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    Can stupid people pass nursing school?

    leslie :-D replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    that is so not true, or fair, nlj. no one has ever stated anything like this. even the title of the thread referred to failing nclex 5 times... and there have been people who have taken it sev'l...
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    ABANDONED

    leslie :-D replied to GitanoRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i hope this guy doesn't have any dogs. my dogs have every conceivable comfort i can think of...and then some. i always find it bittersweet, to observe those towards the end of life... as you...
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    leslie :-D replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    and still, do they/regulators involve themselves with those nurses who had to take the nclex sev'l times? do these regulators contact the applicable bon to give them a heads up? i vote no.:) i have...
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    leslie :-D replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    that's just it - unless someone complains about flunking their exam 19 times, we have no way of knowing. has any of you ever bothered to ask your dr, dentist, lawyer, accountant...how many times they...
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    leslie :-D replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    seriously guys, we need to chill or this thread will be shut down. we are expected to debate like adults, regardless of age. personally, i fully share ruby's concerns about taking a test multiple...
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    Any help appreciated.

    leslie :-D replied to s-whnp's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    try calling your uncle's doctor, to see if s/he has any referrals for you. here is a link to head you in the right direction. i'm very sorry you're experiencing these added stressors right now. let us...
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    leslie :-D replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    sorry, i'm not buying the excuse about not being good test taker. if your nsg education/school didn't give you enough opportunity to confront one's weaknesses/shortcomings, then nclex isn't the time...
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    Problems with the aging nurses

    leslie :-D replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    while you may have a valid concern about your cn, i would caution you against stereotyping all nurses of a certain age, as each and every nurse is unique in their abilities and presentation. i'll make...
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    dealing with racism on dementia unit?

    leslie :-D replied to prob22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i think we all agree that it'd be ideal to have the (racist) residents transferred elsewhere. but i'd bet my last dollar, that is just not going to happen. what usually happens, is ss is called, the...
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    What can they do?

    leslie :-D replied to RachRN66's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    so far, there hasn't been a problem, but i do sense you're feeling somewhat vulnerable now? if you can take yourself off-call, then i suppose that would help in maintaining a medication regimen you...
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    New Nurses!

    leslie :-D replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    i disagree with this. i don't require a nurse to act like a cheerleader, to be convinced s/he is the better nurse. enthusiasm for your job, is a plus...but it shouldn't be quantified for comparative...
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    What can they do?

    leslie :-D replied to RachRN66's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    just because a nurse takes certain meds, doesn't automatically mean they are under the influence. rather, it would seem that a nurse could be more of a hazard if s/he didn't take them. i'm not seeing...
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    I knew it was not a correct Technique

    leslie :-D replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    and still, the question remains: how does one address bad practice of an experienced nurse? i agree that a new nurse shouldn't be addressing it...unless it was put in the form of a question, i.e.,...
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    So sad/so sweet at the same time

    leslie :-D replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    indeed, this is one of the many privileges we get to experience in nursing. if we truly took the time to consider the part we play in a man's/pt's most vulnerable times, i daresay we would only become...
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    I knew it was not a correct Technique

    leslie :-D replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    i would have tilted my head, given her one of these , and ask her, "aren't we supposed to change it according to the contents of the (sterile) kit?"... or something to that effect. afterall, you're...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    leslie :-D replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    again and again, yes, yes, yes. this has nothing to do with this being a forum. it has much more to do with having self-respect. just as many of us groom/dress in a manner that exudes self-worth, the...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    leslie :-D replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    i'm pretty sure the poster was being facetious, and not to be taken seriously. even if s/he was being serious...laugh anyways. life's too short.
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    leslie :-D replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    this is my contention as well. i think most of us get that texting is a deliberate means of shorthanding. otoh, i am frustrated by written communication that unknowingly misuses/misspells words, not...
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    restrained patients

    leslie :-D replied to lillyrose3's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    if this is a ltc facility, you can always contact the ombudsman, whose number should be posted publicly for all to see.
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    Did you ever get turned in for neglect after being given too many patients?

    leslie :-D replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    and this is the very reason why nurses have a right to refuse dangerous assignments.
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    If the wound was amputated, is it still infected?

    leslie :-D replied to mikeworksRN's topic in General Nursing

    it's going to depend on whether the infection was localized or systemic.
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    leslie :-D replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    precisely...and it is not nit-picking. we are not talking about typos we are not talking about this being a forum, therefore, 'casual attire' only. we are talking about misspelled words because of not...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    leslie :-D replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    the above statement implies the writers are cognizant of their mistakes, and could correct them accordingly. if they are not aware of their errors, then that is what makes this entire gripe...
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    Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    leslie :-D replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    i've had my citizen's eco watch x 10 yrs now. i was more than happy to pay for this never-needs-a-battery, accurate (and very purdy :)) source of time. she has been indestructible (knocking on wood)....
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    Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    leslie :-D replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    i seriously did not understand this question. a watch has always been a fundamental element of the nursing uniform. what if, for any random reason, there were no pumps? is being 'watchless' synonymous...