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    hot glue guns

    Emergent replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    I'm glad to hear they're letting the kids use hot glue
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    Stupid hurts.

    Emergent replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Vibrators migrate inwards when placed where the sun don't shine. They keep vibrating until the batteries wear
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    Favorite Motivational Quote Nurses Week Contest

    Emergent replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    "S*** runs downhill and payday is
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    Elizabeth Warren says doctors, nurses don't treat black women same way as other women

    Emergent replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nursing News

    Is another politician trying to infuriate
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    Cry me a river...?

    Emergent replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think some new nurses have always cried. The whole thing is overwhelming at first. Some people are more prone to tears than
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    Supervisor and aide against me? I had to write statements

    Emergent replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can't win with the NAC wars. You are dealing with powers and principalities beyond anyone's
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    CRNAs Should Not be Allowed to Practice Independently - One Anesthesiologist’s Opinion

    Emergent replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not to diminish CRNAs but, intubation is just one skill. Paramedics and RTs intubate. There's so much more to CRNA than that! It's a set of skills requiring high level critical thinking and...
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    Patient's who STINK

    Emergent replied to nurse_1993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I encounter this in the ER. You can always wear a mask with a scent on it. Those types are clueless, it wouldn't dawn on them that it was because of their
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    Family Behavior during a code

    Emergent replied to cm8816's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you contacted the doctor regarding the meds not given, and did CYA
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    Washington State tries to ban 12 hr shifts for nurses

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    There's a huge furor in Washington State about the amendment to a bill to ban 12 hr shifts for nurses. The State Senator from Walla Walla is now in hot water with nurses. Here comments are being...
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    RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    Emergent replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    College education for all fields includes a broad base of knowledge. What you seem to be proposing is to make nursing education more like trade school. I think that used to be the case with the...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, the Seattle area has become too expensive. The rents and property taxes are out of sight. They should have put a decent public transportation system in years ago and now are playing catch up....
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    Playing Cards

    Emergent replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Washington $42,106/year base salary $90/day per Diem when in session. They must make their bread and butter elsewhere, that's pretty paltry
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    Delegation patient/staff homework assignment help

    Emergent replied to nessaben11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you have an early surgery scheduled, you'd better start there. Have that pt ready to go. Hopefully nightshift did their part. Then, morning meds and treatments. After the big med pass you can work...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't bring up the subject of weather, someone else did. I merely gave 3 states in the general region that I like. If someone wants weather similar to Western Washington, go down to Oregon west of...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding scheduling, I do think it's great to offer both 8 and 12 hr shifts. That would be optimal since people are
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you, it's a big
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I live east of the Cascades, very little difference from Southern Idaho. A friend of mine lives in Sand Point in the panhandle. Similar weather to the Eastern slope of the Cascades. Temperatures are...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Pocatello furthest east, therefore slightly colder. Of course, people there DO have heaters ya know
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Pocatello, ID Weather averages OVERVIEW GRAPHS Month High / Low(°F)Rain January. 35° / 19°5 days February. 41° / 24°4 days March. 53° / 32°6 days April. 60° / 36°6 days May. 70° / 44°6...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I just drove through that region, the temps are almost
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Boise is in the most populated part of Idaho and close to Twin Falls and
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Not too bad. Average Temperatures for Boise Month Low High Jan 23.6°F 36.7°F Feb 28.8°F 44.5°F Mar 34.0°F. 53.6°F Apr. 39.4°F.
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Those 3 states are all arid. Mosquitoes are only in certain mountain areas where there is standing water. Parts of Wyoming are the only place that may have bitter
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    Emergent replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    More crowded, too much development, less access to public lands, more micromanaging by government, making life more difficult for middle class families in favor of special