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Apr 30 - May 6 Hottest Topics

To my preceptor

As a brand new nurse, straight out of school and on a busy Med/Surg floor, I found out very quickly that the 'NCLEX world' and the 'real world' are two very different places- and that the journey to acclimation in my new world would be a long and difficult transition; especially in those first few months. Scared, clueless and internalizing the steep learning curve ahead, it didn't take long to realize that a good preceptor is not only essential in this crucial phase but completely worth their weight in gold. I am blessed to say, in this regard, I hit the jackpot!
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Medicare/Medicaid certification?

I spoke to a headhunter about an NP position in a nursing home, and he asked me if I am "medicare/medicaid certified". I have never heard of this as a certification.
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[Toon] The Sky's the Limit

The sky's the limit when it comes to expressing appreciation to nurses on Nurses Week. It does make you feel good to know someone cares, and it doesn't take an expensive gift......although those are appreciated too. What form of appreciation would you like?
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How Old is "to old" to START a nursing education?

My name is Maggie and I am new to allnurses. I am a 54 year old seriously considering a Pre Nursing Degree program. I have no idea where to start!!
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Tips on dealing with difficult parents

I'm working with a difficult set of parents... It made me think about the need to share tips on dealing with difficult parents. What tips do you have? I'll start...
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Haywire! Some Uncommon Causes of Status Epilepticus in Children

Seizures are not unusual in the pediatric population. But there are some uncommon causes of prolonged seizure activity that the PICU nurse might encounter at least once in a career. This article contains a brief overview of three such underlying disorders: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, West syndrome and Rasmussen's encephalitis.
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What are the steps to joining the Nurse Corps?

What are the requirements, training, and do I need any work experience?
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Noro-virus Blues

There's a lot of dumb stuff nurses think and say. Especially when they get sick. It is oh so not funny at the time. However, looking back one wonders where the heck this stuff comes from. I could apparently do a movie on "When nurses think they are dying. Here's a look at one nurse's story of "when suggestive behavior goes wild..." (and not in a good way).
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Why I love being a nurse…

In the daily grind of patient care when we are blamed for everything...we forget it's the simple things that mean the most. Never forget to take that time to comfort someone in need. Hold their hand. Ask them...are you Okay. It is the simple things that mean the most...Here is my story.
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Those Kind of Tears That Make Your Throat Burn

Sometimes, you're not just caring for your patient. You're caring for their loved one. The person who has to make all of those terrible decisions. The one who has to be strong when all they have to give is gone. You're their nurse too. And sometimes they need you much, much more than your patient does.
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