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    Half of the class fails

    Emergent replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    Sounds like your schools must be failing to teach. My little ol' ADN program had only one gal fail, and the school had a 98% NCLEX pass
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    Would you file a complaint?

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I went to my local ER today after a piece of a stick got impaled in my ankle while mowing the grass. I went inside to eat, noticed my ankle was hurting. When I pulled out the piece of wood, it was...
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    Would you file a complaint?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The PA did, finally address it before I left. I had a very productive discussion with the nurse manager who has been fielding very similar complaints since coming to the job not long ago. She plans to...
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    Verbal warning

    Emergent replied to dass12's topic in Nursing Career

    I glean from your post that you are weak on politics of the workplace. It bothers you that you have this young whippersnapper in charge, especially since you perceive she brown nosed her way into her...
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    Would you file a complaint?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have slept on it, bounced it off off more than one person, including my ER nurse manager. She is encouraging me to bring my complaint directly to the nurse manager there. I spoke to another trusted...
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    Liking members at AN

    Emergent replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I like many people here, including Jules A. The ones I'm rubbed the wrong way by, I move past their posts quickly and dismissively. I refuse to engage in debates with, or let my peace of mind be...
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    Physician Bullying of Nurses Reaching Epidemic Levels

    Emergent replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    I, too, tire of the frequent 'nurses as victims' themes here on AN. And, physicians are having a lot of struggles in my neck of the woods with a health care system that is squeezing the joy and life...
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    Physician Bullying of Nurses Reaching Epidemic Levels

    Emergent replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    Gee, I've never encountered anything of the sort. At my facility they fire doctors who behave
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    Required to disclose hx of depression

    Emergent replied to Lucidity's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Whatever happened to HIPAA and our right to privacy? For what it's worth, I've never been asked health history by an employer other than vaccination status. I think it should be illegal, other than...
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    Offered a position, but "no longer under consideration?"

    Emergent replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've noticed in applying for various jobs over the years that, some HR departments are flaky, inconsiderate, and unprofessional. Others are organized, communicative, and courteous. It sounds like...
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    I give up!

    Emergent replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    Another thread started at Allnurses with no paragraphs.
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    Do you talk to yourself?

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I talk to myself, both on and off the job. I've overheard many of my colleagues doing the same. Do you talk to yourself? If so, what are the topics of
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    What not to say to patients

    Emergent posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    After my recent (and current) status of being a patient, I've come to realize some things well meaning people say to the suffering. My problem was a serious, but not life threatening accident and...
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    I thought we learned that in nursing school!

    Emergent posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our hospital is now doing check offs with a manniquin on inserting foleys.First we watch a video. Then, the infection control nurse checks us off. Of course, she, herself, hasn't actually inserted a...
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    "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

    Emergent replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's very true that doing rounding on demanding patients reduces their anxiety. There are many techniques to quickly update the patient and their proactive family member, giving them the impression...
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    What not to say to patients

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

    My list of helpful things only referred to things that I found helpful to me, with my injury. I was answering Farawyn's question, not giving blanket advise. During my recovery I had severe...
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    What not to say to patients

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

    Helpful things to say? 1) I'm sorry you're going through this. 2) You are very brave. 3) Thank God it wasn't worse. 4) I'm amazed you haven't needed more pain medicine than that! 5) I'll be coming...
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    Need to go school to avoid paying loan

    Emergent replied to fostercatmom's topic in Case Management

    My advise is call the Dave Ramsey show for advice. See what Dave
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    Nurses Week 2015 Freebies

    Emergent replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I'd rather drink cofree in a quality coffee house than Dunkin
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    What is your nursing "joy?"

    Emergent replied to jamisaurus's topic in Nurses Rock

    I love talking with pts, joking with them, finding out more about them. People are interesting. I like finding each person's sweet
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    "Bless Your Heart"

    Emergent replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL, that's what my Mormon coworker says, that's LDS code speak for that. How about "I'll be praying for you"? I think that's code for 'You are a lost cause, are probably going to Hell, good thing...
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    Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just a heads up to inquiring people who read this site. Nursing involves butt wiping, blood, snot, urine, etc. An RN by your name doesn't mean others deal with yucky realities of patient care. Also,...
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    RN never feels guilty when calling out

    Emergent replied to Sasha100's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, you sound overwrought. Why in the world would you be so upset that your co-workers feel badly when they have to call in sick? I don't like leaving my unit short, but if I'm really sick, I call in....
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    That nagging feeling...

    Emergent replied to dudette10's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had a pt who appeared stable, mild SOB, stated "I think I'm gonna die".I called the doc, got pt transferred to ICU, he coded as soon as I returned to floor. Always take seriously a pt who says...
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    Cyclic vomiters (drive me up the wall)

    Emergent posted a topic in Emergency

    I don't know what in the heck causes cyclical vomiting, but my cynical side tells me they are a little nuts. My compassionate side gets shoved into a dark closet when taking care of these folks. I...