A&Ox6 MSN, RN

Pediatrics/Developmental Pediatrics/Research/psych

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    Nosebleeds

    A&Ox6 replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Oh. But didn't you know that a nose bleed is an emergency? In an emergency, you can't expect the teacher to waste time on something as trivial as a
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    In love with my psyche nurse?

    A&Ox6 replied to Hyacinthk's topic in Psychiatric

    Seriously? I know that this probably some sort of joke, but you started an account on allnurses.com to post
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    Cleaning up a dead person in a hospice setting

    A&Ox6 replied to PhoebotNiChungngay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just wanted to comment that there are a lot of cultural, religious and family customs related to death. Prior to cleaning the deceased or removing any lines, check what the family preferences are. I...
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    Do your Doctors wear lab coats?

    A&Ox6 replied to Jules A's topic in Psychiatric

    At my job, staff nurses wear either solid scrubs in the hospital color or business casual with a white lab coat. I often wonder which is preferable. Both are
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    How long is your commute?

    A&Ox6 replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    I commuted 1:45 for my school nurse job. I just got a new job in a psych unit at a hospital. The commute will take almost 2 hours. I got to pay the
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    Msn degree info help !!!

    A&Ox6 replied to LelahRN2be's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just out of curiosity, what is your goal in attaining your MSN? An MSN is a degree, not a license. As such, multiple tracks will be available. Some examples of MSN programs are: Nurse Practitioner...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    A&Ox6 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Likewise, my "discharge" instructions after a nose bleed is usually to refrain from nose-picking for 2 hours. Can't expect much
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    Crusty Old Bat Society

    A&Ox6 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Can we make a new title? Crusty Young Bat? I'm young, and even younger in my experience level, but I identify with more of the COB mentality. Doesn't that make me a CYB? After all, if I IDENTIFY as...
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    Workout Playlist

    A&Ox6 replied to DowntheRiver's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Whatever the kids are listening to now . I choreograph high intensity dance for them. I incorporate step, balance, core, flexibility, and just high impact good vibes. Between the energizing music,...
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    Workout Playlist

    A&Ox6 replied to DowntheRiver's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hey. It's great for some way out
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    A&Ox6 replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Why did he have to say follow the spiders? Why couldn't it be follow the butterflies?" ---Ronald
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    My unit is changing to a sex offender unit

    A&Ox6 replied to mercuryrising's topic in Psychiatric

    Very true. I was just trying to inject some humor in a topic that may not be appropriate for
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    A&Ox6 replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just wanted to let you know that ok now a few nurses who work as MAs because they had the job during nursing school and haven't found a job as an RN yet. In my metro area, there are a number of nurses...
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    CUNY SPS RN BSN online program

    A&Ox6 replied to Maacanto's topic in New York Nursing

    It is a decent program. I really like the structure, and most of the classes have translatable results in my practice. However, IT IS NOT
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    My unit is changing to a sex offender unit

    A&Ox6 replied to mercuryrising's topic in Psychiatric

    It may be reasonable, but in psych anything can happen. Like
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    My unit is changing to a sex offender unit

    A&Ox6 replied to mercuryrising's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you Jules for your perspective. Just because they are on a unit does not mean that they aren't offending. How many of us really believe that nothing occurs between patients? As this is a psych...
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    Contraband

    A&Ox6 replied to southshore2014's topic in Psychiatric

    I would like to point out that a patient may respond to excessive restrictions by finding other means. As an example, I know of a young woman who suffers from PTSD and BPD. She is currently doing very...
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    Motivational quotes that helps(ed) fellow nursing students

    A&Ox6 replied to janetcha's topic in General Students

    What doesn't kill you makes you
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    Head lice...costly treatment

    A&Ox6 replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    First of all, I find that it is helpful for hair to be tied back. Braids and the like. It is also important that children do not share hats, helmets or hair items. If there are school owned helmets in...
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    AllNurses Abbreviations

    A&Ox6 replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity, in the terms of service (TOS) it says to avoid text speak. What happened to
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    Should I give up scrubs?

    A&Ox6 replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Whoops. Must have been my typo. His name is Apeal. Today was the first day of school. I guess I'll be giving you report
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    The Vomit Thread

    A&Ox6 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Interesting how in NYC it's pigeon poo that is
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    Should I give up scrubs?

    A&Ox6 replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    What's
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    A&Ox6 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    In Doogie Houser, MD, he does a surgery on Wanda because no one else is available. However, as he is not scheduled to work at that time, this seems awfully unrealistic. I know, none of the show is...
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    Should I give up scrubs?

    A&Ox6 replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I wish I could wear scrubs. My school doesn't allow me to wear scrubs, a lab coat, or even s sweater that says nurse. They claim that it would make me unapproachable because it would make me look...