nikegirl09

nikegirl09 has 1 years experience.

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1. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

   nikegirl09 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Headlines

2. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

   nikegirl09 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Headlines

   Just want to chime in a bit on the prompts for Tylenol. I personally haven’t encountered a lot safety prompts for it on Pyxis as you have stated. However, I have encountered multiple yellow and red warning prompts for Tylenol on MARs before. With tin...

3. How Resilient Are You?

   nikegirl09 replied to Carol Ebert's topic in Stress 101

   I'm so sorry for your loss! I can't even begin to imagine what you must be going through. It is my hope though, that you can take comfort in the Word of God and his promises: 2 Corinthians 1:3 1 Peter 5:7 Luke 12:6, 7 Isaiah 65:17, 21 Isaiah 25:7-9 ...

4. Be Healthy: 10 Self-Care Tips and Tricks for Nurses

   nikegirl09 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

   The system is definitely broken on many levels, much of which is beyond a nurse's control. Even fighting for reform will not produce immediate relief. But every nurse has control over how they treat and support their own bodies and minds so that they...

5. Mean Nurses

   nikegirl09 replied to Nurselady19's topic in Stress 101

   I used to really let it get to me when a nurse was rude/grumpy to me, but I've learned to be more forgiving and just overlook it, especially if the offense is minor. The truth is, we all have bad days, especially in nursing. And I know there have bee...

6. Why Do Nurses Quit?

   nikegirl09 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   This was exactly my situation. I struggled/suffered so much as a new nurse. But I sought support, and did not give up. I've had a looooot of bad days, but it has gotten better.

7. Why Do Nurses Quit?

   nikegirl09 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   This! This is how I feel as well. It drives me crazy!

8. Why Do Nurses Quit?

   nikegirl09 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   This! This is how I feel as well. It drives me crazy.

9. Healthcare staffing agency

   nikegirl09 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

   Have you already applied? Usually healthcare stafffing agencies want at least one year of experience before you can work for them.

10. Don't know how much more I can take.

    nikegirl09 replied to LWSLPN's topic in Stress 101

    YAY!!

11. Nursing nightmares.

    nikegirl09 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Is it strange that I've never had a nursing nightmare? Not one that I recall anyway..,

12. Let It Go and Relax

    nikegirl09 replied to spunkygirl1962's topic in Stress 101

    I personally like the music (especially instrumental music) and occasional coffee tips; they usually do the trick. Excercise works well too. I personally like to walk outdoors or use the elliptical at the gym. Also I often times use a combination of ...

13. Near Crippling PMS

    nikegirl09 replied to nikegirl09's topic in Stress 101

    Hey thanks for the suggestion, I was thinking of doing this, but as it turns out I really hate being a patient!

14. Nursing Shortcuts: What works for you?

    nikegirl09 replied to Brian's topic in Safety

    Yes, I do this, and I also color code information with highlighters for even better organization of information for prioritizing and report purposes.

15. Whats your favorite part of nursing?

    nikegirl09 replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    I like doing assessments and reading charts.