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    Is nursing burn out really that bad?

    Nursynursenurse replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

    CPA is harder because it's an "extra" certification and is not needed to work as an accountant. All you need is a degree. To work as a nurse you need a degree and to pass the NCLEX which is a...
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    Is Phlebotomy necessary to pursue nursing?

    Nursynursenurse replied to Tt_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Locating the vein is 90% of phlebotomy and starting an IV! Of course they're alike. Although I had my CNA which was required for nursing school, I worked as a phlebotomist throughout nursing...
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    Nocturnal Muscle Cramps

    Nursynursenurse replied to Danielle BSN's topic in Patient Education

    I used to suffer with terrible foot cramps in the arch of my feet day and night probably due to dehydration and poor nutrition. Using Hylands otc cramping tablets work so well along with taking it...
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    Too Fat To Be A Nurse?

    Nursynursenurse replied to Newprospnp's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if you are trolling or if this is real. Just because you can eat and feel satisfied with a maintenance calories doesn't mean that someone else can. If the above was true then NOBODY would...
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    Never Say Never

    Nursynursenurse replied to Kristi Van Winkle's topic in General Nursing

    That comment really upset me and made me think of the time when my nursing instructor noticed that I was quiet and not conversing with the group during clinical. She said, “If you can barely talk...
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    What is your dream job?

    Nursynursenurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Magician's
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    What % of women don't know basics of female anatomy?

    Nursynursenurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is very true, vulva/labia are forbidden words. When I worked in an outpatient lab we had posters that explained how to collect a clean catch urine. For males it said to wipe around the tip of the...
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    Ear bug!

    Nursynursenurse replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Having a bug in my ear is my absolute worst fear ever! One time I thought I felt something crawl inside my ear and I was too afraid to have someone look in case there was something. I started to get...
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    In fear of losing my license.

    Nursynursenurse replied to Newgrad665's topic in General Nursing

    Many posters keep asking how he found out she was a nurse and where she works as if she is to blame. She said she met him through work which hardly makes him a "virtual stranger" or some creeper she...
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    In fear of losing my license.

    Nursynursenurse replied to Newgrad665's topic in General Nursing

    And people keep telling her that she shouldn't have told him she was a nurse or used her real name which is terrible advice if you want to be a normal human being who is capable of having...
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    In fear of losing my license.

    Nursynursenurse replied to Newgrad665's topic in General Nursing

    Are we as nurses not allowed to use our real names or say our occupation when going on a date? I don't know. It would be kind of shady if I couldn't verify my date's identity or if he wouldn't tell me...
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    Nurses with eating disorders?

    Nursynursenurse replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Im a bulimic in remission thanks to topamax. It is a miracle drug and has given me my life back. I have struggled with binge eating for over half my life. Food is my addiction and i think there is...
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    Wrongful termination or being put between a rock and a hard place!

    Nursynursenurse replied to jrstephens1's topic in General Nursing

    Had the BON taken her seriously the first time, she wouldnt have had to keep calling and emailing them. It is my understanding that they sided with her employer from the start while breaking their own...
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    Wrongful termination or being put between a rock and a hard place!

    Nursynursenurse replied to jrstephens1's topic in General Nursing

    Reading your story makes me want to go back to college and get a backup degree for when I get wrongfully terminated. What ever happened to innocent before proven guilty? Who is in charge of making...
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    Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    Nursynursenurse replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I used to think that I'm an introvert but found out I'm actually a shy extrovert. I get anxious around people and have social phobia but hate being alone. I love going out and socializing, I'm just...
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    What are these wounds??!

    Nursynursenurse replied to NurseQT's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I've never heard of this before but it makes sense. Its so interesting. I'm quoting a paragraph from your first
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    How long did you stay at your first job?

    Nursynursenurse replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    3 Months. I started 2 PT jobs within days of eachother. I was so excited to get offered jobs that I couldnt say no. Plus I was about 6 months pregnant at the time and needed a back up job in case one...
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    What gauge needle for subq heparin do you use?

    Nursynursenurse replied to evarunnr's topic in Patient Medications

    All we have are insulin needles. 25 or larger seems gigantic for
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    Nurse to patient ratio for LTC.

    Nursynursenurse replied to Cruella de ville's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work, it is one nurse in the LTC wing for 70-75 residents with 2 CNAs. Luckily the residents have been pretty stable recently so it isnt too bad. Just a HUGE med pass. The rehab side has 50+...
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    "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

    Nursynursenurse replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Well, did the old lady buy the saline or take your suggestion? I dont think it was out of line to offer a cheaper alternative to someone in the community as long as the interaction remained between...
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    Nursynursenurse replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    It was probably a stupid gift someone got her so she feels obligated to wear it somewhere. Using it as a sweaty gym shirt is a perfect
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    Random question of the day: What's your baseline blood pressure?

    Nursynursenurse replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    BP 90s/60s HR 70 Although my baseline is usually higher due to my coffee habit so 110-115 systolic and sometimes over 100 for HR. When I'm asleep, I found out that my HR goes as low as 40! (sleep...
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    Nurses smoking weed?

    Nursynursenurse replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you smoke to the point you get high then yes it will impair judgement. You are assuming people only smoke to "get high". Are you denying that there is a therapeutic range for marijuana because its...
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    Nurses smoking weed?

    Nursynursenurse replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Marijuana is said to decrease stress, promote relaxation, stabilize mood, and improve creativity and focus. I've never heard of impaired reflexes being attributed to marijuana use but I wouldn't be...
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    Nurses smoking weed?

    Nursynursenurse replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wait a minute, driving under the influence of any susbtance is dangerous? I frequently drive under the influence of caffeine and I guarantee it makes me a safer driver and may even prevent accidents...