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  1. The film: Vaxxed.

    macawake replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    I've been busy working and haven't had the time to post. There are many new posts and I can't possibly address them all. I suspect that I'd likely be wasting a lot of energy with little chance of...

  2. The film: Vaxxed.

    macawake replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for that part :) You're correct. My posts mostly stem from frustration with the inaccurate information about vaccines being spread by "anti-vaccine" groups. It pains me more than I can...

  3. The film: Vaxxed.

    macawake replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    Do you consider this anecdotal? WHO | Measles (my bold) It might be a good idea to visit these sites if I want to find out what some people believe, but if I read these sites to educate...

  4. The film: Vaxxed.

    macawake replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    I genuinely don't understand your question. If a man and a woman wish to engage in sexual intercourse but do not wish to become pregnant, would it in your opinion make sense to not use any type of...

  5. The film: Vaxxed.

    macawake replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your excellent post! I think that every word is spot on. The part I bolded is something that I find so very frustrating. I guess how the human psyche works can be both fascinating and...

  6. The film: Vaxxed.

    macawake replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    It's been interesting to read all the replies. Thank you guys! I would post a more lenghty reply (but knowing me, this one will be plenty long ) but I just accepted an overtime shift starting in seven...

  7. The film: Vaxxed.

    macawake replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    True. They seldom seem to be swayed by logic and facts either. I have little control over how this thread evolves, but I hope it can be in part at least about how we can reach our patients with...

  8. Fast rising fever

    macawake replied to Cheath1's topic in General Nursing

    We can't and aren't allowed to assess, triage or make recommendations based on symptoms from an anonymous person on an online forum. As other posters have said, consult your doctor as soon as...

  9. Would you report possible diversion?

    macawake replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say for certain or prove that the claim you make is false, but I do have serious doubts. and this from your earlier post in this thread: I think that you are being naive. In almost every...

  10. Would you report possible diversion?

    macawake replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly how certain do you feel you would have to be before reporting your observations to your superior? Would you have to wait until you witness the nurse prepare and inject the narcotic medication...

  11. Honestly don't get!

    macawake replied to kistigirl84's topic in General Nursing

    "Viral pneumonia" is simply an umbrella term for any pneumonia caused by a virus. (As opposed to a pneumonia caused by bacteria or fungi). Examples of viruses that can cause pneumonia are: influenza...

  12. Is this weird?

    macawake replied to kistigirl84's topic in General Nursing

    Have you asked the provider/s who prescribed the cephalosporin why it was prescribed? I always ask for a clarification if I'm unsure why a specific med is ordered. You need to understand why you're...

  13. Would you report possible diversion?

    macawake replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If I told you in plain English what I think of your latest contribution, my post would likely be zapped into outer space by the moderators. Suffice it to say, you are wrong. And not being very...

  14. Would you report possible diversion?

    macawake replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand your logic. Of course anyone can have a script for Norco, but not everyone will have a current script for Norco at all times. Even if you happen to have a legitimate Norco script,...

  15. Would you report possible diversion?

    macawake replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    RNdynamic, I don't take your post seriously but I will respond anyway So, in your opinion a good person lets a nurse coworker who works impaired and/or diverts narcotics continue to do so and...

  16. Would you report possible diversion?

    macawake replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a strong suspicion that a coworker was diverting controlled substances, I would report it. If I had a weak, vague gut feeling type of suspicion that something was up with a coworkers'...

  17. Male student nurse interviewing for Postpartum..

    macawake replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it's a mistake to assume that all men would behave the same way as you predict your husband would. Personally, my partner would never behave that way. Not that I'd allow him to if he ever...

  18. Can my personal health be revealed without my consent?

    macawake replied to kineticheaven's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Personally I dislike blabbermouths and I would expect that colleagues not share my specific medical diagnosis with patients or the patient's parents. To me it doesn't make a difference if the setting...

  19. Do you prefer to contend with the smell of stool or the smell of Glade?

    macawake replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Are there any parabens in Glade

  20. NP gave meds to her married boyfriend

    macawake replied to SummerRoses's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The fact that you shared the circumstances behind your decision to report the NP doesn't in any way change my opinion of your actions. You predicted that at least some posters here would feel that...

  21. Disappointed/What Now?

    macawake replied to NurseTerri27's topic in General Nursing

    OP, a piece of friendly advice. If your still interested in this position it might not be wise to post about about it here. (Even if you aren't, nursing is a small world and recruiters and managers...

  22. Getting Our Egos Out of the Hierarchy!

    macawake replied to BethBoynton's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this part. I too encourage patients to take an active role in improving their health and managing their medical conditions. After all it's their body and their life. I appreciate people...

  23. Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    macawake replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Could you please dial down the aggression a notch? I'm feeling bullied OP, yes I have encountered unpleasant coworkers in nursing as well as in my previous career. I fear you might have acted with...

  24. Feasible Research Proposal Topic

    macawake replied to nelsheyn050787's topic in General Nursing

    Deciding on a topic is most likely a part of the assignment. (Perhaps you're even supposed to submit the topic for approval before you start writing the paper?) If it hadn't been part of the...

  25. Getting Our Egos Out of the Hierarchy!

    macawake replied to BethBoynton's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with previous posters. I think that the sign was directed at patients, not at nurses. Eventhough I agree with the message on the sign (knowledge aquired through Google does not equal a medical...