badabinggirl

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1. Does nite shift make you fat?

   badabinggirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   When I was a new grad nurse starting nite shift, I had a doctor tell me to watch my weight on nite shift. SInce then, I have gained about 40 pounds , but I thought it was from the stress. Now that things have become more come comfortable to me, I s...

2. >>Registered Nurse or Dental Hygienist?<<

   badabinggirl replied to ILuvMyKittyKat&Gerbs's topic in Career Support

   When I tell people I'm a nurse I always get a get a response of Oh! But the job has more stress than I could have ever imagined. I think we are considered a little "smarter" than dental hygenist, but if I was to do it over and knew what I know now, ...

3. How long did you breastfeed?

   badabinggirl replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

   My son for 3 years and my daughter for 2 years. I was able to be home with them. But anyone who pumps at work is AWESOME.

4. diluting I.V lasix

   badabinggirl replied to ADN2003's topic in General Nursing

   I always thought it was a little strange, but at my hospital we are told to dilute lasix IV Push.

5. Any Nurses Out There With Rapsheets?

   badabinggirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   A couple of years ago, 1999 to be exact, I was arrested for a misdemeanor. Went thru the whole rigamaroll with nursing school, had to go thru the licensing board, etc. I got the go ahead that I could get licensed, thank god. Been a nurse for 2 year...

6. Will This Job Ever Get Better?

   badabinggirl posted a topic in New Nurse

   I'll have been a nurse for 2 years in January, but I still feel nauseas and have anxiety attacks before going into work. I admit I was a slow learner--it took me a while to get a grasp on all the systems and how they affect each other, symptoms, etc...