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    New Meaning for LPN and RN (not a debate)

    jnette replied to NurCrystal22's topic in LPN to RN

    :chuckle Cute ! I like that
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    New Meaning for LPN and RN (not a debate)

    jnette replied to NurCrystal22's topic in LPN to RN

    Well, not that just does not always hold true... I know many a "lesser paid nurse" making FAR more per hour than this "rich nurse" right here. Because depending on where they live, LPNs can be making...
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    Nursing Care of Older Adults: A New Look at the Old

    jnette replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Karen. I'm sure there's some good information there. Should be interesting to see what's new in this arena.
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    Passed NC3

    jnette replied to bellcollector's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATS !!! Never mind about the "slow"... you've got plenty of years ahead to be a nurse, so what's the hurry? The main thing is that you are moving ahead, one course at a time, one step at a time.....
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    Is Europe behind?

    jnette replied to megneo's topic in General Nursing

    megneo... Your country may be small, but beautiful things come in small packages . It is a LOVELY country.. I've been there many times. This was taken in Volendam in 1958.. I was nine years old....
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    This was a first: a nursing student approached me about my patient

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

    An amazing transition, isn't it? Good for you ! Never forget what it was like to be a student... even ten years from now when you're super busy, overworked, overwhelmed, frustrated, and ready to...
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    Anyone taking Spanish?

    jnette replied to lalajenn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You BET !!! The root language, to be sure. Also GREAT mind stimulator... very good math
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    Is Europe behind?

    jnette replied to megneo's topic in General Nursing

    WELCOME ! Glad to have you.
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    Ptsd

    jnette replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree, Firefly. It IS distressing... to both the nurse AND the patient. But in a hard to describe way, for the patient it is also a "self protective" defense mechanism.. too traumatized to be able...
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    Do you use 2 Bags of NS or 1?

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

    You'll be fine. :kiss Give yourself all the time you need, and don't be in too much of a hurry yourself. Get the machines down first, and get them down WELL. Machines are VERY important, mistakes can...
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    Ptsd

    jnette replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Psychiatric

    I am far from an expert on ptsd......... and no psych nurse. I'm sure there are many here who could elaborate from a professional perspective. I speak from personal experience only. But have been...
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    Is Europe behind?

    jnette replied to megneo's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with this. Behind on "what" exactly... many variables there. No, I don't think Europe is at all behind... far ahead in many things.. many, MANY
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    Supposedly SEX at work is okay where I work.

    jnette replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    Leave your private business at HOME. IMO, this is just as you said above... lack of respect.. of self, and toward the facility, patients, and coworkers. This is shocking to me as well. Definately...
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    Ptsd

    jnette replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Psychiatric

    Absolutely... that and other profound symptoms. Will eventually ease.. but could be
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    Do you use 2 Bags of NS or 1?

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

    That is terrible that you have a language barrier with your PRECEPTOR, of all people !!! I would INSIST you get another, and soon ! It is wrong, no.. it is WRONG !!! How long did you have to take...
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    Does anyone have a step by step procedure for set up and tear down?

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

    Don't rush yourself through this ! Allow yourself plenty of time ... it WILL all come together for you. It takes WEEKS before you feel comfortable just with the set ups alone, much less your alarms,...
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    Do you use 2 Bags of NS or 1?

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

    We use the first bag of NS in our set up, prime, and recirculation.. access the second bag when the patient is hooked up and off and running. We don't heparinize our NS. Again.. it depends on your...
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    How much do your PCT's do?

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

    The "thrill" is what you FEEL... it's actually feeling the rushing/pumping of the blood in the fistula or graft. The "bruit" is what you hear. We never actually listen UNLESS we can't FEEL the...
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    Anyone taking Spanish?

    jnette replied to lalajenn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Fluent (bi-lingual) in German, 9 years French (all through elementary and HS), two years Latin... now teaching myself Spanish. Once you know a couple, it is amazing how the other languages all...
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    Nursing as maid of all trades

    jnette replied to canoehead's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Gosh... don't even get me started. The things that are delegated to nurses anymore is truly absurd ! Instead of having someone resposnsible for inventory, and stocking.. WE have to meet the delivery...
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    How much do your PCT's do?

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

    It all depends on your particular facility's procedures and policies. Every facility and every "company" has different policies. Some listen to the bruits, some do not have this as a requirement. We...
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    Not going to nursing schhol after all

    jnette replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely agree. What have you got to LOSE??? Be tactful and courteous, and hope for the best. I'd certainly be presenting my case. So very sorry... that really bites. But don't give up just yet !...
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    creepy teacher....what to do!

    jnette replied to magz80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree... calling you on the phone is pushing it a bit, and IMO, inappropriate. I would inform him nicely and tactfully, that you appreciate his kind words, but prefer to keep professional...
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    Nurses Rule

    jnette replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Meg... so glad to hear you were well taken care of, and I personally want you to know how VERY good it is to hear a sincere "THANK YOU" now and then. It is music to our ears. :Melody: :) :Melody: So...
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    Encouragement needed,... Didn't PASS MY BOARDS!

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

    (((((((((HUGS))))))))) Melissa. Take some time off.. a few really cleansing deep breaths (I know you've already shed the tears). Then go at it once again, every bit as determined. You SHALL succeed !...