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    Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    P_RN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh golly, if I changed my name I'd probably forget it and never be able tolog on again! I've had this one since the early days of internet chat mIRC etc. My first name starts with "P" and my...
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    Nurses Capes

    P_RN replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    My class was the first to NOT get capes. They changed to plug ugly wool gabardine coats with itchy linings. I got my cape on e-bay for about $20. I've never worn it out of the house but I do have a...
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    A bit scared of orthopedics now.

    P_RN replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Orthopedic

    It's a floor you either hate or love is my experience. I love it, even though I got hurt moving a bed and did hurt my back. In my case I am sure it was cumulative, because I'd moved literally...
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    What would you do in my situation? just looking for opinions.

    P_RN replied to Nina2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I would appeal, call, email, appeal, call until I was blue in the face. Get the name of who you talk to, get the name of the CEO, and NEVER let it drop. FInd out what coding was used, a matter of...
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    Using words like honey, sweety a no-no?

    P_RN replied to bee212's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if it's a regional thing? Where're all you sweetie pies from-huh? Seriously, here in my home town if you're from here it's some of the first courtesty you learn-"Miss Susie, Mr Al, bless...
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    Generic nursing license out-of-date?

    P_RN replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated I just "knew" I wanted to be an OR nurse, I HATED IT. Then I thought peds-same thing, then since I like older people I tried med/oncology-thought I'd cry myself to death. Then I...
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    Anyone know about what ADHC's are like?

    P_RN replied to NeekNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Is it adult day care? There are a lot of acronyms out there. But that's what came to mind. Did they not give you a job description? I love older people but I don't think I'd like the day care...
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    exam room supplies

    P_RN replied to ericcire's topic in General Nursing

    You'll never be able to furnish your rooms until they tell you what you need. I say this from experience. When I went to work for a Rehab center the head "Nurse"-not was a medical assistant in a...
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    P_RN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Y'all are buzzing so far over my head I feel like looking for a vapor trail. And it's been many a long year since I wrote anything but a well punctuated email or folded thank you note. I do like...
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    P_RN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I luv you awl no matta hows you tawk. Believe me I do NOT correct on the spot. With my southern dialect and drawl I'd be the first to go SPLAT. But you have to admit that sometimes you just HAVE to...
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    P_RN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wiki says: Being Captain of the local grammar police I have, however, decided that it's better to just let it slide than get an ulcer. It still chaps my hide though...... Oxygen SATCH, TIE-nol,...
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    Fed Up With People Saying There Is a Shortage

    P_RN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear your frustration. I've been a nurse for 35 years come this August and I can remember about 5 separate shortages, but none this bad. It's mind boggling that I am now a "senior citizen"...
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    Dear code blue/ rapid response team nurse's ?????

    P_RN replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in General Nursing

    Moving to student assistance forum. What do YOU think are the 3
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    Temporary License in south carolina

    P_RN replied to onecup=us's topic in General Nursing

    Jolie you are right. LLR is the site to go to for info on licenses. I finally had to go inactive for just that reason. Temporary licenses were issued in the "olden days" when you took the boards...
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    Is it hard for a 46 y/o new lpn to get hired?

    P_RN replied to church123's topic in General Nursing

    Don't fill in the age or birthday line. It's against FEDERAL law. Look around and see what jobs your classmates have. Throw those shoulders back. Regiment your attitude. You want this job now...
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    Today I actually broke down during sign off report. (long)

    P_RN replied to JessicRN's topic in General Nursing

    57 qnd 3/4 years from last night you will look back and smile. So fast forward right now........is that a crack of a tiny smile I see.....yep, uh oh one on the other side diverting that tear. Drop...
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    Is MCI worth it or is it a scam? In VA if that helps

    P_RN replied to ngillilan1's topic in General Nursing

    I always say listen to your heart (gut if you will) and not your enemies. No education is ever a waste. It might not be applied just yet but it has a use. God gave you a brain and that old thumpin'...
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    Its Just not fair! Good Nurse getting fired (probably)

    P_RN replied to funsizedliv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Was that even a nurse who did the 2nd med check. I would have had the policy manual out in a heart beat and asked them to show me the policy and then ask them WHEN they told me about it. Get outta...
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    WAY COOL - The VA Chief Nursing Informatics Officer

    P_RN replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I was just thinking it was good money. DC is THAT expensive? Uh
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    I have a question about an RN wanting to work as an LPN or Medical Assistant

    P_RN replied to I love my cat!'s topic in General Nursing

    She should check with her board of nursing. Most times a nurse is held to the higher standard .....ie: the RN not the LPN
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    New grad in Ortho/neuro

    P_RN replied to palmettogirl's topic in Orthopedic

    continuous passive motion machines for total knees. Some doc use them all the time, some docs never use them. You'll have to wait and see. Epidural pumps all kinds, all brands from tiny4 x 4" to 12 x...
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    diagnosis question....

    P_RN replied to sleepy1010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I always "liked" potential for injury related to decreased respiratory expansion as evidenced by verbalization of pain on movement, shallow resps.....la di da. And the solution is already mentioned...
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    Code Status Error - An Ethical Dilemma

    P_RN replied to Simkah's topic in General Nursing

    When you shouted for assistance after high fowlers and O2 the first thing that should have been done was someone bring the chart to the room and page the MD. I see little problem in comfort measures...
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    Fired recently - REALLY need advice!!!

    P_RN replied to WhoaNelly's topic in General Nursing

    Tell me, did you collect unemployment? That is an indicator you were fired. If not you can say you resigned due to the need to further your
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    NO more LPN's

    P_RN replied to itismemonica's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i wonder who "they" is?? they say, they do. they will. nope they haven't said anything to me. this they rumor has been around 35 years that *i* know of. it will be headline news with plenty of...