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  1. Patient's husband in my face...

    hock1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a husband of a patient who was in my face for the first few hours of my shift. "Don't you people communicate, why is my wife here she's supposed to be....., Is this visit covered by my...

  2. dog shampoo for LICE!

    hock1 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :chuckle The Mac-n-cheese thing...hilarious. Thanks for the

  3. My baby was a 24 weeker...

    hock1 replied to foxy star's topic in NICU, Neonatal

  4. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    hock1 replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    What rich person understands the plight on anybody but themselves? The heart of the matter is people would not come here if it were not for the welfare. Why move to another country and starve? A way...

  5. dog shampoo for LICE!

    hock1 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    Never say never. We'd all eat dog food if it was the only thing available. People are really struggling so hard that $100.00 is everything and my neighbor doesn't spend her money on smokes or booze. I...

  6. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    hock1 replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    Abuse a daily occurance with caucasians? Maybe because they are the MAJORITY in this country at this time? I've been blessed to live in a diverse area, different religions and ethnicities. Cultural...

  7. dog shampoo for LICE!

    hock1 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know about the kids version for RID. I'll keep my eyes open. As for my neighbor...some people can't afford the RID products. They have to buy it times how many people in the family. It...

  8. dog shampoo for LICE!

    hock1 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    The ingredients are the same. I can't remember if it's 0.4% or 0.04%, but the RID box and dog shampoo have the same key ingredient, same strenghth.

  9. Would you assist in abortions?

    hock1 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If it were to save her life, probably. I'd have to think about the other options. I never say never until I'm in that

  10. Saw my first code today

    hock1 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't participate except for paper work and foot work with my precep, but I saw my first code today. A suicide by hanging. He basically arrived DOA, but CPR was continually performed by EMT's and...

  11. Saw my first code today

    hock1 replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmmm, I don't know why I didn't think of that. It sounds like something I may consider if I can't rid myself of the picture in my head. Feeling better now, though. Thanks

  12. think a fellow student failed NCLEX

    hock1 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    A fellow student took her NCLEX this Wednesday. She got all 265 questions. She already told us she'd call if she passed. Well I havn't heard from her. So, how long should I wait to contact her. I...

  13. think a fellow student failed NCLEX

    hock1 replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My friend didn't pass. She finally answered emails and just wants to be left alone. I feel so horrible. All I can do is send her hugs and

  14. Any WCCCD nurses out there?

    hock1 replied to hock1's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi there fellow grad. I just graduated this Dec '03! Sorry it took me so long to reply. I still am new here and have a little trouble finding my

  15. Doctor, Doctor,

    hock1 replied to donmurray's topic in Nursing Humor

    the

  16. Got bad news

    hock1 replied to Future_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Who made you believe your chances of college are ruined? As you get older and have the work experience behind you, employers don't care if you graduated from Harvard or a community college. As long as...

  17. where is everyone applying

    hock1 replied to orchid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in Michigan. I applied to the Oakwood Health System. They are striving to become Magnet and Top Ten best employers in the USA. Hospitals are clean, staff is well trained, and patients are...

  18. Forgot to have TB test read!

    hock1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Oh boy am I feeling like such a igit. The institution requires two TB tests for employement. I had one done in February and remembered to have that one read. The problem is that in March during...

  19. Forgot to have TB test read!

    hock1 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    The facility where I work would only accept their RN's as signoff. Technically if I count the one I had for nursing school, the one I had in early Feb '04, the one I forgot to have read, and the redo...

  20. STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    hock1 replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    The group I hung around with was older. We were all on friend terms (babysitting each others children, etc). So topics of every sort came up. So it's not a matter of if we cared if a particular...

  21. I think I learned something today

    hock1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a really holy person, but a really amazing thing happened to me today. While I was calculating the amount of my first paycheck and thinking how good things were going to be from now on...the...

  22. Problem with husband and nursing

    hock1 replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    My husband actually thought (these are his words at the time)"are you going to get your nursing degree and leave me because I'm not a good provider anymore". Maybe your husband is a little insecure...

  23. STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    hock1 replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    I went to school with four male nursing students and sure enough there would be at least one client a semester who would ask the gender preference question. One of the students actually was asked out...

  24. I think I learned something today

    hock1 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    3rdshiftguy you are brilliant! If anybody has a shelter, church that helps the needy and you are inspired then donate toilet paper, toothpaste, soap for the nameless woman. People are very greatful...

  25. clinical blues

    hock1 replied to Purple Princess's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't give up. When everything seems bleakest it really isn't. I know several nursing students who started off rocky and have made it all the way. Please don't give