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  1. proud nurse

    Do you get sick alot working as a nurse?

    proud nurse replied to Healthcare102's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like I got sick a lot more when I worked in urgent care and as a school nurse. Those darn kids and their germs Since I've been working with adults, I rarely get sick. Sometimes I feel...
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    How was your shift?

    proud nurse replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    I had the worst patient assignment last night. I really hate having to come back to it. I work the weekend program on night shift. So I can get thru anything when I can anticipate the next 5 days...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    proud nurse replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh, okay. I didn't detect a sarcastic tone, but was thinking how fortunate you must be to not work with any nurses so tacky to leave crap for the next
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    Question Of The Day!

    proud nurse replied to Theor23's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I wish that I had done things sooner, but more than anything I'm glad that I even did them at
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    proud nurse replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks rob!! Lol, yes some "professional" nurses do leave dressing changes and empty IV bags. Our unit is pretty good about at least hanging a new bag on the pole when there's about 150cc left, and...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    proud nurse replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You guys are in Leadership?!! You're reaching the home stretch. Are you thinking about your topic for the capstone and getting research
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    proud nurse replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does anyone know for certain if the slacker in the CLC group gets a different/lesser grade than the rest of the group? I had some losers for group members. I made sure I posted in the color forum for...
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    Do you lie when they ask, "how long?"

    proud nurse replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been a nurse for 14 years, but only 3 have been as an RN and the others as an LPN. I don't lie about that, but I assume they mean how long have I been an RN. I don't get into that because my...
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    Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    proud nurse replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely...I should add to my post that it has to be a normal BM to get rinsed. I have long legs and arms, so I'm able to stand back from the toilet. I agree it totally depends on the illness and...
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    Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    proud nurse replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of the chux. I've seen people rinse and/or throw them out. I rinse it out with the sprayer over the toilet. So far I've been lucky to not have any BM splash back at me, but you can...
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    Opinion on using the word "retarded"?

    proud nurse replied to abbypoo's topic in General Nursing

    I think the term is outdated. And most people find outdated terms offensive. For just about every word, there is a more acceptable alternative. People should take the time to find them, and use...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    proud nurse replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well...I know that every course eval I completed, I mentioned that the CLC projects should die a slow and painful
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    skeptical of another nurse

    proud nurse replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked at the nursing home, we had a "do not call" list. It had the names of nurses/CNAs we did not want returning to our facility. We explained to our DON why and she trusted us (since we...
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    My bedside quirks...wakey wakey

    proud nurse replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Humor

    You crack me up, Esme. Lol @ "the mention of a foley cath"!! Nobody wants
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    Differentials make a difference

    proud nurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Heck yeah, that's how I make my money. I work the weekend program on nocs. That's a $10.00/hr differential. And if I pick up extra hours, you can bet it's on a shift that pays differentials. My...
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    Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    proud nurse replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I never wanted to do psych nursing, and I doubt I ever
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    proud nurse replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree this is an awesome group that I wish I found sooner. I would've loved to have gone through more of this program with you all. Winter, I'm sorry things aren't so great for you right now, but I...
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    Given a do over, which (feasible) career would you pursue?

    proud nurse replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a crafty person, and I love cooking, especially baking. I would love to have been a home ec teacher, but most school districts have completely phased them
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    Do you look foward to go to work and if so what position and why?

    proud nurse replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    I like what I do, but I don't look forward to going to work. I don't dread it either...I just go. It's one of those situations that get better once I'm there, and I put in my time giving 100%, then I...
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    Would you take a patient's blood sugar without an "order"?

    proud nurse replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a hospital. I have yet to have a patient on solumedrol and not have an MD order for accucheck. If I did, I would think the doctor forgot so I'd call for an
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    proud nurse replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Awww, thanks Prism. Lol @ Andy Griffith marathon. Won't get a brain reformation with that show. But I like the mindless silly stuff as a diversion. We can work on the crapstone together, start...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    proud nurse replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Unless school is causing a financial burden or problems with your health, I would encourage anyone to press forward and get this done. I received some tuition reimbursement and a corporate discount...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    proud nurse replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Awesome post, Prism. You hit on a lot of great points. This is sounding like a DQ response, lol. I have had some of the nicest things said about me since starting and finishing the program by my...
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    What do you tell yourself to get you through a shift?

    proud nurse replied to j0yegan's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This is one of my favorites that keeps me going, and it's pretty funny. I also have a motto, goes something like this..."I can do anything for ______________." I fill in the blank with whatever time...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    proud nurse replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Same here. And I think it's a shame they don't pay even a little more to an employee that continues their education. When people ask me if getting my BSN got me a raise and I say no, they look at me...