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  1. Pet Peeve Friday

    abbnurse replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I wondered this, too. I had no idea young men weren't allowed to wear earrings, or to have long hair! I would guess it must be a millitary

  2. What does your nursing career repair bill say about you?

    abbnurse replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Wow . This is absolutely excellent advice! I wish I'd known ALL of this when I was

  3. It smells like...

    abbnurse replied to Flare's topic in School

    I thought the same thing! ( RIP, Kurt

  4. Weird meeting with manager

    abbnurse replied to amzyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Esme is a treasure! She's helped many, many of us with advice, encougagement, and her willingness to share her amazing amount of knowledge. Best wishes to you

  5. Sweet, Honey

    abbnurse replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    I was raised in the North, and things like "Sweetie" and "Hon" have never bothered me, either. Different strokes for different folks

  6. WILTW 3/11/17: The Seven Stages of Grievance (Part III)

    abbnurse replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I'd been wondering how you were! Hope you're home and feeling

  7. May I have your attention please?

    abbnurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

  8. Essential oils

    abbnurse replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I love patchouli ! I vividly recall opening up my brand new copy of Madonna's "Like A Prayer" album, and inhaling the lovely scent.

  9. Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    abbnurse replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wish I could "like" this 10,000

  10. What was the REAL reason you called off

    abbnurse replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Cat365 - ((((Big hugs)))) I love pets,

  11. Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    abbnurse replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We had a large protest/counter-protest in my city. I was literally in the middle of it ! Pro-choice Planned Parenthood supporters (counter-protesters) outnumbered the anti-choice protesters by...

  12. Student Nurse Clinical Site

    abbnurse replied to nursemichelle04's topic in School

  13. Is this appropriate?

    abbnurse replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You absolutely did the right thing. When I worked in LTC, the CNA's were my "eyes and ears" when I couldn't be in the room with the resident. Alerting your nurse and the head CNA is exactly what...

  14. a day for reflection

    abbnurse replied to poppycat's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Happy Birthday (late) ! Thanks so much for this! I really, really needed some positive thoughts/vibes today. Congratulations on your 28th anniversary

  15. Is age just a number?

    abbnurse replied to B52Bomber's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for this. Good luck to you ! You've got a wonderful, exciting career ahead of

  16. Is age just a number?

    abbnurse replied to B52Bomber's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My primary care provider is an FNP. Can you tell me what you mean by this? (This is a sincere question.) She is probably the best health care provider I've ever been to, and she definitely...

  17. What are your biggest pains/ problems as a nurse?

    abbnurse replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    I think this will echo what previous posters have said: - Verbally abusive patients (and family members of patients). - Unsafe, unrealistic workload expectations. - Out of touch administration...

  18. Helping patients kill themselves

    abbnurse replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's my all-time favorite bumper

  19. LPN to social work or RN?

    abbnurse replied to Tessseracts's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Absolutely, what TheCommuter said. We have MSW's where I work, and they earn less than the LPN's. I know this may not be your only concern, but it's something to consider. Good luck with whatever...

  20. Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

    abbnurse replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Same here! Please don't beat yourself up.

  21. Easily annoyed

    abbnurse replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I hadn't heard of this book, but after a little research, I (literally) just ordered it from Amazon. It sounds great. Thanks for the

  22. Topical without Rx

    abbnurse replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I have the ad on the right side of the page, too! "Simple tips for using Essential Oils EVERYONE should know!"

  23. Is this normal for a doctor to do? what to expect..

    abbnurse replied to wannabeny's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry to hear about your aunt's illness. I hope she can be comfortable and peaceful . How sweet that she was thinking of you, called & wished you a happy

  24. Hobbies off duty as a Nurse?

    abbnurse replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    DEERS !! I remember the deers thread

  25. What Kind of Threads Do You ENJOY Reading?

    abbnurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I love the School Nurse section threads. Those folks are absolutely hilarious and so, so supportive of each