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    The Childish "I Wuv You" Act

    fetch replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nightingale Pledge per ANA Nowhere in that pledge is there a requirement to forgo your own mental or physical health - and yes, unwanted touching CAN affect your mental health. Nowhere in that pledge...
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    Good Excuses for Missing Work

    fetch replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    A few weeks ago, my wife used her first sick day in a few years (she's a teacher) because she was ABSOLUTELY CONVINCED she had the flu. Of course, the fact that she had no fever, no cough, wasn't...
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    School Nurses?

    fetch replied to ChaRNbsn's topic in School

    And the final B if you have a middle/high school -- Baby! If a girl relays she is pregnant and having abdominal pains etc, that would also be straight to the
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    Food in clinic?

    fetch replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    I get the pre-packaged graham crackers from the cafeteria sometimes - like Flare, the ones kids aren't going to eat, and will otherwise be thrown out. And I always check for allergies before giving...
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    Vaccine Vindication

    fetch replied to wtbcrna's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you had actually looked at the article, Mr Murse, you would see that this data is for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Polio. I would LOVE to see any research you can provide suggesting that hand...
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    The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    fetch replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I HIGHLY disagree with some of these posts -- but definitely enjoyed reading such a civil discourse about a very divisive topic. Kudos to everyone who posted to share your POV, it benefits us all to...
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    Concrete Thinking

    fetch posted a topic in School

    I had a child today complaining of stomachache. As per usual, I direct him to "try to go to the bathroom." He stepped into the bathroom and closed the door. After about 4 minutes of complete silence...
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    Concrete Thinking

    fetch replied to fetch's topic in School

    I had to re-read this a few times, but once I got it I literally spit out my water. As far as self-diagnosing goes . . . had a 3rd grader who rarely comes in, walked in the other day and said "my...
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    School nursing does not mean nursing school

    fetch replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    Wait, I think I know the family. Isn't their youngest little Billy
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    Concrete Thinking

    fetch replied to fetch's topic in School

    Jolie - this is a 2nd grader who goes to some special ed classes, but as far as I have been informed does not have an official diagnosis beyond developmental delay. My first year in an elementary...
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    School nursing does not mean nursing school

    fetch replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    It's like an extended new year's prank at this
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    Manly patterned scrubs

    fetch replied to OhioTry's topic in Men in Nursing

    Saw this scrub top in my local Goodwill and thought of this
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    what type of watch do you prefer?

    fetch replied to amazingdaisy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    1fastRN - Oh man, I had Casio Baby Gs in various colors for about 10 years, each one would last a good long while and take a beating! Plus I wear my watches "upside down" (with the face down by my...
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    January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    fetch replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The bad news is, we can't afford to buy a house. The good news is, we can live in that box
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    January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    fetch replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    It just keeps on
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    First day of school nursing

    fetch replied to Mom2abc's topic in School

    If there are any other school nurses in your district, they might be able to give you tips specific to your population, state (for regulations, etc), documentation requirements, technology, etc....
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    Immunizations

    fetch replied to Gems0607's topic in School

    NC DPH, WCH: Immunization: Family: Immunizations for Children And again - GS_130A-155 However - GS_130A-157 There you go, state law for NC. But your company policy may allow for you to exclude...
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    Lesbians (LGB) in OB Nursing

    fetch replied to PunkRockRNLA's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It can come up when everyone is talking about holiday plans, and you plan to go visit your girlfriend's family but are unsure how to refer to them. Do you lie and say you don't have plans? Do you say...
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    any OB nurse worked with a gay nurse who has started to transtion into a female nurse

    fetch replied to A Gay Male Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many people find their identities change throughout their lifetimes - for example, you may think of yourself as a student and a daughter when young, a nurse and a wife when working, a teacher and...
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    OMG Say it correctly!

    fetch replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My A&P instructor would say "pharnyx" and "larnyx" instead of pharynx and larynx. Drove me bananas! My pharm instructor would say "ibufren" instead of ibuprofen. We were all frantically looking...
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    School nursing does not mean nursing school

    fetch replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    But you know, googling "nursing school forum" brings up this part of the site, and reading to make sure you're posting in the right place is SO MUCH
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    Snowed in ER's, what do you guys do?

    fetch replied to Adenosine6's topic in Emergency

    Agreed! In my part of Virginia we had some pretty bad ice four years ago . . . and over-confident drivers went out anyway and got in a 50 car pile up. Since we have a high military population here, I...
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    Hired as a NYC School Nurse ... Almost!

    fetch replied to HangInThere's topic in School

    Wow, that is a lot of back and forth! I hope it works out in your favor
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    Vent! Teachers,parents and students ready for break!

    fetch replied to raidermom's topic in School

    I don't want to jinx myself . . . but during the three days we've been back, three of my daily meds kids switched to at-home medications, and the total number of clinic visits for all three days is...
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    How could a DON not know?

    fetch replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You have my sympathies! A similar situation in a different field happened to me -- it was technically seasonal work, requiring a re-hire every year, but standard practice for YEARS held that as long...