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    Quick answer to question, pls..

    leslie :-D replied to tunafish1's topic in General Nursing

    under s/s, it lists illnesses that can result from infection...including "sore throat".
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    Quick answer to question, pls..

    leslie :-D replied to tunafish1's topic in General Nursing

    in a neutrpenic pt., the typical signs of infection are often absent... r/t few wbc's circulationg. here's a link from wiki, but your professor is correct. suggestion? if you're going to contest an...
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    Advice from someone who might have "been there"...

    leslie :-D replied to tunafish1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i do understand the sense of injustice you feel...i'm like that, too. but my thought is, if your lawyer is at a loss, i'm not understanding why you'd think that anyone else could. of course, you can...
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    5 new admissions...on my face!

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

    awesome 2 easy discharges, 3 to go.:balloons: that's the way to do it, mama.
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    My manager went off on me!

    leslie :-D replied to mh356's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hmmmm. sounds comparable to nurses eating their young....where in fact, we (the nurse-eaters) are not as vicious and merciless as we're made out to be. CASE CLOSED.
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    Medication administration, not following the rules

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

    oh my gosh, i know many nurses to prepour and prechart... which is false documentation, and open to other risky scenarios. not a wise idea, and not worth it.
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    Sad cases

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

    i don't know how this can be proven, but it HAS been my experience that op is spot on. and it is a heartbreaking and appalling situation to witness. anecdotal stories, should not always be discounted....
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    $450 scrub top... yeah, I know, for real.

    leslie :-D replied to A&OxNone's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    *shiver*...reminds me of my dtr when she was 18/19, and the only thing she wanted for Christmas was a prada-anything. i spotted a $525 prada handbag, new with tags, and got it for $100. personally? i...
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    He// to the NO!

    leslie :-D replied to FLmomof5's topic in General Nursing

    they have it coming. but mgmt needs to realize that bullies never win. bottom line.
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    Suicide on unit

    leslie :-D replied to as1234's topic in General Nursing

    i'm curious, who are these "sitters"? are they volunteers? cna's? nurses? i believe that sitters should have some sort of qualifications to working/sitting with suicidal pts. also, if they're going to...
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    Preconcieved ideas about doctors

    leslie :-D replied to MKS8806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    serious? a doctor's preference book?? it's no wonder that docs often have preconceived notions about them...and not very favorable, i would think. that rubs me the wrong way. when i need to call a...
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    Suicide on unit

    leslie :-D replied to as1234's topic in General Nursing

    i don't care who the person is, where they are, why they did it, etc. it's something that kicks everyone of us in the gut. i do hope those directly involved, get the help they need... and that your...
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    $450 scrub top... yeah, I know, for real.

    leslie :-D replied to A&OxNone's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    a freakin' belly shirt?????? i do believe mr. (calvin) klein needs either a dopeslap or a dopeslap. your choice, mr. k.
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    $450 scrub top... yeah, I know, for real.

    leslie :-D replied to A&OxNone's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i was looking for the swarovski crystals. i seriously feel sorry for those compelled to buy "designer", no matter how costly.
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    TX looking for nurse w/DWIs

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

    do you have a link for this particular story?
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    gangrene of the scrotum

    leslie :-D replied to nola1202's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    decisions should always be based on pmh, comorbids, overall health, and age. if pt would be high risk/poor candidate for surgery or any aggressive txs... then their decision would be based on above....
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    vancomycin

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

    i just searched and read, sev'l reputable sources about refrigerated vanco... not one source indicated or even implicated, seizures. whenever someone throws something out there, never take their word...
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    feel like an idiot

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

    normally i wouldn't worry about dropping a pill on the floor...at home. in the hospital, i do worry since i believe it's filled with all types of bacteria. but yes, definitely, pop pills into med...
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    Attention Nurses....

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

    and there still are many intelligent nurses here. some of these intelligent nurses, even seemed to call you out... as they/we do with other new students who come to us for homework help. we're more...
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    Suspended without notice

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

    this...and, if you get an atty before the meeting, the atty will reschedule the meeting if it's not a convenient time. but yes, definitely have an atty with you. hope everything works out for you....
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    Attention Nurses....

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

    you'll understand what we're saying, once you graduate and be a nurse for around 6 months.
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    Attention Nurses....

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

    1. i'm telling you, op did not write those questions herself. also, she's asking us because she was inspired by her philosophy class? (hmmmm) 2. this type of assignment is so predictable when school...
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    Suspended without notice

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

    maybe there was an investigation going on behind the scenes, and now they're conclusive? why not call and ask them?
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    Attention Nurses....

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

    to answer your questions, why would you want/need our opinions, if you allegedly have been working on this for a month? and why are you doing this paper, if school hasn't started? (i'll go back and...
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    gangrene of the scrotum

    leslie :-D replied to nola1202's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i am hearing a climbing number of anecdotal stories, about the healing powers of honey. i'm going to have to read about that more...it fascinates me.