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    Vial access

    jnette replied to Mimi2RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We always use filter needles for the glass ampules, but this is the first I've heard of the same for rubber stopper vials. Interesting thought, though, about the bits of rubber. Since we inject...
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    ...Made Incredibly Easy

    jnette replied to Fun2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The magazines are nice, and they are helpful. But for actual STUDY help in a particularly difficult area, topic, or course..I'd get the book on that
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    How do you decompress after work?

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

    Fix me a fresh, hot cup of coffee, kick off the shoes, shower, and put on hte "comfies". Then I come here to see what's up, and touch base with my Allnurses pals. After reading some of THEIR posts, I...
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    ...Made Incredibly Easy

    jnette replied to Fun2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Saunders NCLEX with the CD , but also ordered the Made Icredibly Easy as a back-up. I found it easier to just stick to one book, though. I also used SEVERAL of the Made Incredibly Easy...
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    Interesting Study...

    jnette posted a topic in General Nursing

    hmmmmmm............ for what it's worth,
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    Interesting Study...

    jnette replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    I received it in an email... had to save it to "my pictures" and then upload it to photobucket.com so I could post it here. Usually anything I have saved to photobucket is always visible to everyone.....
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    I am quitting...after almost 7 years.

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

    I'm so sorry, nosonew. I understand your feelings, I know what it's like to be pushed to the limit. Have come close several times myself. But it's not as bad for us as what you have described in the...
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    Need help with a conversion...

    jnette replied to Osborne55's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hi there clickme ! and welcome to allnurses ! you might try posting this in the "distance learning" forum .. scroll through the various forums at the bottom of the page until you find distance...
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    Interesting Study...

    jnette replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    oh.. I get it.. you're being funny. OK. I'm a tad slow on rainy days.. do forgive
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    Interesting Study...

    jnette replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    What..? No picture
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    Itching after TX???

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

    Have you checked her phos. level lately, and compared it to previous levels? Has she had access to and been taking her phos. binders all throughout the evacuation ordeal ? Perhaps she has been slowy...
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    Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    jnette replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep... that's ME !!! I'm ashamed I'm that way, but I am ! I do the exact same things ! A standing joke where I work as well. At least the others have something to brighten their day, as I scurry...
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    Can Assoc. RN cut diabetic toenails?

    jnette replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Jess... good question.. never apologize. Diabetics have to be meticulous about foot care. Any open wound is great risk for infection to the diabetic. Their lower extremeties are already at risk due to...
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    Is this new grad a nut or what? Opinions please !

    jnette replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta agree there ! It takes VERY LITTLE time for me to pick up the accent I'm around.. even if I happen to not LIKE that particular accent ! And I mean, it can be merely DAYS, too, if I'm around it a...
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    patient compliance?

    jnette replied to theocratic in nature's topic in International Nursing

    Agree. Has everything to do with our culture/society these days.... everyone wants instant gratification, all the fixes, and no desire to contribute any effort/sacrifice of their own to obtain it....
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    Anticougulation during dialysis

    jnette replied to lobelin2004's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was wondering the same thing ! :) If doing acutes, this may well be possible, but I doubt this would be done at an outpatient/chronic unit. At least WE don't have any infusion pumps standing...
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    Nurses: Delighted or Annoyed by Nursing Students?

    jnette replied to AthensICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh, Triage.. seems we're made from the same mold. I could have written all the above myself. I, too, dearly love to teach, excite, and motivate.. and do it in a way the students will want for more! I...
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    Gay Nurses... help!

    jnette replied to quakerkid's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Add me to the list of Tweety Worshippers................ :chuckle Ya done good, Tweets. Excellent post. I admire anyone who says what they mean and means what they say. Now blush away, my Friend
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    I need feedback from dialysis nurses.

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

    Excellent post, Babs. I agree 100%. Our patients of late have had higher acuity as well.. much higher than in previous years. But we have to draw the line somewhere. We simply are not set up to care...
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    Do you feel valued in your current nursing position?

    jnette replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Within the facility and by colleagues and facility Mgr. yes. But by the facillity upper mgt. and all the admins, absolutely not. We are replaceable pawns. "Nurse" is just another word to them, they...
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    I need feedback from dialysis nurses.

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

    Wow. I agree with the above. We have one lady who is too obese to walk, and comes in via stretcher. We have purchased an oversized dialysis chair for her, but very occasionally she will need to have a...
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    Post-Its from the edge

    jnette replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle
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    Post-Its from the edge

    jnette replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here we go ! We can scan these and print out our own little "post-its". When questioning orders or staffing: When falsely accused : Or better yet, simply When annoyed: or: To show appreciation:...
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    I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    jnette replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanx for the reply, and for the remainder of this most excellent post. I agree with all you have stated above... good job !
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    Post-Its from the edge

    jnette replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey.. rather than writing out all these lengthy "issues" on tiny "post-it notes", why not simply design little "post-its" that say it all, and fit any occasion? In different colors for different...