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    The film: Vaxxed.

    OCNRN63 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...I was going to say something, but decided to hold my
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    Why do *some* people hate nurses/nursing students?

    OCNRN63 replied to guest894451's topic in General Nursing

    You have three years of experience. What is your
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    OCNRN63 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    I just shake my
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    OCNRN63 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    What? You mean "Eye of newt and toe of frog, Wool of bat and tongue of dog, Adder's fork and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg and howler's wing" won't cure tetorifice? Conventional medicine is good...
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    OCNRN63 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Since ixchel is taking a much deserved break, she was gracious enough to allow me to fill in for her. Here's hoping I don't blow up her thread. My next door neighbor is a retired nurse. She...
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    Should I become an LVN?

    OCNRN63 replied to Blossom26's topic in General Nursing

    1. You're fortunate to get your 30 min lunch. In some facilities, nurses frequently go without a lunch/dinner break. 2. I'm not sure I understand your comment about not being able to clock out before...
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    OCNRN63 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    I think about the parents of children in third world countries. Parents who would beg, borrow, or steal to get their children the vaccinations that people in this country cast aside in such a...
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    DNR

    OCNRN63 replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in General Nursing

    Be a patient advocate, then. Talk to the physician, tell him/her of the patient's wishes, request order for DNR, assist patient in filling out advance directives if he is competent to to so. Notify...
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    OCNRN63 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    But eventually, one must move on from a hypothesis to providing facts to back it up; otherwise, the hypothesis fails. In this case, no facts have been provided, but proponents of anti-vaccine...
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    Prestigious RN School

    OCNRN63 replied to CTH1983's topic in General Nursing

    University of Phoenix, every
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    Your Favorite Nursing Job

    OCNRN63 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    I've enjoyed aspects of almost every job I've had, but my favorite job was outpatient oncology. Man, do I miss that
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    Ideas for employee engagement

    OCNRN63 replied to nursenellie's topic in General Nursing

    Constantly staying late is not something staff should be aspiring to do; management should be hiring enough staff to provide adequate
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    OCNRN63 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    Seatbelt don't always prevent people from being injured/killed in car accidents. I guess you should stop using seat belts,
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    My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    OCNRN63 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    It is indeed a word, much to my
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    OCNRN63 replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned that choking on a peppermint Mento while riding in the car is both terrifying and exhilarating. Oh, and hey you anti-vaxxers out there! I just got a shingles vax of my own volition!...
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    Is tipping allowed?

    OCNRN63 replied to KRVRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And buy enough for all three shifts. This is a side comment. It used to bug me to no end when a family would bring a treat in "for everyone" and there would be nothing left for 3-11/11-7. I had...
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    CNA Bonus Plan

    OCNRN63 replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please use the "Quote" function so we know whose post you're responding
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    Unable to endorse my license

    OCNRN63 replied to Mommynursegrace's topic in General Nursing

    Once you pass it, you don't need to keep retaking
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    Unable to endorse my license

    OCNRN63 replied to Mommynursegrace's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, there are no loopholes. In the eyes of WA BON, you do not meet the required educational elements to endorse your current license for one in your new state. CA allowed you to sit for...
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    New Grad RN charge nurse position at a SNF

    OCNRN63 replied to VeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are able to handle an orientation of only three days, others can't. Personally, I would think it would be normal for most new grads to need more time. It doesn't make you a bad nurse, it...
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    OCNRN63 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    You are seriously NOT going to hand over good money to see that
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    What is the best way to culture a respectful and positive relationship with the physicians

    OCNRN63 replied to TrevorChurchman's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes on your upcoming
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    OCNRN63 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work peds years ago in an Amish-intensive area. The Amish do not vaccinate their children (there are a few rare exceptions, of course). We would get babies with pertussis too, and that...
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    OCNRN63 replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    Not where I worked, unfortunately, but nice guys
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    OCNRN63 replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for many years in small hospitals in a variety of departments. Large hospitals are by no means perfect, and I have plenty of stories about giving report to larger facilities. It really...