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    I can't understand what you're saying!

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

    obviously you don't understand, purple. we are supposed to write laugh out loud, not lol. ftr, when i stated that maybe we're old fogies, i was half-kidding but admittedly, thinking aloud as...
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    I can't understand what you're saying!

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

    while i agree about the textspeak, sometimes i have to wonder if we're a bunch of old fogies.
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    To old to be hired anymore?

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

    awesome response here. i would heed this advice.
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    Hygiene disaster areas

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

    i wouldn't use comet, but have used scrubbing bubbles on my son, when he was a young boy. he got into some 'mischief' and was one big soot/grime ball when he came in the house. i threw him in the...
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    Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

    leslie :-D replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    you've read that chronic pain pts generally don't become addicted? interesting. i haven't seen any of that while researching this very subject. i have seen some varied and broad estimations, like...
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    Nurse Robot, A Conspiracy Theory

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

    for nursing to be considered as a "caring" profession, the juxtaposition of robotic intervention, just seems to defy the very core of what a vital part of nursing is allegedly supposed to encompass....
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    Pay for parking and mandatory retirement contribution as part of position........

    leslie :-D replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    also, take into account the probable free education you'd be getting, should you decide to pursue a more advanced degree.
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    CEU's - Preferred online source?

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

    www.westernschools.com it's the only source i've ever used.
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    Let's talk about... oxygen

    leslie :-D replied to Ado Annie's topic in General Students

    from where i am, it does need an order if under 4l/min. when on lo-flo o2, our natural airway moisture should assist in humidying o2. plus, some dr's worry about bacterial contamination r/t humidified...
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    Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

    leslie :-D replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    you would agree the behaviors of those who are legitimately in pain, versus those who are addicts, are worlds apart, yes? it is the demanding, inflexible, obnoxious behaviors that we oppose... and...
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    Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

    leslie :-D replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    i'm sorry you're hurting so much, sourthern. seriously, i mean that. to me, it doesn't come across as you having addictive behaviors...because you are genuinely focusing on your pain to be relieved....
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    Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

    leslie :-D replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    do you have a source to back up that "chronic pain pts don't generally become addicted"? i tend to (generally) doubt that. of course they develop a tolerance, necessitating higher doses. but chronic...
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    Is becoming a nurse for me?

    leslie :-D replied to xxbrittanyxx182's topic in General Nursing

    from what i read, nursing opportunities are going to depend on where you live in the country. i would discourage you from listening to school advisors, since they are going to want you to apply to...
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    nurses, what's most important?

    leslie :-D replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    bluedevil - the perfect response.
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    can you refuse an assignment?

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

    i've refused unsafe assignments, but when i knew that others would have to carry the extra load, i have accepted the assignment... noting on the assignment sheet "accepted under duress". i also made...
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    Failed Med/Surg by 3/10 point

    leslie :-D replied to Ciale's topic in General Students

    agree, totally.
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    Need ADVICE is 4 weeks postpartum too soon to go back to work?!

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

    was this supposed to be a closing statement?:)
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    Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

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

    Tragically, I too, hear of many horror stories re ltc facilities. I remain dumbfounded, that aides or anyone, can get away with telling a pt to "Shut up"... And slapping them???? That thought makes me...
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    Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

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

    If you're going to work ltc, it's very helpful if you truly enjoy the elderly population. Lots of people don't, whether it's r/t the overall devaluing of elderly, whether it's r/t fear of aging and...
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    What is your personal philosophy of nursing?

    leslie :-D replied to lcheinz36's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    awesome response, ilg. My philosophy in nursing is pretty much the same as is my philosophy in life. It doesn't matter what specifically it is per se... but it is important that I carry (and stay true...
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    Failed Med/Surg by 3/10 point

    leslie :-D replied to Ciale's topic in General Students

    you need to work on your sarcasm skills. they seem a tad weak. after high school, i had applied to nsg school. there were pre-entrance exams...i aced 6 out of the 7, all in the 90's... but failed the...
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    Who is Responsible for Discussing End-of-Life Treatment Options?

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

    One of my most eye-opening experiences as a nursing student, was when I was assigned a pt w/advanced ovarian ca. Her pcp wanted her discharged to home and receive hospice services. Her onc wanted her...
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    A patient passed away last week..

    leslie :-D replied to MN-Nurse's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    maybe so, that still doesn't negate the oddity of watching a game with a dead man. whatever it takes, right?
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    A patient passed away last week..

    leslie :-D replied to MN-Nurse's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    when did he die? when the family left, was he still alive when you took care of him? i'm just confused, since your friend made reference to watching a game with a dead person in the room. actually, if...
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    New RN 3 Mistakes in first month on Job :(

    leslie :-D replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i do sympathize with the challenges that a new nurse faces, and it sounds like you are going through the expected 'growing pains' that all newbies inevitably experience. but please don't automatically...