Floating Kidneys: An Era Gone By

Although signs and symptoms of health problems have not changed, treatment and availability have. Comparing standards of care present day to that of hundreds of years ago, we can see the the improvement.
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In as few as 14 months, you can complete your BSN in nursing from U.S. News #1-ranked Villanova University – designated a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. You’ll also be able to transfer up to 80 credits, saving you time and money. And since all courses are 100% online, it’s easier to maintain a healthy work/life balance. Click here for more details.

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Could you see yourself being anything else besides a nurse?

If you were to pick another profession or if nursing didn't work out, what other professions can you see yourself doing? Or is nursing the only thing you can envision.. I know many people who say "they could never imagine doing anything else.
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Workplace Cowardice

One of my biggest pet peeves is when people have an issue with what someone else does and before addressing it with that person, they take it directly to management or a "higher up" while the offender may have no idea they even did anything.
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Euthanasia. Murder or Mercy?

Euthanasia is a very touchy subject, especially within the medical field. As a healthcare advocate, it is our job as professionals to better the lives of our patients. What happens when there is nothing more you can do?
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Nurses who do not want to work with students

I am a 42yr old nursing student. I am midway through my BSN. My clinicals are in ICU's and stepdowns at a local teaching hospital in Tucson. Our clinicals are from 5pm-3am. Our clinical instuctor drops us off and we are left to fend for ourselves.
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Would You Stop to Provide Medical Care?

Driving home last night, after working three straight shifts in the ER, I saw a two-car accident. I noticed that the police and fire department had arrived but no paramedics. I was very tempted to just stay out of it to be honest. But I pulled over anyways and asked if they needed medical assistance. No one was seriously hurt, thankfully. And five minutes after I pulled over the paramedics arrived.
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[Toon] I'm proud to be a NURSE!!

We've endured years of education and of clinical preparation, endless hours of studying, passed the very challenging exam, the NCLEX, and landed our first job. We are NURSES!!! Sometimes we just cannot contain our pride and enthusiasm.
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