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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    uRNmyway replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    So I know I've mentioned this before in another thread, but this is the one that sticks out most to me. I'm a klutz and forever tripping on things, but this one takes the cake. My first job out of...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    uRNmyway replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so after reading this thread and a few others, which led me to the 'Mockery of nursing' thread (I pulled a marathon, read the whole darn thing in about a day and a half), I want to tell you how...
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    GN to NP in <1yr

    uRNmyway replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know, what I'm seeing is not so much a lack of respect for nurse practitioners as a profession, more like the quality of nurse practitioners being spit out by all the for profit, online...
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    GN to NP in <1yr

    uRNmyway replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    To reference the latter part of your quote: No, I don't think that much of the issue is from jealousy. Personally, I can easily tell from the NPs I work with 1) who practiced at bedside before going...
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    Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    uRNmyway replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    [quote= - Help mothers initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth. Easy peasy in healthy term newborn kids....put 'em on mom's chest and leave 'em alone. I've done full assessments, shots, drops,...
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    Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    uRNmyway replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just to play devils advocate...I'm sure there are people on here reading this thread who are not employed in NICU or L&D. Could you post some of these articles about the risks of formula? Because...
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    uRNmyway replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    When exactly does one become a COB? Can someone be a crusty bat without having the DOB to go with it? Oh, and I want to thank all the Crusty Ones I worked with for not eating me when I was an...
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    OIIQ in quebec

    uRNmyway replied to remya9292's topic in General World

    While I am not informed on the format and difficulty of the CRNE exam, I can tell you that the licensing exam for the OIIQ is pretty difficult. Half of it comprises of a written test, all of it is...
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    Talk down to no one...please!

    uRNmyway replied to Mr Sacdiff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I respectfully disagree. I never worked as a CNA during nursing school. Nor did I get jobs as a nursing extern during breaks. I needed to make money and chose to support myself by waitressing. I...
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    Patients with sticky fingers!

    uRNmyway replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Well if we all misunderstood the same thing, it's probably that you post indicated something bad. You did not state in your post that you took things while in the hospital. And the OP was referring to...
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    PRN hours decreased because of the ACA

    uRNmyway replied to kdhunley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, some people can't tolerate change if it negatively impacts their lives. Can you blame
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    Best working conditions for English speaking nurses in Montreal?

    uRNmyway replied to blue-sky's topic in Canada

    Honestly, I think it's like that in most Quebec hospitals. Work conditions are horrible, the unions are useless. All they are good for is collecting their fees every month. I think your best bet would...
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    Number One Pet Peeve in Nursing School: Future "Paycheck Nurses"

    uRNmyway replied to joshmiller2010's topic in General Students

    Speaking as a 'calling' nurse, one who has genuinely tried to think of something else I could do after having a bad day at work (couldn't think of anything), I really couldn't care less what one's...
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    Patients with sticky fingers!

    uRNmyway replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Oh goodness. Smartnurse, I really hope you have no identifying information on here. Because this is the second time I'm seeing you post stuff that is unethical and/or illegal. If you and your...
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    Abandonment?

    uRNmyway replied to RNurse1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As far as I know, if you didn't accept report, it's not abandonment. For good measure, contact a lawyer. And print up a copy from a real legal source, or better yet, BON, defining abandonment, then...
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    VisaScreen Application

    uRNmyway replied to jaice's topic in Immigration Advice

    In my experience, if you want things done in a timely manner, you need to call them at least once a week. I wrongly thought that they are a professional organization, and with the amount of money I...
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    New grad nurse, feeling like I am barely hanging on!

    uRNmyway replied to Indigorn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is a great way to limit the likelihood they will get annoyed with your questions: explain what is going on with your patient, then say what YOU think needs to be done, rather than asking them...
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    Stressed about a loved patient

    uRNmyway replied to Sophia62's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why do so many people think that you can either be compassionate or callous? Who decided that those were the only two options? I demand a
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    Stressed about a loved patient

    uRNmyway replied to Sophia62's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know, some nurses are also afraid to 'kill the patient'. You can try to explain to them until you are blue in the face that they are already dying, all you are doing is trying to provide...
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    Quebec integration program for nurses

    uRNmyway replied to Remnant_89's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yes, I get that. But these posts have been pretty much saying that the act itself of landing in Quebec gives you immigrant status. THAT is what I was calling ridiculous. But if you land, then apply...
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    Quebec integration program for nurses

    uRNmyway replied to Remnant_89's topic in Immigration Advice

    That doesn't make any more sense! Landing in Quebec doesn't make you a permanent resident! If you paid the person that told you this, you need to get your money back from that yahoo because it's bull....
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    Which state to take NCLEX without taking English test

    uRNmyway replied to Roseycheeksey's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yes, I do think it's silly. I think if you are going to be responsible for teaching someone, for coherently documenting, for being able to understand doctors' notes, you should be able to pass basic...
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    Which state to take NCLEX without taking English test

    uRNmyway replied to Roseycheeksey's topic in Nurse Registration

    No, because my school was am accredited one, one that CGFNS recognized as a valid English institution. Not because I attempted to find a loophole to avoid having to write a proficiency exam for the...
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    Which state to take NCLEX without taking English test

    uRNmyway replied to Roseycheeksey's topic in Nurse Registration

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    Which state to take NCLEX without taking English test

    uRNmyway replied to Roseycheeksey's topic in Nurse Registration

    Do you realize that it's kinda offensive to ask that? You want to come work in an English speaking country but don't want to be tested on your English proficiency? The language you will have to use...