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    Blood draws

    twinmommy+2 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    What happens when you get a flash then a stoppage of blood flow into the tube is that the needle has sucked up against the side of the vein, you can apply traction like pp said to move the vein off of...
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    ED vs. ICU

    twinmommy+2 replied to muesli's topic in Emergency

    Sorry, I forgot about the specialization with trauma and peds
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    ED vs. ICU

    twinmommy+2 replied to muesli's topic in Emergency

    Sure you can have specialties in the ER. I've known a few to specialize in peds, and have the certification behind it CEN-P. Some are the go-to person for cardiac knowledge. I once did SANE exams...
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    What do you eat before work?

    twinmommy+2 replied to Mnstn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm a bad one but I usually eat a big breakfast with lots of protien, because I'm never sure when I'm going to have lunch in the
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    Would a night time children's center make 2nd and 3rd shift easier?

    twinmommy+2 replied to jordanjzz's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm picturing a child care center, with the ability to take in sick kids too? If that were possible it could be big
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    New Grad Failed Lift Test

    twinmommy+2 replied to KerriaBoo22's topic in Nursing Career

    I would have asked for a second opinion of your form from his
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    Yeah, I'm your nurse. What, I don't look like a nurse?

    twinmommy+2 replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Men in Nursing

    A fellow nurse where I work was asked in front of me by the wife of the patient he had been taking care of all morning: Wife: Are you our Nurse? Nurse: Yes Maam, do you need anything? Wife: You're a...
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    Are you in it for the money?

    twinmommy+2 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yes, money plays a factor for probably anyone here, I mean if you had the means to live without work, would you work? I doubt it. I love my job, don't get me wrong. But if I had the choice to live...
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    Any suggestions for a great RN to BSN school EXCLUSIVELY online?

    twinmommy+2 replied to BrightLight0's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently attending American Military University, which is part of the American Public University System, and has RN-BSN totally online. The price is good, and even though I live local to it I...
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    Head lice

    twinmommy+2 replied to Godgirl's topic in School

    when I found all the girls with it, I just shaved my son's head. He has really short hair anyway but I just didn't want to put chemicals in someone's head if I didn't have
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    Head lice

    twinmommy+2 replied to Godgirl's topic in School

    Does mayo actually work? Last year all three of my girls (with biracial long curly hair, it was a mess) got lice from school and I had to get the expensive treatments, twice cause you have to...
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    Nursing and being a mother....

    twinmommy+2 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    You just have to find that shift that works well for you. I'm a Mom to 4 kids (12, 11, 11, 7), work full time nights, full time RN-BSN, and an occasional part-time job here and there to pick up the...
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    UBC course load and an "exotic" part-time job.

    twinmommy+2 replied to exoticdancer90's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    #1. If you are wrestling with staying a stripper while nursing, why not find a different focus of your empowerment? I found it incredibly empowering getting the degree with the grades while folks...
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    What do you love most about your floor/specialty?

    twinmommy+2 replied to LauraLiz's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the VA system, as an ER nurse. I have the following list -its home -I'm a vet, and they are my brothers and sisters -you really get to know these guys -the benefits are awsome -I really...
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    My VA Story

    twinmommy+2 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that was a funny story lol. Thank you though seriously for looking out for your
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    My first pedi death

    twinmommy+2 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Pediatric

    I have had a few friends who work at another hospital I used to be in, who worked on a 2 year old who died as a result of severe child abuse. They have seen councelers as a result and have PTSD....
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    twinmommy+2 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here is another site with some good bare bones information, just statistics. Gun Control - Just
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    twinmommy+2 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually they don't ask if you are carrying, of course they don't. Ask a criminal if they would try and carry out a crime on a person who was carrying, of course they wouldn't. According to an...
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    Runny nose during shift

    twinmommy+2 replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    It happens to me usually when I'm in the middle of an IV stick or doing something with my hands, the patients probably think I'm allergic to them. But on that same note, are you noticing any latex...
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    Rn-bsn question which college type?

    twinmommy+2 replied to Runningonfancy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you go with the community college, you will still have an Associates Degree in nursing, you get the RN-BSN after than when you take the bridge program. I did see somewhere there was a bridge...
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    advice needed

    twinmommy+2 replied to RehabRNjc's topic in General Nursing

    If you have suspicion, then you can call JCAHO anonomously on http://www.jointcommission.org/report_a_complaint.aspx If you feel conflicted this might be a good way to more permenently resolve the...
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    Struggling to meet the bare minimum in one class...need support

    twinmommy+2 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    EmilyEmily, we would like to give you great advice, but I think we don't have a whole lot of information. What has you so stressed and unsure of yourself during these questions that have you changing...
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    Online ADN to BSN

    twinmommy+2 replied to jodyangel's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm currently in American Public University System (actually the American Military University which is a part of APUS), their rates are really reasonable, and I havn't had any trouble. They are...
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    Post interview wait for the va Hosp...

    twinmommy+2 replied to mmuntanga's topic in Government, Military

    Have you heard back from them yet? For me it took a total of 3 months and from what I know that is fast. Good luck to
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    twinmommy+2 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    DC, which has a high crime rate why? They have a tough gun restriction. Chicago, high crime rate and children dying daily why? Toughest gun restriction in the US. . As to the topic, I'd be fine...