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1. DUKE-ACCELERATED BSN--> I have questions!

   Runningnurse replied to porterrj's topic in North Carolina

   Exactly. Don't know anything about Duke's other signing bonuses or lack thereof. I only know that as an ABSN grad I will receive $33K (minus the huge taxes) in three installments if I work for Duke for three full years.

2. Portocath Hell

   Runningnurse replied to elena15's topic in Infusion

   What on earth? That is really bizarre. Seriously go for the infection control side, not to mention the needless pain. Ports are there for many reasons, one of which is to REDUCE needle sticks. Would he have you placing a brand-new IV every day? ...

3. Request for pain meds and then asleep

   Runningnurse replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

   Just remember that just because someone appears to be sleeping soundly (even if they're snoring like a chainsaw) doesn't mean they're pain-free. I work with cancer pts and often they're so used to the pain that they will sleep through it, so if they...

4. "What Do You Want Me To Do About It?"

   Runningnurse replied to welnet66's topic in General Nursing

   Our floor generally has a decent number of offservice patients on it, and those are always the docs that act like idiots. Maybe we're just biased, but "our" docs always call back right away, and if we say "Could you come over here?" they come quickl...

5. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

   Runningnurse replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

   Not from a patient, but we have a CNA who...bless her...isn't very swift. She does her job and is sweet as can be, but...you get the idea. One of our patients had cervical cancer, with quite a lot of pain in that general area. On the flowsheet wher...

6. pain medication

   Runningnurse replied to AussieKylie's topic in Student Assist

   The fast answer would be "yes, in most circumstances". But I think the better question is...why are your orders unclear enough that you need to ask? The MD or ordering provider should provide clear guidelines as to how much pain medication you shou...

7. I want to be an Oncology Nurse

   Runningnurse replied to gymrat33's topic in Oncology

   I work at a big teaching hospital on the oncology floor, and I'm a new grad. I did my final big preceptorship in school on the same floor I work on now. It's the same as any other...you learn as you go! I love my floor, my patients, colleagues, the...

8. Where have all the GOOD VEINS gone?

   Runningnurse replied to PCUSheryl's topic in General Nursing

   Our floor is similar...we're oncology, so if these folks don't have a port, chances are their veins have been torn up. (As an aside...I love ports. Love love love. Makes the patient's life SO much easier.) I'm pretty new, so if I look and don't se...

9. Do you say NICK_U or N-i-c-u?

   Runningnurse replied to tofutti's topic in NICU

   We've got a neuro ICU as well, but it's always called the neuro ICU (I think the NeonatalICU came first). In addition, we have a totally separate ICN...generally for the older tiny babies. Plus the PICU. But I don't work in any of them...:) Just...

10. Do you say NICK_U or N-i-c-u?

    Runningnurse replied to tofutti's topic in NICU

    We say nick-u, along with mick-u, sick-u, etc. We've got lots of intensive care, lol.

11. Best Brand of Shoes

    Runningnurse replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

    Another Dansko fanatic here. I have the black mary-jane style and I love them. I had some Nursemates for school and really hated them, actually. The Danskos feel fantastic for all 12+ hours, and I agree that when worn with support hose you really ...

12. Nursing Shoes-Where are the best and most comfortable

    Runningnurse replied to nursinginga's topic in General Students

    The hose just keep my legs from feeling tired. That little bit of pressure really does wonders. Give them a try for a day...see if you like them. They can hurt your toes though, so what I do is put them on and then yank on the toes to give myself a...

13. Nursing Shoes-Where are the best and most comfortable

    Runningnurse replied to nursinginga's topic in General Students

    No clogs? Well, there goes my vote. Danskos are by far the best things I have ever discovered. Period. They're pricey, but they hold up forever and they're amazing. My feet haven't hurt one bit since I started wearing them...as opposed to sneaker...

14. The patient's family members

    Runningnurse replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    I draw the line if they become abusive towards me personally. If they're insulting me as a person ie "You stupid ^$(@#!, why don't you just shut up?" or threatening me, I'll ask for a change. If they're angry because they had to wait forever in the...

15. The patient's family members

    Runningnurse replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, family members can either be a nurse's biggest help or biggest hindrance. I had one patient who would continually soil the bed...10-12 times per shift. The urges were simply too quick for her to have time to get on a bedpan or be...