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    cna + drug testing

    nursel56 replied to Jashawn2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hopefully the OP will return and resolve our lingering questions about what his/her post is really all about. Seems a tad
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    Can I be a nurse with social anxiety disorder?

    nursel56 replied to alconos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you can be a nurse with social anxiety disorder. There is a wide range of symptoms that can occur, and I do believe it's way too early to start stressing about interviews. The thing is that...
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    enjoying religion without actually being religious yourself?

    nursel56 replied to ceccia's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I couldn't agree more with you, ceccia. I love hearing people talk about their religion and their churches (or other places of worship). The only time it bothers me is when they pressure or attempt...
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    Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    nursel56 replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perhaps we all need to light(en) up a bit here . . . mellow out . . .anonymous I've been diagnosed with a few deep-seated personality issues as well. (by members of allnurses who don't know
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    Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    nursel56 replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I understand these little devices are safer than smoking plus they have the advantage of looking like little miniature space
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    How to get a job working with babies

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

    No, I wasn't saying you can't make it in any field related to babies because of your pro-life stance, so I'm glad you indicated that maybe that wasn't what I meant. What I meant was something like...
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    "nurse" has been charged with scalding two year old

    nursel56 replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nancy, it sounds like you have some involvement in this case. I know from experience what it's like to take care of a child who was burned from the waist down in a scalding hot bathtub. Nobody is...
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    Finally! I'm an RN! How I passed NCLEX

    nursel56 replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!
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    How to get a job working with babies

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

    I've never worked anywhere that advocates for elective abortions. I've worked for a few that do the procedure, but allow nurses who object to opt out of participating. I've worked in lots of peds...
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    "No One Respects My Religious Beliefs"

    nursel56 replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So the issue is not really religion so much as it is people with lousy work ethics who manipulate other people. I'm sure there are many devout Muslims who would take issue with this nursing...
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    How do I handle lazy coworker??

    nursel56 replied to CrazyCatNurse's topic in Private Duty

    I've worked behind a lot of night nurses and have noticed some of them do not do much but presumably listen for alarms (and even that is not 100% with some) some apparently excuse this because they...
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    "No One Respects My Religious Beliefs"

    nursel56 replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not a Muslim, but the topic of religious accomodations comes up pretty frequently in the news, and doing a little research on the topic I found things to be . . .inconclusive. Most of the...
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    To go or not to go to LPN school?

    nursel56 replied to momofallboys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would really recommend that you do thorough research in your geographic area by checking classified ads, talking to schools in the area and networking before you make your decision. If you are...
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    Anyone been asked inappropriate interview questions?

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

    Hope it's not with the flake who asked the inappropriate questions! If so, I see no reason not to "finesse the question" (just a more flowery version of CrunchRN's advice :-)) All the
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    Not just another NETY thread....

    nursel56 replied to AmyRN303's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Amy, I think you've got a great understanding of both the pros and cons of being a new person and the challenges involved there. I've never subscribed to the idea that there is no truth at all to...
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    I Hope No One Hires You

    nursel56 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Those of us who know CCM from her many posts on allnurses, and what kind of shop she runs immediately ruled out the scenarios hypothesized by those who don't . . who are probably thinking about the...
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    Apparently, everyone is a nurse! (rant)

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

    OP- I totally understand your frustration. It sounds like this clinic has gone farther than most with the misuse of the title "nurse". Usually when people bring this up the central issue is related...
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    BSN student questioning my career in nursing

    nursel56 replied to NursePick's topic in General Students

    It see a bit of my own perfectionism in your post. It's hard to accept a "C" when we know we are capable of an "A". You have so much on your plate right now I suspect your sense of yourself and your...
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    Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

    nursel56 replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You are absolutely right. A term that applies to large numbers of people such as "widespread" is most likely not an evidence-based statement, but an opinion or anecdotal experience of one person who...
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    Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

    nursel56 replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just a general observation here . . .this thread reinforces my belief that there is not widespread anti-intellectualism in nursing. I'll grant that people who post on allnurses may be smarter than...
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    Nasty nurses

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

    I'm really afraid to say anything dance4life as one of "them" . . .I am sorry to hear of what has happened to you and your family and really wish you well. I know in today's economy anyone can find...
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    Nasty nurses

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

    A crusty old bat is a good thing to be. I think you mentioned witches and broomsticks in another thread. That gets the point across pretty well without co-opting the meaning of COB. I'm grateful for...
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    The Nursing Shortage

    nursel56 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Southern California= no shortage. A lot of the news coverage is generated by people associated with nursing programs. We really have enlarged the nation's capacity to graduate new nurses in the last...
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    How to deal with difficult patients as an LPN

    nursel56 replied to chicharito's topic in Home Health

    I worked for a long time with an adult patient that exhibited similar behavior. I had worked in many different capacities as a nurse prior to beginning private duty, most of the time had very...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    nursel56 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I appreciate that you took the time to check those links, but as I said in my first paragraph I wasn't intending them to rebut your argument or really to affect opinion one way or the other. Seeing...