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    Has anyone ever look down on you because you are a nurse

    applewhitern replied to dulcet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If people put me down because I am a nurse, at least they don't do it to my face, so I wouldn't know. My family saw how hard it was to get thru nursing school, and kept reminding me of the smells,...
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    8 week microbiology course that requires no prerequisite

    applewhitern replied to Junelmar209's topic in California Nursing

    Whatever micro class you take, be sure to take one that includes a lab. Most nursing schools will want your science classes to include a lab, and won't accept one without. Why don't you contact the...
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    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    applewhitern replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I imagine the 800-900 dollar per month quotes is the
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    Florida Hospitals Hiring New Grads

    applewhitern replied to gatornursejor's topic in Critical Care

    Glad you have a BSN; I understand most hospitals in Florida now require
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    Hallway beds on the floor/overcrowding

    applewhitern replied to cardinalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Many, many, many years ago, I was placed in a hallway bed when I was in labor with my first child. Apparently every woman in the state decided to go into labor that night. After I finally got a...
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    When patients request NOT to have you as their nurse...

    applewhitern replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have experienced this a couple of times, and was thrilled beyond
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    Continuous Bladder irrigation

    applewhitern replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I have not seen a "set rate," either. I agree 50 cc per hr is a bit slow, and may not do much. Rarely do them anymore, but a bag would usually last thru 1-2 shifts. We would slow the rate down...
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    Do you believe the pain is all in your head?

    applewhitern replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    Please do some research on pain. There are different types of pain; are you referring to psychogenic or psychosomatic pain? If a student nurse is stressed and/or under pressure, not getting enough...
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    Fired for saying "under-staffed"

    applewhitern replied to cardinalRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I live and work in one of those states where one can be fired without cause. I can see, however, that saying "understaffed" would be a no-no, if said to a patient, but not if simply said among the...
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    Going into work sick!?

    applewhitern replied to Nursearaeg's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I hope I never have to be placed in a nursing home. The stuff I read here terrifies
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    I'm not answering call lights

    applewhitern replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hear you. I work in an ICU. We have NO nursing assistants, and NO unit clerk. That means we nurses are running back and forth all day to answer the phone, put in our own orders, do all the...
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    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    applewhitern replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My daughter and her husband just received a letter from Blue Cross; they are dropping their coverage entirely. He works for a company that makes airplanes, and they employ a lot of people. This...
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    Has anyone taken care of a celeb?

    applewhitern replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Once had a celebrity (female, who did a popular 30 min sitcom in the 80's-90's, then did commercials) admitted on my unit for chest pain. Yes, she was definitely treated like royalty! So many...
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    Passports & Hiring Dilemma

    applewhitern replied to RNtilTEN's topic in Immigration Advice

    I am surprised you were able to attend nursing school and take your boards without the proper
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    ACLS training

    applewhitern replied to reweaver's topic in General Nursing

    My facility will not accept an online ACLS certification because they want you to participate in a hands-on
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    Charge nurse

    applewhitern replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in General Nursing

    No extra pay for charge nurse around my neck of the woods. (I, too, am from the south; I was tickled to see someone write
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    Who is responsible to find shift coverage?

    applewhitern replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

    This is why all shift swaps at my facility must be done in writing, and both parties sign the form. Since MA#2 backed out, then MA#1 will just have to cover her own shift. Since MA#1 wants to go to...
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    Nurses with tattoos and piercings

    applewhitern replied to emmygirle's topic in General Nursing

    Sailors, bikers, and gangsters? My father got his during his Army years in the Korean War, as did tons of men during that time. His was two bluebirds holding a ribbon in their beak that said "Joyce."...
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    Tuition Reimbursement

    applewhitern replied to zje123's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding the loan forgiveness program: I have researched this for two RN friends of mine; they each are paying back loans, and they both work in a rural setting. I have not been able to find much...
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    Tuition Reimbursement

    applewhitern replied to zje123's topic in General Nursing

    This might happen if there was a severe nursing shortage, but there isn't, so I wouldn't expect it. I graduated in 1989. Hospital A gave me a scholarship to attend college if I would work for them...
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    Pedal pulses/Head to toe assesments

    applewhitern replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I do, but I am an ICU nurse. How do you know if something has changed, if you don't do a thorough
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    Realities of stress and dissatisfaction in nursing.

    applewhitern replied to Danfrombham's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The way you describe "life on the outside," makes me tickled pink to be a nurse! Are you in Birmingham, Alabama? If so, be sure to get your BSN or you might have trouble getting a job. I don't live...
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    Two questions...one may be stupid :)

    applewhitern replied to Laura in Canada's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    One of our nurses received a diploma several decades ago. She told me that she had to take chemistry, microbiology, and several other classes for her diploma.
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    What is the most nightmarish medical bill you ever saw and how did it get payed?

    applewhitern replied to Alnitak7's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Before my son passed away, we pretty much lost everything. He was 21, had BlueCross, but our part over the years was astronomical. His premium went to $1300 per month. He was denied disability the...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    applewhitern replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I haven't noticed that older nurses "call out sick more." As a matter of fact, most of the overtime is done by us "older" nurses at my hospital. The younger ones call out a lot more because they...