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  1. ER speedbump

    laughing weasel replied to t.houck's topic in General Nursing

    I like the TV idea. Desensitization to violence through repeated viewing of images is documented use it for

  2. ER speedbump

    laughing weasel replied to t.houck's topic in General Nursing

    My sister fainted the first time she gave an IV. Poor patient was shocked but OK. She went into day surgery to get good at IVs. Now she is a certified wound care nurse and is currently in the army....

  3. reevaluating my life and career=(

    laughing weasel replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Do not quit without another job. Start looking now. I am guy but I understand that PP is temporary insanity so do not go off half cocked. I advise part time work even if it is 1-2 days a week....

  4. How to deal with a rude classmate?

    laughing weasel replied to esunada's topic in General Students

    I would rather a neutral than an enemy. She may be just tucking her head in shell to make it through nursing school. I say remain semi-friendly back but distant. Heck you may just set off her...

  5. Help me understand something about unions

    laughing weasel replied to anewday's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Do you like week ends? Thank unions. But that was old days why do we need Unions now? Ask any one who got their retirement pensions removed for obscure yet legal reasons. Unions can be pain in the...

  6. Classes Advice?

    laughing weasel replied to Lauren94's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmmm can you handle the yuckee parts of health care? I love being pediatrics nurse but there are some very rough days when I wish I was any where else and feel overwhelmed by responsibility. An Rn...

  7. Can someone please help me?

    laughing weasel replied to cobie_84's topic in General Nursing

    Way to go!!!!! Thank you for letting your tragedy be a lesson and warning to us. I guess malpractice insurance is not just for doctors and we all have to cover our heinies in documentation. What did...

  8. Am I too young?

    laughing weasel replied to mariemac89LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I would rather work with a competent 19 year old than a 50 year old lazy idiot. Age cures itself. Stupidity does not have quite as certain a cure. Most nurses who are going to be mean are going to...

  9. A long vent, I apologize.

    laughing weasel replied to Marleyna's topic in General Nursing

    Yuppers. First try to make peace but if it comes down to low intensity lateral conflict make it humorous like that's just so and so she's just getting a little deaf. It is usually best to avoid...

  10. Do you keep your rn shoes in the car after a shift?

    laughing weasel replied to fsv1024's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Shoes off at the door. Only a little

  11. An interesting article

    laughing weasel replied to Mr.Vagabond's topic in Men in Nursing

    Have to agree with the whole harassment by friends thing. My buddies seemed disappointed that I did not have to wear a dress. I told them that I would be more of a man in a skirt than their dad was...

  12. What kind of nurse are you?

    laughing weasel replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    Home health- pediatric vents. I love my

  13. Why is Nursing School So Flawed?

    laughing weasel replied to TCASII's topic in General Students

    Welcome to nursing. There is no single right answer to any question. Heck there are people who are allergic to water. I have had test where I would have sworn it was miskeyed or another persons...

  14. Pregnant and Perplexed

    laughing weasel replied to jpdills's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously we are prejudiced. Almost everyone here loves nursing and do not mind poop blood and vomit enough to quit. There was someone in the nursing class before me who got halfway and quit" because...

  15. For a patient with MRSA, what do you wear into their room?

    laughing weasel replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    I was told that MRSA is so common that if you have been a nurse for seven years you are colonized weather you realize it or not. I worry about spreading it but not catching

  16. Can hospitals find out my work history?

    laughing weasel replied to dedicate's topic in General Nursing

    They can BUT may not check that closely. If it is a short period. the other problem is that if they find out later then they can say that you lied on initial application. I had a job for 6 weeks...

  17. My first NICU death

    laughing weasel replied to usameisje's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There is no better feeling than saving a life and no worse one than losing one. You will find yourself wondering if there was anything more you could have done. There isn't. You may wonder if you...

  18. Need Help Coming up with an Excuse!!

    laughing weasel replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    You just started of course you have resume opportunities out there floating. During some of my job hunts I have had over thirty applications out at one time. I would agree with the personal...

  19. Am I really an RN

    laughing weasel replied to mamaluna's topic in General Nursing

    Pshaw every one starts slow at any job. School teaches you what and how to learn everything you need to know. Nursing is so much customer service. smile and ask a question that is innocuous and...

  20. Mom thinking about going back to nursing school... NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

    laughing weasel replied to JenInSchool's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My mother finished teaching degree while getting a messy divorce and raising seven kids. It was rough times were lean but they got better. Make sure you set aside quality time for kids spouse and...

  21. So Frustrated!

    laughing weasel replied to SwimRN10's topic in California Nursing

    Long term care and then to

  22. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    laughing weasel replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Funny old ex-preacher did not want a bath first day of clinicals. I was sure not going to get in trouble for not doing part of patient care. I gave him bath while being choked. Lots of jokes about...

  23. LTC Salary for new grad RN

    laughing weasel replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where in Texas? Just the location Mods will beat us for

  24. Is parents treatment ok with an order?

    laughing weasel posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of my parents showed me a "trick". It is basically a saline flush of nasal passage using suction. For respiratorally challenged individuals with clear lung but terrible nasal congestion. This...

  25. Update- Got written up at work after ph. call from boss...

    laughing weasel replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    If you need to change hospitals. Once you get the hang of it nursing is a blast. Do not let them control your "destiny". Write ups happen sometimes. Learn from them and move on. Repeated write...