Harleygirl

Harleygirl has 15 years experience and specializes in too many to remember.

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1. Let's wake up this message board!

   Harleygirl replied to RNMom2010's topic in Iowa

   Who do we have here? RN since 2004, LPN from 97-04, CNA/EMT (military and civilian) before that. Currently work outpatient services. How long have you worked in said position? not very long What is your specialty? Jack of all trades! Really! I have...

2. Question: What's so bad about the night shift?

   Harleygirl replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Good- Quiet (some of the time) You get really close to your coworkers Not so many meds usually No meals, fewer accuchecks and sliding scale insulins Bad- If you need ancillary departments, either you page or do it yourself Not being able to sleep in ...

3. scopolamine patches

   Harleygirl replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

   We used scop patches in hospice care but also used Atropine 1% opthamalic gtts at end of life to decrease the "rattle" and I have had excellent results with both of these drugs. The Atropine gtts could be given po or sl and hourly if needed. It is al...

4. Recession Getting Worse

   Harleygirl replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

   Hi all. I am a RN and my position was "eliminated" last Wednesday. If you think nursing is recession proof....THINK AGAIN!! In regards to the original post, my manager had the exact same look as well. I know its not easy for anyone and I have had a ...

5. Getting Stuck with Night Shift.

   Harleygirl replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

   Why do hospitals advertise for "all shifts"...to get people to come in the door in *hopes* that a day shift position is open. And not just hospitals, every healthcare entitiy that provides 24 hour care. Do you ever wonder why in ads they advertise fo...

6. Layoffs?

   Harleygirl replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

   My position was "eliminated" effective Wednesday. Back to the drawing board. Praise God I have been a nurse for 11 years and have hospital, home care and long term care experience. Maybe that will help me get a job. Maybe I'll go back to being a nurs...

7. What would you say to a new nursing student?

   Harleygirl replied to Anonymous2013's topic in General Nursing

   RUN. No, just kidding. I've been a nurse for over 10 years and in healthcare for 15. There are pros, there are cons. My advice- Get good shoes. And be prepared to buy good shoes often. Realize that sometimes nursing is hard. Physically, emotiona...

8. Nicknames you give patients?

   Harleygirl replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

   Houdini- for those patients/residents that seem to get out of every chair, bed and restraint you can attempt And...Slick Bob..there was a guy when I was a brand new CNA years ago at the hospital that was in isolation, had strep infection over entire ...

9. Burnout

   Harleygirl replied to paulla29's topic in General Nursing

   Hey...it's okay. I was an LPN for 6 years (LTC) and was super burned out and I decided to go back to school for RN, so congratulations on making that choice. I know you will not regret it. It opens up so many opportunities for you. Now, back to the s...

10. Anyone ever work full time while getting their RN?

    Harleygirl replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I worked as an LPN/Charge Nurse in a LTC facility while I went to school full time. I am married and had three teenage boys at home at the time, but through the grace of God, I finished and passed my boards two years ago. I was blessed to have ...

11. Anyone ever pass out at work....I just did :'(

    Harleygirl replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, at least if you pass out at work there are people available to take care of you! Imagine if you were at home and this same thing happened! I have not yet passed out at work. I remember one time in grade school, I collapsed in front of a teacher...

12. Lets hear it for the good nurses!

    Harleygirl replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    This one is for Lisa...veteran nurse of 25 years, calls to check on me and I know I can rely on her if I have any questions. I just started a new job and it is extremely helpful to know that there are nurses out there that will back you up, even if y...

13. I'm lucky b/c I enjoy 12hr noc shifts

    Harleygirl replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I just started a job a couple of months ago and I work three 12 hour night shifts a week. I have always enjoyed nights, the pace, the closeness of the staff, and most of the time, lack of management around. This CAN be a good thing! I have worked ev...

14. Foley Cath Question

    Harleygirl replied to oxyjen's topic in General Nursing

    This pertains to the "if it says 5 ccs, and they supply 10 ccs, how much do I inflate it?" In my experience, you put the 10 ccs in. Especially with elderly. Just a tidbit to add, I have never had it happen to me personally, but I have heard of a sta...

15. Where's the Professional Respect?

    Harleygirl replied to dalemarc's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh.... I see this general lack of work ethic in nearly every business. I don't know if it is the general trend, but it is very disheartening. I grew up without much and it was expected that you go to school EVERY DAY and I guess that just stuck wit...