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    CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    P_RN replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    [/url] This is Mulan's opinion and not mine, I feel that the poster's point is well made. This comment reflects what is the "public's idea" of how a Nurse's day goes. We on the "inside" feel that...
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    Piedmont Tech Greenwood SC

    P_RN replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    Have you had Nursing Fundamentals yet? That would probably be a qualifier for Nursing Tech. If not CNA would get you a job, but I'm not sure that would really be helpful in
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    Piedmont Tech Greenwood SC

    P_RN replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    Remember no matter where you go someone will get great delight in passing on rumors or actual falsehoods about other people and places. Hey I went to Carolina. Did you hear the one about...
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    Hi everyone! A question about orthopaedics

    P_RN replied to studentpol's topic in Orthopedic

    It's DePuy (dee-pue')http://www.depuy.com/home.jhtml?_requestid=924746 Part of Johnson and Johnson now. They make a bunch different ortho parts. http://www.jnjgateway.com/home.jhtml? If your...
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    Nursing 101 Question - Experienced Nurses, how would you answer this?

    P_RN replied to julsywulsy's topic in Orthopedic

    BUT if you're looking at compartment sx then elevating is contraindicated. I'd have to know what time frame the cast was applied......right after the break? After trauma? After surgery? I...
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    nurse on the i.o.m hoping to relocate to florida

    P_RN replied to DebnamN's topic in International Nursing

    Is there a particular reason for Orlando? It's a HUGE area and I'd imagine more expensive to live there. I have relatives there and north of the city in Sanford and Deltona. You will do well to...
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    Nursing Diagnosis for postop gallbladder

    P_RN replied to Kaiulani's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How sick is your guy? Is he already in the hospital? I believe you can put Potential/Actual _____ related to _______ As evidenced by______ The laparoscopic surgery has minimal pain-most of which...
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    Pa?

    P_RN replied to mistiffy's topic in General Nursing

    I may not take that number of years to treat a cold, BUT what if it ISN'T a cold? What if it is CHF?, or heaven forbid something like Anthrax? A delay in dx can be a disaster. Like the...
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    Taking 1 Class At A Time

    P_RN replied to RNwntaB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey it took me 12 years to graduate!! (started at 17 1/2 finished at 29) One thing to ascertain from your school would be the time frame that classes remain "good." Fortunately at my school it was 10...
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    wound care in eol patients

    P_RN replied to hcan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am not a hospice nurse, but I did find some articles referencing your question. One is http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3929/is_200506/ai_n13643129 The problem with algorithms is they are...
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    "Men should be EMT's or Doctors!"

    P_RN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Though I totally disagree with this lady, I do understand she's from a different era. However consider this.....a year down the road your co-worker gets a summons for harrassment, assault whatever....
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    Surgery question

    P_RN replied to MT RN's topic in Orthopedic

    Hey time on hands = more time to spend on allnurses! Good luck w/ the
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    Schools without waiting lists

    P_RN replied to P_RN's topic in General Students

    ooops sorry I copied it wrong. Thanks
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    So Very Sad

    P_RN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Trudy......hope it gets better really soon. Worry and stress can plumb wear you
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    Surgery question

    P_RN replied to MT RN's topic in Orthopedic

    Hope your visit went well. It has been a LONG time since I had an impatient with bunion surgery. Perhaps as much as 15 years or so. What did the doctor
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    Philippine nurse migrating to Florida

    P_RN replied to precious30's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello Precious. Look in the international forum at Suzanne4 's posts. She understands immigration better than any one I can think
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    Philippine nurse migrating to Florida

    P_RN replied to precious30's topic in International Nursing

    Hello Precious. Look in the international forum at Suzanne4 's posts. She understands immigration better than any one I can think
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    Appreciated in different ways...

    P_RN replied to jack19's topic in General Nursing

    over the years....hmmmm. $25 certificate to kroger the year our cafeteria was remodeled, and we didn't get the traditional christmas banquet (read: stand in line an hour to eat prefab turkey and...
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    a doc's take on APRN's

    P_RN replied to canoehead's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sharon......you're SO baaaad! Hee. My internist has had NPs for years. He's one of the good guys though. Knows when it's a good
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    Do I Have the Right NOT to Be Weighed?

    P_RN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if it would be beneficial to try for a primary medical provider who always sees you. The group where every doctor is at square one with you isn't really continuity of care. I usually don't...
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    Surgery question

    P_RN replied to MT RN's topic in Orthopedic

    Let us know what the doctor said. I'm interested. I know that at times bunion surgery can be quite painful to
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    What should i do? a question of ethics

    P_RN replied to Summershores's topic in General Nursing

    Is there an ombudsman for the elderly in your area? If she is receiving some kind of government income, is there a supervisory agency? If you believe your MIL is not able to do what is best, then...
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    University of Washington-MEPN

    P_RN replied to lc3's topic in General Nursing

    you already have a bachelor's? where are you located and are you able to relocate. a lot will depend on these facts. in my area there is a long list to get into one adn and very little of a list to...
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    Nursing student freaking about BPs

    P_RN replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    EMS is a wonderful source! Another tip would be to feel for the radial pulse at the wrist while you are deflating the cuff. When you can feel the pulse is the systolic. Next place the diaphragm of...
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    Applying for jobs

    P_RN replied to Byrnsgrl's topic in General Nursing

    It's always a good idea to submit an application in person. I'm all for internet stuff, but something as important as making a good impression to get a job needs a classy means to achieve. Call for...