nursel56

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    Inappropriate Behavior

    nursel56 replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    She's a student and asking about personal boundaries. That is a perfectly appropriate
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    What NOT to say during an interview

    nursel56 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It reminds me a little of the "what not to wear to an interview" thread - I was truly shocked at how many people said things like "well I guess you must be perfect" and "why didn't you give her some...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    nursel56 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wull crap. OK you're right. I made that story up. I'm so embareassed you guys. :bluecry1:bluecry: But it's OK to lie if it's just cause your just really scard you wont make it
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    nursel56 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just robbed our local Radio Shack at gunpoint, got busted, but the good news is I didn't actually have to shoot the cashier and the assessed value may just be a hair under a felony. Go
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    My time here is done

    nursel56 replied to NRSNFL's topic in Home Health

    A traditional benefit of our job has always been the opportunity to do things that fit us in every stage of life. Or at least it was that way when we were in demand. I've done clinic, hospital and...
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    My co-worker stinks like gin every morning!

    nursel56 replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Grn Tea on this one. Assuming for purposes of discussion it is not from a personal care product of some kind. 1. It's not about what she has done, it's about what she could do in the future...
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    Who is to blame for the CA BON mess and a solution?

    nursel56 replied to geegeebaby82's topic in Nurse Registration

    Juan you are awesome. And that's what I told everyone in the Guide Hangout a few weeks ago. If that embarrasses you I'm not sorry. :). edit to add: You've really taught me quite a bit about the...
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    Who is to blame for the CA BON mess and a solution?

    nursel56 replied to geegeebaby82's topic in Nurse Registration

    I totally understand how frustrating it must be to have your expectations dashed when the CABON tightened up some of the implementation of rules that have been on the books for a long time. It must...
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    Recently interviewed: I said: "No, no, no, no...."

    nursel56 replied to diligent-trooper's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I honestly don't get why this is such
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    Will I get kicked out for this?

    nursel56 replied to missa-almost-RN's topic in General Students

    Depending on your instrutor's personality - you could proactively tell him/her about the incident before anyone else does. Say you feel bad about it, it was a lapse in judgement and assure her that...
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    nursel56 replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    ▫first job worked for a wallet company in a department store embossing gold initials on various leather accessories ▫waitress in a pie shop ▫assistant manager of trendy clothing store ▫went...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    nursel56 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh no. :/ Too bad he didn't have Sister Collette there to help. I once saw her literally pick up a big obnoxious oaf of a kid who outweighed her by a factor of 3 and firmly place him against a fence...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    nursel56 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you sometimes mutter under your breath? Do you refuse to take any guff from the young'uns? :) I would say yes based on the fact that you read all 66 pages and aren't offended, outraged, incensed...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    nursel56 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That smell is the worst -- I never actually ironed mine, but a girl in my 9th gr Clothing (sewing) II class did. Right there in front of dear Mrs Dahl. She wa so close to retirement and so in a '40s...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    nursel56 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not that I recall specifically, no. I do believe I bought the 45 of Lady Madonna to give my record store purchase the thin veneer of cool in case I ran into anyone on the walk home. Nyeh. h-a-t-e-d...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    nursel56 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When the Monkees first came on the scene they immediately were ridiculed as a "studio-made" band, a fake and sham no aspiring cool person would dare let assault their eardrums. I was informed at the...
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    Who is to blame for the CA BON mess and a solution?

    nursel56 replied to geegeebaby82's topic in Nurse Registration

    You know, jobs are very tight here for LVNs, too. In fact, it's almost impossible for a new grad LVN to get a job. I share both their disappointment and their pride of accomplishment. With so many...
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    Thank you, from a former (and future) patient

    nursel56 replied to gooby's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for taking the time to share such kind sentiments with us! It is appreciated!
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    This transporter looks as if he wants to punch me everytime I see him and Im scared

    nursel56 replied to willowRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry you found some of the replies offensive. I think people were trying to get you to look at things from a variety of angles. We don't know you or the person you are having problems with....
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    Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    nursel56 replied to 50kn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    it's unfortunate that he doesn't want to pay you the wages you are worth as an rn. i worked in derm for several years and really enjoyed the job. best of luck as you continue your
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    nursel56 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I think we agree! Can you see that addressing a post to "u" (me) under a quote of just one person (me) and no indication in the text that you were addressing a group might cause me confusion on that...
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    Making RNs Obtain a Baccalaureate Degree?

    nursel56 replied to Chronis's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm sorry Chronis - I didn't see your request for a better link to the quote you referred to. Here is a better link from which you can aso download a pdf file. The Future of Nursing: Focus on...
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    Making RNs Obtain a Baccalaureate Degree?

    nursel56 replied to Chronis's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Chronis, I am very familiar with the Institute of Medicine report. I've referred to that document many times here on allnurses. I plan to deconstruct that into plain English one day soon. There's...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    nursel56 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Where did you get the idea that I couldn't understand a message? You responded below a full quote of the OPs complaining about the abysmal writing skills dispayed by some of the patrons here with...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    nursel56 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Which is a relatively good thing --- sometimes they end up like a really wacked group of bumper cars at the Fun Zone with everyone all facing in different directions and yelling and trying to back up...