nursel56

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    New name for nurses who are men

    nursel56 replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

    Next thing you know all the Smurf nurses are going to demand to be called Smurses. Is there no end to the
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    Special Needs Child Being Bullied: How can I keep my patient safe?

    nursel56 replied to Lovewhatidointx's topic in School

    She's an amazingly strong young woman today. Her childhood had been complicated by so many damaging experiences both by her dysfunctional mother who got an emotional pay-off by having a sick daughter...
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    Special Needs Child Being Bullied: How can I keep my patient safe?

    nursel56 replied to Lovewhatidointx's topic in School

    You did good. My niece was abused by an older boy in her Special Ed class when she was 11 years old. The school never informed my brother when they knew all along what was going on. Your actions...
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    Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

    nursel56 replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    Seems to be a trend -- this is the second thread started about this issue in the last couple of
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    Yet Another Pre-Employment Drug Screen Thread

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

    Great news!
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    Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

    nursel56 replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    Yes, let the Dean know. We recently had a distance learning student complain about the same thing. It's really disturbing to think even one nursing instructor would think this is OK. The "I won't...
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    Clinical Failure

    nursel56 replied to student1919's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    student 1919 It's obvious you aren't an idiot. Far from it. You're right that a lot of nursing once you get experience is a judgement call within legal and professional standards. There are too...
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    SOMEONE PLEASE HELP (physiology) (scary rant)

    nursel56 replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    My daughter used the coloring books mentioned by Grn Tea when she took anatomy and physiology for her PT program. They were a huge help to her. Wouldn't hurt and perhaps you'll learn more about what...
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    It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

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

    Perhaps you can submit your findings to the Healthcare Financial Management Association. They aren't calculating their labor costs the way you are. According to KPMG’s 2011 U.S. Hospital Nursing...
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    Special Needs Child Being Bullied: How can I keep my patient safe?

    nursel56 replied to Lovewhatidointx's topic in School

    I think the advice from Just Beachy Nurse is good. Unfortunately neither your agency or the school are going to be interested in anything other than protecting themselves from liability. I found a...
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    Obese children...my rant

    nursel56 replied to Gently.me's topic in Pediatric

    Actually it is true. We had this discussion on another thread a while back. I looked up a number of the poorest zip codes in the US and then did a search of the availability of healthy food,...
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    Special Needs Child Being Bullied: How can I keep my patient safe?

    nursel56 replied to Lovewhatidointx's topic in School

    No, you are reporting abuse. Your state may have a mandatory reporting law, as mine does. I wouldn't worry about HIPAA when a 3-year old is choked until she turns blue and the principal doesn't...
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    Getting a job - from the employers perspective

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

    I got my job through CareerBuilder as well as another poster here (she as DON). Since they both indicated they've had success with them in the past, I wouldn't want anyone to miss an opportunity...
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    Body modifications and elderly people.

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

    I love that shoulder tattoo - both of those should be pretty easy to cover up. It's really commendable that you are worried about how the elderly might respond. As time goes on people will be...
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    Why does every unit have a princess?

    nursel56 replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry - didn't mean to sound so snippy but when I tried to think of a way to fix it my mind went blank. :). My irritation about the way the lobbyist types are ignoring the plight of new grads who...
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    Discouraged new grad in orientation hell.

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

    I think you're lucky to work in a place that is willing to extend your orientation twice. It means they have faith that you have what it takes to succeed. You should have faith in their ability to...
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    Why does every unit have a princess?

    nursel56 replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We've had lobbyists for a long time. The problem is what they are lobbying for isn't on behalf of the profession of nursing as a whole. I'd say we need lobbyists to counter the present lobbyists as...
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    are there nurses who ACTUALLY care ?

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

    startingoveragain I considered giving a heads up when you said you didn't expect to get many replies because it's a touchy subject. Touchy subjects tend to get the most replies. I'm looking forward...
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    Yet Another Pre-Employment Drug Screen Thread

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

    I understand why you are freaking out, but the only thing you can do is wait. You've got a prescription. If it weren't for that you would be totally screwed. As far as your post is concerned, all I...
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    are there nurses who ACTUALLY care ?

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

    I'm trying. I suspect those who know me well spit their beverages all over their screens when they read that one,
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    In California: Is it a Good Idea to Put RN License On Inactive Status Due To Illness?

    nursel56 replied to Neferet's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    As far as the CA BON is concerned, an inactive license just means that your license is current, but you can't practice as an RN until you meet the CE requirement. You pay your renewal fees on the...
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    My world, upside down, but its ok! I'm good now!

    nursel56 replied to annacnatorn's topic in General Nursing

    I love it when people stop by to update us on how they are doing! I'm so sorry about the botched shoulder surgery and all that followed, but it sounds like you are doing the classic "make lemonade...
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    Was I at fault? the nurse embarrassed me in front of others.

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

    I've noticed that too many people feel like they can treat float personnel like crap - and I never understood it when it happened to me. Just because you may not see that person the next day or on a...
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    Was I at fault? the nurse embarrassed me in front of others.

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

    You shouldn't be embarrassed, she
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    Representing yourself to the public as a nurse when you are not a nurse

    nursel56 replied to Penguin67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'll sleep better at night knowing that someone who shades the truth or who is so dense they actually believe a med tech is the same thing as a nurse doesn't hold my life in his/her