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    My coworkers dont like me because I bragged

    Emergent replied to esrun13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, give it time. You sound like you'll do great, you show lots of self awareness with this post. It took me a lot more time to learn these
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    For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

    Emergent replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Christmas is really an adaptation of a pagan seasonal holiday to a Christian theme. Jesus was actually born in the spring. Since his birth ushers in the renewal and redemption of the human race, what...
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    Survival guide for women of color

    Emergent replied to dinah77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm wondering if Hispanics are considered 'of color'? If so, are they considered shortchanged by the medical system? Hispanics Have Highest Life Expectancy in
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    Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    Emergent replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently our world views on what would improve the mental health of society diverge here. I personally believe that unhealthy lifestyles and more unstable families contribute, and that government...
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    Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    Emergent replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I think the poorly run welfare state is one negative factor in society. It has rewarded the breakdown of the family structure, and allowed a generation to sit on their butts, smoking pot, playing...
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    Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    Emergent replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I have a concealed pistol permit and also own a shotgun for home protection. I rarely carry, mainly while camping and hiking. Frankly, I believe mass media has fueled the modern attention seeking...
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    I hate this "squeaky wheel gets the oil" actions in healthcare!!

    Emergent replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I do a little self promotion. One of my strong points is bedside manner. I have an uncanny ability to feel out the sweet spot of my patients 99% of the time. Therefore, a lot of patients really...
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    Survival guide for women of color

    Emergent replied to dinah77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The best thing our nation can do for people of all colors is bring back home economics classes into the schools. Teach nutrition and cooking from scratch, using healthy ingredients. Ban soda pop and...
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    Rising insurance premiums through work

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    My share of my health care premium through work is going up 50% next year. I think this is part of a nationwide trend. Things have become essentially more financially unmanageable for the middle class...
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    Boomerang Coworkers

    Emergent replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I left my current job, staying Per Diem. I went to my Per Diem job. I returned after realizing I preferred my current job as my main gig. My attitude is definitely more
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    Verbally Abusing a Nurse

    Emergent replied to Hk30's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, calling security can escalate a situation. It's always best to give the patient a way to save face. Often, if I am calm and matter of fact, I'll get an apology next time I enter the room....
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    Rising insurance premiums through work

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Obamacare hurt the middle class and the Trump administration has no solution. Heathcare is not something that can be treated as just another commodity on the open market. One of the biggest advantage...
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    Medical/nursing shows/critical thinking shows...

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

    I cannot watch medical shows. The inaccuracies drive me crazy. My family absolutely refuses to watch any with me because I can't stop pointing out those
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    needs input to keep my inner peace

    Emergent replied to singleye's topic in General Nursing

    I think the trend these days is that the charge nurse is more of a unit coordinator, not necessarily a seasoned nurse to turn to for clinical expertise. You see a lot of young, smart, capable newer...
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    How do you deal with know-it-all family members?

    Emergent replied to StephaneeD27's topic in General Nursing

    My stepmother is a fount of knowledge about stuff I know way more about. She never raised kids, but was giving me lots of advice when I was babysitting my grandson. When I reminded her that I'd...
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    Irony regarding cellphone use at work

    Emergent posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our unit got another one of our periodic reminders to quit looking at our phones at work. So, my last shift I made a concerted effort to comply. Yes, I'm as guilty as the whippersnappers! What do you...
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    Situational Trauma

    Emergent replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Black Friday is a symptom of our decadent, materialist
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    Would I test positive for marijuana if my client smokes it

    Emergent replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    That's opiates, actually. Opium comes from the opium poppy, which is related to other
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    Nurses 'Eat their Young?'

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

    I think that the perpetuation of this stereotype is harmful. It causes people to see bullying under every rock. Every sigh or slightly critical remark by an older nurse is interpreted as eating young....
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    Long hair unrestrained at work

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sorry if I'm offending anyone here, but in nursing school wearing ones long hair down was a big no no, due to infection control issues we were told. Yet, I constantly see nurses with long hair at...
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    Would I test positive for marijuana if my client smokes it

    Emergent replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's perfectly acceptable to ask someone to abstain from smoking around you. Yes, you can test positive from second hand smoke. We have the occasional call into CPS regarding a baby who tests...
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    Returning to school after devastating Camp Fire

    Emergent replied to naveiak's topic in School

    California fires: 'Bus driver from heaven' Kevin McKay rescued young children - CNN Here is an account of the escape of one busload of
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    Returning to school after devastating Camp Fire

    Emergent replied to naveiak's topic in School

    I think there will be some PTSD among the students. They lost everything, and endured a frightening escape. They may have known people who were burned alive. Some may also have lost their
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    Thankfulness - What's Yours?

    Emergent replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thankful for family, health, prosperity, pooches, cats (particularly Nala, the favorite
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    "Pay your dues" or go for what you want?

    Emergent replied to BBeers7's topic in Post Graduate Students

    A lot of it depends on your personality. I work in the ER and wouldn't have been ready for that straight out of school. I never even considered it until, working in a small hospital, was floated...