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    As seen on TV

    Caprica6 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I recently rewatched ER (love me some Noah Wylie!)...and the lack of hand hygiene/wearing the same gloves as they bounce between traumas was driving me
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    What is the longest time you have spent in one position?

    Caprica6 replied to TinyDancer01's topic in General Nursing

    For five years, I spent 36+ hours a week standing...so, I'm estimating that I have that spent approximately 9,300 hours standing. How's that for holding a
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    nursing concepts, death and dying,

    Caprica6 replied to monkey3369's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Double check with your professor, but I wonder if they are referring to the four main concepts of the nursing metaparadgim: person, health, environment, and nursing. Person:the one receiving the care,...
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    PEDS/OB- not passing

    Caprica6 replied to amynursing's topic in General Students

    Reading the power points will get you only a scant overview of the topic/concepts. You. Must. Read. The.
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    Dealing with Students in Clinicals: What would you like to see?

    Caprica6 replied to bsf312's topic in General Nursing

    This might seem like a trivial thing, but I cannot stand when nursing students look disheveled! Make sure your hair is up and off of your collar, wear small, non-dangly earrings, clean shoes, iron...
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    Neonatologist

    Caprica6 replied to Millshel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why would you ask a bunch of nurses where you can go to med school? Ask these guys and gals: Student Doctor Network | A non-profit organization. We help students become doctors. Although, I think I...
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    OB/Maternal be an elective class for male nursing students

    Caprica6 replied to carti's topic in General Students

    I am a female who has zero interest in maternal-child health. Should I also be allowed to opt out of that course for something I have more interest in? Although I didn't enjoy maternity/peds...
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    School Nursing

    Caprica6 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    Hello school nurses! I turn to you in a time of need...I am a community health clinical instructor and I have several students assigned to schools this year. I am not a school nurse and am at a bit of...
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    Medical kidnap? Discuss

    Caprica6 replied to dbabz's topic in Nursing News

    Typically, the organization will decline to discuss anything related to a case regardless of waivers, to prevent from accidental self-incrimination. This doesn't necessarily indicate wrongdoing on the...
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    New Job, Did I Make a Mistake?

    Caprica6 replied to ORTech2RN's topic in General Nursing

    The transition from acute care to outpatient isn't easy. You go from having tangible, concrete tasks that you do throughout your shift to achieve your goals, i.e: teaching incentive spirometry to...
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    Is it jealousy ??

    Caprica6 replied to JaxsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Changed my
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    Peer feedback

    Caprica6 replied to Ahopkins81's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Sour Lemon. I am a professional. I don't need a gold star to show that I did a good job. Simple reciprocal professionalism from my colleagues will suffice. ...and a pay
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    Surgeon for an instructor

    Caprica6 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    This is what college level learning is about...teaching yourself. The professors are there to facilitate your journey, to guide you. You are responsible for your own learning. As others have...
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    APA citation-Help!

    Caprica6 replied to guest896979's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just a side note...your school has a librarian, who likely has a masters degree in library science, who would be a great resource for you. The librarians will help you with citations as well as...
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    Kicked out of nursing school, I don't know what to do now

    Caprica6 replied to Ac4414's topic in General Students

    How did Hunter ruin your
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    Am I losing the ability to think like a normal person?

    Caprica6 replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I know that I when I say "provider", I mean it to include all types of healthcare professionals that have diagnostic, prognostic, and prescriptive
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    Chronically critically ill - interesting hot topics

    Caprica6 replied to ICUoneofthenurses's topic in Critical Care

    I think as you dive into the literature, you will find a gap or two and that's where your interesting topic will come from. Good luck, and please share with us what you
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    Caprica6 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    OMG...I do the EXACT same thing...are we soul
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    Nursing Home Supervisor challenges with WOUND CARE

    Caprica6 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    It might be time for a surprise visit from your state ombudsman or health
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    The detail I missed that set my day on the wrong foot

    Caprica6 replied to ellisjl's topic in General Nursing

    I once forgot to put on shoes. I got about half-way to work when I realized that my feet felt funny. I looked down and noticed that I was still wearing my slippers. Got to work late that
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    What do you do with your wedding ring?

    Caprica6 replied to Nephron44's topic in General Nursing

    I try to leave mine at home, but that's only because it upsets my
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    Funniest Slips

    Caprica6 replied to Tootsboots's topic in General Nursing

    I once told an amputee that he "didn't have a leg to stand on". I was mortified. He thought it was
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    I was found out!

    Caprica6 replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    I was able to identify a AN user and colleague from his *very* detailed account of how he was fired and why it wasn't his
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    Too Much On My Plate

    Caprica6 replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow....that is a lot. I am also a full time PhD student, writing my qualifying exams, working as a research assistant on 2 separate studies, teaching, and working a per diem job. I don't have kids,...
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    What helps you to understand nursing concepts?

    Caprica6 replied to ali412's topic in General Students

    You may want to do a literature search for a "concept analysis" paper using the Walker and Avant method. The Walker and Avant method details all the uses of the concept as well as constructing a...