3ringnursing BSN

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    Washing scrubs?

    3ringnursing replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

    Quote from ThatBigGuy I wear a t-shirt underneath. Pit problem solved. We live in AZ, which means thermonuclear melt down hot from April through the end of October (with horrible daily humidity...
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    other side of the coin. again.

    3ringnursing replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I am totally horrified and enraged with the experience you and your little boy went through - again. I have to admit that every inpatient admission I've ever had, with the exception of one, was a...
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    Hmm...that's nice

    3ringnursing replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My own husband tried to make me do that years ago when his dad had to have an emergent 3 vessel CABG. We had to travel out of state to Hollywood, CA with less than 12 hours notice with an irritable 3...
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    I Gotta See If He Is Dead!

    3ringnursing replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Spotangel, you really are an angel. God bless you and everyone who practices nursing like you do. Unexpected death is surreal, and pulls the rug right out from under your feet. I'm stuck in my 3rd...
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    Washing scrubs?

    3ringnursing replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

    How to Remove Deodorant StainsThere are a number of common household products that are effective in treating and removing deodorant stains on your clothing. Check to see if you have any of these...
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    When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

    3ringnursing replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of time, thought and teaching went into this article, and it shows. Yes, we've all met Jake I would guess. I wonder how many of us have met Harry too? The year was 2002, and I worked in a VA...
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    When She Spoke - Hope's Story of Selective Mutism

    3ringnursing replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    You did a beautiful thing for a child who needed you. It must have been so hard for all of you not to be allowed to be together any more. Sadly, so many children are viewed as "burdens" by extended...
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    Nursing Student From Hell

    3ringnursing replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    You seem very conscientious, and I understand your indecision on this, failing someone is huge. And sad. And so very much needed in this case. After I graduated there was a critical care instructor...
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    Can't get happy?

    3ringnursing replied to TNViking's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Forever is a long time … I totally understand your frustration, but you have to look at the long haul. You definitely won't be stuck there forever. It's tough when you want - no NEED -something...
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    Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    3ringnursing replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree more. Drug addiction is an illness. Treating it like a crime seems to me to be a circumvented approach to addressing the problem. I advocate equal help for
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    Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    3ringnursing replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me that the disciplinary action of the governing SBON is punishment enough in most cases. Diversion option programs, or probation is no cake walk, and is a tough row to hoe. Making through...
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    Having a baby before, during, or after nursing school?

    3ringnursing replied to nickymack's topic in General Students

    I got bit with "baby fever" towards the end of nursing school. I counted how many months left until graduation, and decided to get pregnant when I knew I would deliver after graduation. What I didn't...
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    so... i assisted in a code today... BUT

    3ringnursing replied to sickonXmas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm so sorry - sometimes people forget themselves when they are on the receiving end of healthcare and are stressed out or worried about a loved one. As we all know, people can become very picky over...
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    Being Managed By Someone Younger

    3ringnursing replied to Apple-Core's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My current supervisor was 16 years old when I graduated from nursing school, and she does a much better job as a manager than I could ever
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    Night shift schedule?

    3ringnursing replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    My husband saved my dinner from the night before - I would get home around 0730-0800 and eat my dinner with my husband and son while they ate breakfast. I might have a beer or a glass of wine, shower...
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    When patients keep calling 911

    3ringnursing replied to JJ the crit RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like a BH consult and psychological evaluation would be a good idea to discuss with the admitting provider. I work for a large primary care organization with clinics scattered all over town,...
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    Will nursing wreck my hands?

    3ringnursing replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    I found it was harder on my hands than the average nurse. My hands were always inflamed, chapped, cracked, sore and at times even bleeding. My cuticles were a mess. The skin on the back of my hands...
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    3ringnursing replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    You are my newest hero! The way you advocated for your wife and son was spectacular. Providers of all types need to do what is best for the patient - even if it is not what the provider/specialist...
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    What Do You Do When Co-Worker Falls Asleep on Night Shift?

    3ringnursing replied to NightNerd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've told him, but Dr. Husband (graduate of the Google search engine online school of medicine) is a know-it-all. And he KNOWS he doesn't have sleep apnea - that the sleep study person doing the study...
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    What Do You Do When Co-Worker Falls Asleep on Night Shift?

    3ringnursing replied to NightNerd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Boneless Chicken Wow … that's not just sleepy, it's catatonic. I have to wonder just how boneless and relaxed do you have to be before one slides out of a chair onto the floor? Does that wake...
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    I Want to Work Remotely

    3ringnursing replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I worked as a telephone triage RN from home a few years ago - it was great. That's another home based nursing job to check
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    What Do You Do When Co-Worker Falls Asleep on Night Shift?

    3ringnursing replied to NightNerd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Years ago an RT on night shift was fired for sleeping on the job. Sleeping at this facility was not permitted, even during break, but every night she would go find an empty room and crash out. This...
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    Nursing Student: Can a Person with a Trach Work in the Hospital?

    3ringnursing replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Have you discussed your future opportunities with your nursing professors/instructors yet? In addition to knowing you well, they have been your mentors throughout your nursing program, and are a great...
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    I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

    3ringnursing replied to Thankgodforativan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Nice.
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    I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    3ringnursing replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Doh! (Duplicate post)