heather717

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1. Glasses(?)

   heather717 replied to heather717's topic in General Nursing

   They aren't true bifocals I guess; the top is magnified too. I don't need them all the time and I get headaches if I wear them for anything but reading or looking at wound measurements.

2. Glasses(?)

   heather717 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Advice needed: how do you manage your bifocals at work? Do you wear them around your neck (dislike glasses dangling from my neck) or otherwise? And how do you handle them in isolation rooms?

3. sneakers/shoes

   heather717 replied to heather717's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I've never tried those; I'll take a look at them - thank you!

4. sneakers/shoes

   heather717 posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hey all! What are the most comfortable sneakers for being on your feet all day? I have wide feet.

5. How do you sign your credentials?

   heather717 posted a topic in Professionalism

   Hi! Question: if you have your BSN, do you always sign RN, BSN after your name? Do you nec. include BSN? Thank you!

6. IV therapy nurse(?)

   heather717 replied to heather717's topic in Infusion

   Oh no; I'm so glad that you told me all of that. I don't think I'm quite ready for that yet. I will keep it in mind for the future though. Thank you!

7. IV therapy nurse(?)

   heather717 replied to heather717's topic in Infusion

   I already took the refresher course; it was on a rehab floor with no IV/phleb. Do you think it is a waste of time for me to apply?

8. IV therapy nurse(?)

   heather717 posted a topic in Infusion

   Hi all! I am looking for per diem work after a 12 year recess, (home schooling kids; still doing that). I want a good low stress job; can anyone tell me about being an IV therapy nurse? I have literally never started an IV but I used to be good at ...