Violetucf

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1. Pregnant ER nurse

   Violetucf replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Emergency

   I had to bump this thread because I'm 15 weeks pregnant and also work in the ER. I'm surprised that many nurses suggested to "get help" lifting. I was advised by my OB not to do ANY lifting or pushing of stretchers. It's just to much strain on the al...

2. Please Help, Fear Eating Me Alive

   Violetucf replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

   Hello. I can completely sympathize with you. I went through the same thing you did in the beginning of my college career. I entered college as a premed/biology student and was immediately overwhelemed with the science classes. I've always loved scien...

3. what to do when a PEG comes out

   Violetucf replied to fusster's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for posting this. I've never heard of this either. And I work with lots of PEG tubes. Never heard of one coming out though, and what to do. Very valuable info.

4. Dealing with The Yellers

   Violetucf replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

   LOL. That is genius! I'm definately trying that one!

5. Dealing with The Yellers

   Violetucf replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

   Hello. I work on a PCU floor at night and we predominately elders patients, so I'm no stranger to yellers. If they have dementia, there isn't a whole lot that can be done outside of medication. Sometimes the yelling is a comfort thing for them becaus...