makingitright

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1. Should smokers be admitted into the nursing program?

   makingitright replied to Elly Aker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Dear me...I have not commented here in a while, but this subject right here just seem to nag at me and rile me up and so I must put in my two cents worth. The very idea of discriminating against...

2. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

   makingitright replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   If you were to look up the definition of the word profession, clearly you would see that there is no question that nursing is a profession. As to CNA being a profession, I would dare to say that it...

3. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

   makingitright replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Your post made me feel good and made me smile. I will take your advice I can promise you that. Thank you so much for your wise words. If I am honest can I tell you that I feel to hug you right

4. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

   makingitright replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Maybe it could be that the rant rubbed me the wrong way. Maybe it is as simple as that. Or then again maybe perhaps it is the fact that I have heard such arguments before and I can mentally record...

5. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

   makingitright replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Ok, let me say this I am CNA and I am aware of my limitations as such. I for one would never claim a title that I am not entitled to have within my scope of practice. For with a title comes...

6. Tattletale nurse

   makingitright replied to IndiKast's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   The world is full of mean people and one has to learn to defend oneself from such people. The most important thing here is the wellbeing of your patient. Secondly, you cannot leave yourself open to be...

7. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

   makingitright replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

   Hell yes! Even if I never go too far on it, it is a beautiful thing. I have been thinking about this forever. I would love a lilac or pink colored

8. Senior RN Student w/ Jealous Husband!!!

   makingitright replied to mommalumps's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   It is true when they say the spirit is strong, even though sometimes the body is weak. Your resilience here is so commendable, truth is I feel to just give you a hug right now. If I had the money I...

9. How do you wash your scrubs?

   makingitright replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

   I tend to wash them in hot water and I also like to add a little pinesol to the water or some other desinfectant. I do not like to take any

10. Totally Gross! Had to share...

    makingitright replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My take on this anecdote is this, I do not believe that the person who started this thread was making fun of the patient. I think it was of a way to deal with the situation. Personally, I have seen...

11. Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

    makingitright replied to esunada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Right now I am working part time and I am looking for another job that will give me benefits and such while I go to school. I shall be working two jobs for the time being, that will work for me right...

12. Totally Gross! Had to share...

    makingitright replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL OMG, how

13. Late career choice @ 35

    makingitright replied to blessed_2Bhere's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am going to be thirty five this year. I have always known what I wanted to do with my life. I have always always wanted to be a nurse.There are many nurses in the family, grew up with them as...

14. sex in the work place...really?

    makingitright replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, these things do happen. But my policy has always been and still is to mind my own business and do my own thing. As to me...I haven't, I could have, but I did not. Anything is possible, just not...

15. Eight essential tools and tips for incoming nursing students

    makingitright replied to forchunet's topic in General Students

    Great information! Thank you so much for