How do YOU handle these situations?

I work in a facility that follows rules pretty strictly. (Which is very refreshing.) I'm comparing this to a previous place of employment where everyone just gave certain meds without orders.
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Should I disclose a medical condition?

I am considering returning to nursing after a lengthy absence for medical reasons (7+ years on disability). My RN license is on inactive status and I have already looked into what steps I need to take to reactivate it (refresher course, etc.).
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Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

I was at work last night and the nurses were talking as if it was normal. I love working in healthcare, but as you know accidents happen, like urine splashing on you/clothing, someone spitting on you or rushing in without gloves during an emergency.
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Helped - I had fallen and couldn't get up

Yep - it happened!!! And there I was, sitting on the floor in the middle of my living room. I was maybe 7 feet from my phone and maybe 12 feet from my front door - NEITHER of which could I reach as I wondered what to do next.
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