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    What orders from providers have made you laugh the most?

    kldepp08 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    A patient had an order for throat lozenges q4h PRN. He was asking for them more frequently, so the Dr changed the order to “may have ad lib or until develops dental
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    Do you think you are a "hero"?

    kldepp08 replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I quite enjoy the vouchers to use in our own cafeteria...
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    JUST BREATHE

    kldepp08 replied to kldepp08's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Me
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    JUST BREATHE

    kldepp08 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    The pandemic was the first time I questioned if I could do this. I spent days upon days crying, not sleeping, struggling to keep myself together. It changed my nursing brain forever. We are trained to...
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    JUST BREATHE

    kldepp08 replied to kldepp08's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank
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    Difficult Doctors:  Tips for Students and New Nurses

    kldepp08 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    May I ask why, in this day and age, we are researching, writing and reading articles on this topic? I get it, it still exists, but less so and I think instead of focusing on how we can learn to...
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    Imposter syndrome?

    kldepp08 replied to Sara-no-H's topic in General Students

    I felt like an imposter at least a year into working as an RN. School gives you the foundation, you learn more about being a nurse on the job. Completely normal. Never allow yourself to be...
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    Thankfulness - What's Yours?

    kldepp08 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I am most thankful for my son, and the fact that he made it through a life threatening health scare last month! Thankful for his beautiful wife and that they will both be coming home for Christmas...
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    "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    kldepp08 replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    While I certainly understand the need for dark humor on occasion to cope with the sad reality of things we face as health care providers, I personally do not find this funny (but do not judge those...
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    Is nursing school really "the hardest thing you've ever done in your life"?

    kldepp08 replied to cn4207's topic in General Students

    Great point, and agreed! I certainly did not mean to insult or diminish anyone's struggles! I understand everyone is different, and has different capabilities. My apologies that my statement may have...
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    Is nursing school really "the hardest thing you've ever done in your life"?

    kldepp08 replied to cn4207's topic in General Students

    Ummm... NO!! Was it easy? Certainly not! As a previous poster said it's only as hard a you make it.. expect to work hard and sacrifice a lot.. but I was a single mom working full time and passed with...
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    What Do You Love About Nursing?

    kldepp08 replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your service, and continued
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    What Do You Love About Nursing?

    kldepp08 replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    Allison, First and foremost, congrats to you for getting into your program, that's a great accomplishment and you should be proud of yourself. Second, I am so sorry you came here looking for support...
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    Worst/Best thing a nursing instructor ever said to you?

    kldepp08 replied to CryandNurseOn's topic in General Nursing

    Best: An instructor known for being very tough, you know, the one that everyone fears on sight.... At the end of the semester evaluation she said to me, "you're going to make a great nurse", I said...
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    A Nurse's Hands

    kldepp08 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Stunning!! Thanks for reminding us what we do and why we do
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    1/9: What I learned this week - Worst. Vagina. EVER.

    kldepp08 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    After working many years as a medical assistant in OB/GYN.... This smell usually came from a pessary or retained tampon.. We'd have to close down the
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    Brian Short News

    kldepp08 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    There are no words..... As nurses it is our job and PRIVILEGE to care for and about others without passing judgement, who's situations we may not understand! We must remember to carry on the honor of...
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    NCLEX: Like a Deer in the Headlights. Ch 10

    kldepp08 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can't wait to read it!!! I'm very excited to begin my career, but so nervous as well. Any insight would be great!! Thank you so
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    NCLEX: Like a Deer in the Headlights. Ch 10

    kldepp08 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks!!!! I can't wait to begin! It still doesn't feel real. My license finally posted on my BON. It's official... I'm really a
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    NCLEX: Like a Deer in the Headlights. Ch 10

    kldepp08 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    AHHHHH!!!! I just lived this, this week!!! I sat down at the computer saying "please shut off in 75 questions." As I was going through the exam, I felt like I knew nothing and was just guessing. Get...
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    Just do it!

    kldepp08 replied to RainMom's topic in General Nursing

    AWESOME!!!! Thank you for the great quote. One that has stuck with me, that I've shared on different threads: "Nothing is impossible, the word its self says I'm possible" ~Audrey
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    Doctor's allow you to live, nurses make you want to live

    kldepp08 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    WOW!!!! That's really all I can say! Nurses rock and I can't wait for the day I can proudly say I am a nurse! This is EXACTLY the reason I want to further my career in medicine. I do care, and I want...
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    "Wait for the nurse"

    kldepp08 replied to brido's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have seen and heard this often in my career as a medical assistant. I will be starting nursing school in Sept, so not a nurse yet, but, fingers crossed ....soon!! I have always made sure to correct...
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    What do you do when...

    kldepp08 replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First.... Why is this acceptable behavior?!?!? I get the same thing at my job, and I find it very upsetting that everyone is not held to the same standard! My brother once said to me "never show them...
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    Are You A Victim?

    kldepp08 replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WOW!!! Well said! Thanks for posting this, it affirms what some of us already know and hopefully opens the eyes of others! Hard work, determination and dedication always pays off!!! Thanks for the...