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    Should I Become a Nurse?

    MassED replied to thyme-is-honey's topic in General Nursing

    There's so much information out there on the cost to become a nurse, the areas where one can specialize, the career outlook, etc. If you really love science, medicine, truly helping someone, and the...
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

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

    Duncan helped "a seizing women" to the hospital, it wasn't anyone he was related to...
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

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

    how do you know it was noted in the triage? People (and media) can say all they want, but until we see the documents, it is all speculation. None of us have seen the triage, as per privacy laws,...
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

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

    we have no idea that "a nurse" didn't notify the provider. Often times the provider disregards pertinent info in their hastiness to dispo
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    Ebola in Texas

    MassED replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Let's hope. I, for one, know how the front lines in the ER operate. There is no such travel screening going on in triage, with the exception of a few nurses. Many people in small town America are...
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    Are we prepared for a global pandemic?

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I
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    Are we prepared for a global pandemic?

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Are we ever blissfully
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    Are we prepared for a global pandemic?

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm surrounded by nurses I work with who are blissfully unaware too. It frustrates me to no
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

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

    Update. Ebola airborne: A nightmare that could happen - CNN.com "It's the single greatest concern I've ever had in my 40-year public health career," said Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center...
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    Learning sick vs. not sick

    MassED replied to Eatrealfood's topic in Emergency

    I do think it's a combination of common sense and paying attention to what's in front of you, not necessarily what someone is saying to you. Some patients are so hung up on one piece of information...
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    Body weight assessment/ estimation

    MassED replied to EvaVoscort's topic in Emergency

    This depends if they're intubated, or we're unable to grab a weight quickly. If it's kids, it's either the Braslow or using the infant scale. If we have quick access to a lift and weight is...
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    Full Moon

    MassED replied to bas22's topic in General Nursing

    Same here, our ER was busting out of the seams with Psychiatric
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    Are we prepared for a global pandemic?

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It seems the virus in the midwest has brought this topic to light. Virus hitting U.S. may be 'tip of iceberg' -
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    Would you want your child to become a Nurse???

    MassED replied to myownboss's topic in General Nursing

    My mom told me not to do it, but I did. I am mostly happy with my decision. I'd like more tuition help to go back to school, as where I work offers pittance to go back. I'd like it paid 100%, or...
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    Sitters

    MassED replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    we have security for our sign on psych evals, only if SI/HI. For ETOH, we put bed alarms on, or posey's if they're out of control and need to stay in bed. Rarely sitters, as we don't even have...
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    I. Just. Can't....

    MassED replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have worked at hospitals that believe in bringing in a family during CPR and others that don't. I think for children, parents should definitely be there, as nothing should hold a parent back from...
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    What is the worst mistake you've made as a nurse?

    MassED replied to unpocodeam0r's topic in Emergency

    That is how we learn. The doctor is there to oversee and brought this to your attention. These are the times you will add to your memory and retrieve for future use. It'll be
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    On Negative Feedback

    MassED replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL this reminded me of an Angler fish: the light it emits lures its prey.... Anglerfish, Anglerfish Pictures, Anglerfish Facts - National
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    On Negative Feedback

    MassED replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great thread, Ruby
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    MassED replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And let's not even discuss the news bias with mainstream
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    MassED replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The daily news banter as of yesterday, that is where I heard about the discussions of Ebola (in regards to the missing laptop that was recovered and a scientist was researching bioweapons). In...
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    MassED replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Now there is talk of ISIS atomizing Ebola.
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    MassED replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Chat may have fallen silent on Allnurses on Ebola, but it is still in the news. Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the CDC, arrived in Liberia to assess the Ebola outbreak. The situation "is overwhelming,"...
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    Ebola in the news... still!

    MassED replied to edmia's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Today's headlines for Ebola in Liberia are interesting. People have fled and are unaccounted for.... As a sidenote, just watched Vice's episode (you can find them on you tube) of the life and history...
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    General workplace/personal life separation

    MassED posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just to throw this out there and get it off my chest, is the point of this post. I wonder if it's just me, but I feel people share too much of their personal business and marry that with work. It...