nursel56

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    Mental health days

    nursel56 replied to PediLove2147's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I tend to be like you, Pedilove2147. I very rarely miss work. I did once leave when I found out my dad was in the ICU and might not make it, but thankfully at the time they were able to cover for...
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    Love my fellow nurses!

    nursel56 replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    I love it!!! Hearts and flowers to Nurse Wonderful for advocating for that medically fragile child and being proactive. Dishonesty on your info sheet is not a harbinger of good things, that's for...
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    Hospital Patient Wants to Take RN Home

    nursel56 replied to Vespertinas's topic in Private Duty

    I've never done this but I know some who have. I believe there are lawyers who specialize in drawing up contracts applicable to the laws in your state that will let you cover your bases legally as...
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    Death Cafes should nurses be a part of them?

    nursel56 replied to PrayeRNurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Agree with that 100% - I had a friend once send me a message on Twitter very upset as her boyfriend's mother was actively dying and the family refused to allow her to be given morphine. They had no...
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    Nursing and HIT

    nursel56 replied to jayjaskiki's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi Sonya! Welcome to allnurses! I'm sorry I can't answer your question specifically, but we have a number of forums related to the specialty such as Nursing Informatics. Here is a link to our Site...
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    Terminated and reported to Texas Board of Nursing

    nursel56 replied to bleverett's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Don't even think about not getting legal advice from a pro, bleverett! I also understand Texas has a private company called Group One that basically functions as a damaging reputation clearinghouse...
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    Death Cafes should nurses be a part of them?

    nursel56 replied to PrayeRNurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I guess if a nurse wants to participate in something like that there's no reason they shouldn't, but the idea as presented is somewhat opaque based on the statement that it's not a support group, but...
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    Interview with a Doctor??

    nursel56 replied to lsid16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd say the answer to that question is dependent on the doctor's personality. In my experience working in Family Practice clinics and other specialty clinics, usually they want to get a feel for your...
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    Maxim Nursing

    nursel56 replied to mountaintex's topic in Home Health

    In my case my patients are on ventilators so someone needs to hear alarms and calls for suctioning, etc. It doesn't mean we can't use the bathroom facilities. Depending on the situation sometimes...
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    Want to quit nursing school.

    nursel56 replied to dpf112's topic in General Students

    Thank you for returning here to further explain your life situation. There's certainly a broad spectrum of opinions to mull over here. Remember that when problems look like a giant wall in front of...
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    Three weeks into my new job and I get sick...Again

    nursel56 replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    No, it isn't just you. In fact, now the only time I catch a bug is when I start a new job. After a few months my body becomes resistant to the new stuff but it's so maddening as it happens when you...
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    Maxim Nursing

    nursel56 replied to mountaintex's topic in Home Health

    No, I don't take formal breaks or mealtimes unless someone was there to monitor the patient. When you do shifts in a home there really isn't any "away", but I don't really mind that because when you...
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    Want to quit nursing school.

    nursel56 replied to dpf112's topic in General Students

    Dpf, honestly I see your difficulties as layer upon layer. Nursing school is the top layer. Underneath that are fundamental aspects of developing into an independent adult. I say that not to be...
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    New Grad in Cali just saying hello!

    nursel56 replied to lvn272's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations and :welcome: lvn272! I'm totally realistic about the job market here but it's also true that nobody can tell you what your chances are. Since we know some new grad LVNs are being...
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    Political hope for bedside nurses

    nursel56 replied to forrester's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm one who has evolved from being anti-union, as I've related here in the past the union actually got enough signatures for a vote in the first hospital I worked in and lost because we felt at the...
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    Not affectionate enough???

    nursel56 replied to Tired_Mommy's topic in Private Duty

    That would be my impression as well. If it is coming from the child's parents it definitely should be explored further so that unverbalized expectations can be discussed as well as personal...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    nursel56 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks -- I do try not to "step in it" but sometimes I do anyway. I would've removed the comment except it was re-quoted by others already. I apologize to anyone who found my remark offensive! I...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    nursel56 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, I was not responding to anyone directly. It was just a general comment. I'm not sure why people would take it personally or be upset by it, especially when there are lots of tangents included...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    nursel56 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Then maybe someone who does can explain it. I don't want to extend this back and forth any
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    nursel56 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Neither was my post. I must've missed your list of ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers. Maybe everyone lecturing the OP about the value of the type of paper he described when that is not what...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    nursel56 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If it ever comes to pass that a mandatory BSN is required to take the NCLEX the people who feel so strongly in favor of it might need to move off of esoteric discussions and onto activism. Despite...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    nursel56 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, the OP of this thread only had a week to go in that class so I wonder if he decided to drop the class over the Caring, Hope, Trust, Fear assignment. Hoping he will give us an
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    Hey, Heather Smith and UNA

    nursel56 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    At least they aren't planning a Candlelight Vigil because the LPNs are such a danger to patients like they did
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    When is it ok to ask for a raise?

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

    Thank
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    I feel like a FAILURE, what do I do now?

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

    So sorry this happened (((petluvr))) You are not a failure. The job not working out is not you. I know those words may sound hollow at the moment but believe me whether we've been fired or not all...