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  1. IM injections -should we massage or not?

    **new** replied to charlie19's topic in General Nursing

    There's no medical reason to message other than it may help diffuse the pain of the injection. If a patients insists I do it, then I do it. It's that whole placebo-effect. (well, not really, but you...

  2. Pregnant and New Job

    **new** replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is VERY awesome. I'm happy for you! I 2nd what's already been said; tell them if you want, but you don't have to. Again,

  3. Hi, I need assistance.

    **new** replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

    You should go straight for your bachelor's if it's an NP you're shooting for. It's a

  4. Should I quit?

    **new** replied to Lsugal731's topic in General Students

    You sound really down. See a school counselor and take care of yourself, first. Be

  5. What nursing class at your school has the most failure rate?

    **new** replied to msteresa97's topic in General Students

    It was Med-Surg for my

  6. How many of your schools require a pharmacology class?

    **new** replied to Coruscatedgirl's topic in General Students

    any nursing school that doesn't require a pharmacology class (AT LEAST one) is absurd. As an RN, much of your time will revolve around giving medications to people. It's a HUGE part of the job. In...

  7. Can diabetic educators be fat?

    **new** replied to Heinz beans's topic in General Students

    diabetic educators shouldn't be allowed to be fat. PERIOD. they carry no credibility, and it's just plain

  8. Can diabetic educators be fat?

    **new** replied to Heinz beans's topic in General Students

    Um, I'm aware,

  9. Grad Class Celebration

    **new** replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Students

    "Supper"? LOL! Who says that? It's dinner! No, no suggestions,

  10. Can diabetic educators be fat?

    **new** replied to Heinz beans's topic in General Students

    CAN they be fat? Sure. I wouldn't take one seriously, though. Let's see... let me get my diabetic information from a FAT girl, go train with my FAT trainer, catch a flight with a BLIND pilot, have my...

  11. Anyone can obtain RN license plate

    **new** replied to bullet27fRN's topic in General Nursing

    If someone is willing to pay for the license plate then they should be allowed to have it. Let's focus on the important

  12. PTO - how much do you get at your hospital?

    **new** replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I get 9.12 hours of PTO every 2 weeks. Not sure what that works out to be

  13. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    **new** replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    It's only common if you allow

  14. Do you include co-workers' names when charting? How do you chart?

    **new** replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    No. This "chart every detail because you'll need it when you go to court" is nonsense that is the result of being brainwashed, I'm afraid to say. Being VERY specific in your general, everyday nursing...

  15. Just wondering... what would you want your kids to do for a living?

    **new** replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    I would want my child(ren) to pick something that makes them happy. Although, I must admit, I would silently cringe if they decided to become nurses. It's a pretty crummy job to have now that I'm...

  16. skirts to work

    **new** replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    Skirts to work as a nurse? Puh-leeze. Make sure to just throw away any and all advancement women have made away at the main entrance when you decide to walk into work in a skirt.

  17. Is 53k for school worth it?

    **new** replied to Dragonsmack's topic in General Nursing

    NO! GAH! HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING EVEN ASKING SUCH A QUESTION!? But really, 50K for an RN is dumb. The financial return isn't worth it. I paid about $2,500 total for my RN at the...

  18. My proposed solution to being bullied, will it backfire on me?

    **new** replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Find a job elsewhere. No one cares that you are being bullied anyway (where you are working that is). Life is too short for that kind of petty

  19. How far did you or are commuting to and from work/school?

    **new** replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I drive 20 miles. I work in and serve the GHETTO. I refuse to live anywhere near where I work. But hey, the pay is

  20. Any body had to redo nursing school?

    **new** replied to hermity's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say this, but if you give up, then you will be a quitter. Do you really want to be a quitter? Work hard and enjoy the rewards. Don't be a

  21. Budget-Cuts my Butt!

    **new** replied to HeroOfNone's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we had a goodlooking break room. Our break room is the old janitor's closet. We have an old plastic table that is supported by 2 books, 5 plastics chairs, a fridge that rattles, and our...

  22. Is leaving the premises and coming back considered job/ patient abandonment?

    **new** replied to lashuna1028's topic in General Nursing

    If you leave during your lunch, NO, it's NOT abdonement. Plain and simple. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Please don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. For some reasons, nurses have been...

  23. Daytonite has passed away...

    **new** replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear of her