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  1. There's a Mousetrap In My Med Cart

    macspuds replied to 99percentangel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Boy, does this article bring back many memories. I really don't believe that all this has changed yet, for the staff just isn't there. My heart goes out to that young nurse for all of us or most of us...

  2. Non Nursing job suggestions needed for former OB RN

    macspuds replied to GrooveeBabee's topic in Retired Nurses

    You seem like you're lost in a snow drift. The first or one of the first things perhaps to do is to sit down and think of why you have left two or will leave two jobs. Why didn't you like OB-GYN? What...

  3. Help! Failed NCLEX five times, out of school for 9 years

    macspuds replied to cpmom's topic in Retired Nurses

    A review course is a must. No matter what you get on the final grade in Nursing school, a review course is necessary because you will be able to interact with the others and instructor and will have...

  4. Are you serious?

    macspuds replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Nights, days like yours happen more often than folks realize, but it's all part of the job. Don't take anything personaly for you are special to all that you care for. They just don't know it. Try to...

  5. Calling All CNA's!

    macspuds replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello John: I think that you are not only very wise, but very much needed at any institution. We desparately need CNAs in all places. For the most part, they are the right hand of the nurse in charge...

  6. The Patient I Failed

    macspuds replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What a beautifully written article. It is sad, but true. Our effort is not for our loved one, but our selves. We need to learn to let our loved ones go as hard as it may be. Put their wishes above our...

  7. Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

    macspuds replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    for Virgo. RN: Upi sound like my kinda Nurse. You have the most valuable weapon against battle fatigue- a sense of humor! Good for you.

  8. Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

    macspuds replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am beginning to wonder what planet we are on vrs, families of patients/ Some of this stuff surprises me and perhaps it is me that has been on another plante. Why is it that I cannot seem to remember...

  9. Male Nurses

    macspuds replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in General Nursing

    Sir: I use that as a term of complest respect. I have had the problem of being hospitalized several times and the best Nurse that I ever had was a male Nurse. You as a group are among the most...

  10. I need your help Allnurses.

    macspuds replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Students

    How about a beginners course in Spanish if available. You will need it later in practice I bet. Can youo do it on line and will you get credid for it if you do? These are questions you will probably...

  11. What would you have said to this CNA

    macspuds replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have had days such as yours, but, fortunately have never had a CNA like that. I believe that all of the above have given you excellent advice. I would feel badly, but the patients come first and she...

  12. There's a Mousetrap In My Med Cart

    macspuds replied to 99percentangel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What a super article! You have done such a service to the new Nurses on ANY med unit. I certainly can well relate to everything that you have said. You must have had a wonderful supervisor that day....

  13. My RN venture ended today.

    macspuds replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    I am sorry for what you have had to go through. Have you gone far enough to do something about finishing on line? I have heard that there are Nursing programs that can be done on line and then you do...

  14. My sister is on life support

    macspuds replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are with you and my hopes for a healing that will be soon. Remember that no one can take away the memories and love that you have for your sister. No one is going to judge you, for you are...

  15. How Far Have I Really Come?

    macspuds replied to cmo421's topic in General Nursing

    What a wonderful Nurse you have become. You have come a very long way and will still be traveling for the rest of your career. Someone has taught you well. Probably your heart. If I ever become ill...

  16. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

    macspuds replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    Death is just the next step in the circle of life. Why not be allowed to take that step with dignity and free of pain. This should be a freedom that all must have.

  17. Disabled or Retired Nurses

    macspuds replied to mobilmedic's topic in Retired Nurses

    I, also am a disabled nurse who can no longer work, but have found my niche as a volunteer Hospice caretaker in a small hospice house. They have four hour shifts and two residents. This is a God sent...

  18. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    macspuds replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like you really got some excellent advice from the ones who are out there. It was real interesting to read these thoughts, for I had forgotten how all the questions came to mind when we...

  19. I saw my first patient that died today...

    macspuds replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    :chair: You all represent what Nursing is all about. I am in hopes that this mind set is what is Really in you all when you post thoughts for others to read. Once in a while I get to feeling badly...

  20. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

    macspuds replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

    The CNA is often the right hand man of the Nurse. Without CNAs Nurses would be lost. The CNAs know the patients often far better than the Nurse, for they are with the patients more. I have always...

  21. Am I dumb??

    macspuds replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I agree that there is no dumb questions. You need to follow your heart and go for your dreams. Try not to pay attention to folks who make "wise-type" comments and most of all, keep your...

  22. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    macspuds replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    What wonderful stuff. Yes, I must be an older Nurse, for I remember all that. So glad things have changed for the better, but we older Nurses can nurse cook book style and do our own math if need be....

  23. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    macspuds replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Amen fine people. If I'm ever sick, I would fight to have you care for me. I don't understand some of the "wonder nurses" that come out of school these days.

  24. What's special about male nurses?

    macspuds replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that male nurses are so special. They have more compassion and seem to understand things as they happen. I am a female nurse who would take a male nurse's care any day. They don't think that...

  25. Are you my waitress today?

    macspuds replied to adria37's topic in General Nursing

    I just love what Angie O Plasty had to say. This often happens and I fail to see why this would be taken as an insult. You could ask why this phrase "waitress" was used. Perhpas there would be a...