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    15 Minutes in the Life of a Nurse

    kjb_lpn replied to NurseJulie31's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my Chuck do I remember this feeling. It was basically how I was working in LTC. It was always fifty thousand things and then 50,001 would pop up. Hang in there and remember that this too shall...
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    Will nursing wreck my hands?

    kjb_lpn replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Especially in winter, my hands crack and bleed if I do not treat them several times a day with lotion. A few brands I recommend. 1. Hawaiian Moon. This is medical grade aloe Vera and it is amazingly...
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    37 year old procrastinator - Considering a nursing career

    kjb_lpn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Congratulations on taking the first step! 37 is not too old to start over. A very dear friend of mine graduated nursing school last year in her 50s and now has a fulfilling career in home health. As...
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    Underage drinking question? please help

    kjb_lpn replied to xjay22's topic in General Students

    First - let me say you are very fortunate you only chose to have the one drink and you passed a breath test. Also that you were not cited. I hope you will be more aware of the life choices you make...
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    How do people feel about male nurses?

    kjb_lpn replied to Natgurad's topic in Men in Nursing

    Firstly; let me say thank you for your service. You are a man. Who wants to be a nurse. I am almost positive that any facility would be happy to grab you up quick. There is a lack of men in the...
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    What do you do when a pt goes into anaphylactic shock?

    kjb_lpn replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    First - take a nice, deep breath. Anaphylaxis or Anaphylactic Shock - is a bad allergic reaction in which the throat of the patient closes up. Trust me; you will know something isn't good with a...