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  1. "You take the BUS to work!"

    workingharder replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, go for it! I've had comebacks take that long. Heck, I'm still working on a zinger from 1985 when the Preacher said,"Do you take this

  2. Nursing Diagnosis: Disorganized Thought Processes

    workingharder replied to PennyWise's topic in General Nursing

    I've often thought that many Nursing Diagnosis were "disorganized thought

  3. Too much emphasis on "caring"

    workingharder replied to sweet~revenge's topic in General Nursing

    I started to write a short essay about what I thought needed to happen for the role of nursing to advance. Science, medicine, specialization, higher entry requirements, residencies,... Then I got to...

  4. let go on first day because of OSHA :(

    workingharder replied to Ashley3H12's topic in Nursing Career

    It could be that, for one reason or another, they are on OSHA's radar and are skittish about being further

  5. Nurses Calling Patients "Jerks"

    workingharder replied to PacoUSA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've had very few patients/residents that I would classify as jerks. It may be that I've been lucky. Or, it may be that in real life I look like an old, grizzled "Hell's Angel" biker. Not my persona...

  6. Why are Nurses so mean to each other?

    workingharder replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would think that much of the perception of meanness comes from people who are new to the profession and, perhaps, new to adult working environments. Nursing is often times a brutal and stressing...

  7. How do ya'll wear your hair? can you have bangs?

    workingharder replied to Reckless96's topic in General Nursing

    I used to wear it on my head. For the past few years though, it's been migrating more towards my back and feet. I think I may be turning into a

  8. Why don't people take LPNs seriously?

    workingharder replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "...rub my thing...". ??? Intriguing. Please,

  9. Is it made of acid? Fire? Cactus stickers?

    workingharder replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can't explain the little girls' problem. For the little boys, just reassure them that it is NOT another

  10. Be Careful When Posting

    workingharder replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    As I have stated before, this is not a true representation of me. That's not my real

  11. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    workingharder replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    I'm expecting to see a little pad lock on this thread very

  12. CNA job scam? Please help

    workingharder replied to magalipastor60's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Doubtful, but be wary of any unusual activity in your account. Also, just to be safe, alert your bank. Also, since this is mail fraud, contact the post office about reporting

  13. CNA job scam? Please help

    workingharder replied to magalipastor60's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did you give bank account numbers or social security info? It sounds like a variation on a popular and old scam whereby you are sent a check that is deposited into your account and you then send cash...

  14. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    workingharder replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Surprised

  15. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    workingharder replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Dang! I thought I had myself pretty well

  16. What is it like being a Pre-op nurse?

    workingharder replied to Lael's topic in PACU

    We typically worked 06:00-14:30 M-F although, many days went 9-11 hrs. Yes, there was on call but, where I worked you needed to be able to handle PACU as well to be put on

  17. What is it like being a Pre-op nurse?

    workingharder replied to Lael's topic in PACU

    I did Pre-op for a while and it's not bad. Typically I would arrive about 05:45, get my bays prepped, check if I had enough supplies (I always got my supplies ready at the end of shift the day before...

  18. Washing those scrubs?

    workingharder replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    all hail the mighty

  19. My email filter is a genius!

    workingharder replied to PennyWise's topic in General Nursing

    Your post got my curiosity piqued. So, I checked my spam folder and now I'm in a quandary. Since I now have a bevy of females stalking me on the net, which Canadian pharmacy should I use to purchase...

  20. School Nurse Interview this week! Any advice?

    workingharder replied to Lael's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just a random thought. At the interview don't chew gum, and if you do, be sure you've brought enough for

  21. Washing those scrubs?

    workingharder replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I believe, we have officially hit the summer

  22. Considering nursing

    workingharder replied to KGCaligirl's topic in General Nursing

    Don't go spending other people's money so wantonly. To the OP:The market for new nurses is saturated. I am not concerned with your ability to survive nursing school, I do have reservations about your...

  23. Please Help - I have no where else to turn

    workingharder replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't blame you one bit. There are people in the world that the only way to get their attention is to go sub-nuclear on their back

  24. Are nurses really vulnerable?

    workingharder replied to Dinma123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The answer is almost certainly dependent on whether the collective "Energy Field" is disturbed. After this has been established, I'd ask for a refund for this

  25. If you could post your own...

    workingharder replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Now, that would make for an interesting study. "Is caffeine absorbed better/quicker through the GI or through the