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1. New grad unsure of new postition in CTICU

   blitz replied to Gordo's topic in MICU

   Gordo, I just wrote you a long letter of encouragement, only to have pushed the "reset form" button by mistake so here goes. I have worked in Psych, OR and oral surgeries for most of my 15 years as a nurse. The last two years have been spent in the...

2. Nightshifters: What wakes you up while you are trying to sleep in this 9 to 5 world?

   blitz replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

   This is such a good thread! I'm glad I found it because after 15 years of being a nurse, I've gotten a job that has day-night rotation. I've only worked 1 or two nights in my whole career and I'm not too sure I'm looking forward to them. All the pos...

3. advice for new interns

   blitz replied to interntobe's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Doc! You're a breath of fresh air! I've been a nurse for 15 years and I don't ever recall any intern ever asking advice like this! You've got the game half won! The advice you've been given from my fellow posters is wonderful, and I wish to emphas...

4. Gotta good "poop" story? I do.

   blitz replied to st4304's topic in General Nursing

   Silver poop? Wild! Many years ago working in rehab, my tech and I had the questionable pleasure of giving a SSE to an elderly lady who hadn't had a BM in "weeks". So armed with the bucket, fluid, K-Y jelly, gloves, gowns and shoe covers we started th...

5. saskatchewan nursing?

   blitz replied to lesley's topic in International

   Hi Cin, Glad to meet you! As you've probably read in the past postings, there will be a devastating shortage of nurses by 2005. There is just not enough of us - we are a dying breed! Any way in which you can help is going to be greatly appreciated. ...

6. Funny things patients say !

   blitz replied to TAM's topic in Humor

   KTWLPN, Nah, I mean when my hubby picks me up from a long shift, the first thing I do is take off my clogs and plop me feets up on the dashboard! Not too many windshields have the "toe marks" that ours does! Hehehe... Sue

7. Where is the best place in AZ to work?

   blitz replied to Andy S.'s topic in General Nursing

   Nursesrthebest, Don't know much about T'bird, but Good Sam has a really good rep according to the nurses I've talked with:D I hope you find more information.

8. Where is the best place in AZ to work?

   blitz replied to Andy S.'s topic in General Nursing

   Dear Andylane, I'm here in Phoenix and can tell you what is going on in Phoenix Memorial. They are always looking for ER nurses. Same with ICU, and don't even ask about Telemetry! For awhile they were offering obscene sign on bonuses, have since sto...

9. saskatchewan nursing?

   blitz replied to lesley's topic in International

   Patience, Thank you for the response. I'm looking forward to our trip up to Saskatoon. It's getting so hot here it's impossible to go outside! I dread packing at the end of May, it'll be dreadful. It's nice to know at least a few names of people up...

10. Funny things patients say !

    blitz replied to TAM's topic in Humor

    Setting was a small psych unit - locked. One young goodlooking, very nervous MD came in to admit an elderly 85ish, very well taken -care- of woman that had, I think, a personality disorder and was delusional as well. She had the Gloria Swanson hairdo...

11. HEllo NURSE DID U 4GET TO TELL ME SOMETHING???

    blitz replied to Zhakrin's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, Honey! You've been accepted...! Glad you took it with grace and can laugh. Laughter and comraderie are what get you through those tough shifts. It sounds as though you fit right in. Consider yourself lucky and thank your lucky stars you work with...

12. nursing superstitutions.....any truth in???

    blitz replied to micro's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! Open that window! I remember an ER doc, during a code, saying, " Is the window open?" Sort of a strange moment, but it fit the situation! That was one of the standard practices of that unit. Never heard of the one about the sheet corner. Will ha...

13. Forensic Nursing

    blitz replied to blitz's topic in International

    Hi J, Certainly, be glad to! I don't know what the situation in Flag is, but here in Phoenix there is a crisis looming. I work in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. We're relatively small for a city hospital, but have a continuous nursing shortage. We rely ...

14. Correctional (forensic) nursing

    blitz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Anybody out there have any experience working in correctional/psych facilities? I'm applying to one in Canada and want to find out how other nurses feel about it. I have critical care and psych experience, but have never worked in a correcti...

15. Forensic Nursing

    blitz replied to calililly's topic in Forensic

    Eldernurse, I may be wrong, but what I understand is that Forensic nursing is anything to do with the law, such as working in correctional facilities, psychiatric institutes that have a correctional connection, etc. It also covers many other areas a...