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    Social sorority and nursing school.

    P_RN replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    I was in an all Nursing student sorority when at USC. It was called Meditrina and we had big sisters who helped us with classes and studying. We also had the party or two but mostly it was a helping...
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    Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    P_RN replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    A group of students at a private academy near hear returned from Mexico all were ill. They've closed the school until confirmation is received or ruled out....
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    Don't Be Angry With Me (Long)

    P_RN replied to doesntlookgood's topic in General Nursing

    It took several readings but now I "get it."
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    Please help me convince my wife that she needs to return to nursing school...

    P_RN replied to NIGHTWOLF87's topic in General Nursing

    When she decides it is right for he she will. Otherwise you may find her resenting the "little push" you are
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    White uniform dresses

    P_RN replied to Dalla's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ohhh how about a white starched KILT? Then you could have them wondering what is worn
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    New RN grad can't find work

    P_RN replied to StacieH's topic in General Nursing

    Are you applying in person or online? If online, perhaps you might try the in person route. Body language can show enthusiasm for the job much better than an email. Are you willing to relocate?...
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    Can Nurses Give Stitches?

    P_RN replied to swimincatz's topic in General Nursing

    Before I was a Nurse I was a Med Assistant to a country doctor. He called me at home one Sunday (I think ) and asked if I and my husband could meet him at the office. I thought I was going to get...
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    Weird question about pre and post IV drug injection flushes.

    P_RN replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the saline lock has a slide clamp, I flush with most of the saline, close the clamp and then push the saline to fill the cap as I withdraw. The back pressure helps keep the lock
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    My unit is going down the tubes...

    P_RN replied to whipping girl in 07's topic in General Nursing

    If it's TOXIC it will kill either you or at least kill your spirit. Been there, tried to stay,finally bailed. You did the right thing. Did you move within the facility or outside. Either way you...
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    Do nurses make the worse family members or patients ?

    P_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    When my DD had surgery last week I was good and stayed in my chair unless she needed me. I didn't go the next day as it was a long day for me and DH went instead. Third day when I came in the day...
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    Graduation Invitations

    P_RN replied to cap&gown09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I GOOGLED your question and came up with a bunch of sites....
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    Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    P_RN replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    Golly, I've been an RN for 35 years. Does this mean I might not be because I like to say E-mee'-sis rather than the traditional "em'-eh-sus." Oh for heaven's sake. No, it does not make you less of...
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    Question about HIPPA and reporting abuse.

    P_RN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Some states have what is called an emancipated minor: http://www.jlc.org/factsheets/emancipationus/ HIPAA :http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/laws_policies/policy/im/2005/im0507.htm That's about 1/3...
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    19 year old, looking to become a RN, questions.

    P_RN replied to WKredz5's topic in General Nursing

    Hey that could be me you were describing. I really think I had a learning disability in my grade school days. Pythagoras was the one theorem I actually understood. I repeated algebra and Latin. I...
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    Is this considered "altering" of a chart?

    P_RN replied to celticwoman61's topic in General Nursing

    OK, first you never chart for someone else.....therefore you cannot correct the charting. Second you definitely need a policy on charting. Third if the patient/family or doctor made an issue of it...
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    Critical patient @ change of shift, which nurse is responsible??

    P_RN replied to Soulsinfinity's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say the off going nurse also. That would allow the oncoming nurse to assume care of the remaining patient (s) she is assigned. As for transporting the patient surely anyone can do that as the...
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    Best General Nursing Journals?

    P_RN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I like Nursing 2009 (changes by year), and the free journal Advance for
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    RN Responsibility Refresher

    P_RN replied to drknyko's topic in General Nursing

    What did the LPN have to say? Did he forget to do it or refuse to do it? To me the report is for the lawyers to have a head's up. All that was needed was patient found on floor. To the best of your...
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    Has being a nurse made you tougher in other aspects of life?

    P_RN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Did you wonder about who had packed the cans and veggies at the factory? Or the shelf stocker, how clean were his hands? My grocery store has Purell hand wipes in every aisle and I use them on the...
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    A few questions about the NET and acceptance into Nursing School

    P_RN replied to Jim P's topic in General Nursing

    Keep us posted. I look forward to hearing your graduation announcement
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    Pain is NOT subjective

    P_RN replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in Pain Management

    Are you the advocate of the director. No you are the patient's advocate. That means if the Patient Says they are in Pain. They are in pain. I am another stoic nurse mainly because I don't like being...
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    Pain Management Nursing: How Do I Get There?

    P_RN replied to elb252's topic in Pain Management

    Sometimes when we least expect it, the perfect opportunity arises. Most of the pain management doctors I know are anesthesiologists first. You might try asking some CRNAs and anes docs. Two of the...
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    Questions for orthopaedic nurses

    P_RN replied to unicorn613's topic in Orthopedic

    I agree. C2 is very tenuous. If the body collapses that is not good. A really good source is the Wheeless Textbook of Orthopaedics
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    Joint Replacement Post-op Dressing Changes

    P_RN replied to NurseSabrina's topic in Orthopedic

    With a teaching program and over 40 different ortho docs, I'd hesitate to offer much hope there could be a standard. It varied from no dressing if no drainage to full sterile field using xeroform...
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    Has being a nurse made you tougher in other aspects of life?

    P_RN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    To me one has to pick their battles carefully. I see no reason to boom at a grocery cashier....just ask to see her supervisor. Same with a server or gas station attendant. Now if you see someone...