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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    MassED replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with you about raising the standards - but most of this can start out in the adn programs and weeding those out that can't get past a more complex pre-requisite challenge. i do believe rn's...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    MassED replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not really religious, per se, but that was
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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    MassED replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    you left out Bili lights, which are standard for a jaundiced baby - as well as breastfeeding well helps to excrete that bili
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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    MassED replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Kaplan review offered pointless help - nothing on their overly priced NCLEX book and CD review was on the exam, that I remember - and for $150, or whatever the price was.... grrrrr. What a
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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    MassED replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    i believe you're mixing ideas here. the nclex format can be difficult for some. from what i can remember, it tests certain areas and has a formula for determining competency before moving on to the...
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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    MassED replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    he's just so charming - simple no frills guy - gotta love him. He's not out to smooth talk his way anywhere - he never was.... what's so wrong with not wanting to win a popularity contest? Bet...
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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    MassED replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    double
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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    MassED replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    "i was being a smidge hyperbolic. but, i stand by the gist of it. nursing has low educational standards (if we're comparing it to other actual professions. if were comparing it to skilled trades,...
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    Possible exposure to Hep C from needle stick

    MassED replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing

    why would you not want that disclosed?? not having that piece of information just delays care. for a suspected needle stick, it's a good piece of information to have - of course, obtaining labs on...
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    Possible exposure to Hep C from needle stick

    MassED replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing

    is that 0.5% or 5%? Big difference - your decimal placement makes all the
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    Possible exposure to Hep C from needle stick

    MassED replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing

    better to be safe and go through the screening - let your OB know. Why would you not be prepared with all information - hope you have the patient's name as
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    is this an allergic reaction? or something else?

    MassED replied to bstoop's topic in General Nursing

    Angioedema could be what's going on - many times that also involves lips, as well.... would imagine they thought of that with this happening many times
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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    MassED replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    leave G. B.
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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    MassED replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    seems like some of this was tongue-in-cheek, but then again, you seem serious. What the....?? If you truly believe the only limiting factor is willingness to put up w/ BS, then you're as bad as the...
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    What would you do?

    MassED replied to Hystericka RN's topic in General Nursing

    never heard of it, but then again, each facility has all sorts of wacky names for floors, so ya never know. ie. AVU - acute vented unit. You only know based on where you work and what they do....
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    What would you do?

    MassED replied to Hystericka RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think so. My interpretation of that sounded like an injection or peripheral intravenous line, though I suppose it could've been PICC, but didn't think that was the case, from my
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    Night Shift!!! How do YOU stay awake?

    MassED replied to khampl's topic in General Nursing

    is that how you lost weight, eating more snacks, than full meals? Interesting to know. I feel better eating smaller amounts on nights, though I feel more
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    Need help with what a nurse-initiated intervention can do. Can someone please help me

    MassED replied to ptrico's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like homework. You could find the answer to these in a nursing school book. You need to figure out which ones are doctor's orders and which ones are nursing orders. Think of repercussions. If...
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    Night Shift!!! How do YOU stay awake?

    MassED replied to khampl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about not eating a big meal. Lots of healthy little snacks that keep you at a consistent energy level. Eating too much really gets Mr. Sandman interested in
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    depressed pre nursing student, is a 3.6 gpa good enough?

    MassED replied to haners02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    the point is, look at other options. I just threw CRNA out there.... my bad. Look elsewhere - there are a lot of careers out there! Sometimes we get to where we are by accident. Perhaps you'll find...
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    Giving report at shift change

    MassED replied to dazyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I take exception to "getting the day nurses" to do their stuff. Frequently, there are labs/orders, etc that should have been done HOURS prior to my shift, and that, I take issue. If there are newer...
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    depressed pre nursing student, is a 3.6 gpa good enough?

    MassED replied to haners02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it should be. That's great that you went from a D to an A. That shows heart and anyone would think
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    depressed pre nursing student, is a 3.6 gpa good enough?

    MassED replied to haners02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would apply and be prepared to blow them away with a letter of intent. I had to write a letter about why I wanted to become a nurse. I understand there is vast competition for limited spaces in...
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    IV start question.

    MassED replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    venous blood return verifies patency. Of course, not always, but you have NEVER attempted draw back for blood return on your IV
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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    MassED replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    those nonbelievers have to EXPERIENCE what an RN does to fully understand, until then, let it go, people. They don't know what they DON'T KNOW. Many many patients and visitors are shocked when they...