nurse4theplanet RN

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    Do you think my subconscious is trying to tell me something?

    nurse4theplanet replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. Anxiety about unknown conditions. During the length of my hubby's deployment I have had several nightmares about something happening to him and me not being able to get...
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    My friend is taking Metabolife...tell me about it

    nurse4theplanet replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Marie is right. Check with MD. IMO, NO supplement is safe. History is a good reflection...supplements are yanked off the market all the time for one reason or another. They screw with your...
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    No Relief, Embarrasing Moment

    nurse4theplanet replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a firm believer in karma
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    very very very bad bad man

    nurse4theplanet replied to Danianne's topic in General Nursing

    #1 well i would hope so sheesh...but how is sitting in s*** better than sitting in urine #2 can we say BACTERIAL GROWTH #3 can we say CONFLICT OF INTEREST...see if your facilities have rules about...
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    No Relief, Embarrasing Moment

    nurse4theplanet replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    is this an isolated incident or is her attitude always like this towards her staff? May need to pull together and get her transferred. Yes, she is a woman and SHOULD understand. Not to mention, it...
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    No Relief, Embarrasing Moment

    nurse4theplanet replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    yes, it was quite pitiful the way she was treated. Here is the link for anyone who may be curious and for you, Marie, for comfort and shared stories, since you now have a personal experience to...
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    No Relief, Embarrasing Moment

    nurse4theplanet replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    was this the thread about leaving a menstruation stain in the chair at a job interview and being asked to leave by a non-medical professional who then proceeded to make jokes and carry the chair to...
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    what is a med-tech

    nurse4theplanet replied to lynnie17's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    question from nursing student

    nurse4theplanet replied to cshelly12's topic in General Nursing

    32 hours is full time
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    Do you get crude jokes about your field?

    nurse4theplanet replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i am starting my OB rotation in Jan so I have been discussing it somewhat with others...even DH has said some pretty IGNORANT comments about it. *sigh* got to chuck it up to immaturity and lack of...
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    very very very bad bad man

    nurse4theplanet replied to Danianne's topic in General Nursing

    ...boy did he get himself into a rough job! I am suprised some of your fellow coworkers have not told him where to shove it yet!:rotfl: I'd make him clean the pt up after I use what is allotted to...
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    what is a med-tech

    nurse4theplanet replied to lynnie17's topic in General Nursing

    that was my initial understanding of your post...I am not quite sure what a Medical technologist does, but a medication tech...one who just passes meds....well, if you visited the thread i referred...
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    what is a med-tech

    nurse4theplanet replied to lynnie17's topic in General Nursing

    yes...you are correct. I DID confuse the two. Lack of knowledge and attention to detail on my part. Did not intend to
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    "Your servers today will be..." Opinions please!

    nurse4theplanet replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Love this post, as I was a server also...and like you said I have the same IQ now as I did then, only more nursing knowledge. However, I don't think this was meant to be a server vs. nurse issue as...
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    Strange Nursing Student

    nurse4theplanet replied to NurseKitty NC's topic in General Nursing

    some people just take everything to heart *sigh* Not I...I find a way to laugh at myself each day. If you can do this, no harm in laughing at others every now and then...we all have our quirks! This...
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    Nursing School Situation, Does this Sound Right?

    nurse4theplanet replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I never EVER have viewed my school as being leinient (sp?...i really need a dictionary lol). But reading some of these posts...we have 3-4 students with various learning disabilities and 4 preg...
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    Nursing School Situation, Does this Sound Right?

    nurse4theplanet replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this! So true. I weigh about 100lbs soaking wet and most of my patients have been nearly twice my size! I always ask for help, call for an attendent, or use a mechanical lift. So in...
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    Nursing School Situation, Does this Sound Right?

    nurse4theplanet replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    the school could claim that but if she got a good attorney with medical knowledge he/she could eat them for lunch!:rotfl: the problem would be if she went through all the BS just to get in, how would...
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    Medication Nurse Assistants

    nurse4theplanet replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    CMAs in my state can earn an associates degree or just a diploma, but the amount of medical training is the same regardless. The difference is only made up in the amt of english, math, history, and...
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    Dr Jeykel and Hyde Nurse??

    nurse4theplanet replied to jwcdl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    or have multiple personality disorder, or even really bad PMS....no i am not joking here...i have known to be a dr. jeckyl/ mrs. hyde type myself but not to my
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    Okay, I need reassurance

    nurse4theplanet replied to caholbr's topic in General Nursing

    that is standard precutions. mrsa is isolation precautions. this has happened to me on sev. occassions. tx a pt and find out a week later that they did a culture and it came back mrsa positive....
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    Nursing School Situation, Does this Sound Right?

    nurse4theplanet replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    what a brilliant post! I am in awe. Thank you for this....and i TOTALLY agree with
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    Nursing School Situation, Does this Sound Right?

    nurse4theplanet replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    that is why they make mechanical lifts, hire pt attendents for transfer, etc. There are several laws about student disabilities and what a school can/can't turn a student down for...I am certainly no...
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    Okay, I need reassurance

    nurse4theplanet replied to caholbr's topic in General Nursing

    from what i understand the transmission risk for hep c thru a accidental needle risk is well below 1% ...almost zero but not quite zero...there's always that chance. And for sq i would think it would...
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    Since when is there segregation in nursing?

    nurse4theplanet replied to luv4nursing's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you have a valid concern that must be looked into for your own peace of mind... I would start with my co-worker's first, white and black, and any other ethnic background that may be present....