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    Funny - Tech Broken, Use "Old School" Sphygmomanometer

    duskyjewel replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Arizona requires it and it's the number one reason people fail the state exam. I can't imagine not teaching people whose jobs include regularly taking vitals signs not to do manual BP. Sometimes...
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    Quitting The Nursing Program

    duskyjewel replied to alayzhial's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was thinking the same thing. It's really okay to not want to be a nurse, or even to want it but realize it's not the right path for
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    How difficult is it?

    duskyjewel replied to OnlyDreaming's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I honestly found the program to be mostly common sense and common knowledge, with some basic medical knowledge thrown in. I was able to take most of the chapter tests without reading the chapters and...
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    Too physically weak- scared to do nursing?

    duskyjewel replied to Summers3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In addition to building stamina, you need to build strength. You need to be doing core and weight-bearing exercise. There are classes like BodyPump and others that focus on weights, and they're...
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    Got A Bad Performance Evaluation

    duskyjewel replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in Nursing Career

    What is negative, according to your evaluation? Where did they state you need to
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep. If they had kept their shenanigans private, no one would be able to discuss it. It's only private business if you don't broadcast
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    Should high absenteeism be cause to be fired?

    duskyjewel replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    According to the OP, this guy called off for BS reasons in addition to his wife's health problems. Sounds to me like he burned up whatever compassion would normally have come his way by abusing the...
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    What is the typical hospital schedule?

    duskyjewel replied to ssalulu's topic in General Nursing

    I love 12 hour shifts. I like my job but I love not having to do it five days a week. I have a work-life balance that would be impossible with 8 hour
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    Pearson Vue Trick--trick no more

    duskyjewel replied to ms.gin728's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :banghead:
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    Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

    duskyjewel replied to SubSippi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh my gosh, ethics, I work hospice inpatient, and my sector is usually regarded as one of the more compassionate in health care. Let me just say if you're this upset over a message board post, stay...
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you. Never forget
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They were DOING IT in the break room! How is someone being a busybody if they walk into their own break room and see two idiots who CHOSE to flaunt their adultery
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Has anyone considered that Mrs. Dick and her baby may be at risk for STIs, and she has a right to be
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh Ruby, it's only sex, and everybody lies about sex! Don't you remember the
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And that's where the distinction in philosophies lies: some of us see ourselves as part of a larger whole in which we affect others with our actions, and some of us see ourselves as unconnected...
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Heather, hopefully Heidi does have such a friend. However, some people really just don't care if they hurt other people. Your friend chose her moment well, because I'm sure there was a point in that...
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    Troops to Fight Ebola

    duskyjewel replied to sbush86's topic in Government, Military

    LOL you made me think of
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    Bad pop up, BUT passed the NCLEX-PN!

    duskyjewel replied to nkendrick102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess just waiting, instead of trying to figure out technology tricks, is out of the
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To be fair, Ruby did say this right off in the first
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To be willing to engage in adultery, regardless of which side of the equation you're on, means to be willing to wound someone else in one of the deepest, most profound ways they can be wounded. I...
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm glad to hear he's facing disapproval too. What really gets me is that absolutely no one is forced to get married these days. If you're not going to keep the vows, just don't take them. You...
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    Grey's Anatomy Scrubs- how to keep in good condition?

    duskyjewel replied to rnbsn694's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    One thing I hate about the admittedly cheap ones I usually buy is when the fabric starts pilling. And they do fade and shrink. Maybe I'll have to invest in some Grey's. Thanks.
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're engaging in hyperbole now. That's criminal activity. You're right that the only people who can destroy a vow are the ones that take it. However, people around them shouldn't feel free to...
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm still obligated to respect it and not do anything that would violate it. I'm obligated not to encourage you to do anything that would violate it. Why? Simple human decency. Do you really think...
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Two teachers got married at my children's school last year. But absolutely NO ONE knew they were dating until they went to Hawaii over Spring Break and got married! I'm utterly amazed at how...