pockunit ADN, RN

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    Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    pockunit replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    They must be bad if they show up as swear
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    Why are X so Y?

    pockunit posted a topic in General Nursing

    Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!? For example: I saw a(n) X last week and s/he was so Y to me, I couldn't believe it! It was great/horrible! I can't believe the fantastic/horrendous experience I had. All the...
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    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    pockunit replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    QED; you got
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    Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    pockunit replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    Knittas don't mess around, yo. eta: not leaving the hookers out,
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    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    pockunit replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You don't think talking odds is
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    any RNs have their Perkins Loan cancelled?

    pockunit replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure that the loan needs to be for the nursing program, not another degree, and that you have to pay for X years straight before they consider it. It's pretty easy to look the information...
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    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    pockunit replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The thing is, this isn't opinion. My opinion has no bearing on the discussion. Docs who dx pneumonia based on the temperature of a room are doing so for the pt's benefit (insurance? customer...
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    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    pockunit replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Correlation does not equal
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    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    pockunit replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So because they say it, it's
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    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    pockunit replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Docs can make the dx all they want, but *cold* doesn't cause
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    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    pockunit replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Developing a runny nose and developing pneumonia are two very different reactions to cold temperatures. And no, I've never started sneezing because I was too cold. I also don't develop colds or the...
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    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    pockunit replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You're telling me you wouldn't buy a lottery ticket with those odds? Would you get chemo based on those numbers? Prophylactic surgery? I sure
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    Mandated Flu vaccine?

    pockunit replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So wait: they're cold and then develop pneumonia because they're cold? I don't think it works that
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    Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    pockunit replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    Disagree (1). Although I do love my circs, I can't fathom how working with TWO of them makes the work easier or faster. DPNs all the way,
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    Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    pockunit replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    So? What's on your needles
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    Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    pockunit replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    Was this an audio rant? I must have my speakers on
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    Delegating task

    pockunit replied to mynhii's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you're a superhero who can do everything all by your lonesome, you already delegate. And as a CNS, you'll have to do it then, too. As was already mentioned, you delegate already, you probably...
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    Disappointed in myself and feel like a failure in nursing.

    pockunit replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I think that Dave Ramsey's take on gossip should be part of the culture at all workplaces: it's toxic, it's bad for morale, and it's disloyal. He defines it as "discussing anything with anyone who...
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    Terrible Clinical

    pockunit replied to mkmatthew's topic in General Students

    There's a difference, however, between addiction and tolerance. Being in pain and receiving meds long-term will result in tolerance, but it will not necessarily result in addiction. Addiction is a...
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    Oh, the Q is silent...

    pockunit replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Nursing Humor

    dil-AW-did Some people just say,
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    Do you think they/employers are watching what we post?

    pockunit replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    . . . aaaand this is why I changed my old account to a new one with NO identifying information. No previous posts to stalk, nada. I suppose if someone were tracking me down for a bounty they could...
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    Tips for first clinical?

    pockunit replied to betsyMT2003's topic in General Students

    We'll be doing observations at the county jail, but no pt care. I think it's a liability issue, probably. Also, they just may not have the staff to deal with all those extra bodies. Even though the CI...
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    pockunit replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    Oooh,
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    pockunit replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    Woo, awesome day! I actually felt minimally competent I did my first straight cath, my first IVP, knew all my meds (and got quizzed on two other students' when they didn't know theirs), and got a...
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    How do you do it?

    pockunit replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Stupid