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    A nurse that needs agnger management

    metal_m0nk replied to BPayne16's topic in General Nursing

    Funny...I've been around a few long time practicing nurses with anger issues - both overt and
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    Need math help from math genius!

    metal_m0nk replied to eoo7l's topic in General Students

    Answers: 1) x = (8-5)(1) For two variables: x = (8-y)(1) Where "x" is the number of units to infuse and "y" is the patient's hemoglobin level. 2) If y = 5 then x = 3 units of packed red blood...
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    Need math help from math genius!

    metal_m0nk replied to eoo7l's topic in General Students

    Step 1 - Setting up the equation: a) Do you have any variables? If so, how many? I count two possible**. Can you tell me what they are in words (Hint: One of the variables is the number of units to...
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    Moral/Ethical Advice

    metal_m0nk replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    I have to disagree. You have no less knowledge of the infraction than the OP. The only difference is the source. I'm sure they would understand if you explained to them where you acquired the...
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    Moral/Ethical Advice

    metal_m0nk replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    The term you used was "moral relativism" and you used more than one example to illustrate it - including considering whether or not the person who cheated would be punished when making the decision...
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    Moral/Ethical Advice

    metal_m0nk replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    THIS is great
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    Moral/Ethical Advice

    metal_m0nk replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Who cares if it's first or second or third hand, right? It's in the interest of JUSTICE! Justice must be served!! So what you're saying essentially is that your moral code is also *conditional*. Give...
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    Moral/Ethical Advice

    metal_m0nk replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    And now you've been told...same level of knowledge as the OP and obviously more invested in the outcome. Do you not have the same level of responsibility the OP has? Who cares if it's first or second...
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    Moral/Ethical Advice

    metal_m0nk replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Perhaps those who are so concerned with the projected effects on the individual's nursing practice and so bent on speaking out would be willing to request the name and contact information of an...
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    Moral/Ethical Advice

    metal_m0nk replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    I would probably inform someone I thought I could trust....However... I'm not a fan of the whole "Be a martyr for justice or admit to moral bankruptcy!" thing. A morally adept person naturally...
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    Handling chauvinistic male charge nurse

    metal_m0nk replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    You're right. That is quite a far stretch... On the topic of the subjective nature of the evaluation of "people skills" - while this guy may have been able to charm his way through the interview...
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    Handling chauvinistic male charge nurse

    metal_m0nk replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    That is, unless he's a chauvinist with a bit of an inferiority complex....That might explain the passive aggressive/under the radar behavior toward his female staff. I dunno. Chauvinist or not, based...
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    asking for meds?

    metal_m0nk replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    So, as someone who loathes taking drugs of any kind, the pain was significant enough for you to seek pharmaceutical respite...And yet, it could most aptly be described as merely uncomfortable? Odd....
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    asking for meds?

    metal_m0nk replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    Additionally, failure to provide ongoing assessment of changing patient needs might, in some instances, be considered nursing
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    asking for meds?

    metal_m0nk replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    reposted from pg. 14 of the thread: pain and ethnicity in the united states: a systematic review. journal of palliative medicine; dec2006, vol. 9 issue 6, p1454-1473. "abstract: background: evidence...
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    asking for meds?

    metal_m0nk replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    Pain and Ethnicity in the United States: A Systematic Review. Journal of Palliative Medicine; Dec2006, Vol. 9 Issue 6, p1454-1473. "Abstract: Background: Evidence suggests that racial and ethnic...
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    asking for meds?

    metal_m0nk replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    If I could kudos this 10 more times, I
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    Sick and tired of the AAS BSN debate

    metal_m0nk replied to Natingale's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It depends on your previous degree. My first degree is in Biology. I finished my ADN prereqs in one and a half part time semesters (the half semester was over the summer). I don't have to take a whole...
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    Nclex Pass rate for your school

    metal_m0nk replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    Fortunately, my school does not use exit exams to inflate their pass
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    Nclex Pass rate for your school

    metal_m0nk replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    My school's pass rate was 96.6% with 41% retention and a 78% pass cut-off for all nursing courses. That's for the ADN program. The LPN program's pass cut-off is the same, but the retention is higher...
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    Student Loan Debt. Where do you draw the line?

    metal_m0nk replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in General Students

    Not buying it. I am also a first generation college graduate who did not come from money. I borrowed wisely and conservatively and worked all through college. Did a quick google search on this girl...
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    Student Loan Debt. Where do you draw the line?

    metal_m0nk replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in General Students

    The answer is simple - too much is when the monthly payment you can expect exceeds 20% of your projected post-graduate income. There are a few problems with that "picture". 1. That particular...
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    Dear Precepting Student:

    metal_m0nk replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    I think there are unrealistic expectations on both sides. A student should not expect a preceptor to force them to take initiative, challenge themselves, think critically, or let go of insecurities. A...
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    metal_m0nk replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    Haha! Yeah, just let me know so I can plan to wear my Kevlar.
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    Patients and the race card

    metal_m0nk replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you. You hit the nail on the