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    Tonsillectomy

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

    yes definitely, you will adjust to most stuff. most of us still have our quirks, and have never become immune to certain things, i.e., suctioning, odors, mucuous,. etc./ but somehow we still endure....
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    The Oversensitive... Vent!

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

    so true, mazy. it seems a whole lot of people are overdosing on suck pills, and it presents in different ways... none of it pleasant. so...what's the solution for suck pill syndrome?
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    The Oversensitive... Vent!

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

    it was sarcastic but not an attack. i chuckled at it, too. and then i got pulled back to when i was 5, and (accidentally) poured oj in my frosted flakes. my mom made me still eat it. i imagine pee...
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    What do you see?

    leslie :-D replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    ha!! perhaps i should give heff (hugh heffner) YOUR numbers. (but there is one requirement.) he just won't leave me alone. (i think he wants to make a calendar with me and the other red hat society...
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    The Oversensitive... Vent!

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

    thank you, tait. one of my biggest frustrations on here. more aggravating than rehashing etiquette and sensitivity, are the responses that respond with, 'what type of nurse are you?? you have no...
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    What do you see?

    leslie :-D replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    actually, i think you're mrs. claus:santa: leslie;) i'm not totally
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    Deathbed visions

    leslie :-D replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    inawe, you and your family were witness to a phenomenal event...once in a lifetime. thank you for sharing your story.:) how did this girl appear physically? did she look like a 'regular' child? and...
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    Clinical Post Conference

    leslie :-D replied to lansgrl123's topic in General Students

    post conference really is a great concept. unfortunately, students are burnt at the end of their shift and are antsy to get the heck out of there and go home.:) it is only in hindsight that i could...
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    Gah! So much judgement on all nurses.......

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

    i have found there are people who just love to argue. it doesn't matter if it occurs in the workplace, at home, or waiting in a long line. these folks just aren't happy unless they're judging someone...
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    I have been kicked out of my nursing program because of failed courses

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

    you or your friends, do not know why these people were allowed to repeat. unless you have concrete proof that they were allowed a second chance, with the exact same circumstances, you're out of luck....
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    Post not posted

    leslie :-D replied to Debilpn23's topic in General Nursing

    it could have been moved to another forum. you need to go to admin help desk for answers.:)
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    how to lose weight as a busy new nurse

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

    i want to start with "congratulations" in your attempt to lose weight and make yourself healthier. the u.s. has a plethora of chronic illnesses that affect a lot of other folks, as well as themselves....
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    More realistic alternative to sentimental "Nurse's Creed?"

    leslie :-D replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    check into: http://www.americannursetoday.com/article.aspx?id=6228&fid=6182 http://www.nursefriendly.com (appears as a extremely casual site, it has been around for many years.)...
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    More realistic alternative to sentimental "Nurse's Creed?"

    leslie :-D replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    because that's who we are... consisting of sugar and spice, with a fine concoction of molasses and milk (= sappy;)). kind of makes you want to 'run' from that image, yes? unicorns have to hurt, i...
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    Seriously?

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

    yeah, that's the ticket. totally agree. even in nsg school, we are taught the importance of communication, and i believe and try to uphold its clinical significance. effective communication...
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    Medication Error HELP

    leslie :-D replied to pomlover08's topic in General Nursing

    ew. spoken like a true... nurse? hope not, for your sake. we can be bad. big thing with nursing is accountability and judgment. show your boss what you're made of, by owning what you did.
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    I have three jobs

    leslie :-D replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    why did you accept these jobs that put you in overload? you're the one in control, sweetie.
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    They won't stop calling me!

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

    if admin had any business savvy, they would know to have backup, in event someone is fired, quit, sick call, etc. have them use an agency, or per diems...wouldn't you agree? highly specialized field?...
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    Hospice nurse with no nursing experience

    leslie :-D replied to misia84's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    while i agree that compassion is a part of hospice care, it is the clinical skills that make the difference betw a good and an unacceptable death. compassion doesn't mean diddly in times like...
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    COPD and no BM for 40 days!

    leslie :-D replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i too, sense she'll enter dying phase soon (within monthish). if she remains comfortable, maybe an enema once a week (only if no s/s.). otherwise, as has been brought up, stimulants/laxative have...
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    Social inadequacy and nursing.

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

    i too, am someone who is unsocial, avoid small-talk and LOVE keeping to myself. i do know how to read people and can communicate accordingly, but that's only if i have something to say. none of this...
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    Back Stabbing

    leslie :-D replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Nursing

    the only time that we recommend jotting down notes, is when their job is in jeopardy. i.e., a bully who is purposely trying to sabotage another nurse. sadly, this happens often enough in nursing....
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    At a loss - Need your support and prayers

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

    i'm very sorry for your loss. you'll get through this, and emerge a little bit wiser and even more sensitive to others losses. while it doesn't seem so now, you are going to be ok.:redpinkhe
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    Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

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

    i've met quite a few who have **** for brains...does that count? besides, continues this brilliant nurse, my daddy paid someone a lot of money to say i was brilliant. doesn't that prove i am???" (God...
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    Unbelievable family

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

    i'm not assuming, but am wondering if this pt has wernicke-korsakoff syndrom... having liver failure and all. advanced alcoholism (IF this is what he has), could definitely result in ms changes,...