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NOADLS

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  1. Delegation Woes

    NOADLS replied to FutureCRNP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've seen some nurses with that approach. I personally think there isn't much gain (if any) in helping. The fourth wall is an obstacle which prevents distinguishing a lazy nurse from a hard working...

  2. Accidently took home a patients' insulin!

    NOADLS replied to iliket0fuu's topic in Patient Medications

    Not a big deal. No harm done to the patient. And if the patient urgently needed it, you would be willing to make your way back,

  3. need help with unruly cna group

    NOADLS replied to oatmeal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If management won't put them in their place, no one

  4. Delegation Woes

    NOADLS replied to FutureCRNP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't be afraid to go up the chain of command if someone isn't listening to you. It's the quick way to show that you've go a no-********

  5. Nurses turn to pet therapy

    NOADLS replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

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  6. Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

    NOADLS replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    It is typical for us as humans to fear infection and try to hide from it. But can you hide from c-diff or MRSA? As many of you have said, you won't find that stuff in just nursing homes. It is out...

  7. Books to read before starting nursing school

    NOADLS replied to Mapachita's topic in General Nursing

    Fair enough. Not everyone's piece of cake. Candycrush is another option. By the time you graduate, you'll have habits formed which will allow you to succeed when you land a

  8. Books to read before starting nursing school

    NOADLS replied to Mapachita's topic in General Nursing

    This. 50 shades

  9. Arrested but not convicted

    NOADLS replied to AlyceMcSherry's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This is one of those spots where you need to talk to a lawyer. You are going to hear responses along the lines of: "But you have to tell the BON... self disclosure b/s" or "Don't ask, don't tell" I'll...

  10. Night Shift Relationship Woes

    NOADLS replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    Couples from the middle east could move over here and import their barbaric traditions. I don't normally condone barbaric traditions, but someone has to keep the western social justice warriors in...

  11. Question about weekend schedules

    NOADLS replied to melc0305's topic in General Nursing

    My schedule is a blur and I wouldn't want to calculate how many weekends I work or don't work, nor do I care. I actually love working weekends and the other charge nurses jump at me at any opportunity...

  12. GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    NOADLS replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When an actual nursing shortage occurs, some prospects will think "they ban gum at the hospital, but when I work for the p4p agency, they give me free gum" and decide that nursing can

  13. Can I get hep C without a needle stick?

    NOADLS replied to futurerntho's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Whew... I was about to hit my head against a wall a few times, but decided against it because it got me

  14. Drug seekers

    NOADLS replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    For a patient only seeking drugs and clearly not in pain, I don't consider such an action to be "punishment," nor does punishing a patient have any place in nursing. If a patient wants drugs for the...

  15. I need advice

    NOADLS replied to missmaddie's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of backup plans...

  16. School Reputation

    NOADLS replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Then it comes down to that specific school's reputation in that

  17. Drug seekers

    NOADLS replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen a lot of these threads and haven't really contributed my 2 cents. If a drug seeker has an order for a narcotic and the dose of the drug ordered isn't going to harm the patient seeking it,...

  18. Can I get hep C without a needle stick?

    NOADLS replied to futurerntho's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The answer to the original question is "yes." Hint: don't have unprotected sex with your hep c

  19. Night Shift Relationship Woes

    NOADLS replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    My ex had a few issues with my work schedule. When I arrived home one morning, my ex was in the shower with cold water running while eating animal crackers. My ex's eyeliner was also running and it...

  20. Tattoos and nursing

    NOADLS replied to Dusek0212's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you even think about disclosing your tattoo? That's nearly the equivalent of walking up to a cop and asking him or her if they would like to purchase illicit drugs. Hint: if you are on...

  21. Many of my colleagues are raising their grandkids

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

    Back when our parents were raising us, it was uncommon for there to be marital issues. If there was a divorce, most locals would know about it and avoid those people. But now? So many struggling...

  22. Pay shock

    NOADLS replied to bethymaester's topic in General Nursing

    I think this comes down to your location. Some areas with a lower cost of living and a lower RN wage will probably pay their NP's

  23. Plan B!

    NOADLS replied to Determined2017's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on your "best before" date, Seeking Arrangements might be an

  24. What would say to a nurse shadowing you

    NOADLS replied to cloa513's topic in General Nursing

    "Unfortunately, I won't be doing much nursing this shift as I am responsible for overseeing some new hires and doing performance reviews. I will find another nurse for you to shadow." This won't work...

  25. Interview Question that has me stumped

    NOADLS replied to CairnsICU's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The answer to the "what if the new nurse is right" would be to consult policy writers for the facility and request clarification. Divulging too much extra information can be harmful here. I can see a...