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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    cracklingkraken replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the book I was thinking of was The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee. But I'll be sure to look into that book - I'm a book nerd. I hope to have a library in my future house....
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    cracklingkraken replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I started to read it but was unable to finish it. Didn't he also write a book about cancer? I can't recall the title at the
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    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    cracklingkraken replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    That's disgusting. Did someone say
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    cracklingkraken replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    This scenario makes me shake my head. It's amazing what people think constitutes an emergency these
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    cracklingkraken replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had any problems with leaking, which was my largest issue when using other methods. I was able to go running and didn't have any issues. Hooray for innovation. Thanks for the clarification....
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    cracklingkraken replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that I LOVE menstrual cups. It took some getting used to, but now I am a convert. I am irritated that a habitually tardy, lazy classmate of mine has the audacity to ask me to help her study....
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    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    cracklingkraken replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    I hate wearing watches because I can hear the secondhand constantly ticking. Drives me up the
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    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    cracklingkraken replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    Ewwww. Thanks for that lovely image. Plucking nose hairs? Seriously? People, the nurses' station is not your private
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    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    cracklingkraken replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the comments that it's disrespectful. I would feel just as appalled if someone was straightening their hair or picking at scabs in a shared, public
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    What Can't You Live Without?

    cracklingkraken replied to portx's topic in General Students

    Drinks and the
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    Work During Nursing School

    cracklingkraken replied to futurern806's topic in General Students

    I worked part-time the first 1.5 years of my program. It was doable. And you don't necessarily need a study group. I find most study groups to be counterproductive and have opted to study by myself a...
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    How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

    cracklingkraken replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

    Loans, grants, and
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    3/19 What I learned this week: more about employment laws than anything else

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Glad I can provide learning opportunities for students and nurses! I'll probably forget a lot of this information when I specialize, but at least it's documented. I never really thought about it. As...
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    3/19 What I learned this week: more about employment laws than anything else

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse my ignorance, but how does menopause affect asthma? Apparently, animals have regional accents. I learned this from watching my British shows. I learned that there has to be a tissue match for...
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    3/19 What I learned this week: more about employment laws than anything else

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Scheduled my interview for next week at SICU and CVICU. It has
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    3/19 What I learned this week: more about employment laws than anything else

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I like Diablo II better. For some reason, I could never get into the storyline for D3, despite the improved
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    3/19 What I learned this week: more about employment laws than anything else

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My original question was also pretty out there. I researched a bit, and here is what I found: You can wear them for longer periods of time. There is a decreased chance of leakage. It can be more cost...
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    3/19 What I learned this week: more about employment laws than anything else

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, cani! In hindsight, I was wondering why I didn't wait to apply, but I was optimistically hoping for a job secured by the time I graduate. I know someone who works there, actually, and I spoke...
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    3/19 What I learned this week: more about employment laws than anything else

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, that was extremely informative. I chanced upon it because I'm supposed to go on a hiking trip on July 4th weekend, and I'm fairly certain it will be an issue. I don't fancy carrying around...
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    3/19 What I learned this week: more about employment laws than anything else

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have a question for you wiser individuals. I received a voicemail to set up an interview for a hospital I'm considering in southern IN (it's 5 hours south, so it's bearable). Here's the conundrum:...
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    Calling All Nurses!!! Is My Plan Realistic?

    cracklingkraken replied to Breezykh's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sure that there would be some places that would hire you. But, personally, I wouldn't feel comfortable working as an APRN without any experience as an
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    3/19 What I learned this week: more about employment laws than anything else

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I just learned about menstrual cups and placed an order. How did I not know about these
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    Calling All Nurses!!! Is My Plan Realistic?

    cracklingkraken replied to Breezykh's topic in Nursing Career

    Many people have asked this question before about going straight for FNP, but many nurses have recommended working a few years as an RN before going on to
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    3/19 What I learned this week: more about employment laws than anything else

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I've actually started studying for the NCLEX and learned several things (hooray for learning): Post-op a liver biopsy, place the pt on his or her right side with a pillow under the costal margin. It...
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    3/19 What I learned this week: more about employment laws than anything else

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I hope that your time off is approved, ixchel! They're cutting it kind of close, aren't they? I've become much better at answering SATA questions. I've scored high A's on my past 2 Critical Care...