nurseirma

nurseirma has 19 years experience and specializes in Mental Health.

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1. Oxycontin - I didn't know how to answer this for pt.

   nurseirma replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

   good job on NOT cutting the pill, we have to remember that it is not the nurse's discretion to change the scheduled dose, we have to get an order for that

2. At what point do you stop feeling stupid?

   nurseirma replied to LETRN's topic in New Nurse

   with time comes experience, with experience comes wisdom and confidence....give it time

3. Do you think patients should have the right to use medical marijuana?

   nurseirma replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I am for the legalizing of marijuana period, for the same reasons that have already been stated.

4. Food Addiction?

   nurseirma replied to TheCommuter's topic in Recovery

   Oh yeah, I did buy the book Food Addiction the Body Knows and found it to be VERY helpful:twocents:

5. Food Addiction?

   nurseirma replied to TheCommuter's topic in Recovery

   Like Commuter said...I too wished that I craved good fruits and veggies...not brownies and cake and ice-cream. I just came off of a 24 hour PIGFEST!!!! I recently started writing a daily log of my life (originally it was to be a food journal) and aft...

6. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   nurseirma replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   welcome Jennie!!! Congrats on your accomplishments. I too am pursuing my RN and am having quite the go of it!!! Keep up the good work. By the way, I am hoping to work in a large hospital myself, I have been doing mental health as an LPN for the past ...

7. Food Addiction?

   nurseirma replied to TheCommuter's topic in Recovery

   I actually do have physical symptoms of withdrawal from not eating sugar. It is a true sickness for me.

8. Hospice: Knowledge and Wisdom Worth Dying For

   nurseirma replied to WaynesvilleRN's topic in General Nursing

   The more I hear from hopice workers, the more I think that I want to be one!!! Thank you a million times over. Your article was beautiful and inspiring.

9. Food Addiction?

   nurseirma replied to TheCommuter's topic in Recovery

   I am definately going to try to get the book, to try to save myself from myself. You all are so great and open in here, thank you to all that have posted, or will post!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!:innerconf

10. Food Addiction?

    nurseirma replied to TheCommuter's topic in Recovery

    My oh my...you hit the nail on the head!!! Food addiction is my best friend. I have even become morbidly obese and want to get help, maybe someone can offer some help in here. I eat when I am happy, sad,lonely, glad, up, down...you name it. I need he...

11. If You Had To Do It All Again Would You Go Straight For RN Instead?!

    nurseirma replied to Batman24's topic in LPN-RN

    I wished that I would have gone straight for my RN. But since I didn't, my LPN my help me get into the RN program faster (via bridge). It is more expensive to do the LPN thing first if you know that you are going to be an RN, in my personal opinion.

12. How competitive is it to get into a nursing school?

    nurseirma replied to sunnyday1's topic in Washington

    Is anyone familiar with Clover Park Tech-college..they have a new LPN-RN bridge program I am being told. Does anyone know if they have a wait list???

13. The Last Bag of Pretzels

    nurseirma replied to Irish339's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Irish!!!! You have inspired me in more ways than you will EVER know!!!! I was thinking about working hospice, I more than likely will in my career. I am also inspired to be greatful and truly thankful for my life...as it is...right now. Eve...

14. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    nurseirma replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

    Hello fellow LPN to RNer's (LOL) I have been an LPN for the last 16 years. I am going to finish my pre-reqs by the fall of 2009 then I will apply to the RN program. I love being a nurse and am looking forward to change and new opportunities that will...

15. which shift do you prefer 3-11 or 11-7?

    nurseirma replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked 11-7 for the last 15 years!!! I love it for now, I'm quite the nightowl. I'm looking to work 12 hour shifts once I get my RN though (more days off in a row)!!! In my facility the graveyard gets the highest differential and the swingshif...