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  1. Any RNs involved in community health education/promotion/prevention?

    regularRN posted a topic in Patient Education

    I am an RN currently applying to study for a masters in Public Health. If I am accepted and succeed, I would like to work in the community promoting health via health education/prevention and public...

  2. IV med dosing question

    regularRN replied to luv2b_a_nurs's topic in General Nursing

    this is a situation in which you call the attending md and clarify the order. however the order states 1 or 2 mg q4, not 1mg

  3. Codes of unproductive time...

    regularRN replied to Poi Dog's topic in Nursing Humor

    8101 Not answering the phone at home in case it's work calling you in for an extra

  4. Will the nursing shortage ever end?

    regularRN replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree... it never

  5. Do you shower right after your shift?

    regularRN replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the germs we encounter at work are the same as the ones we are exposed to at home, at school, in the supermarket, at the pool, at the gym, in the park etc. So a certain level of personal...

  6. My best orientation mistakes

    regularRN replied to skicoachrn's topic in Nursing Humor

    "You know those step in baths, where you sit upright and have the water swirl up around you? Did you know you have to let the water drain OUT before you unlatch the door to have the pt step out again?...

  7. help, failed a nursing program, what can i do next?

    regularRN replied to raya's topic in General Nursing

    what does "cuny"

  8. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    regularRN replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just wondering if mentioning a pt.'s name - especially one that is easily recognizable - could be of HIPAA

  9. Increase abuse of Bath Salts

    regularRN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Addictions

    "Bath salts" are not the same chemicals that we add to the tub for a relaxing soak; they are experimental drugs that are legal because they have yet to be officially controlled and are used...

  10. If you were medical equipment or medicine, what would you be and explain Why...

    regularRN replied to futurepractitioner1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think I'd like to be a bed bath, a hair wash or a shower because so many patients are appreciative and feel way better after getting clean. Other than that, maybe versed because no one remembers...

  11. So i'm a Nurse right????

    regularRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not actually an RN until you pass the

  12. So do you really...

    regularRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always listen to lung and heart sounds, check for edema... listen to bowel sounds; and then, depending on the pt.'s diagnosis, I will perform a more focused assessment - e.g., neuro. I always...

  13. wearing makeup to work?

    regularRN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I never wear makeup but I always apply moisturizer and sunscreen. I don't get the whole "full face of make up" - I've never seen a male nurse feel the need to wear foundation etc. etc. Why should

  14. BRA!!!!

    regularRN replied to BerryHappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am 32 DD - which is sometimes difficult but I always wear a T-shirt (mostly long sleeved) under my scrub top. Scrub tops tend to be V-necked and low cut -

  15. I hope I don't offend anyone, but....

    regularRN replied to Maevish's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Turd, you need to change your

  16. Teacher to nurse? Questions from a military spouse

    regularRN replied to girlinpearls's topic in General Nursing

    PAs have a lot to say, but in reality they don't get to do a whole lot without an MD's permission... also their hours are longer than RN's so they may earn a little more money but they work way more....

  17. Speed Demon

    regularRN replied to sharpeimom's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not that old chestnut...

  18. Calling residents affectionate names?

    regularRN replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    On initial introduction, I always say Mr. ---- Ms. ---- or Mrs. ---- ; sometimes Sir, never Marm. I know from reading the H&P their marital/partnership status. I introduce myself using my first...

  19. RNs paid under the table?

    regularRN replied to 0ohunnio0's topic in General Nursing

    No! Never. Why would you

  20. Telling The Truth: A Nurse Who Stutters

    regularRN replied to RN0310's topic in General Nursing

    Yeap - I stutter too! And it's not the complicated words, mainly those beginning with "t"; ter, ter, ter, ter, ter, tomato... Fortunately tomato isn't a medical term, but it crops up a lot at meal...

  21. HIV Positive Nurses

    regularRN replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fortunately, HIV has become a chronic illness due to HAART. As an HIV- RN, I am more than comfortable caring for HIV+ patients. If I were a pt myself I would be happy to be cared for by an...

  22. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    regularRN replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr. Slaughter; Dr. Payne; Dr. Savage; and to make up for these gruesome names, Dr. Flowerdew and Dr.

  23. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    regularRN replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    What about nurses names... ? Many years ago I worked with an RN called Sister Goodenough.... she was actually way more than good enough, more like

  24. Top reasons for becoming a nurse

    regularRN replied to apickrell's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse because... (1) I wanted to help people; (2) I wanted to help people; (3) I wanted to help people; (4) I wanted to help people; and (5) I needed a

  25. What to do by constantly asked to cover other shifts?

    regularRN replied to happyinillinois's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes when they call at 5 am on my days off it's difficult not to answer the phone in one's sleep - the phone rings and it seems in my dreams that it could be a relative calling in an emergency......