GregCP, RN

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1. Methods for dealing with STRESS

   GregCP, RN replied to bdgriff's topic in Stress 101

   Totally agree. Excercise regularly and schedule one day a week to escape- no nursing work. I did all my studying, clinical paperwork, etc....for 6 days a week, and made sure I rewarded myself for one day, guilt free, to do whatever I wanted...go see ...

2. Male Nurses/female Patients

   GregCP, RN replied to ern91's topic in Men

   Nope. You have lower BP's because your blood is "shunting" elsewhere.

3. Lowest of the Low

   GregCP, RN replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric

   YOu need to quit that job. The future doesnt look very bright...as a matter of fact, it seems to appear very dangerous. THen when you find a new job...please watch what you say. Dont gossip, limit your complaining (at best dont even complain), and m...

4. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse....

   GregCP, RN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

   ^^ wow, I'm impressed! God forbid I'd ever need surgery..but if i did, I'd be happy to have you as my nurse, ANYDAY!

5. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse....

   GregCP, RN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

   My Job: Pediatric Med Surg, 12 hr shift, 7pm - 7 am. I get report, draft all my information on my patients, see my patients, assess, tx, VS, parent education....then chart. CHeck the fridges, glucometer check, stock kitchen amneties, then do my round...

6. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

   GregCP, RN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

   I've been with my wife for 6 years...no kids. I've come to the conclusion that RN school made me sterile. In additon, my hair started to thin, I've gained weight, and became a borderline alcoholic. OTHER THAN THAT, IT'S BEEN A HELL OF A RIDE! GOOD LU...

7. nursing career is a discourAGE

   GregCP, RN replied to luv2shop19mall's topic in NCLEX

   I highly recommend Kaplan, in my opinion, the best review to prepare for the NCLEX.

8. my simple question

   GregCP, RN replied to watatet's topic in General Students

   Angina is to Angina Pectoris LIKE Ward Clerk is to Health Unit Coordinator they are the same thing, different ways of saying it.

9. Stand your ground

   GregCP, RN replied to StikTie's topic in Operating Room

   Well, if you put it that way.....I'm WITH YA SISTA! :wink2:

10. Stand your ground

    GregCP, RN replied to StikTie's topic in Operating Room

    Sounds to me like a "Battle of the EGOs" reaching a high point. I agree you need to stand up, if a decision isnt the best for a pt...but from reading your post....this is beyond "pt care" and more focussed around your own pride. Maybe its not the OR ...

11. Starting a new Ped's job

    GregCP, RN replied to MPwifey's topic in Pediatric

    So, in terms of what I've said above, the only thing that you would contraindicate would be the heel pack? Hmm...then it must have been pretty good advice. Even though your nurse prefers venipuncture before heel sticks, doesnt mean that it should be...

12. Starting a new Ped's job

    GregCP, RN replied to MPwifey's topic in Pediatric

    ::revised::

13. Starting a new Ped's job

    GregCP, RN replied to MPwifey's topic in Pediatric

    Scalp veins should always be your last resort. IN terms of finger vs heel sticks, i always use heel- more meat to work with and less painful. Do this rather than a butterfly (depending on how much blood you need), because you can't gaurantee that you...

14. Starting a new Ped's job

    GregCP, RN replied to MPwifey's topic in Pediatric

    First impressions are crucial! If you walk into the pt's room, be sure to know everything about this pt- the parents will ask you questions, and if you dont know whts going on....the nurse-pt relationship is shot to hell. Parents are more protective ...

15. My husband won't let me do bed baths

    GregCP, RN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

    If he's giving you a hard time about it, find out why...for him to say "well, I wouldnt want to do that to someone and visa versa, is irrelevent, because he doesnt understand the the nursing profession (if he was a nurse, he'd understand). So, is he ...