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    Lurk, Lurk....................

    jnette replied to jnette's topic in Home Health

    Thank you, Shelley, for your kind response. I am very seriously considering the transition. Our folks here in the surrounding counties are ever so sweet, and truly appreciate the care given them....
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    Lurk, Lurk....................

    jnette replied to jnette's topic in Home Health

    thanx, cheer, but you are talking to the wrrrroooooooooooong person here about that stuff !!! :rotfl: that is the last thing on my mind. i am so not worried about that in the least.. i don't even...
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    FIRED!!! OMG what do I do now?

    jnette replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hope this finds you feeling better today, and that your situation is looking better as well. Do NOT allow this to mess with your head or your self confidence! I have replied to your original post...
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    Starting new job on Monday - need advice.

    jnette replied to weetziebat's topic in Home Health

    I wish you all the best Weetzers. :kiss Once yuou've been in it awhile, let me know what you think. Have considered this myself for some time now. I know I'm not going to be able to do dialysis for...
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    pregnant diabetic dialysis patient

    jnette replied to karenlouise's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow, Karen... I wish I had some info to offer here, but I have never had this situation before. I would suggest asking your facility's dietician, social worker, and most certainly her nephrologist for...
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    Is it common for dialysis to be put on hold?

    jnette replied to dawnb70's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes, there are cases where a chronic/outpatient dialysis patient is put on "hold". I am assuming the nephrologist/medical director of the dialysis facility is monitoring this patient over the course...
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    is this typical ??? (long)

    jnette replied to mtnmom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow, mtmom................ that really bites !!! Sounds to me like there was some professional jealousy going on there. You were the professional outsider, and they didn't want their ways interfered...
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    New to Dialysis

    jnette replied to roseynurse345's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Agree with Liz on this, Rosy. It DOES take time. Patients are wary about newbies, as we all would be at first. But I have found that while they might be a bit wary, most of them are kind and...
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    Always Remember This, No Matter Who You Are!

    jnette replied to Lovely Valentine's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't agree with you more, Val. :) Thanx for the uplifting reminder. We do need these reminders every now and then, when our spirits sink low and our bodies are tired. Nice
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    at what age did you start studying nursing?

    jnette replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    Started at 50, graduated at
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    Fitting In

    jnette replied to intothemoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nice gesture. :) You might add a little note/card saying something like "I'm as nervous about starting here with you as certainly you are about having me, the new grad. You teach me, I'll feed...
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    thankyou

    jnette replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    Wow, Anna ! I, too, am surprised.............. Bummmer! But I'm confident you have given this much thought, and whatever you feel is right at this point is certainly what you should do. Wish you only...
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    "Work short" Love, mgmt

    jnette replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    we shouldn't have to. they already know it. just don't want to hear it or be reminded of it. it's not profitable.
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    Question pertaining to dialysis nursing . . .

    jnette replied to Jolly's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jolly... in the sense that dialysis is LIFESUPPORT for these patients, whether outpt./chronic or in the acute setting, then yes, it could well be seen as critical care. However, critical care...
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    First Year Completed!

    jnette replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Tweety, that is fabulous! Way to go, Friend. We are so proud of you. Keep up the determination, the effort, and the will to succeed. YAY Tweety !!!
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    Public Breastfeeding

    jnette replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. We're SO open about sex, etc., flaunting everything everywhere , but when it comes to basic, natural b'feeding, all of a sudden, this is soooooooo "discomforting"... I just don't get it....
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    Do nurses get paid enough for what they do?

    jnette replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    Same work should receive same pay. No, nurses are not compensated appropriately for their time, efforts, and
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    How long did you breastfeed?

    jnette replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Both of mine weaned themselves off the breast at exactly nine mos. To my great disappointment.. ...it was the first and only time I had breasts that were visible !!! :rotfl: :rotfl:
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    Where can I purchase a microchip for Mom?

    jnette replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oy... I sure feel for you,
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    Hey Bipley.....

    jnette replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in General Nursing

    I must agree wholeheartedly. I'm certain that even for HER, it is a weight off her shoulders as well. Just knowing that she now has SOMEONE she can trust, confide in, and that this person is on her...
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    DH dying-need prayers

    jnette replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm so very sorry. You are all in my prayers at this difficult and trying time. May you find peace and comfort even as the strom rages about
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    Smelly Co-Worker

    jnette replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    No, Bipley.......... thank
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    Smelly Co-Worker

    jnette replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    beautiful, touching, and eloquent post. this brought tears to my eyes. you have conveyed everything here which i feel and have been wanting to say about this issue, but lacked the words to do so....
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    Smelly Co-Worker

    jnette replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Big Fat DITTO ! If you are still worried about coming across tactfiully, TELL her so upfront. Tell her you have never been gifted in the "tact" department, and have been struggling with just how to...
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    encouragement needed

    jnette replied to mtnmom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Just block her out, and do what works for YOU. I kept my little cheat sheet in my pocket for MONTHS. That way I could always refer to it if I was in doubt about something. Hang in there.. she might be...