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    Clinical rotations but never worked in a hospital

    Balder_LPN replied to OURN83's topic in General Students

    I am starting clinicals this fall. The closest I have come to a health care job was working in the IT (computer) field at a large homehealth agency, and in many doctors offices (I specialized in...
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    Becoming a MH nurse

    Balder_LPN replied to kristen38's topic in Psychiatric

    I am graduating LPN school next year. I plan on working in a lockdown civil commitment Detox center for 1 yr and then returning to RN school for 1 yr while I continue to work part time. With my RN I...
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    Nursing without the "yukkies".

    Balder_LPN replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    You should get your nursing done, then get an MBA and go manage some healthcare
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    Reminiscing

    Balder_LPN replied to knockandhello's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow, I head about this one over the weekend. A woman told me that she had gone to a medical care at sea class for people cruising long distance on sail boats. and they had learned how to give...
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    RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    Balder_LPN replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    The OP doesnt clarify, but since the nurse in question had an "aversion" then perhaps she wasnt interested (ie refused) in getting further
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    Share Your Saying

    Balder_LPN replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    My old man always said Wherever you go, there you are If you dance to the tune, you pay the piper. good advice both of
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    Alternative meds? You'll never believe this one!!

    Balder_LPN replied to darla80's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hmmm, I feel a plan coming
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    Alternative meds? You'll never believe this one!!

    Balder_LPN replied to darla80's topic in Nursing Humor

    Quess what, I have been a SCUBA instructor for almost 20 years and I have been perpetuating this myth the whole time, I have even done it myself and thought it worked! Boy was I wrong I found some...
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    Please explain to me why people think this is weird?

    Balder_LPN replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    I think that sounds like grrrreeeeeaat advice. And as for passing it on to your son, here is something to think about. My wife is allergic to cashews, she gets VERY sick to her stomach and aches all...
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    Pa None Smoking!

    Balder_LPN replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    Dont worry, we dont have to, the LIBS will do it for us!!!! Paternalism at its
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    Best Brand of Shoes

    Balder_LPN replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

    A little something to help you all with your feet, I learned this from an old Sergeant in Uncle Sams Infantry. Wear a pair of knee high nylons under your socks. We thought he was just telling us that...
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    Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    Balder_LPN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a guy, 39 years old. I have been married twice and both of my wives went to nursing school while we were married. I helped them both with the sciences quite a bit, and had some interest in...
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    AANA members

    Balder_LPN replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I didnt say only one side donates. Or that the AANA doesn't. Only that somebody got to the sponsor of this bill. I cant believe this Congressman (or his staff) has actually researched the issue and...
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    Alternative meds? You'll never believe this one!!

    Balder_LPN replied to darla80's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thats really really really true about the windex. it is the ammonia content that provides the relief. I put a post on another thread about using urine on jellyfish stings. It
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    Pa None Smoking!

    Balder_LPN replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    No, the discussion is not if smoking is bad for you, of course it is. None of my posts have disputed that (nor anyone else's) The real issue of this thread is Gov't (Big Brother) intrusion on...
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    Any opinions?

    Balder_LPN replied to glen's topic in General Nursing

    In ref to your title: Any opinions? Nope.....probably not around this place. :roll :chuckle :yelclap: :lol_hitti :icon_roll :smackingf :lol_hitti:smackingf:rotfl::roll Sorry that wasnt exactly a...
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    Pa None Smoking!

    Balder_LPN replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I just realized something: This discussion is almost like talking about religion. No matter what information either side presents, we all have our beleifs on this and will defend them till...
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    Pa None Smoking!

    Balder_LPN replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    I had to bump this thread, cause I just loved this discussion. In the meantime WA state has enacted a smoking ban here. Feelgood liberalism at it's best. If you dont know what that is I'll define it...
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    AANA members

    Balder_LPN replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's clear that some congressman has a brother / uncle /some inlaw who is an anethesiologist. That how alot of those things work, Or the anesthistists (spelling??) professional association donated him...
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    Taking a child off life support

    Balder_LPN replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    I am not picking on your answer tencat, it seems to be the consensus here, but The OP's question wasnt "should" the life support be removed. But wether or not it is the hospitals choice or the...
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    Lost instruments..........

    Balder_LPN replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room

    I have a friend who is the maintenace manager for a local healthcare linen place (you know where they send the scrubs out to be cleaned) You would be amazed at how many instruments of all types they...
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    New horrible disease coming down the pipes!!

    Balder_LPN replied to LPN1974's topic in General Nursing

    I read the article and almost thought it was a joke, but here is a research foundation with some photos and more medical information too.
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    "From doctors to beautiful ladies..."

    Balder_LPN replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    Oh come on now. I am really not worried about the public basing their opinions on :smokin:Keith Richards. As much of a herd of cattle the US population seems to be, I give them a bit more credit than...
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    nurse not giving her meds.. should she be fired?

    Balder_LPN replied to cant_not's topic in General Nursing

    hmmmmm........I dont think it is a placebo if the PT KNOWS it is a placebo. I understand that in reply to th OP this nurse should not be doing this. But if you tell must someone when they receive a...
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    nurse not giving her meds.. should she be fired?

    Balder_LPN replied to cant_not's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: ....................................and that nurse is a kewl new smilies there, I havent been around much