Nalon1 RN/EMT-P BSN, RN

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   Just got my NCLEX results! Pearson Vue Trick wrong?

   Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Nursing2019BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Glad you passed. It has been said many times that if you can't register, you have passed, but if it lets you continue, you probably failed, but there is a chance you did not. So Good Pop-up you...
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   When you hear the word "nurse," do you think male or female?

   Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to OldDude's topic in Men in Nursing

   I get called ma'am on a regular basis, and at 49, balding with a goatee and way overweight, in no way look like a female. It does not bother me, and most people immediately correct themselves. I...
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   Wearing scrubs home?

   Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Lee_Ryan's topic in General Nursing

   Have to buy my own, specific color (royal blue), whatever style I want. No reimbursement from facility. Have to wash them myself. Only OR gets scrubs provided. Seems a lot of germaphobes here. I put...
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   being fired by patient's family member

   Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to GS ED RN's topic in Emergency

   Which allows the pt/family to think this is OK behavior and allow it to continue. Replace the "fired" nurse with a bigger jerk, making the first one look like an angel. Like I said, you can't fire...
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   being fired by patient's family member

   Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to GS ED RN's topic in Emergency

   A patient fires their nurse???? Never had it happen, never seen it happen, never heard of it happening till now. How does this happen? I have had people get angry with me for not doing what they...
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   Why did my senior place the iv roller clamp near iv site during blood transfusion?

   Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Newnurse1256's topic in General Nursing

   And do you know how many nurses know that little clip is there, much less what it is for? Every time I use it, there is somebody that it amazed it is there and so useful. I have always moved the...
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   What Makes an ED Nurse Satisfied?

   Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Veldtor's topic in Emergency

   So have these 3 issues been looked into being addressed? They are common issues for a reason. I am not satisfied as a nurse because we are understaffed, underpaid and need more space. Adding an extra...
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   I am not "such a good nurse!", a vent

   Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Swellz's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. Why do I need to be recognized for doing what I am paid for? Our hospital has a "good catch" thing that comes out in the daily e-mails from admin, it is things managers can put in for things...
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   Maybe a stupid question..

   Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to fjluce's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I agree. I don't give massages, tell inappropriate jokes, make any innuendos or anything that may be considered as offensive to coworkers. I lost a job once because of a stupid joke that no harm or...
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    Excelsior Paramedic to RN?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to JDougRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I did not know Alabama had joined California. I see that is a recent change. I guess the Excelsior grads already practicing there are grandfathered? Is there a cutoff date for that? The Excelsior...
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    OMG JACHO IS HERE!

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even bother trying when they come anymore. They will find something no matter what you do. There will never be a perfect inspection. Why bother trying? I told my boss this and she just stood...
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    Excelsior Paramedic to RN?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to JDougRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior is not an easy program. It is not a shortcut to an RN degree. It is hard, and the CPNE is a tough exam, unfortunately, with a long wait time. It is not for everyone. It worked great for me,...
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    Do these scrubs make my butt look big!?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Carhart ripstop pants are "manly"
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    Female Foley and Witness

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to jive turkey's topic in Men in Nursing

    Door and curtain open most times I am in a room, unless I am exposing something that does not need to be
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    No alcohol. NONE

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Nursebry91's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It is not a lie. You are choosing not to drink. You can choose to not drink and keep your job, or you can choose to drink and loose your job. See, choices. There are consequences for your actions....