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    Universal Deathcare.

    Emergent replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    Life expectancy in the UK is about 2 years more than the US. So, universal "deathcare" must not be all bad. The outcry over this reminds me of the Terri Schiavo case, with the right to life...
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    Emergent replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    My goal for a shift is to start out with 2 pens and end up with at least 3. Unattended pen at nurses
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    Emergent replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    No, you need a pen, in order to write notes on the sacred parchment (AKA paper
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    No BSN required if 20 yrs or more experience!

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Career

    The email was from the Swedish hospital system in Western Washington, although I'm in a different part of the
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    Need help please on below topic

    Emergent replied to Abukhaleel's topic in General Students

    Healing and caring a human right? Does that imply that nurses are responsible to actually 'care' about our patients? Or, taxpayers must fund multiple programs to pay people to care? And, healing is...
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    CNAs and Nurses Referred to as "Girls"

    Emergent replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's not politically correct, but it doesn't bother me. In fact, at my age, it's nice to hear. A couple of years ago I was putting around on my small motorboat, and someone wolf whistled me from the...
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    Manager said something covertly racist

    Emergent replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    Can you refer me to a good
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    Enabling Family and Friends

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you ever observe overly solicitous and pampering friends and relatives of utterly obnoxious, complaining, ungrateful, pains in you know whats, and wonder? Why? Why do they feed the bear? Why do...
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    Messed up in Clinical

    Emergent replied to BSN89's topic in General Students

    I'm wondering, is the class aware of your 4.0 grade average? I had great grades in school and unfortunately it became known because I had no idea that I should keep them secret. A couple of...
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    Where do the nurses with the highest job satisfaction work?

    Emergent replied to juliacaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where one has decent managers, agreeable coworkers, and the specialty that interests them. A schedule and shift that works for then is also
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    The pain scale has been harmful

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    This article hits the nail on the head; the pain scale has contributed to the opioid crisis. The pain scale has been the centerpiece of the regulatory policies that are absolutely correlated to the...
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    "I am a nurse!"

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ever have a patient or family member who, the first thing out of their mouth is "I am a nurse!". Then they proceed to brag about their illustrious career, showing off their knowledge, grandstanding...
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    The pain scale has been harmful

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree Katie MI. As long as people crave the drugs, they'll say whatever it takes to get them. A new assessment tool won't replace good old fashioned tough love. America, in general, could use a...
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    The pain scale has been harmful

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    What an utter load of desk jockey
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    Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The guy was not a frequent flyer and had another medical problem requiring him to be admitted. He came in with his mother, with whom he lives, and who did all the talking while she was there. I had...
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    E-mails aka nastigrams

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

    At one of my jobs at a tiny hospital, we regularly get these obnoxious types of emails. She always starts out "Colleagues", has sugary, overly embellished language, lots of management catch phrases,...
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    Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    In the ER we don't have time to come up with a plan of care for a weirdo. I did give the floor nurse a thorough heads up about the situation during report so they'd know what to
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    Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This post is not an April Fool's joke. Working in the ER is a virtual freak show, but this was a new one for
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    Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    Emergent replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to add, when you're a student, do it your instructor or preceptor's way, in a case like this. Don't debate. If someone wants to go overboard with gloves, so be it. As you can see from...
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    Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    Emergent replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    I think we are overdoing gloves these days. It's a waste of resources, for one. And, you find out a lot through human touch. Skin temperament, palpating a pulse, etc. And, nothing replaces the human...
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    Transferring to a new unit. Giving notice -- Email or in person?

    Emergent replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why not stay Per Diem at both jobs? That's the beauty of Per Diem, it gives you options and flexibility. What if the new job is a coven of witches from Hades? Then you'd pick up more shifts at your IV...
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    Hate nursing school help!

    Emergent replied to Mabern1's topic in General Students

    I blossomed in the last semester when we got into the more intellectually challenging material. I think most of us had a Nazi professor or two. At least she's not singling you out. Stick with it,...
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    Striking image of an 8 yo Hands

    Emergent replied to tining's topic in School

    The human body was designed to exist in a bacteria laden environment, not a sterile one. Yes, hand washing is important, but we should also emphasize the importance of keeping our immune systems fit...
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    "I am a nurse!"

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'd love to share juicy details but probably shouldn't. Lol, the ER doc said he'd call the police if the wife didn't start behaving. Too bad I can't share the details!!! The medics had some good...
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    Emergency Nurses More Pro-Police?

    Emergent posted a topic in Emergency

    Since getting into ER nursing a few years back, I've become a vehement supporter of law enforcement. I've had my eyes open to the horrible behavior of the criminal underclass, from meth heads to...