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  1. Question about additional associations

    mtnmom replied to ljds's topic in General Nursing

    If there is an association relevant to your specialty or preferred area in nursing and if you can afford it, then by all means I think it is worthwhile. Membership will be a way to network, receive...

  2. emory univ. nursing school?

    mtnmom replied to gahnosah's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am an Emory alumnus and loved my time there - graduated in 2000. Was living in the Atlanta area at the time so that was not an issue, but like the previous poster said, since they are private there...

  3. retaliation or just coincidence?

    mtnmom replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know if the reporting fixed any of the problems because I have not worked a shift there since the investigator was to go out. Also, as stated earlier, management had been made aware of the...

  4. retaliation or just coincidence?

    mtnmom replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    As the primary breadwinner for my family I can assure you that I did not willingly "crap where I eat", if I must state so in such crude terms. But I also, as primary breadwinner, wife, and parent, do...

  5. Quit after a week!

    mtnmom replied to McArdle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you absolutely need to report this to the DON and to the state. By allowing such a barbaric, criminal act to go unheeded you will be allowing the same or worse to happen in the future. you have the...

  6. retaliation or just coincidence?

    mtnmom replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    1. this facility no longer uses agency staff 2. I dont' get your comment about rebelling against the establishment. Like I stated I am just interested in a safe work environment for myself and my...

  7. Where have all the GOOD VEINS gone?

    mtnmom replied to PCUSheryl's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience when dealing with someone with a chronic illness and/or terrible veins (also someone really dehydrated), sometimes it is worth a second stick with a butterfly to draw labs in order to...

  8. "CENTI"meter vs "SONO"meter

    mtnmom replied to itiswhatitis's topic in General Nursing

    what an interesting thread - where else but on allnurses could you start out debating the pronunciation of a word and end up with a discussion of libertarian doctrine? that's why i love you...

  9. Is it logical that we're warned against losing >3lbs/wk but gastric bypass is OK?

    mtnmom replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Catlady, you worded it very well. You have a kindred soul

  10. Babyshower

    mtnmom replied to texas_lvn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    that was cute...did you make that up? I have always preferred co-ed showers myself because I don't like the games and such. I would just rather have food, drink, lively conversation and gifts. BUT...

  11. victim of biggot school

    mtnmom replied to sanchy's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: i could not have said it better myself, ruby. :yeahthat: if we are to be respected more as professionals we need to make an effort to communicate more effectively and accurately via the...

  12. Any Tips on Washing Whites?

    mtnmom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to know as well. Personally I do not care for whites as I am a stain/spill magnet and have horrible monthly cycles. But I have no choice as they are mandated on one of the units I work...

  13. Would you go to work tommorow?

    mtnmom replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    illness: unless I reached a point where I was disabled, would have to work. windfall: would finish my MSN and in addition to traveling and taking care of my family, I would fulfill 2 dreams: medical...

  14. "From doctors to beautiful ladies..."

    mtnmom replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    Think about the vernacular of the 60's...his "root generation"?...."beautiful" means way more than physical beauty. I would be honored with such a note. Inifinitely better than no thanks at

  15. ABC bird flu made-for-TV movie

    mtnmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I happened to see about 10 minutes of this trash tonight. What a bunch of sensationalist crap. It will be interesting to see the reaction(s) among the public, especially among lay people. What really...

  16. Nursing Shortage

    mtnmom replied to olichi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Pricklypear, no need to get down off your soapbox. I live on mine and even get my mail delivered there

  17. please help with this question

    mtnmom replied to perstarnurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you are on the right track, but I would focus a little more on question #2 as to how the condition progresses/what happens to make it life threatening. why is it so serious? what are the...

  18. ABC bird flu made-for-TV movie

    mtnmom replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad that there was a disclaimer at the beginning - I had hoped that there might have been. However, that does no good to people such as myself who caught a few minutes sometime after the...

  19. Waiting for the phone to ring!!

    mtnmom replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    you'll be in my prayers that it works out. All of you wanting off nights too. yecch! I can do an occasional night now but on my terms and when agreed to by me....if I know it is occasional I can do it...

  20. ABC bird flu made-for-TV movie

    mtnmom replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad I am not alone. I am thinking about writing a letter to ABC. It will probably only get thrown in the trash, but at least will make me feel better. I agree with Marla...the majority of the...

  21. Please take pity and help me!

    mtnmom replied to Atlanta Kellie's topic in General Nursing

    Kellie, dear, you will do fine. No, DO NOT take a nip first! Just answer questions as honestly as you can. I notice that you are an older grad? If so, unless the questions specify "clinical"...

  22. Premium membership reservations?

    mtnmom replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    my heart goes out to you. (((((HUGS))))) one thing I have seen and learned is that if you will find a wellspring of support on this site - we truly are united in a community of caring. Thankfully,...

  23. Premium membership reservations?

    mtnmom replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really care about most of the premium features such as an avatar, etc...and the shoutbox thing is cute but too reminiscent of the IM games my 16 year old plays with her "peeps".... All that...

  24. Some musings about reading posts here...

    mtnmom replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the OP...and I agree, typos are just part of being human. And I also realize that some people just can't seem to spell...I once worked for an attorney who was a prime example...brilliant...

  25. question

    mtnmom posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am required to obtain liability insurance for a nurse practitioner student for summer semester and beyond (grad date 2008 - MSN/FNP) Money is EXTREMELY tight and I need to know where I can get the...