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    Controversial Patient Odors in Nursing

    NurseCard replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in 4 different LTC facilities here in Kentucky, and they all also had the policy of bathing residents twice
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    How much death do you see/ have you seen on the job?

    NurseCard replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my 13 years, I've seen more than my fair share I guess, having worked in med surge and LTC both. The last death I witnessed, was my sweet mother in law. I'm actually pretty much the person who...
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    Did You Work While Pregnant?

    NurseCard replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I did. I worked as a nurse aide while pregnant with my first child, and that was tough. I ended up leaving work earlier than I had planned; I just couldn't do it anymore. I also worked with my second...
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    Damned if you do/don't

    NurseCard replied to Nursey1108's topic in General Nursing

    You don't necessarily have to lie to patients/families, but it isn't your job or responsibility to inform them of EVERYTHING that is going on, either. It does indeed only create more work and more...
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    Need help

    NurseCard replied to mayokaren54's topic in General Nursing

    I would have done what you did, with no regret whatsoever. I am so sorry this happened to you. I wish I had other advice. I guess just keep looking, there's a place out there somewhere that will...
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    Where are all the "older" nurses?

    NurseCard replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Where I work, there are actually quite a few older nurses. On my floor, we currently have a 68 year old RN and a 72-73 year old RN. I think the 68 year old is getting ready to go PRN, but the 73...
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    When your ex or their mistress/lover is the patient?

    NurseCard replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh wow... in my experience, in a situation like that, the assignment would be changed without question. Heck, when I worked psych, I would have to go to a different UNIT, per facility
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    Quitting job during orientation?

    NurseCard replied to angieRN528's topic in General Nursing

    What is your ultimate goal? Do you think working in L+D or mother/baby is your ultimate goal? What area interested you the most while you were in school? I ask because, well, like others have said,...
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    Working in Home Health interested in going back to Hospital. Any advice?

    NurseCard replied to HannaRNBSN's topic in Home Health

    How long have you been a nurse altogether? I mean, you didn't say how long you were at the nursing home. :) Sounds like you have done a good bit of moving around from job to job in a short time, and...
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    I hate my job!

    NurseCard replied to RNlooking4freedom's topic in General Nursing

    I would normally say, go for the better job with the better hours and less stress... but 30,000 is a LOT of money. Still, if there is any way possible to live with the pay cut... I'm for less money...
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    Family Feud: What would a nurse want to do to a hot male patient

    NurseCard replied to bruins79's topic in General Nursing

    It's true! I mean, not with tongue or anything like that. Usually it was just a light peck on the
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    Men in Nursing

    NurseCard replied to L.Cisneros's topic in Men in Nursing

    I quote Adam Carolla, from "The Man Show" a few years back. "When I'm king, I will eliminate male nurses. The only thing a man should be nursing is a bottle of scotch." I'm kidding of course. I was...
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    What do you do at your workplace to still feel the spirit of Christmas?

    NurseCard replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    I HAVE been known to wear a Santa hat to work.
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    Nurse tells summer volunteer to not refer to the unit as "We"!!

    NurseCard replied to djasc112's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, very nasty as well as totally
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    Family Feud: What would a nurse want to do to a hot male patient

    NurseCard replied to bruins79's topic in General Nursing

    Sure. I saw the title of the thread and thought we were being asked the question. Seriously. :) Richard Dawson, the original host, used to kiss all of the women full on the
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    First med error...Advise..please.

    NurseCard replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

    Always let your supervisor know that you are overwhelmed. Sometimes they may be able to find someone to help you out a little bit, and sometimes maybe not but at least you have asked, let them know...
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    Inane scripting

    NurseCard replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My husband used to work at Chili's, the restaurant. At one time, they were answering the phone: "It's a great day here at Chili's, how may I help you today?" Sometimes I'll call Applebee's and order...
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    Overweight RN talked about

    NurseCard replied to VegGal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Almost makes me glad to live in a part of the world where most people are at least overweight. I'm a pretty large person and very rarely does anyone even seem to remotely notice or care. Just glad I...
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    What do you do at your workplace to still feel the spirit of Christmas?

    NurseCard replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    I just try to be as kind as possible and remember that they would rather be home with their family. I don't do or say much else "Christmas-y" as I honestly don't think it is appropriate. Unless they...
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    Family Feud: What would a nurse want to do to a hot male patient

    NurseCard replied to bruins79's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I thought at first that you were asking us, LOL. At lease Steve Harvey doesn't kiss all the women full on the
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    How long to feel confident?

    NurseCard replied to angieRN528's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, I can relate. Anytime you go to a new specialty, it can feel like being a brand new nurse again. I went from LTC to home health a few years back and it was a shock, really hard to get used to....
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    December 2016 Top 8 Captions Contest - Select $100 Winner

    NurseCard replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Welcome home and Merry Christmas, our favorite night nurse! The kids are ready to open presents!" "Oh that's nice, I'm ready to open a vein and infuse Dark Colombian
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    Nurse Manager gossiping about employees?

    NurseCard replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh geez... I'm inclined to say, if she wasn't able to give any type of example of your supposed un-confident behavior, or give you any suggestions on how to improve.. Well first of all, examine...
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    Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    NurseCard replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    This is an old thread; would love to hear from the OP again. Did you end up with the job after all? Did you get a new one? How's it
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    Peer evaluations

    NurseCard replied to ptadvocate5's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say anything. I honestly wouldn't even worry about