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    Working with a racist

    jnette replied to xmaxiex's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good point, Nursemike.
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    Where do CT nurses find jobs ?

    jnette replied to xmaxiex's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    There is no such thing as a lowly LPN... you are a valued member of the team.. even if "others" try to make you feel less than that. Remember others can only make you feel what YOU ALLOW them to make...
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    Working with a racist

    jnette replied to xmaxiex's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sadly, this does not surprise me one bit. As soon as you mentioned the initial response by your DON, I got the gut feeling that they don't care, and you were causing trouble. I agree with Chris on...
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    What is the answer to this test question?

    jnette replied to yeepers's topic in General Students

    I would agree with this. The only milligram I have ever seen is mg . Micrograms as mcg or ug with the funny "u". Magnesium always as Mg.
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    Does anyone have a ESRD nursing tool I can look at?

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

    I'm not sure just exactly what you're needing, but I can give you some good ESRD links which might help: http://www.iKidney.com http://www.hdcn.com/ http://www.doctome.com/ Hope these can give you...
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    Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    jnette replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    You are sooooo correct ! Guess we just don't rate high enough on the respect scale. Heck, we're not INDIVIDUALS.. we're just mere working machines ! There just might even be a conspiracy behind this !...
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    Let's Have Some Fun!

    jnette replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread, HM ! ..... because I always had a fetish for all things medical. Loved the smell of rubbing etoh since I was itty bitty, and all the little bottles, vials, syringes, tubing, neat...
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    Question about distance learning while in Navy...

    jnette posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi ! As many of you know, my son is currently in the Navy. He wants to start his education and persue his goal of getting a degree as Registered Rad Tech. However, being in the Navy means he'll be...
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    Question about distance learning while in Navy...

    jnette replied to jnette's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow... thank you ! You have been most helpful, and I sure appreciate the response! :) He signed up yesterday at the Community College there at Va. Beach and got registered. He is doing precisely as...
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    Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    jnette replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I voted for the Tshirt simply because to me it does appear more professional. I would think in a business office setting one wouldn't find men sitting behind their desks with open shirts and bare...
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    drinks at the nurses station

    jnette replied to gamegirlkimmy's topic in Nurse Management

    I tend to agree with this... it truly DOES strike me more as a habit than anything else. Almost as if cigarettes have been replaced with constant sipping/drinking. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
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    Is is weird to ask for more duties at work?

    jnette replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, Miss JKM !!! Long time no hear from ! Good to know you're busy and enjoying what you're doing. You sound a lot like me... "gimme, gimme, gimme.. can I do?.. I wanna do !" Yes.. go for...
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    A message to new grads: NEVER....

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

    Never say "I can't"... because sooner or later you will most certainly HAVE to. Never put off a potty call... you'll most surely get tied up with sth. else for another hour or two.
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    I miss the Navy Nurse Corps

    jnette replied to RE Agent's topic in Government, Military

    He found a college right there wher he lives in Va. Beach, and we went to the ARRT website to make sure it was on the accredited list.. it is. He's going over there to enroll tomorrow.. or at least...
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    I miss the Navy Nurse Corps

    jnette replied to RE Agent's topic in Government, Military

    OK.. have a question here. My son wants to start school for Registered Rad Tech. He's in the Navy. Which means he'll be deployed at times for six month stretches at sea. He wants to sign up for...
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    SIL vomiting Feces

    jnette replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Sincerest condolences to all the family. I, too, am glad she was there through the holidays. Wishing you all comfort, and peace.
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    What Do You Think About the "Nurse Generalist" Movement?

    jnette replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Very interesting.. a good thread to watch. Thank you. I tend to agree with Vicky and llg.. I do like this model and it makes sense to me.
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    Do you clean B/P cuffs between pts???

    jnette replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    We spray/wipe ours down with 1:100 bleach solution once a week.
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    Finish the Sentence: "Doctors practice, Nurses ____________?

    jnette replied to allamericangirl's topic in General Nursing

    Heh heh.. figured you'd like this one.. it IS pretty doggone NEAT now, isn't it? I can't remember where I get half of them after I upload them.. I just browse around and when something happens to...
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    Finish the Sentence: "Doctors practice, Nurses ____________?

    jnette replied to allamericangirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good one ! :) Doctors practice, Nurses excell. ummm... Doctors practice, Nurses
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    Save a Life, Lose your License

    jnette replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    To me it's a no-brainer. Absolutely, and wouldn't think twice. How could I walk away? If I did, I wouldn't feel worthy of my liscense, anyway.
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    Repeat NCLEX taker

    jnette replied to apg81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're more than welcome... I'm sure you'll get some good tips here, and this site is the best, so be prepared to get seriously addicted... along with the rest of us !
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    Repeat NCLEX taker

    jnette replied to apg81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there, and fist of all... to ALLNURSES !!! I really don't have any advice for you, but I do want you to know that I applaud you for not allowing yourself to be defeated... and to encourage you...
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    I miss the Navy Nurse Corps

    jnette replied to RE Agent's topic in Government, Military

    Wooot ! Go Navy ! My son is in the Navy.. currently in Norfolk on the USS GW, but going on to Great Lakes later this year for Hospital Corpsman schooling. From there he wants to specialize in...
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    Tsunami's effect on the country of Sweden

    jnette replied to InfRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for checking in with us again, ifnRN, and for the update. Am particualrly happy to note you are refreshed and feeling somewhat better. :kiss There was a specail segment on the news here last...