SoldierNurse22 BSN, RN

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    A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    SoldierNurse22 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One of the most astute observations I've ever heard on crime, justice, law and punishment came from the Rocky and Bullwinkle show from the top bad guy, Fearless Leader himself. "You fool! Laws only...
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    Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "No, I'm not sick. I said I was sick of Christmas, and here I am! Santa has no sense of
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    Vent thread... when to send a pt out

    SoldierNurse22 replied to pppp87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A breathing treatment? With those s/s? Really?! To echo the sentiments of all who have posted, you did a great job!!! And tell the DON to go ahead and put a bandaid on an arterial bleed while she's...
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    Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

    SoldierNurse22 replied to GummibearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my world, coworkers can strip each other of their rank--their entire career. Being suspended by a charge nurse who (despite pay differences) is clearly in authority and acting under the authority...
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    Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

    SoldierNurse22 replied to GummibearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like fair warning to me. In situations like those described in the email, anything less threatening would probably not be taken seriously. My ward has these exact same issues. My OIC has done...
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    overly pleasant demeanor after CA diagnosis?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Oncology

    I have also seen this before, and while it can be the grieving process, I've also seen cases where, like westieluv, the patient's spirituality or religious beliefs were the most noticeable quality of...
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    Why does every unit have a princess?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just wait til princess gets pregnant. It gets
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    Buying Uniforms help for ASUs Army

    SoldierNurse22 replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    Marlow White quality is definitely good, but I've noticed that there are better opportunities for discounts (should you need alterations) and that the uniforms fit better when bought and altered in...
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    Death- your experiences

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    I'd hate to be the patient that dies three times a shift! Sorry, anotherone. I couldn't help it.
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    "International Association of Nurses" - is this legit?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to psysn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks to everyone who posted here. These folks almost got me. Were it not for the voices of my parents and grandfather in the back of my head, I would have foregone the online search for...
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    Chemo drugs

    SoldierNurse22 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand you've reviewed the protocols. It's great that your patient has been educated and that the med techs working with you are willing to learn about the safety precautions for this drug....
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    Chemo drugs

    SoldierNurse22 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yikes. In my facility, a chemo certified nurse has to verify the drug and the drug rights with another chemo certified nurse. Appropriate precautions are taken and an RN --not a med tech-- must...
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    Primary Nursing is for the BIRDS

    SoldierNurse22 replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Since when did doing CNA duties become "not your job" as a nurse? CNA duties ARE nursing duties, just delegated. Whether primary nursing or team nursing, you're still responsible to make sure they...
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    Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

    SoldierNurse22 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was a new tech and just barely in nursing school, I was sitting for a very confused elderly lady who was having a full blown conversation with someone in the closet. Completely oblivious to my...
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    People really do ask you for medical advice! Wow...

    SoldierNurse22 replied to tenjuna's topic in General Students

    Actually, it's just a common courtesy to your own profession to say "primary care provider", considering that person may be a doctor, physicians assistant or nurse practitioner. NPs and PAs tend to...
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    8th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    You're making yourself DNR/DNI, eh? That's a respectable decision. So....how about the
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    What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not true. We're oversaturated, dealing with budget cuts, and our senior nurses aren't retiring, either. Oh, and unless you want to be a military nurse with all the responsibility and sacrifice that...
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    Took the NCLEX today...i feel like i failed!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to nycnursing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The trick worked for me, too, and my entire class. Take heart. No one ever feels like they passed, including me. I had several friends who got shut down at 75 questions. I had 151. One of my...
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    Common nicknames for hospital items.

    SoldierNurse22 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Manual disimpaction = butt mining Lactulose +/or Mag Citrate = the nuclear
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    Army reserve and active duty committment

    SoldierNurse22 replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    It varies. What's your experience and
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    What kind of watch do you wear?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to NellieOlsen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    No watch? I'd be lost. Next thing you know, we'll be nursing butt nekkid because of
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    Husband and wife both nurses - considering Navy

    SoldierNurse22 replied to ebdevildog85's topic in Government, Military

    It's a lot easier to coordinate when you're in the same branch. I have a friend who is an Army nurse and is married to a Marine Corps officer. Those two are constantly fighting their respective...
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    Our jobs as nurses is to protect/help/serve the doctors.

    SoldierNurse22 replied to thesundowner's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Though this is a pretty good explanation of what nursing has become and (I can only assume) meant to be tongue in cheek, I disagree with the fundamental assumption behind the philosophy that nursing...
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    When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    The one day of my career that I set down my stethoscope, I walked into my patient's room to turn him really quick (Murphy's Law is lurking already!) and my comfort care patient had passed away. It was...
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    Why is Army medic experience not valued for New Grads applying for ER jobs?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to armyemtbsn's topic in Emergency

    I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that most civiians probably don't know what being an Army medic, especially one who has been through deployment, entails. Your qualifications and the fact...