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    Benefits of becoming a CNA before Nursing School??

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

    No, that was way better. :) And I'd be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to a decrease in physical intensity, but I don't know how big a decrease it will be.
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    Benefits of becoming a CNA before Nursing School??

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

    No one is above wiping butts. And patients shouldn't be forced to wait unnecessarily. The nurses I work with do CNA work all the time, and with the trend in some places toward not having aides, more...
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    The imposition of chemical restraints...

    duskyjewel replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, I see....a busy little bee has been recruiting. K, I get it
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    Cna programs

    duskyjewel replied to FutureRN101's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, at least you know they aren't rolling in dough from bilking
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    Please help me understand

    duskyjewel replied to Clementia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ripped from the headlines, a sad example of how strong denial can be and just how far a woman can be convinced to act against her own interests:
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    The imposition of chemical restraints...

    duskyjewel replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since I was responding to CapeCodMermaid's comment about pain being undertreated in dementia patients (and I quoted same for clarity), perhaps your argument is with her. The effective treatment of...
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    The imposition of chemical restraints...

    duskyjewel replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am fully aware of that and am not sure why you feel the need to refute something I never
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    When being a patient...

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

    We moms are annoying that way about our little
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    Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    duskyjewel replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    God vs. Science is a false dichotomy. It's one in which many churches/faith traditions indulge, unfortunately, but it's false. Science is the quest for truth. Truth cannot contradict its author. We...
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    85 questions shut off and failed!!

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

    Quite the cautionary tale in trusting Hurst's guarantee promise! You can bet I'll remember this when my time comes. It really stinks that you have to fight for money that's rightfully
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    Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    duskyjewel replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    duskyjewel replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Which makes you rude, disrespectful, and culturally insensitive to the patient. People who thank God for good things in their life usually recognize that He uses other people and the gift of human...
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    Dirty hands in your house...

    duskyjewel replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I've long despised the Purell culture. If it's finally dying, I can only be happy about that. Besides, with 5 children and two dogs in the house, any fantasy I might ever have had about it actually...
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    Quitting staff job to travel

    duskyjewel replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    It's the money maker for most
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    The imposition of chemical restraints...

    duskyjewel replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been privileged to receive education on dementia from Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, whose name you may know if you move in dementia circles. I frankly would love to see her get in the same room with...
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    Low Morale

    duskyjewel replied to Trauma16RN's topic in Emergency

    And even she ate, eliminated, and
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    CNA while working full time?!

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

    There are some facilities that run 8 hour shifts and allow people to do what's called "double weekends," meaning they work 16 hours each on Saturday and Sunday. Being a school teacher is a pretty...
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    painful reports

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

    Every time they roll their eyes, stop and say, "Oh, I'm sorry, do you have something in your eye? Can I get you a tissue?" Every time. Even if it doesn't help much, their exasperation when you do...
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    Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    duskyjewel replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are atheists who just don't believe God is there, and are perfectly comfortable with that. And then there are "atheists" for whom God is their competition to feeling like they are the center...
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    Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    duskyjewel replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can't fix stupid. Religious in no way equates to stupid, but it's really unfortunate how many people force it to ride
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    85 questions shut off and failed!!

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

    From
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    Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

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

    When you hover, and spray the seat worse than any guy, though, could ya WIPE THE DANG THING OFF?! I've been in women's bathrooms that look like a sprinkler went off, and wonder how it's men who got a...
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    Need help! Scope issues!

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

    I contacted my supervisor and we had a discussion about scope and company P&P. Issue resolved for now. Thank
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    Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    duskyjewel replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Quit eating lunch with
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    I want a pension!!!

    duskyjewel replied to Jodirocks40's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Never mind, look what pensions have done to both government and private entities.....I'm not looking to feast on the dead carcass of my company or my county/state just to make my old age sorta...