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  1. Why can't we tell pts/families we're understaffed?

    CantDecideUsername replied to delphine22's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Funny, a patient in the dr office I work in is a nurse. She began to tell me yesterday how stressed she was and how many short-staffed the hospital has been.... Suddenly her eyes got wide and she...

  2. Of Nursing, Nudity and Public Perception

    CantDecideUsername replied to hagiospneuma's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses who supplement their income doing unsavory things such as stripping don't exactly get announced to the stage as "miss crystal chandelier (or whatever strippers call themselves) RN, BSN" My...

  3. Do we need a union? Management is taking advantage of us.

    CantDecideUsername replied to Windynurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    You're story sounds eerily similar to the things I'm hearing in my neck of the woods. Hospitals are cutting back on practically EVERYTHING, which stretches the nurses to the limit, and sadly there...

  4. No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    CantDecideUsername replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Virus's by nature are constantly adapting and changing. I see no lack of "critical thinking" in anyone's part by wondering if the disease is mutating to become airborne.... Especially given the fact...

  5. No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    CantDecideUsername replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Interesting point... So this MD you're talking about is selfless enough to go help dying people in a third world country, but would selfishly expect to be brought back with Ebola and risk the health...

  6. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    CantDecideUsername replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This oddity is what makes me nervous about the CDC They'll just say/do anything to make the public "feel safe" even if it's not 100% accurate If they're incorrect in they're portrayal of healthcare...

  7. No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    CantDecideUsername replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh please Gimme a

  8. Quickest/best way to become a nurse and make money during the process - HELP!

    CantDecideUsername replied to guest829834's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't think many places offer anywhere close to that The major hospital system near me pays CNA's $12.05/hour and if you take the evening weekend shift the differentials make it $14.16 an hour And...

  9. No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    CantDecideUsername replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not sure if I should laugh or

  10. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    CantDecideUsername replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I certainly didn't mean to come across as cavalier.... And I'm Surely not heartless- and didn't mean to come across that way But going to third world countries does come with risks. As medical...

  11. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    CantDecideUsername replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They knew what they were getting themselves into when they went to east Africa. They knew the risks and took a chance. Glad I'm not the one having to make the decisions because it's a tough one I...

  12. Scrubs in school

    CantDecideUsername replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    Agreed about the white!!! I can't stand the white scrubs we have to wear in the CNA

  13. Scrubs in school

    CantDecideUsername replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    Maybe this sounds dorky, but I think at least one pocket with a zipper so things don't fall out.... Also possibly built in small pockets at the waist of the pants... For small items. Yes it adds...

  14. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    CantDecideUsername replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, but it's a whole different story when an infected person is voluntarily and willingly brought into the US for treatment, due to the immense pressure of Samaritans Purse- an organization that...

  15. No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    CantDecideUsername replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Many interesting

  16. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    CantDecideUsername replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When I become a nurse I'll first be a mom/wife/daughter/friend and THEN a nurse. In other words, I am no martyr and I'm not signing up to be one. My health and well being comes first. Selfish?...

  17. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    CantDecideUsername replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes it's part of the job to treat infectious diseases... BUT: People are (rightly so) upset that a disease, so far contained in west Africa, was knowingly and willingly brought into our country. This...

  18. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    CantDecideUsername replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    To be entirely honest, I'm almost in a state of hysteria reading this thread!!!

  19. Can someone describe a day in the life of an ER/ED PCT?

    CantDecideUsername posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm just wondering what a pct in the emergency room does Can anyone chime in? Thanks so much in

  20. Lets play the drug of choice game

    CantDecideUsername replied to 30days2nclex's topic in General Students

    Keppra (Levitracatem) Used for seizure

  21. Medical Assistants being called nurses

    CantDecideUsername replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL You're cute

  22. Is scrub role still a thing?

    CantDecideUsername replied to swank123's topic in Operating Room

    Sorry, I don't have an answer, but what's the difference between a scrub nurse and a

  23. Lets play the drug of choice game

    CantDecideUsername replied to 30days2nclex's topic in General Students

    Omeprazole/lansoprazole for

  24. Medical Assistants being called nurses

    CantDecideUsername replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work as a "MA" I never went to an actual program, but I do administrative work and take vitals. I wear scrubs which makes me look professional. Whenever someone refers to me as a nurse I get...

  25. ADN...headed back for more...

    CantDecideUsername replied to hsummerlin's topic in General Nursing

    First get your bsn (and some experience under your belt) before worrying about your NP degree Getting your bsn will help you do well on your GRE's because you'll learn a lot of things that'll be on...