and...

  8. Our new boss writing everyone up!

    Blindsided replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I have always been the type of person that appreciates the need to be on time. My sister felt otherwise. Once I helped her to get a job at my place of employment, so she rode with me. I made it very...

  9. Now, if you saw this on a chart, what would YOU think?

    Blindsided replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh you guys are making me laugh! Thanks

  10. Will the real Dr. House plz stand up!

    Blindsided replied to Mr. Evans's topic in General Nursing

    My husbund and I were JUST talking about this. I cannot even bear to be in the same room with that guy! Iknow, I know, it's just a show! Thank my lucky stars I don't have to ever meet him, unless he...

  11. feeling low, need encouragment...

    Blindsided replied to bernikitty's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any advice, but I am sending you and the children a huge cyber hug! I wish you all the best. The struggles some of us have had are amazing, and yet we went forward. Stay focused on your...

  12. What is the med pass like at your DOC

    Blindsided replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    Yep, thanks. Now I know exactly what a sallyport is. I remember them from when I followed her.

  13. nose ring-MRSA

    Blindsided replied to angelstrings's topic in General Students

    Hey, can we get CEUs for reading this?? Great info. By the way, I worked in a clinic close to a tatoo joint. I saw more than a few infections from tats and

  14. What is the med pass like at your DOC

    Blindsided replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    Thank you corrections nurses for some interesting education. What is a sallyport? Thanks. I followed a jail nurse a couple times and really enjoyed it. Always have been interested in

  15. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    Blindsided replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    1. If the post is indeed a real reflection of this person's behavior, I have to agree that it is not appropriate social behavior. 2. That said, I am wondering about the background of this individual....

  16. Interventions for a Terrified, Disoriented Resident

    Blindsided replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just wanted to thank everyone here for these posts and for caring enough to help this patient. It's what we do and it's gratifying when it works. I hope she continues to do well. Great

  17. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

    Blindsided replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I guess most everybody's too busy to keep the thread going, but I want to wish everyone good health and motivation to get fit this year! For my final post, I am 7/7 for exercise days last week....

  18. Medical Issues-Would Like Your Experiences-Not Advice

    Blindsided posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all. I have two issues I'd like your experiences and/or opinions about. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea years ago. I couldn't tolerate CPAP, so A mouth appliance was made for me. I believe this...

  19. Medical Issues-Would Like Your Experiences-Not Advice

    Blindsided replied to Blindsided's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, thanks for your response. I still believe that a group of professionals can offer more insight and a better understanding of their own conditions than a group of lay

  20. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

    Blindsided replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey everybody, hope you all had a great week. I have maintained my weight between 128-129.6 pounds. Exercised 7/7 days last week and have started my week off today with a walk. Finally the snow melted...

  21. Not allowed to SIT during 12 hour shift and MORE

    Blindsided replied to katieusa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My husband thought of a new name for this current non-sitting trend..."Scared Sitless." OP, have others resigned too? I'm sure there are many who just can't leave because of this

  22. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

    Blindsided replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello again everybody! We welcome all newcomers! I am doing well with everything, except for a brief run-in with some cookies last week, oops! My greatest strength has always been NOT bringing junk...

  23. Not allowed to SIT during 12 hour shift and MORE

    Blindsided replied to katieusa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am sick after reading this post, that's all I can say. I am sorry we're being pushed to this point. So sorry for you and your co-workers. I won't even touch the patient satisfaction score thing....

  24. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

    Blindsided replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yikes...I'm a goofball! I forgot to post on Fri, so now I'm deciding to post on Sun now about the prev week's progress (or lack). For the new year I have 8/10 days. Not my usual star numbers, ha-ha,...

  25. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

    Blindsided replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi guys! I was going to suggest that for the new year to keep the thread going and motivate each other, but also to appeal to those currently working and/or busy lifestyles, that we just post once a...