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    Why are so many of us over weight?

    P_RN replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    I din't say the thread was against the TOS. Let's stick with the topic as the OP is long gone. An example: I tried to use the chat last night. I've been internetting since Windows 3.1. I couldn't...
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    Why are so many of us over weight?

    P_RN replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    Suggestions only please. The OP hasn't returned. If it was homework...then do we want it moved to the student forum? If it wasn't homework do we want to debate it? WE know it is a time worn...
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    Why are so many of us over weight?

    P_RN replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    Fluffy vs FAT? To the OP you are new with only 4 posts. This is a flammable subject to most people not just nurses. Is it a school project? Let's try to stay on the topic which is "Fluffy"...
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    A Hard Lesson Learned

    P_RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Marla you did NOT let your patient down. As Tweety said it would have happend. My mind flashed back to a situation-not as emergent but a spouse who did all you saw, but in addition assaulted me by...
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    I don't know what to do... I need advice

    P_RN replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    That is all so sad. I am sorry for your losses. Let me say this. My first cousin was murdered-left in someones driveway to be found. My state knows who did it. That person is on death row in...
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    Lunesta vs. Ambien

    P_RN replied to ER-RN2's topic in General Nursing

    How does Lunesta compare with Ambien
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    advice for concern please!

    P_RN replied to texgalrn's topic in General Nursing

    Marrying beneath? No, my hubby is a bit taller than I am. Money, what does that matter? He's proud I'm a Mom and a Nurse. I'm proud of what a fantastic Dad he is. We have two highly intelligent...
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    what is this abbreviation?

    P_RN replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    mil-li-unit n : one thousandth of a standard unit and esp. of an international unit . This is used in GYN and in research of epoitin in renal disease. But remember an abbreviation is only used...
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    cracking at corners of mouth

    P_RN replied to Kim-rn's topic in General Nursing

    Members, please remember we are not in the medical advice business. As you have seen all kinds of causes are possible for similar symptoms. The best advice is to let someone EXAMINE you and...
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    An idea: Change of Shift Report Form

    P_RN replied to drd19's topic in General Nursing

    Pro: We started this in 1991 when we went to 12h shifts. You filled it out and photocopied one for each member of the oncoming shift plus one for the Charge Nurse. All were on the same sheet of...
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    Help with peds subdural from trauma

    P_RN replied to gumpdm's topic in General Nursing

    It's been a long time for me too. I have seen a site: http://www.tracheostomy.com/index.html It's written by a mother whose son had one for the first 4 years of his life. Last trach I cared for was...
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    Is there a time frame for a patient to be seen by an attending MD once admitted?...

    P_RN replied to angelinaRN1974's topic in General Nursing

    By holding orders do you mean....admit to service of Dr.______ and call him for orders? Pardon my French but that patient should fire that doc. And the "consultants" didn't see the patient either? I...
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    IV Pepcid (Dumb Student Nurse Question)

    P_RN replied to BirdFeederLady's topic in General Nursing

    First NO question is ever stupid. And NO Student Nurse is Stupid...them's fighting words. However, what was the written order? Students need to follow the rules while students. No matter how nice,...
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    How bad is this med error?

    P_RN replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    It may have saved you from ever making that mistake again. It's a shame that you feel that the other nurse was out to get you...I don't think she was, but even if it is so...you learned. I have made...
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    this might be a stupid question but...

    P_RN replied to JackSN's topic in General Nursing

    Jack, first off NO question is ever stupid! Thanks for joining. Welcome. In the UK RGN is Registered General
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    School Pins?

    P_RN replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    Mine was stolen back in the late 70s. School is no longer, merged into the University. I saw some students of theirs at the VA last week giving flu shots. Their uniform is bright RED scrubs! Wow, I...
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    what to put on your worksheet?

    P_RN replied to megan mahal's topic in Orthopedic

    Daytonite that is agreat post!! One other thing I did was get a pocket sized address book at KMart/Walmart etc. Using the alphabetized pages I would put Dr. S's phone number/pager number etc. on the...
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    taking students, precepting

    P_RN replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Agnus I do understand. I'm out of the business now, but I guess things change and so do we.Fortunately USC and the Tech instructors were usually johnny- on -the spot at folllow up. Usually they found...
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    I resigned today...

    P_RN replied to justavolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry that hospital was so stupid! You sound like a jewel to me. Volunteers fill in mighty big gaps when they are there. I hope you find another site that will appreciate all you have to...
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    Disney

    P_RN replied to miphillli's topic in General Nursing

    It seems that we had this topic here about a year ago. Have you tried our search
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    TV's ER new NM, Eve

    P_RN replied to maolin's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if they wear it that way so the brand name on the diaphragm shows? Product
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    artificial nails vs bloody bitten nails

    P_RN replied to midwest40's topic in General Nursing

    My nails are almost paper thin. I never was a nail biter, mainly because they broke off on their own. Artificial nails on such thin ones actually looked natural rather than man made. I could actually...
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    body fluids exposure

    P_RN replied to eden's topic in General Nursing

    Question: why would masks not be worn? How about universal precautions
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    need information regarding order of cases

    P_RN replied to laughnsmile's topic in Operating Room

    Naon has a forum for various ortho problems and questions. http://www.orthonurse.org/Forum/view/index.cfm It's been a long time since I circulated, but I'm with you dirty cases last was still my...
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    Live Chat Schedule - feedback needed

    P_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    How about scheduling "shifts" eg: 7a-10a ,2p-5p, etc. 3 hour windows all around the clock that someone would be in the lobby to