Hootnhollern

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1. Crazy Tales from the ED

   Hootnhollern replied to nyshoegal7's topic in Emergency

   Stomach pain coming and going...didn't know she was pregnant...delivered full term healthy girl three hours later :) Not so unusual, but this lady was tiny. Poor thing got an NG tube and foley before the doc saw the linea negra.

2. Brian Short News

   Hootnhollern replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   Sometimes I have so much to say, but I am at a loss for words right now. Prayers for the Short family and my AN family.

3. Stick with clinic job or accept hospital job?

   Hootnhollern replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

   Although I started in a cardiac step down unit, we did loads of med-surf stuff there. I am happy that I did. I was able to learn so much from the fabulous nurses, LVNs, CNAs, Monitor Techs and of course the Queen of the place, the Unit Clerk. I had s...

4. Is an exercise class a good idea?

   Hootnhollern replied to maggiefrancis's topic in General Students

   Hey maggiefrancis, I did take an exercise class before I started my nursing classes and it was one of the best things I've done. It was actually pretty easy even though we had written assignments to go along with the physical stuff. I had fun and nev...

5. Have you literally prayed over your workplace?

   Hootnhollern replied to gibsongirl's topic in Spirituality

   I personally haven't prayed but I worked in the CVICU and we had a Native American patient that needed open heart. He asked for an was granted a visit from his tribe's Medicine Man. It was a fascinating ceremony and the patient went through with flyi...

6. Nurse Slang Yo!

   Hootnhollern replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

   From my ED days: LOL in NAD - little old lady in no apparent distress WHOML - worst headache of my life SOB - shortness of breath Gun and Knife Club - an unusually busy night taking care of GSW (gun shot wounds) and stabbing victims, aka, Trauma Bay

7. payscales are secrets huh?

   Hootnhollern replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

   You should also know that when I was recently hired, my pay rate is a piece of information that I am not allowed to disclose. Just FYI

8. Fairly new RN graduate with Medical Assistant interview

   Hootnhollern replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

   I was also in the same boat as you. I went into the interview (for Monitor Tech) with my portfolio and honestly told the NM that I was trying to get my foot in the door as an RN and that I didn't blame her if she didn't hire me a a Tech. The next day...

9. Do you use your pda/smartphone at work?

   Hootnhollern replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

   When I use my iPhone as a drug reference at work, I always place it down on the med cart or the counter just as I would if I were looking at a drug guide. I feel as though most people watching would know that I am referencing vs. texting. Of course, ...

10. jobs & no jobs

    Hootnhollern replied to navyguyhm3's topic in California

    "I really do want to say **** it and throw in the towel and get a job that is beneath me just so i can attempt to put food on the table. " I am only recently employed as an RN, but I had some of the same challenges as you. Finally I just decided to a...

11. CNA/PSW to take vitals?

    Hootnhollern replied to new_worker's topic in Geriatric

    Our CNAs take almost all of our vitals. In their training, they learn what are normal VS and report to the nurse any that are out of range immediately. They also take and report our blood sugars. If I ever felt uncomfortable with the patient's condit...

12. Since when is it okay to brag about abusing a patient?

    Hootnhollern replied to kristieRNsn2bFNP's topic in General Nursing

    There ARE other nurse forums in the web world... Multiple, long and drawn out comments that say the same thing over and over look desperate. I LOVE my allnurses and wouldn't change a thing about it.

13. FINALLY got a job!

    Hootnhollern replied to StillSeeking's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome news :)

14. How I got my (new grad) job...

    Hootnhollern replied to Hootnhollern's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much everyone! Ayeloflo - in your reply box, at the bottom, click on "Smilies". A box pops up with an assortment of smilies, Scroll down and double click on the one you want. Be sure to preview your message before you post. bree* - I'm so s...

15. How I got my (new grad) job...

    Hootnhollern posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello to all! So I graduated May 2010 with an ADN in Michigan, took my NCLEX, got my MI RN license. I didn't have a job yet. My hubby got transferred to southern Georgia in August. I got my GA RN license by endorsement in October (long process). I ap...