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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    it is possible, (we don't know, but, it is possible) that the students saying THEY want to wear a cap, did not realize by saying that, equated to forcing everyone to wear the lil pointy hat or not be...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    I don't view the OP posting some thread on nursing forum is "playing the victim card." The OP has a valid point, this is a nonsensical rule. It literally, Makes No Sense. and yes, it is...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    You make a good point, but, who knows? maybe the OP does want to attend her pinning ceremony, but, is just embarrassed to wear what looks like a frenchmaid's costume. One can be VERY sentimental,...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    You make a good point, but the other restrictions actually have some rational basis, and are applied to both genders equally. It's not quite the same thing. The no perfume, is for asthmatics or...
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    Hurrying death?

    somenurse replied to lalalulu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You might be interested to read what the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association says on pain meds for the dying, in reply #9. Of course, you are right, it can vary widely from one patient to...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    Yes, judges don't have to keep wearing white curly wigs, either. Yet, it was tradition for eons. guess today's judges "do not respect their history", eh? since they apparently refuse to imitate...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    above remark follows this: //"It shows where nursing has been and how far the profession has progressed."// How has not wearing what is now often used as a halloween costume, from an era gone by,...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    if i was ever half awake/medicated and woke up in the middle of the night in some hospital, to find a nurse dressed like that by my bed, i'd probably have to work to stifle a scream! ha ha!! I'd...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    When i wore a cap, it was a huge nuisance, hard to keep spotless, and even harder to keep centered on my head with my stethy going on and off, always banged it. Each school has their "own" style of...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    Your post seems to imply, you feel those who feel it's wrong for a person without a member, being denied her right to participate in her own ceremony unless she wears a pointy hat, is some type of...
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    Hurrying death?

    somenurse replied to lalalulu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    On another thread, someone posted this link, from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, on giving pain meds to terminal patients....
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    stands up and applauds. THIS is very brilliant idea. Hope the OP sees Brillohead's remark
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    Sadly, as most americans who study history know, one can have a democracy which supports discrimination. The two things, democracy, and discrimination, can easily go hand in hand. Happened right...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    or, to the OP, go to ceremony, without a hat, and tell them, you are now a transvestite, and so you won't be wearing the cap today. bah ha
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    somenurse replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    To the OP, i hear you. If you want to go, and don't want to wear a cap, what happens? You won't be allowed in, or what happens? If you have the option, to go, and celebrate this great moment, but...
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    first patient

    somenurse replied to 88nursinglove88's topic in Home Health

    To lalalulu, do feel free to post your questions on the forums, too, there is NO dumb question. It's important, for any nurse, especially a new nurse, to feel free to ASK. All of us nurses get to...
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    Hurrying death?

    somenurse replied to lalalulu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    to lalalulu, If my hospice patient wanted a sip of water, and he was ordered NPO, and i did not understand why (sips are not prolonging life, i can't imagine that is reason) i'd either ask whatever...
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    Hurrying death?

    somenurse replied to lalalulu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks for your reply back, too. I like that you are thinking aobut this, and this is something that no one else can really decide for you, what is right for you, is right for you. What is wrong for...
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    Hurrying death?

    somenurse replied to lalalulu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OH no, why is the patient NPO? Imo, small sips at the least, should be given, as a comfort measure, but, it's not clear to me, why this patient is NPO. I am well versed on the reasoning that...
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    first patient

    somenurse replied to 88nursinglove88's topic in Home Health

    oh i know, isn't that one for the books or what? WORST nursing story ever? do i win? does the OP now feel her breaking a syringe is not such a big deal? ha
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    IV therapy

    somenurse replied to ArieElizabeth's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPNs used to do IVs, no idea if it is still allowed. Long ago, it was LPNs were the ones who taught me how to do IVs. Oh sure, you are taught in school, but, like everything else in nursing, you...
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    first patient

    somenurse replied to 88nursinglove88's topic in Home Health

    well, at least you have an excuse, you are new at this, and most all new nurses are nervous to one extent or another. Me, i'm just a klutz, and bust up stuff all the time. My all time most dramatic...
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    New Grad needs help

    somenurse replied to anneflorence's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh good luck at the interview!! The Commuter has written 3 great articles on how to ace interviews. Here is one of the 3 articles she wrote, and the other two, are embedded into this one....
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    first patient

    somenurse replied to 88nursinglove88's topic in Home Health

    someone else wrote a wonderful thread somewhere, on that very topic. if i locate it, i'll link it here. BEST OF LUCK, and your confidence will come with time and practice and the knowledge that you...
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    The Slow Code: Justified?

    somenurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    btw, those who are horrified about slow codes, would be aghast if they knew what "snowing" a terminally ill patient meant. This was done from time to time, to terminally ill patients, in much pain,...