Slhengy

Slhengy

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  1. Nurses smoking weed?

    Slhengy replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of other studies that support the hypothesis. You can't disregard them just because you disagree with the

  2. Nurses smoking weed?

    Slhengy replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is a recent study. By Emily Underwood Jan. 18, 2016 , 3:00 PM Roughly half of Americans use marijuana at some point in their lives, and many start as teenagers. Although some studies suggest...

  3. Nurses smoking weed?

    Slhengy replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    The federal laws will change soon as other states come on board. I guarantee it! MJ does not impair bodily functions several weeks out from using it per the doctors I know in Colorado that give it to...

  4. "Your job is to make me happy"

    Slhengy replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have to disagree with this statement. We are not responsible for the happiness of our patients. According to the American Nurses Association we are responsible for the following:...

  5. Nurses smoking weed?

    Slhengy replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    We can make those same claims with the use of alcohol and even more so, per multiple studies. There is absolutely no

  6. "Your job is to make me happy"

    Slhengy replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hope you guys all know that the patient satisfaction surveys and Core Measures are not only tied to public reporting through Hospital Compare but also a quite a bit of money from the Federal...

  7. Nurses smoking weed?

    Slhengy replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's so NOT true. They have actually perfected all of the strains sold legally and publicly. Here in Colorado you can literally walk into a dispensary and tell them exactly how you want to feel...

  8. Nurses smoking weed?

    Slhengy replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! There have been no such reports in Colorado. Alcohol on the other hand...... Drinking too much can harm your health. One in 10 deaths among working-age adults aged 20–64 years are due...

  9. "Your job is to make me happy"

    Slhengy replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, just watched a news segment on it. A lady got 1,000 off her bill because her dinner was 45 minutes

  10. Nurses smoking weed?

    Slhengy replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Living in Colorado and being around people who use Marijuana, I would have to agree about the chronic users statement. They function just as well and sometimes even better than most people. With that...

  11. University of Colorado Colorado Springs (FNP)

    Slhengy replied to Slhengy's topic in Colorado Nursing

    We are waiting for decision letters as we

  12. "Your job is to make me happy"

    Slhengy replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What about these hospitals that are springing up and refunding money if a patient's dinner is late or someone didn't make their stay roses and rainbows. That can't help these entitled attitudes and...

  13. UPDATE: RN BSN to PMHNP at age 55?

    Slhengy replied to lila29629's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am 48 and am starting FNP school in the Fall. I will be 50 when I graduate.....but I am basically a teenager in a 48 year old body.

  14. From night shift nursing to Fitness Model

    Slhengy replied to laurendrainfit's topic in General Nursing

    Loved the article. I let myself balloon up to 250 lbs before I decided to change things. With heavy weight training and a Keto diet, I am down to a size 4 and will never go

  15. Scared! want my cake and eat it too

    Slhengy replied to smartypants31us's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just read an article from a hospital recruiter about job hopping and they are encouraging people to do this to gain better experience. She said ten years ago it would have been frowned upon but now...

  16. University of Colorado Colorado Springs (FNP)

    Slhengy replied to Slhengy's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Please message me your email so we can keep in touch. Maybe even start a study group? Nurse216 applied as well so it looks like we are all waiting to hear in April.

  17. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    Slhengy replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure you have a

  18. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    Slhengy replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    Well we complain that we don't feel "valued" and then when they try to give us what we want, we shoot them down for it. That's

  19. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    Slhengy replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Colorado and they were given out as gifts one year during Hospital Appreciation

  20. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    Slhengy replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    We have black vests and very nice lanyards. You guys

  21. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    Slhengy replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    Some people don't get it....I

  22. Chamberlain FNP clinical

    Slhengy replied to 843all4God's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Me either since I moved to

  23. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    Slhengy replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    @Nurse. I don't have a dog is this particular fight and thanks for confirming the results of the study/article I posted about nurse bullying. I am pretty sure your attitude was highly represented...

  24. University of Colorado Colorado Springs (FNP)

    Slhengy replied to Slhengy's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Message me your contact info if you want to stay in touch through this

  25. University of Colorado Colorado Springs (FNP)

    Slhengy replied to Slhengy's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I can tell you this....all of the practicum sites in Denver and the Springs have contracts with The Univ of Colorado and Regis. Are you applying for the