CharleeFoxtrot BSN, RN

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    Sociopathic Staff

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Wow small world Davey Do! Imagine you meeting, and writing about my ex ? No kidding though, sociopaths exist and are far more common that we'd like to
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    My Visit to China: Could This Be A Reason Why Coronavirus Started There?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Gadsale's topic in Disaster Preparation

    (quiet applause) hits the unsubscribe
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    My first big med error

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to blueberrypancakesforever's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, thank you thank you for updating and
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    Is the a free 12 Lead EKG online?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to mikeworksRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm kind of confused by you post OP, what's your question? Yes there are a ton of free resources online to help a person learn how to read a strip. A quick google will turn up lots of learning tools,...
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    Telemetry Nursing , HELP

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to nerdynurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Learning to read a strip is a skill that just takes time and lots of practice. In my former career as a paramedic we learned to recognize rhythms by sheer repetition. Once of the resources out there...
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    Really Nervous about Everything. Should I reconsider nursing?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Kiroppi's topic in General Students

    Everywhere I worked it was policy as the CDC notes it is best practice whenever there is a chance of coming in contact with bloodbourne pathogens. Tons of research articles out there, this is the...
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    Lazy patient

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Katie622's topic in General Nursing

    Just so, need to find out what the barriers are to the patient performing (whatever) because until you know the "why" you can't move forward with
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    Really Nervous about Everything. Should I reconsider nursing?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Kiroppi's topic in General Students

    We can't give medical advice here, but if it was a clean needle why would you worry about getting your blood tested? Secondly, wearing gloves would not have protected you from the needlestick so while...
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    What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    Straw man arguments don't hold much
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    What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    Talking about there always being a choice, a motivational speaker once challenged her audience to come up scenarios. One was talking about having no choice but to change the baby's diapers. Speaker...
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    I can’t stop crying over a bad death

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to rmacns's topic in General Nursing

    ((hugs)) What you are saying are very normal thoughts and feelings. I'm sure your hospital has an employee assistance program, just keep that in mind for the future if need
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    What Is One’s Opinion If You See A Man Wearing a Dansko Shoes?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Ben_Dover's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion of a man wearing Daskos? Much better than my opinion of anyone wearing crocs ? Seriously, wear whatever you find comfy. I did not like that particular brand as I have super wide feet and...
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    Need advice. I was offered another position that pays better. Don't know if I should accept the position.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to evamomo's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say more pay and flex hours are worth taking the
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    To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm gobsmacked over this whole thing. I am so glad you are physically better and truly wish you a speedy recovery
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Take the nursing education out of it. My McDs metaphor infers it is nunya business how someone else lives their lives. The metaphor isn't about nutrition, it's about being condescending about another...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. That is like standing in line at McDs and complaining you don't like the meal the person in front of you is ordering for
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    Help with topic for capstone project

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Carolyn Turner's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a clinic environment and often teach about the proper use of antibiotics, including the fact they aren't effective on
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    New nurse - Unemployed for 8 months.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Plantladynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice! (hugs to you OP and best
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    Has anyone ever passed out during an emergency or have felt faint? How do you get over the feeling if it comes on?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Newbie32's topic in General Nursing

    It does get better with time and experience. I find it helpful to take a deep breath and let it out slowly. Practice this until you can do it without thinking too hard. When you feel that squirrel-y...
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    Scab nursing?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Emergent's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    My brain had not have enough caffeine when I read the title to this and thought "Now why would someone call a Wound Care and Ostomy Nurse a scab nurse? It's a hard certification to get and a difficult...
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    Managers: Remaining Objective with All Employees

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    SilverBells, I've noticed the recent posts about your promotion. I just wanted to give you some appreciation for your taking the time to do some honest self-examination in order to do your best at...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Little known fact, trolls often return when people fed them
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    ...and sometimes folk medicine turns into evidence based medications ? Article outlining how the active component of Metformin has been used since the Middle Ages...
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    Do you have trust in your doctors?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    I feel very fortunate, reading horror stories here I seem to have "lucked out" with the Docs I work with, they are a good bunch. I trust them, and they trust me, which works out rather
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    Recognition

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    ✋(raises