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    "I didn't go to school to do X" the new mentality in nursing?

    leslie :-D replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    while i have no proof, i totally believe there is a strong correlation betw those who became nurses for the money, are the same ones who possess the 'too posh to wash' mentality. not all nurses. but...
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    Another Rant on Obesity and Children

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

    these parents need education as well. (handouts, so they could read and reread in their private time) they need to know they are slowly killing their children. i'd like to think they'd listen to that....
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    Neurontin decreases the effectiveness of PO pain meds?

    leslie :-D replied to TeleRN311's topic in Patient Medications

    lortab et al, are usually not very helpful with neural pain. we usually prescribe neurontin or depakote for that particular type of pain, and it helps tremendously. methadone is the only opiate drug...
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    How to deal with my feelings / perceptions

    leslie :-D replied to littlewingrn's topic in Psychiatric

    i understand what you're feeling and i believe you have the right to feel that way. these type of folks tend to be the histrionic type, enlessly turning the attn to them. while it is a form of mental...
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    wondering if a complaint will be filed against me

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

    how long did you work there for? i ask because i don't think the DON would say that to you (about not being good fit) based on one, isolated incident. i sense more is going on besides not calling dr....
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    rn taking orders from an lpn?

    leslie :-D replied to tofunurse<3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    lpns can supervise rns, administratively (is that a word?), but cannot supervise them, clinically. either way, don't ever accept an order that isn't directly from the horse's mouth. op, you made an...
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    Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    leslie :-D replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    perhaps you can admninster 5ml in one shot, but i choose to use my nsg judgment, and do so in 2 injections. the more (rocephin) you give, the more chance of induration. one could argue that giving 2...
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    Nutrition to prevent and treat pressure ulcers???

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

    hi judi, welcome to allnurses.:) i do remember as a new student, that i was unsure of what to google for...i was such a novice. i imagine you feel like one, as well. i googled 'nutrition and wound...
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    ? about resident throwing self OOB

    leslie :-D replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

    hell, if i was a young person, ltc is the LAST place i'd want to be. very, very depressing. i do believe he needs some sort of consult...i'm thinking psych as a start. poor guy. too bad there isn't...
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    Obese children...my rant

    leslie :-D replied to Gently.me's topic in Pediatric

    i fully believe that food is an addiction, for the morbidly obese. we all know food is a pleasure of life. to completely grab for something (whether it's etoh, shopping, gambling, EATING) in order to...
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    A little frustrated.. need to vent...

    leslie :-D replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in General Nursing

    or you can respond as if confused. "i don't understand. if you passed the med aide test, wouldn't that make you a med aide???":confused: obviously people who do this, are doing so because of...
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    I'm so sorry guys I did not want to create all this mess

    leslie :-D replied to mon74's topic in General Nursing

    oh my gosh, no apologies needed!:hug:
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    I'm an Italian nurse

    leslie :-D replied to mon74's topic in General World

    another nurse here, that wears your fabulous shoes. and :welcome: (i hope op reads english.)
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    NEW Hospice RN Case Manager Question!!

    leslie :-D replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in Home Health

    i'd even consider meeting w/the unit mgr, charge nurse, and adon (if applicable), tactfully asking them that you've heard of their less-than-desirable reputation... and do they have any idea as to why...
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    Deathbed visions **UPDATED**

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

    why was helen dying in the 1st place? what specific illness? had a dr dx'd her with anything? it's obvious God's will was to keep her here a bit longer. i am fascinated how He renewed her. that's a...
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    Obese children...my rant

    leslie :-D replied to Gently.me's topic in Pediatric

    sad? i truly believe it's devastating, with many being totally selfish, and others being ignorant. your story is the protype for all the adults in a child/children's life. if they have health...
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    Obese children...my rant

    leslie :-D replied to Gently.me's topic in Pediatric

    i too, find it incredibly sad and preventable. but along with a child losing weight, the entire family needs to jump in and do it together. from my personal experience, i haven't found many families...
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    What is your definition of an RN?

    leslie :-D replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    while i personally agree with you, our image is such, that the public/social media try and make asses of us. we seriously have no respect whatsoever. among other perceptions, we are seen as a bunch as...
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    How do I get along well with my clinical instructor?

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

    would that make them up-tight??? get it? up.tight. fine. i'll continue w/entertaining myself.
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    What is your definition of an RN?

    leslie :-D replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    rn - obtains nsg license upon passing a state exam. role - executes dr's orders, assisting w/pt as needed, monitors and maintains effect of txs ; intervenes as needed, ensuring pt goals are met. the...
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    Facilities not on the Customer service bandwagon

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

    the bolded? that. of course admin is going to do everything it takes to appease an unsatisfied customer. and we all know who that expectation is delegated to. it's not realistic, it's disrespectful to...
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    Doubting being an RN b/c physical problems

    leslie :-D replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Nursing

    eagles, i think many of us nurses, likely have a dtr your age. mine just turned 22. so yeah, we understand the invincibility that your age group feels. and yes, you are sounding extremely sensible in...
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    An eye-opening experience

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

    seriously, i pity the doctor that ever slapped me. next time i saw him, he'd be crawling.
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    An eye-opening experience

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

    thanks for this, canes. i'm very sad now...and grateful.
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    got fired for "clinical issues"... will I find a job??

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

    wow. perhaps i should elaborate on reporting criticals. first, i always compare these labs to prior ones, if applicable. if pt had wbc of 25k last wk, and this wk it's 20k...then no, it's not...