nurse4theplanet RN

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    Nursing School Bloopers

    nurse4theplanet replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    had a pt with a foley in that asked me to hand her the bedpan. I got the most puzzled look on my face and asked, "Why? Did your catheter come out..." As soon as I said it, I realized my mistake and...
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    Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    nurse4theplanet replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    I Got A Fire in My Pants by Venereal D.
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    Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    nurse4theplanet replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Spice Up Your Romance by Vye Agra Road to Recovery by Al Koholic The High Fiber Diet by Die
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    What is the most important part of nursing

    nurse4theplanet replied to lmhester's topic in General Nursing

    If you know the difference between right and wrong then everything else falls into place...accountability, kindness, knowledge...If you truly know the right attitude it takes to be a nurse and the...
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    I Quit!!

    nurse4theplanet replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for this post. I live in Mississppi and have been having a rough couple days trying to quit so I will be calling first thing in the
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    Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    nurse4theplanet replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You have a lot of serious emotions tied up in your post, and I am guessing by your id that you are in critical care? Although I don't know you personally, and I am not trying to convert you either,...
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    I Quit!!

    nurse4theplanet replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in General Nursing

    there's no day like today!!! is the gum that addictive? I had a mad craving yesterday and I nearly bought some...migraine headache/dizziness/irritable...you know the spill. Is nicotine also...
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    help... need advice.

    nurse4theplanet replied to dm22's topic in General Nursing

    don't let the fear of injuring your back keep you from doing what will make you happy. true, a lot of nurses have gotten back injuries in their line of work. Some because they use improper body...
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    Nurse's Rights? Is It Only Pt's Rights?

    nurse4theplanet replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I certainly sympathize with your plight. But if YOU are allowed to refuse him/her care, then OTHERS will refuse...and then who will care for the pt? The line will have to be drawn at some point, you...
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    I Quit!!

    nurse4theplanet replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in General Nursing

    another thing... throw out ALL your ashtrays and lighters. Clean out your car if you smoked in it and air out your house... It seems to help with the cravings. Avoid situations where you would be...
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    I Quit!!

    nurse4theplanet replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I am in the process of quitting myself...so far two whole days. That may not seem like much to someone who has never smoked before, but coming from a person who has smoked at min. 1ppdx4yrs...it...
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    STUDENTS: what do you want out of staff nurses? NURSES: vice versa....

    nurse4theplanet replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    What do I expect from my nurse: 1-Respect that will be reciprocated in the manner in which it is or isn't given. 2-Instruction. I am new and you are experienced. I am not a mind reader, but I take...
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    Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    nurse4theplanet replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    thanks for all the info,
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    Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    nurse4theplanet replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Yes, I visited the site right after I posted:rotfl: I am a habitual learner... It clarified a lot of questions I had. I would think it perfectly fine for a UU member to call themselves Christian if...
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    Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    nurse4theplanet replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It is very confusing. I accept all religions but I have a hard time accepting the fact that some UU members do NOT believe in Christ, but still call themselves a "Christian". To me it seems a little...
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    "Your servers today will be..." Opinions please!

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

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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    Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    nurse4theplanet replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I live in the "Bible Belt" and as far as I know all the denominations that make up the Christian religion accept Christ as the son of God, and believe he is our only way to salvation. (I have been to...
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    Why a C-Section?

    nurse4theplanet replied to edj02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The risk for transmission greatly depends on the mothers viral load. Here is a sample followed by a link to the entire document: If your viral load is less than 1,000 copies/ml, there is currently no...
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    What Gets to You??

    nurse4theplanet replied to mshooha's topic in Emergency

    To address feet (shudders)... I will have to try the febreeze thing that another poster mentioned because my hubby has dreadful foot odor...between the military boots and the boots he wears for his...
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    Why a C-Section?

    nurse4theplanet replied to edj02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well said. As American citizens we should all uphold the right of choice because one day, that right may be restricted from something we choose to do that may be unfavorable to the majority. As...
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    Why a C-Section?

    nurse4theplanet replied to edj02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    By my analogy, I am simply saying that if women are afforded the right to chose whether their fetus lives or dies, then there is no reason why they are should not be allowed to choose how they wish...
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    Why a C-Section?

    nurse4theplanet replied to edj02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    EVERY medical insurace carrier I have had, has covered birth control pills simply because i believe they acknowledge that it is cheaper than paying for a delivery. Breast reduction may not seem like...
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    Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    nurse4theplanet replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Wait a minute, what were we talking about? Oh yeah... After re-reading your post a little more carefully, I think I believer your instructor either did not explain herself appropriately or you may...
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    Why a C-Section?

    nurse4theplanet replied to edj02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I respect your personal oppinion on elective c/s but I don't believe that is should not be an option for the mother. BABY would not be able to consent to a c/s or anything else for that matter:lol2:...
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    Why a C-Section?

    nurse4theplanet replied to edj02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you read my entire post, I acknowledged this