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  1. Nursing with a Southern Accent

    Works2xs replied to natron20's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I've heard "God's country" used to refer to just about every piece of real estate that anybody has felt was a great place to be. It's not meant to be inflammatory, boastful, or conceited - just a...

  2. What do you think about dating your coworkers?

    Works2xs replied to BGSUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I hear this question, I think of a great line from the movie, "Moonstruck." The character played by Olympia Dukakis quipped about workplace romances: "Don't sh** where you eat." Seemed to...

  3. Are there any engineers out there?

    Works2xs replied to melamin's topic in General Nursing

    Spent more than 20 years in the high tech sector doing various computer engineering tasks. I found the world of contracting to be extremely stressful and demanding. Yes, the pay was very nice....

  4. "From doctors to beautiful ladies..."

    Works2xs replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    So... let me see if I understand this correctly. A man, as legendary for the abuses heaped on his mind and body as for his "rock"-ablity, produced a statement regarding his thanks for the care he...

  5. CDC wants HIV tests for everyone

    Works2xs replied to Talino's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they (the CDC) noted that approximately 1/4 of the people believed to have HIV don't know it. Besides the obvious impact of the delay in those individuals receiving treatment there's the...

  6. MD orders, is this normal .......

    Works2xs replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    Kinda strikes me as an opportunity for an error to be made. Isn't the idea of a consult so that the doctors at least get the opportunity to ask each other questions regarding a particular decision?...

  7. I failed my first clinical!

    Works2xs replied to breakin_moon's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, don't agree. Taking the time to get into a program such as this is a non-trivial commitment. It's your life and you need to be your own advocate. It's entirely possible to "jump" when told and...

  8. Lookin for viewpoints: large vs med

    Works2xs posted a topic in General Nursing

    As I'm comin' down the home stretch of my nursing school, I've started to look for fellowships (for the OR). I've gotten an offer for one already and am fairly certain I'll get a second offer. Both...

  9. male nurses in OB

    Works2xs replied to newnurse33's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for your past problems. I hope that one day you find some peace. Like many have stated, there's not a problem with a patient stating a preference for one person or another. In every other...

  10. male nurses in OB

    Works2xs replied to newnurse33's topic in General Nursing

    As previously noted, patients are allowed to make whatever allowances they see as necessary. What would your thoughts be if 95% of the nursing population were male? How might that change your...

  11. male nurses in OB

    Works2xs replied to newnurse33's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. So, if anyone see's my private area, it's the same as if they are looking at my throat? But when someone looks at a woman's private area, it really is "private"? Exactly where does that idea...

  12. Opinions/comments r/t unions,nursing shortage

    Works2xs replied to Darla's topic in General Nursing

    Undoubtedly, unions can do, and have done, good things for workers of whatever industry with which they are associated. That's not was concerns me. It's the inertia that unions (or any large...

  13. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    Works2xs replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    I pretty much think it boils down to this: http://www.umass.edu/aesop/content.php?n=10&i=1 And before anyone comments, I spent 20+ years working in a career where I was doing the work that others...

  14. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    Works2xs replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Pet peeve #: Doctors who constantly remind you that "life style changes" are required. Thanks for the tip, Capt. Obvious. How 'bout taking a microsecond to listen to what my current lifestyle is so...

  15. Will things get better as I get educated?

    Works2xs replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... big assumption. Professionals have no corner on the smarts market. And I've been around plenty o' educated folks who were about as smart as a bag of doorknobs. On the flip side, I've known...

  16. What is that smell?

    Works2xs replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    ROFL. I raised 2 boys and have also experienced the pall that hangs over their sleeping quarters. I've wondered about it, but I think the answer will be like seeing those electron micrographs of the...

  17. mistake in clinical and instructor freak out.

    Works2xs replied to LilPeanut's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see... the doctor said she'd change the medicine the night before. So because she didn't get that done - patient came nose-to-nose with a med allergy that you averted through scrupulous...

  18. Nurses vs EMTs?

    Works2xs replied to bluepenguin's topic in General Nursing

    It's not a "rank" issue. Rather, it's a matter of the right tool for the job. EMTs are trained to perform their skills in the field, where they have to deal with a plethora of environmental issues...

  19. what is a typical day like in an accelerated nursing program?

    Works2xs replied to Stanford's topic in General Students

    Try not to get too overwhelmed with the thought of how much stuff you'll have to do over the next xx-months. Just concentrate on what's going on in the classes you are currently in and you'll find...

  20. Is this a for real "HIPAA" violation????

    Works2xs replied to mom2michael's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Gawd, this law is like one of those urban myths. It keeps growing and growing. While I'm sure some lawyer(s) are making mints interpreting this particular law and it's ramifications, it generally...

  21. is it worth driving 20 miles to work to get paid 6 dollars more?

    Works2xs replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    It sort of depends where you are and where the job is. For example, 20 miles in one direction (for me) is fairly easy. In that case, the extra cash is nearly a no-brainer. Headed into the city,...

  22. First OR observation

    Works2xs replied to lynnie17's topic in General Nursing

    Loved OR observations. Didn't know if I had the constitution for it, so when given the opportunity to choose, I picked a total knee replacement. Figured if I could get past the flying debris I'd be...

  23. OB Clinicals

    Works2xs replied to carolynd's topic in Men in Nursing

    My clinical instructor suggested: Assoc. of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses at http://www.awhonn.com/ In all my copious spare time I haven't managed to check it out. But since my...

  24. Spending the Benjamins

    Works2xs replied to narcissistic's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Will start with the really exotic stuff, like mortgage and food. After that, it's all gravy. Here's to hopin' that there's at least a little "gravy",

  25. What Makes Nursing Beautiful???

    Works2xs replied to jennijen56's topic in General Nursing

    ... the look of puzzlement/frustration/confusion/anger disappearing from a patient's face because of the explanation you took the time to provide... ... the breath that comes a little easier for no...