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    Complaints only, please!

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LadyFree I will kick them in their
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I've recently been feeling that feeling of being one of the "experienced" nurses on my unit. It's an odd feeling and I definitely haven't been a nurse long enough for that. But then, one of the newer...
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Also, around here that's actually pretty normal. The schools host job fairs as well. Many of us and those from other schools were snatched up before graduation. It's very helpful to have that...
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I missed the word "for" the first time around and thought... Someone should probably report
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! You'll be
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    First!- Awesome moment in the history of you deciding not to put up with crap anymore! Stick to it! You got this! About breastfeeding, it doesn't help that these are NICU moms. So many have guilt for...
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that's a bit...creepy. If you don't mind me asking... How far DID it go? Annnnd thank
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    What an awful situation. The only people who get hurt in that are the patients. What happens when their agency can't offer what the patient needs? Now the patient has been told these other places are...
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    HOLY CRAPPPPP!!!!!! Are you
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1. Thank you, so very much. [emoji173]️ 2. Is it time to update your screen name? Did you just graduate? If so, big congratulations! 3. Your husband and sister-in-law are so, SO thankful you were...
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have come to the conclusion that that takes a MINIMUM of 18-24 months after residency has
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    So, update. My chest x-ray looks okay. My heart was going wild, though. My HR was sustaining in the 140s. I had a wonderful, nice PA. 3L NSS later, I came down to 100-120. I have definitely not peed...
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    Ridiculous things. This is a new one one me.

    ixchel replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Is this directed at
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    Ridiculous things. This is a new one one me.

    ixchel replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I think the unfortunate thing is that education is limited and practice can be based on mouth to mouth info. With neurobio pediatric issues just becoming a big area of research in recent years, and...
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    Ridiculous things. This is a new one one me.

    ixchel replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I'd like to note here that stimulant usage in ADHD can be helpful to get them to sleep and eat. This paradoxical effect can be due to the child's ability to stay still long enough to eat or fall...
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    Ridiculous things. This is a new one one me.

    ixchel replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Team ADHD mom. Not team ADHD, although I'll sign up for that one.
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    Ridiculous things. This is a new one one me.

    ixchel replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Robin, I'm team ADHD mom and am glad you are speaking up. Not all children are well controlled long enough on concerta. I have one that thankfully is. That afternoon dose is a big deal for those who...
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Allow me to add, I had no idea how much my face could swear until wearing a properly-sized
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    ixchel posted a topic in General Nursing

    Alright, friends. I'm keeping this one short and sweet because my brain is sore and my dog is annoying. This week, I have learned.... 1. There should be a time limit hospitals should have to fix a...
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    Those who work in jail or prison

    ixchel replied to EMAJA2718's topic in General Nursing

    Md. Governor Orders Closure Of 'Deplorable' Baltimore City Jail : The Two-Way :
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    Those who work in jail or prison

    ixchel replied to EMAJA2718's topic in General Nursing

    It does happen. In my state (and I'm sure others) it is considered rape to have any sexual contact with
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    ixchel replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Vet: I will then give him a dose of phenobarbital. Derek Shepherd: And that will stop his heart? Really? REALLY?! That brain surgeon can stay away from my brain.
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!!! It's all
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My loves, I need someone to make the 2/13 OP. Only rules - keep it mostly nursing, and make a unique title relating to your OP (as you've probably noticed, no holds barred on the title as long as it...
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh I STILL haven't caught up on this thread! I'm sorry, guys! I just wanted to say really quickly... Looks like a lot of life has happened in the last week or two. I'm so sorry for the losses, and I...