zenman

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    What to read, Where to look?

    zenman replied to wannabemalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    You just about have to get an expert to do the research unless you have time on your hands. I used ancestery.com but didn't get very far, especially due to name changes among Indians and poor...
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    Dr. Oz says energy medicine the next big thing

    zenman replied to passionflower's topic in Holistic

    Research psychologist Oakley Gordon: "But I am a 'professional intellectual', my intellect is how I communicate with my discipline. I don't seem to be able to help trying to make sense intellectually...
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    nurse strikes

    zenman replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    This one but I might I read it wrong. Point is that unfortunately, we also have "bad" nurses and they are not always interested in improving the quality of their care. No offense to those who do
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    nurse strikes

    zenman replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not! I said you can't make a blanket statement and I responded about my experiences at one hospital to make that
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    nurse strikes

    zenman replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    Ya can't use a blanket statement like that. I crossed a picket line once only to find that the nurses were doing a pitiful job and the CNAs, physicians and patients were glad to see us. Some actually...
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    Frustrated !!

    zenman replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    You ever try a little pepper sauce on those pads? Yes, I know I'm sooo
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    sorry! Bird Flu

    zenman replied to calliesue's topic in General Nursing

    Bird flu is a problem for birds. We have it all around us and it has really hit people hard, economic-wise. The only people here (Bangladesh) who have contacted it have been the poultry workers. Now...
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    I was threatened by a Nursing Assistant

    zenman replied to acetabulum's topic in General Nursing

    No, it is not ok and I personally would beat the living daylights out of anyone who tried to harm me. However, I live in Bangladesh and do not have to worry about being put in jail for trying to...
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    thermometer & ice bags

    zenman replied to lilia123's topic in School

    Plain rice in a ziploc bag. I use a sharpie and write"rICE" on the bag. Throw it in the freezer until
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    I was threatened by a Nursing Assistant

    zenman replied to acetabulum's topic in General Nursing

    Listen to Suzanne. When you're in another country, you should understand that you are a visitor and you can't throw your weight around, so to speak. Sometimes it's best to depart. In some countries if...
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    The dreadful money question

    zenman replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    But how hard will I have to work in that
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    I was threatened by a Nursing Assistant

    zenman replied to acetabulum's topic in General Nursing

    Anytime you're trapped in a room like this again, hit the code
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    The Stress of School Ruined my Relationship!

    zenman replied to carriesm8's topic in General Nursing

    Let me tell you a secret. There are at least fifty people still out there that could become your true
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    Essays being written by 3rd parties - your views.

    zenman replied to Word Perfect's topic in General Nursing

    Imagine what the stress was like when you actually had to go to the library and do your research! No, I could churn out papers everyday with no problem with the internet and sit-at-home library...
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    Like taking candy from a baby...

    zenman replied to joy09's topic in School

    Have you thought about getting the school counselors involved? We do for those kids who seem to visit too often. Remind the nurse that kids are in school for education and they will be dumb***es if...
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    Stop The Title Madness

    zenman replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    There was a thread recently on student doctor where they were laughing at alphabet soup nurses. Randy,
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    Kids Say the Darndest Things

    zenman replied to EricJRN's topic in School

    Just had a 5th grader come in from health class where she felt dizzy from "thinking about tampons." Maybe they need to hold that class till the 6th grade,
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    My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    zenman replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Post their email and let everyone respond,
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    New FNP in Psych setting???

    zenman replied to eSSenSe77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Don't they have a fully stocked exam room nearby or will you be setting up your office for that
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    Finding a Job

    zenman replied to bknyrn's topic in School

    If I wanted a job at a school, private or otherwise, I'd contact the school
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    Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    zenman replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Why would it go to court when ALL nurses are practicing under existing
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    Define Nursing in 3 words

    zenman replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so tired My feet hurt I messed up Please help me Why me Lord Let me go Turn me
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    Indian Nurses to Solve Nursing "Shortage"

    zenman replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a big issue with me since I work with many cultures. Education is some countries is "rote memorization" and not a lot of conceptual thinking. How different cultures treat each other is a...
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    Feeling blue about new job

    zenman replied to MelissaJaneRN's topic in School

    I started a Teacher Referral Form this year with admins backing. Amazingly, visits dropped in half! The form has three copies; one goes back to the teacher, one to students file and the other is sent...
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    Shoeing horses to Nursing????

    zenman replied to Granite714's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your same position, just sit down and be a