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  1. VTACH

    I'm guessing another reason the doc asked about respiratory status is that poor oxygenation can lead to ventricular arrhythmias - I've seen it frequently in people who have undiagnosed sleep apnea. SaO2 is one of the first things I check when I have...
  2. Can Addiction be "Cured"

    Firstly, congratulations on your sobriety - it's a big deal, and a lot of hard work, and a work in progress (as we all are!). Secondly, my question to you would be - before you took the Lortab post-op, were you happy with yourself and your life? J...
  3. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    I posted earlier about the frustrations of being a new nurse, but I thought I'd share something that I *hope* gives you all hope! Last night, a patient said to me, "I can tell you've been doing this for a long time." Since I'm compulsively hon...
  4. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    I've done the same, and it's very, very helpful. It doesn't change the attitude of some nurses (nothing will except time, MAYBE), but it makes me feel better going into report.
  5. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    Thank goodness for this topic! I graduated in May, and I've been on a cardiovascular surgical unit since June, so I'm coming up on my 6-month anniversary in December. I work nights, and I feel like I'm starting to get the hang of things... but then...
  6. What do you think I should ask for?

    Regardless, I don't see that it hurts to ask if they can do any better, given your past experience. The worst they could do is say no, take it or leave it. I asked for more, because of past research experience, and got it as a new grad.
  7. Anyone else hating morning shift?

    It is such a relief to see other people saying this. I've been hired on 11-7, but I'm orienting on days for another week and I'm just floundering. I don't sleep well to be up at 4:30 to drive to work, and I am NOT a morning person! I also am not a...
  8. Do you have access to a Doppler stethoscope? Maybe try that to find the pulse, clean the gel off the area, then try palpating. Also, try listening to the apical pulse and counting that, then palpating at the wrist. This really DOES get better! It...
  9. Should boyfriend help me out?

    I know it must be hard to see other people's boyfriends helping to support them while you're struggling, but in all honesty, your boyfriend isn't obligated to help. You say that your school doesn't have any loan programs, but what about local banks...
  10. BLS vs ACLS

    I'm about to start work on a Cardiovascular Surgical Unit, and what they expect is that we will become ACLS-certified within two years of hire, and they recommend we don't even bother trying until after our first year (unless we're doing exceptionall...
  11. NH State Licensing

    Thanks for the advice! I've tried calling the board with little luck, but I'm moving forward as best I can. Overnight & certified mail are my friends! :)
  12. NH State Licensing

    Hi, all. I'm a new graduate from a school of nursing in MA, and I just accepted a job offer in NH. I'm very excited to be able to work as a GN, since you can't do that in MA. I'm a little confused by the licensing process in NH, though, so I'm wond...