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    Have any of your patients ever told you that you're a good nurse?

    twinmommy+2 replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was just told tonight that I was an angel. This from an IV drug user who's also somewhat homicidal is a
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    Cutting

    twinmommy+2 replied to ruralSchoolRN's topic in School

    While it is not a suicidal gesture, and self mutilation instead, the problem is that these children are more prone to suicide not at that time but later on because they have lost the fear of hurting...
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    Why is finding a preceptor so blahblah difficult!

    twinmommy+2 replied to A&OxNone's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My school requires me to find my own preceptor. While at first I thought it daunting, I now see it as a networking opportunity where you get your feet in the water speaking to other professionals. I...
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    I just got my BSN, now what?

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

    It's called stress let down. Now is the time to find a hobby with some friends or start an exercise program. Or just have some days where you do nothing. When I'm between semesters I normally have a...
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    (Warning graphic topic). "Worst of the Worst" former pediatric nurse sentenced

    twinmommy+2 replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Nursing News

    What will happen is that he will be placed immediately in isolation, kept from everyone, fed and housed for 80 years or until he
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    lasix not given..

    twinmommy+2 replied to acts456's topic in Patient Medications

    If she has CHF, and the doctors have treated her and she is still symptomatic, send her to the ER. It doesn't make sense to keep going back and going to more and more docs for CHF. Not like its...
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    Answering "Do you have a disability?" on a job application

    twinmommy+2 replied to zephyr9's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I put no because I don't need special accommodations to complete my
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    Actively bleeding patient

    twinmommy+2 replied to shnnon90's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a patient who is pulseless, congratulations you have stopped the bleeding. Now critically thinking, if you are the only one available to start CPR, then anyone else around you can follow...
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    Talk about turkeys? - Share Your Favorite Thanksgiving Stories

    twinmommy+2 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    On the last Thanksgiving with my Grandmother, she was in hospice care for lung cancer and on a G-tube. Luckily for the rest of the family she was sat down next to me, the new nurse for the turkey...
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    So fed up with my coworker

    twinmommy+2 replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok she has four children five years and under. If she doesn't need to work then more power to her. That's her business! The PRN nurses are not your beck-n-call people. (I had four children five...
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    Requesting words of encouragement… I’m a new grad having a breakdown at work right now.

    twinmommy+2 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you had a discussion with your preceptor? Maybe she can give you more insight into what was going on and why the docs didn't write for more orders as well. Preceptors are not only a wealth of...
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    Top ethical concerns to RNs

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

    https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=ethical+nursing+issues
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    Depressed self-referral to ED

    twinmommy+2 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

    Here is that youtube video on the guns in
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    Depressed self-referral to ED

    twinmommy+2 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a VA ER, and we see psych every single day, self reported and not. Here are some precautions taken and rational: -Taken behind locked doors and not allowed to leave until cleared by psych:...
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    VA (Vet. Affairs) nurses

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

    good: Benefits are great. I have great insurance that I can keep after retirement. 5 weeks paid vacation and 2 weeks paid sick time. I love working with the Vets and hope to continue doing so after...
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    Question about nursing diagnosis

    twinmommy+2 replied to foura292006's topic in General Nursing

    I think both of those work but there are others as well unless you are working with a multiple choice type
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    New grad left VOA after 4 mos. d/t fear of losing license.

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

    Ok, so the short answer is this, don't omit anything. Keep it in the resume. You don't want it to come back later as something you left out because it will look bad on you. Long answer is, you have...
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    Pregnant in nursing school

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

    I had my three girls in diapers when I entered school, then got pregnant the second year of nursing school, graduated as class president, 9 months pregnant, standing in front of an auditorium full of...
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    Looking for guidance...

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

    I think you should do CNA work first. Its not only helpful to know what those guys go through, but to also know that what they do is part of your job as a nurse. You should know how to do it
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    Schooling advice needed

    twinmommy+2 replied to Jssc14's topic in General Nursing

    Why start at ADN? If it is a cost issue I totally see it but since you already have the bachelors you could do a direct entry MSN
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    Will I get in trouble with the BON for receiving mental health care?

    twinmommy+2 replied to mj606's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I receive therapy and medications for PTSD, major depression, and anxiety. Thankfully I don't take anything that would impair my judgement and I think I have improved mentally since starting therapy...
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    Firearms

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

    I conceal carry but not on hospital
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    Union Representative question

    twinmommy+2 posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am a member of our hospitals union, and the email came out that they are looking to do elections for new representatives. This peeked my curiosity. So I wanted to ask, what is it like to be a...
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    Part-Time NP Programs: Opinions?

    twinmommy+2 replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm currently in a part time BSN-DNP program with George Washington University. With four children I'm so thankful there is this option of part-time. I have to continue full time work as well since...
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    Surviving hospital overhaul

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

    Unfortunatly this is not a new thing and some places will probably continue to do this in the future. I don't think it will come down to you being the most senior nurse on the floor though. There...