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    I finally Cracked...

    jnette replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) Adam. It is a painful thing, we've been there, too. One can only do so much and a body can tolerate only so much stress. Be kind to yourself and look forward to better days....
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    encouragement needed

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

    Wow... honestly, it takes a good 6 mos. to begin to feel comfortable with your routine and what you should know in this field. A year to feel "confident". Your preceptor knows this full well. It is...
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    Smelly Co-Worker

    jnette replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with teh above, and Zenman's response as well in this. I've jsut read this entire thread, and truly, my heart goes out to this nurse. I can't imagine the isolation and humiliation she...
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    Recommended Blood Flow thro Fistula Needles

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

    Puddle.. Never heard that flows above 350 in a 15 g would hurt the RBCs... ever. That's why you use the larger bore.. to get the better flow rate. The better the flow rate, the better the dialysis....
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    I was proud of my nursing judgement last night!

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

    I agree. You did a super job assessing ! YAY for YOU !!! And YAY for your patient who had an observant and competent nurse!!! Doesn't it just feel soooooooooooooo good when you know you've done...
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    Why I post here.

    jnette replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Post away, Friend ! It is posts such as this one above that make this board so very worthwhile. Your posts are heartfelt and touching. Now dare to dabble in the other forums a bit, and don't forget...
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    I am SO excited and proud!

    jnette replied to Sapphy's topic in General Nursing

    awesome !!! :balloons: good for you !!!! i love to hear it when ppl are really, really excited and into their chosen field. i'm proud for you !!!! congrats !!!! and keep up the good work !
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    Elevated Biliruben and Gilbert's Disease???

    jnette replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are the best !!! :kiss I KNEW you'd come through ! I'm going to email her this so she can sleep well tonight. Thanx again !
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    Elevated Biliruben and Gilbert's Disease???

    jnette posted a topic in General Nursing

    Maybe someone can help me out here. The 12 year old son of my good friend and coworker recently came to her with a "knot" under his arm.. an enlarged lymph node. Afebrile, no troublesome symptoms....
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    Recommended Blood Flow thro Fistula Needles

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

    We use 250-300 through a 17 gauge when the fistula is first being used. (first week) 300 with a 16 gauge for another week or so, then 400-500 with the 15 gauge or 14 gauge if you use those. (we have...
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    dialysis question

    jnette replied to LISAMAR's topic in General Nursing

    Many medications do get dialyzed out during tx., but there are some which do not. You can certainly give insulin during tx. if neccessary. The dialysate bath the patient is on will usually balance out...
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    Can I keep going.....

    jnette replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    webblarsk.. I am SO sorry for your pain. I know only too well how this hurts as I deal with it all the time myself. And I always come here to unload as well. My dh can't relate, either.. not that...
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    Is This True? (extra coccyx bone, tail?)

    jnette replied to Meerkat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    hmmmmmmmmmm... looking at your screen name now...:uhoh21: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I do believe I have heard of this, though. But I'm no expert on the baby stuff, either, so don't take my word for...
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    Scary Incident Happened to Me Yesterday

    jnette replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    Do be careful. Keep personal safety in mind at all times. Regardless of how they "appear" on the "outside"... the smiles can turn to visciousness in a heartbeat. Don't ever let your guard down....
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    Scary Incident Happened to Me Yesterday

    jnette replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow, Meerkat. That IS scary. Is there any way you could have your patients come to the door entry of their room from now on, to prevent such a thing in the future? Just have them come to YOU instead...
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    How do you use EC guides to content?

    jnette replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's up to you, but I did not use any "older offbrand" books, but only the ones THEY recommend in the study guides, and I'm glad I did. The exams material is definately and directly related to these...
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    To the 'Negative Nurses'

    jnette replied to Cherry2's topic in Nursing Career

    Cherry2.. I believe most of the negativity you read on any nursing BB relates more to these nurses being discouraged that they are not ABLE to be MORE of what you describe at the end of your post. It...
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    Crocs Brand Shoes

    jnette replied to Bipley's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    hahha.. same here! OMG.. tha'ts going to be me, too, when I get mine !!! I can see it now... oh boy.:stone I have that trouble NOW already, with OUT these shoes !!! But I do want to try them
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    16.50 Starting Wage for a Grad Nurse???? Oh No! Say it Ain't So.....

    jnette replied to chattypattyCRNA2B's topic in General Nursing

    Well, add us here in SW Virginia to the *poor*. I started at $16.00/hour three years ago as a brand new RN, and STILL haven't hit the $17.00/hour mark YET ! Probably this year after our annual...
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    Zoloft???

    jnette replied to grannypatches's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with teh above posters, my friend. Your son certainly needs some serious education! What gives him to authority to make statements such as these.. is he a psychologist or something? He...
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    Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    jnette replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Heh... well, I never had the luxury of making a phone call. If anyone called me, he was at the earpiece with me, listening to every word, breathing down my neck. I had to pretend I was doing just FINE...
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    Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    jnette replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you ! Well written.. and I so agree! Our situations were very similar. I have learned MUCH from the nightmare, and know as you say "how to spot them, and the red flags to look for. If you've...
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    How do you use EC guides to content?

    jnette replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I highlighted everything the guide tells you to read.. each chapter and each individula course and book. After highlighteng this in my guide, I would then make sure I read/studied every bit of it ! It...
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    Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    jnette replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Please... let us not fuss and fight amongst ourselves, I beg of you. This topic is far too important to allow for such. For those who have difficulty understanding "how' and "why" and "why don't they...
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    Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    jnette replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.. where did we take a wrong turn? I DO give the OP the benefit of the doubt here, absolutely. I feel her desire to understand is genuine. I feel her lack of understanding is just as she...