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    Nurse Bullying. Have you experienced it?

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

    I don't think saying you wouldn't want someone to be your nurse is bullying. As far as Instagram, why don't you block the offensive person? When you post controversial opinions online, yes you open...
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    Anyone having a hard time getting over the verbal abuse?

    Emergent replied to kayleeschiff's topic in General Nursing

    Try to let this stuff roll off your back. You sound inexperienced. I used to take stuff like this to heart years ago. The passage of time will give you the knowledge and experience to be more...
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    Suicide screening for all is not needed

    Emergent posted a topic in Emergency

    At my hospital every patient who comes in to the ER is supposed to be asked suicide screening questions. If they are admitted as an inpatient they are asked again. I don't think this is useful and...
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    Abuse

    Emergent replied to 4RealStudent's topic in General Students

    Not an issue for me, generally. I'm patient and kind to my patients and they seem to reciprocate. Of course there is the occasional tweeker or drunk, but for the most part if you explain things and...
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    Patient Complained I got a written final notice...

    Emergent replied to mommyof2grlz's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned over the years that, if I basically like my job, to gracefully accept my manager's imperfections. I try to be tolerant and positive, thanking them for their hard work. Learn from me...
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    Former drug addicts becoming nurses?

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    A relative of mine struggled with drug addiction for years. She was in and out of rehab in another state. Now she's suddenly pregnant, married, and going to nursing school, having moved back to her...
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    Fox News calls CNA a nurse

    Emergent posted a topic in Nursing News

    Sorry, this really irritates me. Fox seems to be the most sensationalist of the major outlets. An unfortunate 20 yr old woman died in a bungee cord accident in Colorado. Fox listed her as a nurse. I...
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    Suicide screening for all is not needed

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    One "measly" question after another is death by a thousand cuts. The more is better approach is a poor way to accomplish important goals. It's like the reams of papers people checking have to sign....
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    Jahi McMath "What does it mean to die?"

    Emergent replied to Christy1019's topic in Nursing News

    I don't like all the racist finger pointing in the article so couldn't finish. There certainly was some liability by the medical team based on the inaction regarding post op bleeding, but I highly...
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    What is the afterlife like?

    Emergent replied to EGspirit's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I don't care about you. But I'm contributing to a thread on an open forum. I seem to have touched a nerve, based on your somewhat scathing response. I personally believe detachment is generally a good...
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    What is the afterlife like?

    Emergent replied to EGspirit's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Is getting angry or annoyed over someone's answer on a discussion thread a sign of
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    Former drug addicts becoming nurses?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    To everyone calling me judgemental, you are sounding like you all are making snap judgements yourselves. I'll leave this thread, which maybe can become an interesting discussion instead of devolving...
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    Former drug addicts becoming nurses?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    About 10 years. To the person who called me names, I'm bringing this up as a general subject, with my relative as an example. This wasn't just a little partying, this woman was in rehab at least 3...
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    Comes to ER, told to follow up, doesn't, comes back, gets angry

    Emergent posted a topic in Emergency

    Some patients come to ER for an ongoing problem, for example, abdominal/ bowel problems. They get a workup. In this example, the patient is told to follow up with GI. A colonoscopy would be the...
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    Situation at work-Need words of wisdom

    Emergent replied to TNViking's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you have been evaluated by a doctor. You need to get documentation regarding your health problems. It's not out of the question to get FMLA for chronic problems where you'll be sporadically...
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    Diversion in group homes?

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I went to discharge an elderly, alert and oriented woman from the ER. She resides in a group home. Her family was there and would be taking her back. She told me that the caregiver from the home...
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    We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    Emergent replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a result of several factors: 1) People are living longer. 2) Women, formerly mainly homemakers and caregivers, have been driven by economics and/or increase opportunity, into the...
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    Overwhelmed & Recovery?

    Emergent replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I thought the latest data indicate 12 step programs don't really work any better than anything else? Author Interview: Lance Dodes, Author Of 'The Sober Truth' : NPR But, when you career and...
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    Fox News calls CNA a nurse

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    I think people who comment beneath articles must be barely human. Fox attracts the worst, whether they be right-wing apologists or left-winged protagonists. It's a no holds barred atmosphere. The fur...
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    Fox News calls CNA a nurse

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    I wrote a letter to
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    Fox News calls CNA a nurse

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    I read some FOX articles online to get an alternative point of view. These days, each outlet is so slanted, I think it's important to look at all
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    FNP New Grads - Tell us about your first job!

    Emergent replied to ickyvicky's topic in General Students

    My mother had an aneurysm in my 1st semester, fell into a coma for 4 months, and died in my 2d semester. I took one day off for the funeral. My 1st day back one of my instructors was particularly...
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    Overwhelmed & Recovery?

    Emergent replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I work with so many nurses who, by the sound of it are functioning alcoholics. Of course, your error was drinking and driving. In my opinion, only impairment on the job, or diverting, warrants such...
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    Comes to ER, told to follow up, doesn't, comes back, gets angry

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I think we need a public service campaign to help educate the public on how to most effectively manage their healthcare and navigate the system as it is. Sadly, in the United States it's a...
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    Working with a disability, How to reduce student loans?

    Emergent replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in General Students

    The way to reduce your debt is to finish school, get on a strict budget, and pay off your current loans as fast as possible. You already took an educational gamble and lost. Now finish that ADN, then...