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    You are NOT allergic to...

    OCNRN63 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do I really want to
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    OCNRN63 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Please understand that what I am about to say is not a criticism of you or your program. I don't understand why you din't have patient assignments. From your post, it sounds like you were there just...
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    You are NOT allergic to...

    OCNRN63 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had to try to write as small letters as possible to get them all sown. There were some that I just didn't include; after a while you just give up. I actually know someone who has an...
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    You are NOT allergic to...

    OCNRN63 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    No words. Well, actually I do have words. Start hiring real nurses (LPN/RN) instead of MAs for doctor's offices. Yes, the doctors will have to pay them more, but the likelihood of this boneheaded...
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    You are NOT allergic to...

    OCNRN63 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    If a patient breaks out in erythema multiform, that should definitely be listed as an adverse reaction. That not just a run of the mill rash. I've taken care of kiddos who broke out with it after...
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    Metallic taste/nausea with saline flushes

    OCNRN63 replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Oncology

    Yes, usually something tart does a good job of masking the taste. I almost always taste it; in fact, I even smell it as it's being flushed. I try to remember to keep something in my purse for when I...
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    port accessing tips.

    OCNRN63 replied to busybee04's topic in Oncology

    I used to have people take a breath. It may not make the stick easier, but it serves as a distraction technique; while the patient is busy thinking about taking the breath, you can stick. Now that...
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    You are NOT allergic to...

    OCNRN63 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember years ago when I was working in Day Surgery, we got this woman who had so many stated allergies it took three allergy bands. I have this corollary that states that the greater the number of...
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    Bullied by CNAs?

    OCNRN63 replied to needsassistance's topic in General Nursing

    I remember working with a PCT in the ED who only worked when she felt like it. If she didn't like you, she'd refuse to do things like get VS, run blood specimens to the lab, etc. She would also...
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    Is going straight from nursing school to nurse supervisor a good career choice?

    OCNRN63 replied to Theloving100's topic in General Nursing

    If they make them all supervisors, then they don't have to pay
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    COB rollcall

    OCNRN63 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, when I read your post I wondered if you were from Pittsburgh. I live on the opposite side of the state, an I graduated 30y ago from a diploma program as
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    COB rollcall

    OCNRN63 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    Know them backward and forward. I've been a Beatles fan since I was five years old; I cried when they broke up, and I was only seven. Fifty years from now, people will still be listening and singing...
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    ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    OCNRN63 replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent idea, and since you're an AN Guide, you would be the perfect choice to bring this up to
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    COB rollcall

    OCNRN63 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, good song, but Paul sang that
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    OCNRN63 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    How do you feel about it if it's a new nurse saying she doesn't want a
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    ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    OCNRN63 replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    HA HA! That happened to me,
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    COB rollcall

    OCNRN63 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who incorporates John Lennon in a post is A-OK by
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    Is going straight from nursing school to nurse supervisor a good career choice?

    OCNRN63 replied to Theloving100's topic in General Nursing

    Do you feel like you have the clinical skills to be a leader? Have you ever had to manage people? Do you know how to work with agencies that have oversight of LTC facilities? Have you ever hired,...
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    OCNRN63 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    No, you don't, and not, it wasn't. All you've done up till this point is complain about "seasoned" nurses while exalting new graduates. You were downright rude to Leigh, who took the time to respond...
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    OCNRN63 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Wow...that was snide. She was trying to explain the flip side of this situation, and you reply by being sarcastic. Perhaps the reason you haven't been getting opportunities from the nurses at most of...
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    OCNRN63 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    I agree reaching. Reaching out to the nurse and asking "How can I help you?" would go a lot further than indignant foot stamping and hair flipping. Eye rolling was my pet peeve, esp. when accompanied...
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    OCNRN63 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    I haven't seen any angry replies, just honest ones. ETA: Actually, the angry responses I've seen came from
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    OCNRN63 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    We're also getting one side of the story. For all we know, the staff may have been polite to her, but she had expectations for
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    OCNRN63 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    OK, I'll bite. Some of us have gotten burned by students who were rude, disruptive, lazy, etc. After a while, even the most patient person just throws her hands up in the air and says, "Forget it." I...
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    Mormon culture

    OCNRN63 replied to XXXX5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you elaborate on what comprises temple clothing? I've heard all kinds of things, so I would like to know what it really