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  1. Taking 20 credit hours?

    thmpr replied to Kaylle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Holy cats! My opinion is NO. Be a freshman. I would rather get into a car accident going 75mph than one going 90mph; but I would prefer to avoid getting into one at all. Anatomy & Physiology,...

  2. New grads in specialties without the basics

    thmpr replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I started in the ED as a new grad. I had been a CNA, medic, & ED tech for years prior. I get what you're saying because I said the same thing. You and I seem to be the same brand. Now I wish all...

  3. Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    thmpr replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

  4. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    thmpr replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  5. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    thmpr replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why? If you don't want to put the seat down or open a door for me, I'll just assume you're not that kind of man; & be happy you at least put it up to begin with. But if you can't aim, you might...

  6. Working as a lab assistant

    thmpr replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    Being new sucks. Don't pay attention to the attitude. Let it roll off your shoulders & don't acknowledge it. You will look back and

  7. How much do techs make?

    thmpr replied to tk88's topic in Emergency

    My starting pay as an ED tech was $17.23 an hour with a $1.00 PM shift differential. That was years ago & I don't know what our techs get paid now. They don't have the same job description as I...

  8. What does your username mean?

    thmpr replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    It's tough to make this story short. Basically the name Thumper was given to me when I started working in the ED (I did something stupid). It used to irritate me but now it makes me laugh. No, it...

  9. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    thmpr replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    baaahaha!! Cheers Larry Thanks for your response, how sweet. No offense taken here. I actually appreciate your candor & am a big fan of opinions (especially my

  10. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    thmpr replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    If I may ask: Are you insinuating that I was not true to my friend? If so, what would you have

  11. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    thmpr replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    What would I do? I really only know what I have done. A dear friend confided in me that she was shooting up narcotics at work. I was devastated, to say the least. Much like your friend, she was...

  12. Nurse assaulted

    thmpr replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    New law in New York New Law Makes it a Felony to Assault a Nurse - YNN, Your News Now 0.02 Look into a "defusing assaultive behavior" course. Do your best to be prepared If management wants to play...

  13. What do you pack in your lunch box?

    thmpr replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    some kind of complex carb, coffee, coffee, & coffee. Oh, and I bring

  14. What am I missing here?

    thmpr replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    :nmbrn: It is just wrong that I am laughing uncontrollably right

  15. ok, am I boring?

    thmpr replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Really?! Uh... 38 is NOT old *scrunchy face* So what does your husband want? Saying you are "boring" is nebulous. That is not measurable. Does he want you to be his activity director? What is not...

  16. What am I missing here?

    thmpr replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I commented to you, but apparently I only did in my head I am truly beside myself after reading this. Are you in a position to work somewhere else? What's next? Is housekeeping going to...

  17. Simulation Help

    thmpr replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about that order being strange, but it doesn't say BR so I would interpret BRP as a desired outcome. Most 3 day post op total knees w brp assist x1 are (or ought to be) weight bearing. See...

  18. Language or Experience?

    thmpr posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone The ED admittedly hired a nurse with Significantly less experience than other applicants because her native language is that of the majority patient population. Drama has ensued......

  19. Language or Experience?

    thmpr replied to thmpr's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for your responses. This issue struck a nerve. Oh, if you see my marbles anywhere you can keep all but the purple & the green ones. I need 'em! TheCommuter '...the...

  20. What am I missing here?

    thmpr replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Originally Posted by thmpr I'm confused OP. Are MA's & CNA's doing pre-op assessments, teaching, getting pre-op signatures from patients, & starting I.V.s, ect?! elprup "At my place they do...

  21. What am I missing here?

    thmpr replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused OP. Are MA's & CNA's doing pre-op assessments, teaching, getting pre-op signatures from patients, & starting I.V.s,

  22. Registration By RNs in Triage or ER Registration Clerk?

    thmpr replied to Rickbos's topic in Emergency

    This cow is in our triage as well... There is also the argument that insurance information ought to be obtained after completion of MSE. Hey! Why not put the doc in

  23. Should I do the Honors Option in my nursing program???

    thmpr replied to wilso114's topic in General Students

    The honors program opened many doors for me. Do

  24. wise nurses, desperately need some insight

    thmpr replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    What would you hope for your son to do if he were a single father in your

  25. What type of lifestyle can a nurse afford?

    thmpr replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear.. you may be surprised what some people's personal motivators are for going to nursing school. I lost my doubt a long time ago... sometimes I miss