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    Working with a schizophrenic nurse

    duskyjewel replied to SarahSweetie's topic in Psychiatric

    While I agree with you that this thread has a feel of anti-religious bias, the statements attributed to this nurse about hating God but still having to do what He says are worrisome, as are the ones...
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    Do Hospice Providers Benefit...

    duskyjewel replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't know if or how they benefit, but I know my employer encourages certification heavily. They provide study materials and review classes free of charge, pay the testing fee, and pay a bonus once...
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    Work ALLOWS Patient Favoritism

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

    Yuck. My employer is non-profit and sometimes in report we'll be told someone is a VIP (i.e. friend of one of the big muckety-mucks or family with money who might donate a lot). Frankly, I let that...
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    The flu vaccine & GBS

    duskyjewel replied to emtb2rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You weren't the only one.
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    best i quit or fired story

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

    Man.....reading these makes me grateful my life is fairly
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    condom catheters

    duskyjewel replied to 84RN's topic in General Nursing

    Critical thinking would mean such a stupid, useless product would never have existed in the first place. However, they do. As you are so fond of pointing out, I am ONLY a CNA. So if my nurse tells...
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    Healthy Snacks

    duskyjewel replied to NurseKateC's topic in General Nursing

    Dried cranberries and smoked almonds are delicious together. Same for tart green apples and sharp cheddar cheese. Plus, my husband and I usually eat dinner leftovers for our work lunches. So if you...
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    4.0 in nursing school?

    duskyjewel replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    Well, I didn't yet. I'm a CNA, which BTDT for some reason likes to point out. This thread is in a student forum. When I do get to go to nursing school, I will strive for excellence but accept that...
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    4.0 in nursing school?

    duskyjewel replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    Since the OP liked the post you quoted and thanked me for my comments, it would seem that your assessment of them as unhelpful is incorrect. As a veteran of years of earning 4.0s and earning a...
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    condom catheters

    duskyjewel replied to 84RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be reading this with keen interest, because I've never found a way to make those @&$% things stay on,
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    When a Mom Miscarries

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

    You would think people would assume something emergent or negative is going on when someone gets "whisked back" like that.....but that would require them to stop thinking about themselves for a minute...
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    Needlestick Injury d/t careless error. Seriously rethinking if I'm cut out for this.

    duskyjewel replied to smaritania47's topic in General Students

    Habit is SO powerful. People underestimate it until they have an experience that teaches them otherwise. Try to figure out how to practice without immediately recapping the needle during your...
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

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

    You win the
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    Penile ulcer..HELP!

    duskyjewel replied to ngodin's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Where is the excess moisture coming from? How can that be
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    Why does this man's personality change instantly

    duskyjewel replied to Butterfly92xo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah....rude doesn't even begin to cover it. You verbally abused a patient and blame a dementia+TBI patient for behaviors outside his control. Find another job.
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    When a Mom Miscarries

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

    While that may be true, that doesn't mean it's okay to call it that in front of a grieving woman. I would think everyone would know that the word abortion is just too charged to be comfortable....
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

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

    Except that she didn't do that. Read the first post, where she says she lost respect for both. Read the subsequent post where she says the doctor is losing respect from colleagues across the board....
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    duskyjewel replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Implying that lack of courage is the only reason someone would oppose euthanasia is narrow-minded, to say the
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    Waitlist for LPN program?

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

    Actually they just updated their new application packet to state that now most people who apply will wait 2 semesters.
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    best i quit or fired story

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

    Too sad to be
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    How Do You Explain to People Why You Chose Hospice?

    duskyjewel replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm a hospice CNA. For me, this work is about protecting human dignity, and the value of human life, to the very end. Also, there is such a thing as a good death, and it's a privilege to help...
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    CEO's/Hosp.'s making millions off of our work:(

    duskyjewel replied to sassyspot's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Here's the thing: unions need to change their image and behavior. Some of us are opposed to unionization because of real experiences in our own families of people being threatened, having their...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    duskyjewel replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What on earth did I say that led you to believe I think we can prevent all deaths? This discussion was supposed to deal only with people who are GOING to die fairly soon, it's just a matter of how...
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    Dumb things you've done in clinical

    duskyjewel replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    This is from CNA clinicals, not nursing school, but.... First time changing a brief on my own. Open brief, get down to wiping and realize as I get him clean and it's time to turn to the other side...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    duskyjewel replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think both intentional and unintentional killing are to be avoided. Accidents are just that: accidents. No intent. I also don't think anyone should kill themselves, but if they decide to, then...