jnette ASN, EMT-I

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    What do ya think? New drop down menu?

    jnette replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Good thought, Karen.. I agree... blue on grey would work nicely.
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    What do ya think? New drop down menu?

    jnette replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Thumbs up, Brian ! Good job... different smilies, too. Still adapting to them. Hmmmmmm.... more SMILIES would be nice, too ! ?? This, of course, from the Smilie Queen. The one who can't talk...
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    Urinary retention Post Op Day 2 Help!!

    jnette replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Agree.. my dtr. poured warm water from a small pitcher over her peri area after not being able to pee for several days post op... did the trick
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    Oh, those sexy FIREMEN !!!

    jnette posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    A FIREMAN came home from work one day and told his wife, "You know, we have a wonderful system at the fire station: BELL 1 rings and we all put on our jackets, BELL 2 rings and we all slide down...
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    How will Military Nurses Vote in the Presidential Election?

    jnette replied to fry.girl's topic in Government, Military

    Heh.....I am an EX military medic turned nurse from an all military background with a son going into the Navy in less than three weeks. While I'm somewhat conservative in many areas, I will NOT be...
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    shift change is killing us, Help!

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

    Again, that depends on your particular unit.. they vary, but you can figure on it being quite early. Our first patients go on at 0500, meaning that we are htere by 0415-0430 to get the machines ready...
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    shift change is killing us, Help!

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

    It all depends on the unit or facility. Ours is considered a "small" unit... 12 chairs. We do two shifts on M-W-F, and only one shift on Tue-Thurs-Sat. Closed on Sundays. Some small units do up to...
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    my baby sister has breast cancer

    jnette replied to leslie :-D's topic in Oncology

    My heart aches with you, dearest Leslie. You both will continue to remain in my prayers as well. Comfort and peace to you, my Friend.
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    Thanks for thoughts of my lost twins.....

    jnette replied to OHmom2boys's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Add me to the post above. May you be abundantly blessed so that you, in turn, might bless others in their time of need.
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    How often do you replace your Drug Guide Handbook?

    jnette replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Just got this one yesterday.. 2005 version. Hadn't replaced mine since 2000... although we have newer ones at work. I do like having my own at home, however, so I got this one. I like the idea of...
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    hand, foot and mouth disease, sounds serious but is not

    jnette replied to oramar's topic in Pediatric

    Don't feel bad, Oramar ! My neighbor and I were hanging out clothes the other day, and she and her mom were telling me about H, F &M and how her two little ones had it... and that they now had it...
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    What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    jnette replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    Are we STILL riding this old merry-go-round?
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    You know you're a gay man when..........

    jnette replied to Tweety's topic in Nursing Humor

    Good ones, Tweety !!! :chuckle I recognize a lot of these in some very good friends.. past and present.
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    Day 2 as a "Spanky New R.N."....the saga continues.......

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

    Full day, huh? :chuckle Glad you had a good one... gee.. when I started, I ony got a HALF a patient... :uhoh21: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Enjoy the days ahead, Happy. Lots of learning, and hope...
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    What Would You Do?

    jnette replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Glad the joke of a "write up" was pulled. But my real issue is with her comments to you regarding your daughter/family. This truly needs to be addressed, and firmly so. If it were me, this person...
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    Another flight crew pays the ultimate price...

    jnette replied to DMoon's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Oh, how I do hate to hear this... so very tragic. God bless those who risk their lives daily to help another save their
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    Is English required to be an RN?

    jnette replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And you have the brass to GET one, too !!! Whoooooooot !!! What was that game? Scissors, rock, and paper? :chuckle Brass is best. Brass
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    Is English required to be an RN?

    jnette replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No flames here, Ned, because I happen to agree. As well as with Jailhouse RN's original intentions... charting and proper English and spelling.... on the job. But "off duty" I accept ppl and their...
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    Forrest Gump goes to Heaven...

    jnette posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    (too cute to resist) The day finally arrives. Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He walks up to the Pearly Gates and is met by St. Peter himself. The good saint says: "Well, Forrest, we're glad to...
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    Is English required to be an RN?

    jnette replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Tweety...Whooooot ! This IS a bulletin board ... not a legal document. What I write here is often tongue in cheek, or deliberate "carrying on" type of chatter. I'm writing in the "moment" as I...
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    Where Do I Draw The Line Between Right And Wrong?

    jnette replied to ZinnianWolf's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to you. Follow your heart on this one. What matters here is your PATIENT... nobody
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    Hillbilly Medical Terms

    jnette posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Benign...............What you be after you be eight. Bacteria...............Back door to cafeteria. Barium.................What you do with dead folks. Cesarean Section.......A neighborhood inRome....
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    First day as a "spanky new R.N."

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

    Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay, HAPPY !!! What a good little Student Nurse you were today ! :rotfl: Glad you were able to stick your toes in the water without having them bitten off ! So you're off to a decent...
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    What Would You Do?

    jnette replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Karen 100% here. You did well. I, too, would have chosen to addresse the problem with Charge Nurse initially, simply so that she would have no reason to be ticked that you didn't. She...
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    I passed!!!

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

    whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot !!! :balloons: congrats to all of you !!! o happy day