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    Oh, the Q is silent...

    leslie :-D replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Nursing Humor

    where the heck do you get "prissy" from??:lol2: fwiw, it's pross-tee-sis. there, now say it.
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    Ethical WWYD

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

    IF that ever happens again, you could add your input to the (upset) pt, and try to deescalate the situation... AND privately tell the nurse that you felt the situation could have been prevented. and,...
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    Using technical jargon with patients-EYE OPENER

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

    sorry roy, but i disagree w/your explanations to family. much too wordy and involved. nurses/dr's need to keep it simple, i.e., lasix will remove the excess fluid in your dad's body, and he'll pee it...
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    Advice on Caring for Mother-n-law with Stage 4 Ampullary Cancer

    leslie :-D replied to luv2bake's topic in General Nursing

    you sound pretty awesome yourself.:) keep us updated about your mil. you'll do extremely well as a nurse.
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    More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    leslie :-D replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i've never been impressed by good looks...never. rather, i'd be more inclined to respond well to a dorky, desperate salesperson... the kind that never seems to catch a break. all my life, i've tended...
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    Using technical jargon with patients-EYE OPENER

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

    you'd think it'd be common sense to use layman terms, when conferring w/non-medical people. obviously not.
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    MORAL DILEMA

    leslie :-D replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    i'm always on the fence with treating dying pts with abx for infection. if death is imminent, i don't push the issue... but if it's a matter of months, yes, i advocate for abx since infection is...
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    MORAL DILEMA

    leslie :-D replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    while there are some hospices that require their pts to be dnr, there are also many others that do not require this. just an fyi.:)
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    MORAL DILEMA

    leslie :-D replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    actually, 55mg/hr is not unreasonable. but administering said amt, with intention of 'getting it over with', is highly unreasonable, and is cause to lose her license.
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    MORAL DILEMA

    leslie :-D replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    in case i'm misreading you, i'd like to emphasize that the nurse gave the mso4, to ease his suffering... and not to purposely hasten his death. that said, i'm very relieved your dad died peacefully......
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    Medicare Fraud

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

    nope, not if you only did bedside care. it is those who do the billing, that'd likely be investigated. no worries on your part.
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    fired... where can a bad nurse go to find a job?

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

    this...is what i was going to post. why do you think you're a bad nurse? and why didn't you report a critical value stat? your self-esteem seems to be in the toilet, and i find that sad. do you like...
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    Failed! 4days before grad!

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

    dang, i can imagine how frustrated you must be, esp being off by .5 point. i too, would feel devastated... but i do know i would go back. it concerns me that you said IF i go back. i certainly hope...
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    Advice on Caring for Mother-n-law with Stage 4 Ampullary Cancer

    leslie :-D replied to luv2bake's topic in General Nursing

    this must feel like a huge responsibility to take on, and i applaud your desire to help your mil. this ca is comparable to pancreatic ca, so do expect little to no appetite, wt loss, n/v (if not...
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    Patient fell and died a few days later, was it my fault?

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

    op, i'm sorry this has been such a harrowing experience for you. there is a strong chance that this will be investigated. if you don't have nsg insurance yet, get it now...it's $100/yr. once you calm...
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    Crazy MD orders that caused stress or concern...

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

    no, she was demented. i too, would honor the wish if they were a&o. but then again, her poa (pt's brother) authorized it... and was incredibly upset, demanding to know why no one told him (about...
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    Crazy MD orders that caused stress or concern...

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

    ok, the only orders i outright refuse, is r/t legality and if pt will suffer. working inpatient hospice, i've gotten orders to give ________mg of morphine s/ivp qh, until respirations cease. (usually...
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    Crazy MD orders that caused stress or concern...

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

    this is true. however, there still remain a boatload of nurses who resist in giving prn mso4, fearing they'd cause the death. if drs/nps are that adamant about pt giving it qh, then let them order it...
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    Tough skin with a side order of a grain of salt please?

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

    sounds like one of the walton girls.:)
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    Nurses and cancer....

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

    latex.
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    feeling frustrated by AN posts and second guessing myself

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

    all i'll add, is this board can serve as a prepping ground for real life in nursing. many threads on here, can readily become heated. because we have guidelines/tos re how we can express ourselves on...
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    I'm excited and just needed to tell someone! :)

    leslie :-D replied to Cas0880's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    wow. that is awesome, and congratulations.:balloons: are you sure this hospital is from planet earth? (that'd be quite the commute.)
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    Could use some advice or a listening ear...new RN, newly abusive husband

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

    get a restraining order immediately.
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    amazing natural remedies

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

    gentian violet, a true lifesaver. my mil told me about it when my premie son kept on getting thrush, over and over again. the nystatin was useless (to me). got gentian violet at osco's, applied it...
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    The Oversensitive... Vent!

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

    an's has sunk and gotten very, very snarky?? like, as in the entire membership, half a million have gotten snarky?? or perhaps more realistically, some members? most members? few members? what is...