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    New Grad Dilemma

    Emergent replied to Nurse1999's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise not to bring that attitude into the nursing workplace, wherever you land. The seasoned nurse will view you as an elitist snob and make your work life more
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    Considering ICU.... among several other options

    Emergent replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is that there were many more occasions of concern than the ones you cited here. Also, you are probably committing major social faux pas that you are unaware of, and have poor communication...
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    The Mayo Clinic Netflix Documentary

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm watching this documentary. Great history, but it does seem like an ad. Has anyone watched this? Very
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    I failed nursing school!

    Emergent replied to ibree's topic in General Nursing

    Mental toughness is needed in nursing. It's not for everyone. Do honest self assessment. If it's not for you, that's perfectly
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    Depressed and Suicidal at work

    Emergent replied to Coffee Cray's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Find a less stressful
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    How Do You Fit In 30mins Of Exercise In Your Work Day?

    Emergent replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I weigh roundabouts 130 lbs, probably less. I eat a low carb, simple diet.and am very busy outdoors with many activities. I work hard at work. My genetics towards leanness are strong on my father's...
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    Teaching Your Patient How to Reduce Their Sodium Intake

    Emergent replied to Meagan's topic in General Nursing

    Your post actually seems to be targeting the chemical NaCl specifically. My point is that it's not particularly relevant in light of new research. I agree, junk food is bad, filled with cheap...
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    Teaching Your Patient How to Reduce Their Sodium Intake

    Emergent replied to Meagan's topic in General Nursing

    There's a lot of evidence that reducing salt doesn't have any impact on health.
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    What should I have done differently? Did I endanger my patient?

    Emergent replied to misha's topic in General Nursing

    What is inappropriate here is the fact that the nurse attacked your actions in front of the patient, embarrassing you and making the patient insecure about his care. He was totally out of line, and...
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Emergent replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting article on sinks in hospitals, including possible solutions.
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Emergent replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    Urine in the shower is drastically more dangerous than bacteria washed from the feet, underarms or buttocks. It's even more dangerous than brushing ones filthy teeth in a
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Emergent replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    Do not, I repeat, DO NOT pee in the shower!!! Grave consequences will ensure. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT pee in the shower!!! Grave consequences will
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Emergent replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    True, although my 'assumption' now is that she's an entitled millennial who wants a trophy for showing up.
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Emergent replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    You know what's annoying here? There were a lot of thoughtful, constructive answers here, but the OP never returned. It was a waste of
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Emergent replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    A good way to put a person who fails to introduce you properly to shame is to politely introduce yourself. Be extra courteous, that will spotlight their lack of manners and you'll look
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Emergent replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding the shameful taking of Adderall in front of someone, she needs it obviously so she can notice that someone is in the room watching her faux pas of brazenly pouring urine down a sink, which...
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Emergent replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    I hope no one is washing dishes in a hospital
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Emergent replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    Hands are dirtier than urine. Also, no one rubs their hands on the sink basin I certainly
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Emergent replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    Can someone explain what is so intrinsically wrong with pouring urine down a sink??? What if you immediately rinse the sink? And no one is
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Emergent replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very strict about never pouring urine down a sink if someone is watching.
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    Don't yell at co-workers in front of people

    Emergent posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just want to remind everyone, don't yell at co-workers, esp in front of patients and/or families, or anyone else. I actually know of a physician who lost it in a room and was dismissed. You will...
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    Suicide by chronic pain sufferers after opioids reduced

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    This article gives food for thought. Cracking Down on Opioids Hurts People With Chronic Pain - Tonic The current policies are pressuring doctors to reduce longstanding opioid prescriptions. The...
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    60 hr work week cap?

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was reading a letter from WSNA. They claim that hospitals are in favor of both 8 hr shifts and a 60 per week limit on work hours allowable. Regarding the 8 hr shifts. I've worked at 2 hospitals that...
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    "How are we doing today?"

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was at a friend's house the other day. This friend of her husband's was there. He had a similar injury to what I sustained last winter and I hadn't seen him since I was in the early stages of...
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    SANE nurses, opinion on UK cellphone handover requirement by rape victims?

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police I don't do sexual assault cases, but I do know that not every claim is true. In UK they now require the victim to hand over their cell...