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  1. RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    chopwood carrywater replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think you might have done well to use the search function or use the link of her avatar to find out what she had written. Then you might have understood the context it was written in, and then you...

  2. Inpatient Unit

    chopwood carrywater replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Eight bed inpatient facility. One RN for the entire group. I think I heard myself crying when I read the 1 to 4 ratio.... Oh well, keep calm and carry

  3. RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    chopwood carrywater replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I did not mean to thank this post; but I sure as heck meant to quote it... I think she will find work just fine. She appears to have a sharp mind and dedication to her profession. I believe that I...

  4. RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    chopwood carrywater replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    "This chick" Really, really! What kind of mindset is that to reduce this person with that

  5. RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    chopwood carrywater replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was going to make this exact point about the flu shots and HCWs so thank you many times over! This leads me to my next question: If an effective vaccine for Ebola is developed, how many HCWs who no...

  6. New spinal cord procedure

    chopwood carrywater replied to firstinfamily's topic in General Nursing

    I am pretty sure I caught the end of an interview with this researcher on npr science Friday It sounded pretty

  7. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    chopwood carrywater replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you are feeling better and have a chance to drop all of us a line to let us know how you are

  8. Is it fair for the media to blame the RN in Texas for contracting Ebola?

    chopwood carrywater replied to luv2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Whoever came up with this should put it on a t shirt. I don't know if I'd wear it any time soon, But I sure as heck would buy one. Maybe donate the money to a related

  9. enjoying religion without actually being religious yourself?

    chopwood carrywater replied to ceccia's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Not a believer, usually not

  10. Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    chopwood carrywater replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Review classes will be needed for many of us who do not wear or use Ppe very often . Practice with others and make sure that there is plenty of the appropriate, up to date gear. This is the type of...

  11. Yesterday

    chopwood carrywater replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I hear what you are saying and I understand where you are coming from. As to the question of hell everlasting, I'm not going to restate my thoughts but you can search my previous posts if you are...

  12. Yesterday

    chopwood carrywater replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am (truly) not sure what you are saying or referring to in reference to false information as well as the part about standards and enforcing them. Can you explain them a bit more. No snark

  13. Yesterday

    chopwood carrywater replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Speaking for myself, I am an atheist, and while I do like having discussions at times with people who try to convert or convince me, you sound like you might be a bit too intense to have a...

  14. Mantra?... Whats yours??...

    chopwood carrywater replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Ladies and gents please take my advice Just drop your drawers And slide on the

  15. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    chopwood carrywater replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    "Three hots and a cot" is the term that one of my instructors

  16. New hospice nurse with questions

    chopwood carrywater replied to Kerber's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We always try to d/c statins and vitamins. Think more along the lines of insulins, existing psych meds if they are still effective, also certain respiratory meds to name a

  17. Do we need a union? Management is taking advantage of us.

    chopwood carrywater replied to Windynurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Perhaps. But I also have a sense of it being an indictment of detroit - a union town - and it's industries having overspent due to influence of the unions. So I'm wondering if this is what the poster...

  18. Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    chopwood carrywater replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Regardless of any other aspect of this type is situation, sex does not equal

  19. Do we need a union? Management is taking advantage of us.

    chopwood carrywater replied to Windynurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Could you explain further what you are saying? I think that you are implying something with your reply, but I am not sure what and I am interested in knowing what else you are standing between the...

  20. Do we need a union? Management is taking advantage of us.

    chopwood carrywater replied to Windynurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    And now for the real deal! TALKING UNION If you want higher wages, let me tell you what to do; You got to talk to the workers in the shop with you; You got to build you a union, got to make it strong,...

  21. Do we need a union? Management is taking advantage of us.

    chopwood carrywater replied to Windynurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    "Take it easy, .... But take it! Nice reference there. I grew up hearing Pete, Woody, and the rest of the gang. Nice to know there are others still out

  22. Do we need a union? Management is taking advantage of us.

    chopwood carrywater replied to Windynurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Keep your cool when dealing with mgt, don't let them get you angry. Express your complaints and frustrations - write them down in front of you if need be. This will help whether you are dealing with...

  23. Advice on Hospice Services

    chopwood carrywater replied to rob75au1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Is the person eligible for Medicare? See if she qualifies for Medicaid. There are some volunteer based inpatient facilities, she may be able to stay at one or at least take advantage of respite...

  24. Where O' Where are the wise ones?

    chopwood carrywater replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    I have missed Tewdles wise and kind words for quite a

  25. Oral pain med alternative

    chopwood carrywater replied to laderalis's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If it's neuropathic you could try gabapentin; if she won't take itin pill form you could try sprinkling it on something she will take. Lidoderm patches might work if the adhesive is not an issue....