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    Blue skin

    rn/writer replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    Don't let NANDA hear about this situation, or they'll come up with some lame nursing diagnosis for
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    Need to share my feelings

    rn/writer replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad you were able to recognize this man and speak to him in a caring way. You also acknowledged his humanity. Kudos to
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    Best employee benefits/insurance in southeastern wi

    rn/writer replied to RNDisneyMom's topic in General Nursing

    Which hospital or hospital system? Congrats on getting
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    What do I do with a nasty nurse?

    rn/writer replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, you are suggesting that someone who has repeatedly ignored the directives she has been given about precepting new nurses properly should just be left alone and those in charge should just say,...
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    I can't stop thinking about this patient that the doctor failed.

    rn/writer replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's the voice of wishful thinking whispering in your ear. It really is difficult to be faced with our own limitations. Now, flip this around and think about the patient's likely outcome had you...
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    When do you get a pt. out of bed after C/S??

    rn/writer replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hilarious!
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    Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Psych Patients

    rn/writer replied to rn/writer's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for letting me
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    I can't understand what you're saying!

    rn/writer replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's fine to do what you want in your own world. But when you are a guest, whether in real life or online, the courteous thing to do is to defer to the wishes of your host, even if you think their...
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    I can't understand what you're saying!

    rn/writer replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, how'd you do that? You're just too clever for words--even upside down ones.
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    I can't understand what you're saying!

    rn/writer replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    What does that have to do with asking AN members not to use textspeak in a forum where they don't have character limits? This isn't a rant against all abbreviations--just the bad habit of using text...
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    Should I ask for alternative?

    rn/writer replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    You can state a preference for certain units so long as you do it with the clear understand (and humble attitude) that this is just informational and not a request to jump anyone else's seniority....
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    I can't understand what you're saying!

    rn/writer replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Abbreviations are not the same as textspeak. They just aren't. Using the ampersand (&) is not the same as using "u." It just isn't. Using "can't" and "DVT" and "appy" and "PRN" is different...
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    When do you get a pt. out of bed after C/S??

    rn/writer replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We get section patients from L&D about 2-3 hours after their surgery. I will let them rest for 3-4 hours. They are usually pretty exhausted and have had quite the adrenalin rush. Some of the...
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    I can't understand what you're saying!

    rn/writer replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Your" changed to "you're" in thread title. Just had to do it. Whew! I feel better
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    I can't understand what you're saying!

    rn/writer replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    There's a difference between commonly accepted computer shorthand (lol, irl, fwiw) and textspeak. Computer shorthand is an efficient way of communicating long words and phrases. OTOH, Textspeak in a...
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    diabetes question

    rn/writer replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Is Bob truly a Type 1 diabetic, or is he an insulin-dependent Tyoe 2? It used to be that Type 2s weren't given insulin, so anyone taking it was assumed to be a Type 1. Now, many Type 2s use insulin...
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    Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Psych Patients

    rn/writer replied to rn/writer's topic in Psychiatric

    Really? I've seen lots of them ask. Besides my nursing exposure to psych, several relatives went through some rather severe mental illness challenges, and this was almost always one of the first...
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    Best employee benefits/insurance in southeastern wi

    rn/writer replied to RNDisneyMom's topic in General Nursing

    Wheaton Franciscan is a system that includes a number of hospitals and outpatient clinics. It is most definitely not the same as Aurora. In my experience, WF is a good employer overall. Not...
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    I'm Freaking Out and Frantic! Please, Help Me!

    rn/writer replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    Based on the above quote, you might find this interesting: https://allnurses.com/nursing-blogs/amazing-explosion-excellence-650655.html BTW, I agree. And it isn't just the insecure who are affected...
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    rn/writer replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Or, "Please advice me."
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    I'm Freaking Out and Frantic! Please, Help Me!

    rn/writer replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    You could be right about this--if someone has a prior experience to flash back to. In many cases, though, this horrible introduction to nursing or certain aspects of it would actually be the...
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    Feeling guilty for not going in to work, when called for extra

    rn/writer replied to NewPICURN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your employer doesn't own you. If you want to go in and are rested enough to do so, by all means, grab the extra hours. But if you aren't rested or you just don't want to take the shift, let them...
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    I almost made a stupid nursing mistake and now I can't stop thinking about it. Help!

    rn/writer replied to Sabinacrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This isn't the stupidest mistake a nurse can make by a long shot. Even in this situation, it would have been more stupid to skip the double check. At least the mistake was caught. I'm confused,...
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    Im 24 and I want to be a nurse badly but my age discourages me!

    rn/writer replied to M.C.P's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You don't have to tell those who misunderstand or disagree to go to hell. That's no more considerate than what they're doing to you. You do have to live your own life and realize that there are...
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    MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    rn/writer replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    But what people still aren't getting is that these new nurses are not being treated like typical new grads. They are not expected to take on full assignments and asked to meet all the obligations of...