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    Tired of people commenting on my salary

    P_RN replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    Yeee haaaaw. And how was your day today? You know to people like that all they really deserve is a change in subject. They're trying to get you upset. You don't owe anyone a discussion but...
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    Housing in Charleston

    P_RN replied to lukb42's topic in General Nursing

    I asked my niece for you . She said she would recommend Summerville. She lives in a townhouse there, just having moved from West Ashley. The prices are high everywhere due to the gas and utilities...
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    Being an LPN in SC - Whats the Real Deal?

    P_RN replied to missjennmb's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.sciway.net/med/inst.html Try this. It's the SC information page for the whole state. I must say your opinion of our state does show in your post. We do have a beautiful state, and we...
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    Is this wrong? Death and Dying

    P_RN replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your losses. Birth, and death are a part of life. Your manager/supervisor/dean was out of line for even mentioning this to you. You shared a very painful part of your life history, and...
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    I want her fired!!!!

    P_RN replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    That behavior is not tolerated in my world. I've been there. The moment he started shouting is assault (threatening behavior). My guy pushed my shoulder and I fell against something (battery). I...
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    Do you think you could pass now?

    P_RN replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa, that's something I'd have to think LONG and hard about. I'm a great test taker, but haven't ever been exposed to the NCLEX. I haven't missed a question yet on the NCSBN site , but in RL that...
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    Standard Of Nursing For PN 2008

    P_RN replied to RaineyDayss's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you are in the US you may find some information on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing site. https://www.ncsbn.org/boards.htm Each state has rules and regulations and you are...
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    Housing in Charleston

    P_RN replied to lukb42's topic in General Nursing

    My niece lives in Summerville. I'll find out and try to get back with you. I live way across the state. My SIL lives in North Charleston which wouldn't be my choice but she likes
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    Can't choose between CSULA and CSULB - will be a fall 2008 student!

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

    Never been to CA but I did find you some pass rates.
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    How many times have you cried???

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

    It's when you realize that you CAN'T cry that you are in trouble......I started in oncology but after about 10 months of going home in tears every day.....I couldn't cry one day. Never be ashamed of...
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    Babysitting patient??

    P_RN replied to kels764's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll have to disagree. You are a Nurse 24/7/365 whether you want to believe it or
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    Just to remind everyone about the FDA blackbox warnings on Lindane

    P_RN replied to Pamela8's topic in Patient Medications

    WHen I was about 22, I found out the hard way when the hardware store guy told me how to "dip" my dogs in lindane in a deep trash can. They did fine. The water came up to my elbows and I think I had...
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    I miss patients

    P_RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the olden days I picked up a few dollars a week riding along with home health nurses on a per visit basis. This was a private/public kind of agency in that it was incorporated in itself...
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    Do you trust automatic "vitals" machines??

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

    Short answer NO. Longer answer, only if *I* put the cuff on and watch it myself,AND have a sphyg and stet in my pocket. So going through all that why not just take the bp yourself? So short and long...
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    Type 1 diabetes nurses and NCLEX

    P_RN replied to frann's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Is there an appeal system? Could the proctor (do they still have them) be asked to hold it and look out for her? Surely they don't think she can hide crib notes on her
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    Looking for sub-specialt

    P_RN replied to irehabu2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I had a tia many years ago and while I thought all was well I did come up with a short term memory deficit that I solved like you with notes. Hands, pants legs, little pieces of paper towels. I got...
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    Wondering if my back surgery will keep me from nursing

    P_RN replied to wondering7988's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Now you are aware that allnurses.com isn't able to give any medical information. Nursing is had work and you do have to be able to demonstrate certain body mechanics, such as staying on your feet for...
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    Lipping the bottle

    P_RN replied to PoppaD's topic in General Nursing

    I really only do this when I'm outside and afraid a yellow jacket might have gotten into my Mountain Dew. Turn it over and hope I can pour him out? As far as liquids, the only thing we were taught...
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    Pet Un-Peeves, or what I like about Emergency Nursing

    P_RN replied to ERbunny's topic in Emergency

    Hey John20 don't worry I've been a nurse over 30y and didn't recognise BAL. (To me first thing came to mind was British Anti Lewisite in Oil (BAL) used for heavy metal poisoning......do they still use...
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    avascular necrosis

    P_RN replied to Neats's topic in Orthopedic

    This is bordering on asking for medical advice...but if it were my child (age doesn't matter does it?) I'd see about getting him to a sports medicine orthopaedist. Other than that I really can't say...
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    urine output after spinal for total knee replacement

    P_RN replied to ElphabaRN's topic in Orthopedic

    I have even written telephone orders with a witness on the extension: "Aware of uop of 200cc/ (whatever) I have no orders at this time" to Dr. XXX/PRN witness.......RN and document, document x 1000...
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    MA to RN question

    P_RN replied to EmoAngel1202's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What is your MAT major? Is it a science track? Middle School Education ? What you are referring to is called an accelerated BSN. You go at 99mph in all your courses and clinicals. You have to have...
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    MD Phobia

    P_RN replied to tamari07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    the look also accompanied with the excuse me?......but remember sometimes the other guy is just frustrated, angry or frazzled about something totally out of your sphere. wait for the question. you...
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    Piedmont Newnan Hospital?

    P_RN replied to mandasueRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Is that one related to the Piedmont in Rock Hill SC.? That's the only Piedmont I was aware
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    I think I have a stalker...

    P_RN replied to OURN83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would call the cops myself. You are an adult, but he is making you feel like a scared child. All the evil out there really gives you no choice. Of course let the Director know, but many times they...