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    My 1000th post.

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's been creeping up on me, just like my old age. This is my 1000th post. I want to thank you all for the entertainment, this site is interesting, educational, and funny. I've learned a lot, from...
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    Positive Affirmation: Healing or Hogwash?

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm still recovering from an accident and I'm told by my doctor and therapist that my maximum obtainable recovery will be 80%. Yet a colleague is into visualization and positive affirmation, and...
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    Martyrdom

    Emergent replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel like a martyr, I am a well paid professional. I was, like Commuter, less assertive earlier in my career. No one "makes me feel like a bad person". I'm a good person. You might want to...
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    "I have an ethical problem"

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    It's really sweet to see young nurses so full of idealism and patient advocacy. Reality sets in all too soon. Sometimes you see young nurses who are already cynical, and disdainful of patients with...
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    Lesson learned

    Emergent replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    It's so easy to blame ourselves in 20/20 hindsight. I'm sorry you're going through this, but it's NOT your fault! Don't carry that
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    Liking members at AN

    Emergent replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone wants to send me a PM telling me who they've blocked (If you can see this post), mums the word. I don't block anyone, but I do skip over their predictable posts. Some people harp on the...
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    PEDS NURSES: What am I doing wrong??

    Emergent replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Pediatric

    Think of it as similar to giving a liquid med to a baby or toddler. Does it all end up in their stomach?
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    PEDS NURSES: What am I doing wrong??

    Emergent replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Pediatric

    I work in the ER, therefore give a lot of shots. I regularly have a wee bit leak from the site. I wouldn't worry about
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    My 1000th post.

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    As I had hoped, my dot changed to blue. I'm now a silver member, if I'm not mistaken. Commuter, you are one of the most practical, intelligent posters here. I love your style and
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    ER RN must haves

    Emergent replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Above all ER nurses need a sense of humor. Give her a set of wine glasses and s bottle of fine wine.
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    Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    Emergent replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, wow, finally someone broached this mystery. Now my facility has added a larger, useless customer service reference guide tag to the back, presumably to refer to when talking to customers, er I...
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    suspended for doing the right thing...

    Emergent replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the OP should come to terms that nursing is an art, not just analyzing data and applying cold, hard science. We need to meet people where they are, serve the person and their imperfect...
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    Its all different when its your family...

    Emergent replied to trolloc6340's topic in General Nursing

    At this point you need to back off. Let them know they can call you for assistance. Remind them to call 911 if
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    suspended for doing the right thing...

    Emergent replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember having the opposite problem. The teacher, whom I otherwise adored, liked to give candy as a reward. I objected politely. She ignored my request. I had suggested cheap toys, you could buy...
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    Do you always wear a suit to an interview???

    Emergent replied to bathrobemom's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can always wear your bathroom, bathroom
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    Do you always wear a suit to an interview???

    Emergent replied to bathrobemom's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I always dress very professionally for interviews. My expensive slacks, silk blouse, and a suit jacket. I don't wear a matching suit (don't own one) We live in a casual society these days. People...
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    Need to go school to avoid paying loan

    Emergent replied to fostercatmom's topic in Case Management

    Yes, I called the Dave Ramsey show and spoke to Dave. I also attended a live event once. He is a great teacher and role
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    Sentinel event effects on involved nurses

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    We had a sentinel effect at my hospital that sounds like was caused by the nurse's lack of due diligence. Scary to hear about. The nurse has resigned in lieu of termination, I've heard. I don't dare...
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    Confused in Brooklyn

    Emergent replied to mbr3028's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So, you have brand new baby, have changed careers twice, and want to pursue a demanding nursing program while also working full-time? Where does spending time with your baby fit in with this...
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    No friends at work

    Emergent replied to rn5730's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't dismiss, off hand, the experience described by the OP. I oriented, as a second PRN job a few years ago, in an ER that sounds similar. I ended up quitting before orientation was up,...
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    Liking members at AN

    Emergent replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there are non stop kvetchers, who keep kvetching and kvetching continually. For example, Yente the
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    Verbal warning

    Emergent replied to dass12's topic in Nursing Career

    That's all you have to say? My advise is to work on better, more positive communication
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    Half of the class fails

    Emergent replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    If that's the case, llg, I disagree with that approach. Better to have high standards in the first place, in my opinion. When I went to nursing school, it was fairly easy to get in btw. I did have...
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    Liking members at AN

    Emergent replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind, it can be a noun or a verb. A kvetch is one who constantly kvetches. In other words, a
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    Liking members at AN

    Emergent replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Kvetch is Yiddish meaning complain. It's used more regionally, such as