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    Good Orthopedic Nursing Book

    P_RN replied to djb2121's topic in Orthopedic

    jahra you must have gotten the same email I did. This sounds like an ideal book, but the price is kind of high $65 for members and $80 for non
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    suspended until further notice

    P_RN replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    OP and members. You all know we can't give medical or LEGAL advice. This member has the right to know this. I'm closing this for admin
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    CPAP: Tips for Nurses

    P_RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    My DH has a cpap in every bedroom, and his newest cpap has it's own rolling suitcase for when we travel. He has power a converter for the car too. It has made a world of difference in his life being...
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    I feel like a jerk!

    P_RN replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm real sorry you have to change jobs over money. They know what the going rate for Nurses is, and they chose to go below. You are to be admired for sticking it out. Is the new job an actuality,...
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    I'm not rude and assertive so I wouldn't survive at work...right?

    P_RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I woked on the most wonderful unit for 10 years. Please and thank you wree automatic. You needed help? Someone came immediately, we had "family" lunches , we visitede each others' homes. Our kids...
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    Hiring Staff? When Did That Become My Job?

    P_RN replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    I let myself get suckered into this ONE time. A very nice young lady applied for unit secretary. I asked for references, she had good ones, I asked education etc. and wrote out a report for the...
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    Nursing Career & Relationships, Marriage

    P_RN replied to OnePostAndDone's topic in General Nursing

    Time is what you make of it. My spouse and I have been married over 45 years. I've been a Nurse for 36 of those years. Yes there were many days we crossed like ships in the night, but Nursing will...
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    Is this a ridiculous reason to go to the ER?

    P_RN replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Nursing

    As previously mentioned, we can't give advice of this
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    is it safe to jog after night **** work?

    P_RN replied to haruna's topic in General Nursing

    So you are NOT a Nurse? And you came to an ALLnurses board for what? An opinion we can't possibly give
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    What's it like working an Ortho unit?

    P_RN replied to jbee's topic in Orthopedic

    Perfect answers
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    I should be ok.... right ?

    P_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Only think I'd add would be a telephone in case someone faints or has a reaction. You should do OK if you keep ahead of the game. Have you a friend who could ride along "for the fun of
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    Could volunteering affect my license?

    P_RN replied to I see you RN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have malpractice insurance OF YOUR OWN? I'd check with a lawyer or speak in person to the BON and get an opinion. allnurses can't give legal
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    Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner Exam

    P_RN replied to kimartin0623's topic in Orthopedic

    Are you already an ONC? I don't have a Master's so I don't know the answer. I know the core curriculum was my best source for those ginormous ONC
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    4 weeks into the 6 week orientation and barely making it

    P_RN replied to Ace587RN's topic in Orthopedic

    Mistakes that you learn from are then called experience as long as you don't repeat them. Good luck in ER. Thread
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    Which penlight do you use? Incandescent or LED?

    P_RN replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just got out of the hospital last Sunday. Believe me the LED hurts like all heck. I had a concussion and they checked my neuros every hour for 2 days. Do not use an LED for pupil response....
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    Should I go ahead and get "RN" engraved after my name when

    P_RN replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of "gentlemen here too" we are no longer generic ladies. Now to the point of your question. *I* after taking 11 years to get my degree, did not even apply for a JOB until I got that...
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    Have you always known you wanted to be a nurse?

    P_RN replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    Yes to the always, but after dropping out of my first program I went to business school for a year and then was a long distance telephone operator . They still had the long boards with the cords you...
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    Any reason NOT to post resume online?

    P_RN replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    Other than the fact that it is the best way to gain a stalker, someone stealing your identity, someone clearing out everything you have spent your life gaining? Read the warning above this post:We...
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    Dilaudid

    P_RN replied to dscott76's topic in General Students

    http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/healthworkforce/reports/nursing/lpn/b.htm I disagree. Here is a list of who can do what when and
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    Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    P_RN replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    No: Reasons. Losses of Uncle Harris Uncle James Uncle Henry Cousin Henry} Cousin James} (were 2 brothers) Friend Tank And none were their fault. So:
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    American university of antigua???

    P_RN replied to Roxy625's topic in General Nursing

    LOL
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    Hijab (headscarf) Nurses

    P_RN replied to skybmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    Our University has a large international student population, both undergraduate and in the medical school. It's neither unusual nor unsettling to see women in
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    Needlestick Injury + Prevention Info

    P_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Excellent
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    IV Certification

    P_RN replied to Garnes44's topic in General Nursing

    Google has a number of sites. Here is one. Red Rocks Community College :: Success Your Way You have to be licensed, have a security check. It's 10 weeks long. I didn't see the cost. The Board of...
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    Is it just me?

    P_RN replied to nursej22's topic in General Nursing

    I can think of one time Murphy came to a patient's rescue. The admission office posted a bed and here came the patient w/ no orders just his own bodily self. I went to the room and there lay Mr J on...