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    Do you like your long commute?

    Ntheboat2 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I leave my house at 530 and get home at 8....that's if I don't stop anywhere. It's rough because when I work back to back shifts I literally have to go straight to bed to be able to drag my butt out...
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Ntheboat2 replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, different jobs have different requirements. The flu shot is a requirement for many nursing jobs...just like the TB test, background checks, drug screens, etc. It's nothing
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    Ntheboat2 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't get up early on their behalf. I do it on my own behalf and that of my children. If other people benefit from that then so be it. You know there are lots of people who don't have children, but...
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    Do you like your long commute?

    Ntheboat2 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Exactly. I used to work with a girl who drove almost 2 hours, but it was only once a week because she got an apartment in the town where we worked. Obviously, it was worth it to her to pay rent in...
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    I'm becoming very discouraged

    Ntheboat2 replied to bkworm8it's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know why it is, but at least from what I've seen, classmates aren't too helpful when it comes to helping others get jobs. I tried to help a friend get a job by telling them which places had...
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    Do you like your long commute?

    Ntheboat2 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My commute is an hour which is long/far for the area where I live. I'm used to it though because the college I attended for years is about the same distance....and not only did I not get paid, but I...
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    Ntheboat2 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you...that's exactly my point. I went to sleep because I had to be up early and go to work so all those slime balls don't have to, you
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    Ntheboat2 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We already went over this. People who don't even have to make an effort already get Medicaid and have been getting it for a LONG time. The healthcare bill is designed to help those people who ARE...
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    Ntheboat2 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not the one judging others who are asking for help. The fact that you are is what makes it hilarious. Yes, it is hilarious that you make statements like this: When you so obviously weren't...
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    Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    Ntheboat2 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure when people are speaking of general hand hygiene practices they aren't including the well known exception of C-diff.
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    The math doesn't add up

    Ntheboat2 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I usually tell patients goodbye and if I really liked them then I'll spend a few minutes talking to them if I know I won't see them again...tell them I hope everything goes well when they get...
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    Ntheboat2 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Canada is way ahead of the US if you ask me. They have more socialized methods (healthcare, education) and still manage not to trample on personal rights like we do here. For example, from what I...
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    Ntheboat2 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is one of those topics (as demonstrated above, ex: bankruptcy) that everyone has an opinion on until it involves them. It's not okay to get any form of "welfare" until it's YOUR kids who are...
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    The math doesn't add up

    Ntheboat2 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Right...and our breaks that *only take 30 minutes. I've heard that we're supposed to get two 15 minute breaks as well, but I think that's a
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    The math doesn't add up

    Ntheboat2 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously! I mean, I wouldn't expect cards from patients...but I actually sent flowers to one doctor and his staff (before I even dreamed of becoming a nurse) and always made a point to seek out those...
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    Ntheboat2 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wait a minute... You filed BANKRUPTCY? You dumped your bills on the creditors you promised to pay? And you consider yourself responsible? That's
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    Ntheboat2 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Right...because if someone dared to buy their child a christmas present so he/she could wake up to a holiday other than what resembles that of a 3rd world country then you can obviously afford to make...
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    thoughts, opinions, and experiences requested. drug testing in the workplace

    Ntheboat2 replied to LisaRNsober's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind that some kid whose mom might smoke pot gets to benefit from food stamps or whatever the case may be. Besides, it would cost way more money to drug test and police the results which would...
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    Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    Ntheboat2 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously...if someone is not doing things the right way...like washing their hands...on a regular basis then it needs to be pointed out TO THEM. I don't like the fact that the best nurse on the floor...
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Ntheboat2 replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, but they don't have to have a TB test either. Or have a background check...or a drug test...etc
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    Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    Ntheboat2 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    The end. There was "no way" someone who is no weight bearing on one side and has an immobilizer on the other side can be transferred correctly by one person unless that person is slinging them over...
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    Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    Ntheboat2 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I think this happens pretty frequently. I remember one specific incident (because it landed me in the office after I exchanged words over it) where a nurse basically told me while I was working as an...
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    Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    Ntheboat2 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly...most of our handwashing is done "in the hallway" which is really at the dispenser right outside of the patient's room. So, if you dispense some gel in the hallway....you're probably still...
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    Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    Ntheboat2 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Right....so you're going to throw your gloves into the trash and then wash your hands outside the door and stand there while they dry so you can walk in the room and immediately wash them again?...
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    Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    Ntheboat2 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I don't always wash my hands when I take off gloves. I'll pull them off and throw them in any trash can I can find while I'm running to do the next task. Washing before putting on gloves and then...