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    How do your pronounce "peds"?

    leslie :-D replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in General Nursing

    and "peeds" it is. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pediatric
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    Unbelievable !!

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

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    Unbelievable !!

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

    awesome visuals!! (and why was his face purple?) unfortunate for the pt., he had htn. (yep, pump that baby up to 200) and why is God doing :smackingf?
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    Are you a sensitive person too?

    leslie :-D replied to glutton4punishment's topic in General Nursing

    those are wise words. i "always" try to be impeccable with my word. i seldom take anything personally (even when i probably should.) i often make assumptions...and will work on that. and i don't...
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    Are you a sensitive person too?

    leslie :-D replied to glutton4punishment's topic in General Nursing

    i have to disagree with this. "being in tune" is analogous to be sensitive to one's needs. and, sensitivity can be defined in more than 1 way. being sensitive can be defined as...
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    Are you a sensitive person too?

    leslie :-D replied to glutton4punishment's topic in General Nursing

    i can't say i'm sensitive, in that i cry at the drop of a dime. but i am sensitive to others moods, needs, feelings. and while i can come across as somewhat abrasive, i'm a very decent person. one of...
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    OMG! My relief staff keeps pushing the "Coming to Jesus" fact..

    leslie :-D replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i know of many hospice nurses, who staunchly believe in attempting for the pt to face his/her death. they don't believe in sugar-coating or minimizing the gravity of their illness. it sounds like they...
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    What is the one piece of advice you wish you could tell yourself as a nursing student

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

    someone will inevitably try to demean you, intimidate you, browbeat you, etc. do not take it personally. iow, this is the time to develop a thick skin... in preparation to the realities of your nsg...
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    I cried

    leslie :-D replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    who wouldn't be affected by one of life's most intimate and humbling moments? i tend to worry about those who aren't (affected), esp in beginning of nsg career. in time, you will find your own coping...
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    CDC advice on Zombies

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

    and all this time, i thought they were caffeine freaks before their 1st cup of java.:) cool.
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    overreacting or not, that is the question!?!

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

    when i receive a professional courtesy, i always appreciate it...i see it as a bonus... and not an expectation. personally, i feel awkward receiving favors, and don't like being treated w/any more...
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    overreacting or not, that is the question!?!

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

    isn't that what stargazer was offering... a different view? all educated opinions are worthy of consideration... even if it's not what you want to hear.
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    overreacting or not, that is the question!?!

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

    i would only hope that whatever you attempted to get for yourself, that you'd seek the same for your pts.
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

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

    i agree. let the cat fights continue!!
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

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

    bs (the name, not the expletive)...seriously, is this for real??? anyways, i can see that name-calling and disdain, isn't ltd. to er nurses. thank you for making my point.:)
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

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

    gayle, i get your frustration...definitely. the only comment i have about er nurses needing to give report, is if they didn't... couldn't the er become backed up? imagine if all floor nurses said,...
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    1mg Ativan 7 times per day?!?!

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

    agree with your entire post, whispera. i also believe some might interpret you as judgmental. personally, i believe it was inappropriate for you to share your concerns with the pt. it likely elevated...
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    Ativan...do i hold or give?

    leslie :-D replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    aw honey, i was playing around with you... kind of bustin your chops.:hug: you are smart to have all this down in writing.
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    Ativan...do i hold or give?

    leslie :-D replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    i saw that, jules. except, it said the give the minimum amt of medication, even if it delays my death. you might wanna check that out, before you die (duh).
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    whinny nurses

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

    forewarned = forearmed.:) nsg is a profession where you have to man up. wusses need not apply. seriously, and also sound advice.
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    Ativan...do i hold or give?

    leslie :-D replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    it's not wise to impulsively dc a med on an opioid-naive pt. of course sedation is to be expected, but most will adjust. that is why we monitor. also, w/o knowing this pt, he very well may be...
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    How Does One Start in Pain Management as a Patient

    leslie :-D replied to I_OYVEY's topic in Pain Management

    no you can't, referral needed. keep with the PT, and you'll strenghthen your back, for sure.
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    Patient falls: What works to prevent them?

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

    are you sure about that? it has been my experience that a&o are trustworthy... it's the demented pts that can't comply. usually, these folks who are at risk, are usually seeking something. it's up...
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    Drug seeking patients

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

    . in nsg school, you'll learn a lot of things...that just don't apply to the real world. i believe all nsg schools should preface their introduction with, "what you're about to learn, only applies in...
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    Labored Breathing?

    leslie :-D replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    not always true. i've had pts in acute heart failure, all with normal sats. always, always look at the pt first. numbers are often very misleading. op, i agree w/poster about certain signs to be...