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    What is your favorite nursing memory?

    P_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    When I first went on 3-11 shift the Assistant NM who had been a Nurse for over 40+ years told me "Oh Patrice, I just love it when I get to work with you." (Not my name in fact but what she always...
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    Do you really need a certification?

    P_RN replied to ConureDelSol's topic in Orthopedic

    I totally think Certification is worth it. It brought me a 7% raise for one thing....seriously though, it MAKES you learn stuff that you never thought you would need but find out you DO need it for...
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    1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    P_RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    "Small Dog-err man
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    "Just" an LPN

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

    Dear Nurse Friend, I sure wish the word "JUST" would just LEAVE the Nursing community alone!! You my dear are a NURSE. I am a NURSE. We went to different schools by choice or chance. But WE ARE...
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    Satisfaction from wiping POO? GASP!

    P_RN replied to iluvhrts's topic in General Nursing

    Surprising to see so many people equating poo with being a CNA duty. I had one 3-11 crew who really would come together in a "surprise"-patient on the floor, projectile emesis, and especially poo....
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    What people think nurses do (poster)

    P_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Sr Teresa YES, Nurse Cadet Corps YES, Nurses Make a Difference YES the rest you can just X out, erase, blacken the frame. My friends and family know better, and my MAN is the one who convinced me...
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    Nurse handing you a coke?

    P_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    That PEPSI PERSON IS not wearing"her dignity aka CAP" SHE MUST NOT BE A NURSE.!!!! Caffeine being the top of the food pyramid is not all bad. How many of you -be honest now-have NOT hit up the...
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    Who is going to wait on me????

    P_RN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    The "waitress image" has been around since the 1900s. Nurses also filled the coal scuttle and worked 61/2 days a week. Nurses hawked CocaCola in the months Santa did not. Zooooom with me to the 21st...
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    Hostile work environment

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

    I believe you have become the designated "IT." You aren't the new guy particularly, insomuch as you have been there longer, just not within their little world. This is toxic. Were I you I'd stay...
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    Scared and need advice

    P_RN replied to J_nicole's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been exposed to many of those problems, BUT I will say there are precautions already provided in the procedure manual that deal with them. First of all there is personal hygiene. That's...
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    Why can only nurses call the MD?

    P_RN replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I have always found that saying OK, "Doctor _____ 's telephone number is 000-0000." Please let me know what he says. Repeated once then imply or outright say let me speak with my director or if you...
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    Aiken area jobs

    P_RN replied to Caraffe1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Caraffe1, I just found the time to get back on. Huby has been in hospital and that's put me way out of sorts for computer time. Aiken...hmmm. I live about 25 mi from there. It is a beautiful...
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    If you had to do it over again would you?

    P_RN replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    The very first time I ever found this site Brian the owner had posted this very question. That was in '99 or '00. I said NO. Now, 12-13 years later I would say Yes with a footnote: Yes I would,...
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    Do you have to be physically strong to be a nurse? Lifting...

    P_RN replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in General Nursing

    I've been medically "retired" for 12 years. I must say I did hurt my back but only moving a bed with help. My lawyer says there is a trend for this sort of injury to be a progression of smaller...
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    Arthroscopic Footwear??

    P_RN replied to csmurray's topic in Orthopedic

    Some surgeons use footcovers then the crocs with the holes in them. You are still going to get a
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    Cast anxiety

    P_RN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Orthopedic

    Believe it or not: rub the other leg where the casted one itches. It works. If the itching is intolerable then there may be a problem and ask your doctor to intervene. Sometimes fiberglas or...
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    ONC

    P_RN replied to NurseTink's topic in Orthopedic

    First test was HORRIBLE because it was things I didn't expect. Next 3 were a pie, and I finished hours earlier than the rest of the test takers. I credit listening closely to the doctors on rounds...
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    McMurray's Test

    P_RN replied to Amy2005's topic in Orthopedic

    Orthopedic Assessment Methods: Knee - McMurray's Test Here's a little clip. Make sure you have permission from the doctor to do this. Wouldn't want to booger up the meniscus without their
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    How long can a patient go without urinating after receiving a Duramorph spinal?

    P_RN replied to willyRN86's topic in Orthopedic

    Look at the whole intraop I & O. A lot of stuff is sucked out. But I wouldn't go over say 3 hours. Before that make sure you have a cath order.....never wait til end of shift and wake a doctor...
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    Ortho orientation

    P_RN replied to MJB2010's topic in Orthopedic

    So long ago probably none. Hit the road running and loved it for 22 years. Big Hint. Follow the doctors and LISTEN. If you don't understand ASK....most love to show students what they know. And...
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    nursing process - assesment of post-op patient with trimollar fracture of melliolus

    P_RN replied to pinkbabe28's topic in Orthopedic

    What year are you in? First you need to do some spell checking so you can look up the structures that are affected. If your anatomy book has illustrations look to see what else is around the bones...
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    I can't understand what you're saying!

    P_RN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fogey-me
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    Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    P_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    how about it? my first cap was white cotton with a drawstring in the back. it sort of favored an old pioneer sunbonnet only without the large front part. the front was only about 1" wide. my second...
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    Are men respected by Doctors and colleagues in this field.

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

    I respect ANYone who does their job honestly. (Male/female/Nurse/non Nurse...) just do your best and you have my
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    how much orientation did you receive as a new grad?

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

    Grad. in 74. Went to trauma hospital in 77. Day sign the papers, Day 2 fire and iv class, Day 3 CPR, Day 4 on the unit, Day 5 10 patients of my own. Then that Saturday got called in to be in charge on...