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    Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    BSN-to-MSN replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, yes! I can be that person if my patience is tried too much. Everyone has bad shifts, and the good ones. What's your point,
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    Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

    BSN-to-MSN replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, why do you use white toilet paper? There is your answer; don't use the white toilet paper, you're not even a mid-level
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    Do you go to work with parabens on you?

    BSN-to-MSN replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Go to work with parabens, come home with a new set of bacteria; it's a
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    How I Passed the NCLEX: A Story or Blood, Sweat, Tears and Terror

    BSN-to-MSN replied to pcrown10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, Paige! It feels great to have THAT hurdle over with! In retrospect for me, NCLEX is nothing compared to real nursing stress. The doubt, the failure, the counsel seeking, the looking...
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    My NCLEX-RN Experience- PASSED in 75 questions 1st Try!!!

    BSN-to-MSN replied to HopeisAlive's topic in General Students

    Congrats! but you would have passed the NCLEX without Kaplan. Nursing school IS the preparation we need. Self-doubt makes people spend money on review courses. Kaplan takes advantage of
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    Are You Nurse Jackie or Nurse Zoey?

    BSN-to-MSN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Neither, they both pissed me off for different reasons. I'm more like nurse Gloria Akalitus, and I loved Thor in the show, too. The best scene was when Jackie traveled to the airport with the back...
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    Medication error

    BSN-to-MSN replied to EDRN32's topic in Emergency

    Clamp the tubing if it's connected to the patient, and un-clamp it after programming the
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    Dining Room Situation

    BSN-to-MSN replied to BSN-to-MSN's topic in Rehabilitation

    Nope, real work
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    Dining Room Situation

    BSN-to-MSN posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    Friday evening, dinner time. Skilled Nursing Facility. Nurse 1 is in charge of hall 3.She informs her colleagues that she is going on break, and drives herself to a nearest drive thru. Nurse 2 is an...
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    Why do hospitals continue use the incentive spirometer?

    BSN-to-MSN replied to felixis12's topic in General Nursing

    What group conducted what research? Article, please! Otherwise this is a silly question. Quit trolling. End of
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    To medicate or not to medicate

    BSN-to-MSN replied to SuperMomBob's topic in Patient Medications

    PRNs are just that. If a nurse thinks a PRN is needed, then she gives it to deal with a current issue, not something that MIGHT happen at 4 AM. Why does the overnight have a problem with that? Get...
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    Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    BSN-to-MSN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    No, mine is an ATC/ sport medicine
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    Don’t believe anything they tell you!!!!

    BSN-to-MSN replied to NorCalKid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats, with your hard work, you made it
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    Which is a better learning experience for RN position?

    BSN-to-MSN replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar situation after getting RN license. I worked as an LPN in the assisted living for a year, and after getting the RN degree, they would not increase my pay, so I had to go look for a new...
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    difference in getting PCT AND LPN

    BSN-to-MSN replied to unimesh15's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CNAs starting IVs? And doing dressing changes? These are nursing responsibilities. I've seen CNAs ( PCTs) take out IVs in ER, if the patient is to be discharged, and nothing was infusing thru the IV...
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    Night shift is killing me-Help!

    BSN-to-MSN replied to pedsnurse22's topic in Nursing Career

    Make sure you get 7-8 hours of sleep between shifts no matter what. I work 11-7 three-four times a week, and always have those shifts in a row. The worst time is during the first shift in a week. The...
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    Too quiet to be a nurse?

    BSN-to-MSN replied to haileyjewell's topic in General Students

    I know how it is, I did not have a great instructor either in the first semester. She would put me on the spot in class because I never small talked to her at break. I was angry with her most of the...
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    HELP: SO CONFUSED: Alkalosis VS Acidosis (Met & Resp)

    BSN-to-MSN replied to Jen.Arceneaux's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Acidosis -- think CO2. Is CO2 high or HCO3 low? High CO2, lungs = respiratory. Low HCO3, kidneys=metabolic. Alkalosis - think HCO3. Is HCO3 High or CO2 low? High HCO3, kidneys= metabolic...
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    Any good "nurse" shows on tv? Netflix?

    BSN-to-MSN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nurse
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    How I Remember the 12 Cranial Nerves

    BSN-to-MSN replied to sealford's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    and to remember whether CN's are sensory (S), motor (M) or both (B): She Says:" Marry Money", But My Brother Says: " Bad Business Marry
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    Why is the answer to this question Metabolic Alkalosis?

    BSN-to-MSN replied to Nursing2102's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would have the whole class to look it up and compare answers with the
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    Science ADVICE! Where to begin.....

    BSN-to-MSN replied to Neuro_Eck's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely take chemistry first and microbiology last. Don't take A&P and micro together for the sake of your GPA. Finish ALL prerequisites before taking nursing classes. If you are going to...
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    Why is the answer to this question Metabolic Alkalosis?

    BSN-to-MSN replied to Nursing2102's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    PH is 7.50 -- alkalosis Question to ask: Is HCO3 high (metabolic) or CO2 low (respiratory)? Your HCO3 is on the low side, and CO2 on high side.... hmm, this is not metabolic alkalosis if it was,...
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    Need advice about a dishonest teacher!!

    BSN-to-MSN replied to ipour14u's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that going after the professor because course is too hard is a bad thing to do. The teacher in any course you take deserves respect. Errors on grading happen all the time, a few points is...
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    Getting Married in School?

    BSN-to-MSN replied to teletech111's topic in General Students

    We got married just after I was accepted to nursing school. Not a big one -- 50 people, planned it ourselves. No stress on new marriage, we lived together for 3 years anyway. He's my biggest support...