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  1. An Open Letter to a Former Nursing Professor

    trishmsn replied to FurBabyMom's topic in General Students

    Lovely article, and this former nursing professor really appreciates the words and the learning curve that motivated

  2. Forced to resign, new grad with only 1 year of experinece.

    trishmsn replied to Elan84's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see....poor English skills, inability to handle feedback, and if I had to take a guess, I think the OP is from a country where there are very rigid social classes. I believe that the OP feels...

  3. CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    trishmsn replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I must be getting old. Suddenly the fact that males have a member and only females can become pregnant (current SCOTUS case) are addressed by some as "discrimination". Take it up with G-d or Mr....

  4. What is My Family Thinking?

    trishmsn replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Enjoy....I am sure I, umm, 'borrowed' it from a bigger brain and more prolific writer than

  5. What is My Family Thinking?

    trishmsn replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like you have the spinal tenacity to stand up to crazeee people, but if you find yourself buying into the madness, I suggest you read or buy the book "Boundaries" by Dr. Henry Cloud. Great...

  6. Support Kaci Hickox

    trishmsn replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You find it "disturbing" that other professionals may have a different opinion than you??? I find THAT more than a little

  7. Here's How the CDC Director Protects Himself from Ebola (But Not Nurses)

    trishmsn replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well, since nurses and other health care personnel can ONLY get this (or any other) virus by "breaching protocol", it is clear that these expensive suits and other equipment are MUCH to valuable to...

  8. Silliest answer someone has said in class?

    trishmsn replied to marvelmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well he gets an "A" for effort....but the instructor should have told him that is a reflex acting on muscle...the cremasteric

  9. blackballed

    trishmsn replied to jwright343's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ^This.

  10. Lazy coworkers

    trishmsn replied to SU2013's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Gee, OP, did you ever go by "Zuzi" in a previous

  11. child safety

    trishmsn replied to amoLucia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The Washington Post ran a Pullitzer prize-winning article on this titled "Fatal Distraction", and it is worth a read for anyone concerned about this subject. As mentioned, parents are from across the...

  12. Recurrent dreams about work.

    trishmsn replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    This is analogous to the exam dream many have in school...going to take a final only to find out that you did not go to class all semester OR that you cannot find the room for the test!! I don't think...

  13. Advice please: Withdrawal of feeding tube

    trishmsn replied to Clubsingr28's topic in General Nursing

    First and foremost, this OP needs to be congratulated for being such an involved and caring patient advocate!! That said, let me state that I spent a decade in hospice, and feel strongly about not...

  14. Inducing vs. Waiting

    trishmsn replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Ob/Gyn

    GOOD FOR THEM!! If only more hospitals, OB's, and Midwives would stand their ground against women who are "tired of being pg" or have social events that need their attention more than their baby's...

  15. Is Pregnancy During Nursing School Doable?

    trishmsn replied to 2bNurseHammonds's topic in General Students

    Take it from a former OB nurse....your current state of health means very little. Pregnancies are all VERY different, and much of what happens during and after conception is a crap-shoot. Sure, being...

  16. What reality show do you follow?

    trishmsn replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    "Life Below Zero" and all permutations of "House Hunters".....and yes, I know that the latter is "heavily edited" and arranged for amusement and

  17. Not just another NETY thread....

    trishmsn replied to AmyRN303's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think this is an excellent point.....I was 35 when I graduated as a brand new nurse, but had over a decade of previous work experience, including management.... AND I was also hired where I did my...

  18. Charting when you are no longer able to obtain vitals.

    trishmsn replied to RivetheadGirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I totally agree that monitoring V/S to get numbers is not important with those who are actively dying (and I do hate that term, like they are riding a bike in laps around the room, but until we come...

  19. Can a debt cause my nursing license to be taken from me?

    trishmsn replied to Jillybean48's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Jill, debt collectors lie, threaten, and play emotions like a harp....they will say ANYTHING to get you to pay. Please read this Fair Collections law (this is federal, some states have even more...

  20. Is a ponytail appropriate for a possible interview?

    trishmsn replied to nurse_starlight's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have to disagree....a ponytail is fine for work, but not for an interview. It is too informal, and looks childish on young nurses in particular. A bun or French Braid is much more sophisticated and...

  21. RN's what was your occupation while in nursing school?

    trishmsn replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I was a Mommy, wife, family accountant and organizer....and a student. If I wasn't doing one of my "other jobs" or catching some sleep, I was

  22. NCLEX Question? READ THIS!

    trishmsn replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Folks, may I add..... *you either passed or you didn't. Don't get nutso trying to read tea leaves about your results. You passed...great! You didn't...remediate. *when dinosaurs roamed hospital...

  23. how to get time off for an elective surgery?

    trishmsn replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Nursing

    As an occupational health nurse, I deal with FMLA daily. Just a reminder that you have to have worked about one full year, full time, to have the hours to qualify. Another misconception I run into is...

  24. Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    trishmsn replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  25. Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    trishmsn replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This mirrors my experience, with a refusal to speak English, and constant side-comments in Tagalog or Spanish, with eye-rolling and other non-verbals. In addition, many of these nurses feel that they...