redhotzz

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1. What do you think of fibromyalgia?

   redhotzz replied to Emergent's topic in Stress 101

   SMART lady, you are! I injured my lower back at an early age (24) slipped while cleaning a shower and herniated the L4-L5 and into S1 discs. Instead of running to surgery, my Chiropractor/Ortho MD hospitalized me for 8 weeks, in 35# of pelvic tractio...

2. What do you think of fibromyalgia?

   redhotzz replied to Emergent's topic in Stress 101

   Sorta like us WOMEN who got pegged as nutty or druggies when we had HORMONAL MIGRAINES every moknth...with PVCs. Once I got pregnent, at age 39, never had them again. Now, all kinds of treatments for migraines.Lucky for me, I stopped being the medica...

3. New Grad RN Programs in Charlotte, NC: Looking for input!

   redhotzz replied to rosalita425's topic in North Carolina

   This is my first-hand understanding of what the 'deal' is with ALL the NC hospitals as of this time, at least in the Charlotte vicinity: they are mandating ALL RNs that do not have a BSN, to get it IMMEDIATELY or look for a 'demotion' in job. They wa...

4. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

   redhotzz replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I always try NOT to tell, but it depends on many factors. If I'm the patient, I'm an impossible stick (and have let RN/techs stick me up to 13 times before I insisted Anesthesia be called~WON'T DO THAT AGAIN). If the situation or family member ill wa...

5. Aesthetics Nursing

   redhotzz replied to NurseKimberley's topic in Aesthetics

   WE are living in the age of DEGREED programs.Save yourself the hassle down the road, even if you are now a RN and call the BOARD governing that specialty in your state and GET THE FULLEST degree to enhance your RN now and be done with it. It only tak...

6. Never seen anything quite like it (the things visitors do...)

   redhotzz replied to NurseKatie08's topic in General Nursing

   Just when you think you've heard it all, something else comes along!!! That ADMIN came and told you that and apologized to him is just NOT right! People just never stop blowing my mind! (we need THAT lil' icon...a mind being blown~he!he!

7. And I continue my rant of MAs pretending to be nurses..

   redhotzz replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked in an office and have NEVER seen the doctors sign anything off as to a MA's advice. In NC, I don't know what the rules are on this, but I have listened to the MAs talk or advise while waiting in the waiting room and some of their interp...

8. Military wife/mom of 2 - nursing school and career really possible?

   redhotzz replied to DarcyD's topic in General Nursing

   Just MY opinion, as kids are who they will be by I think age 5~you need to be a stay at home mom til they get into school. After that, go for it! Nursing is one of the fields wide open to what you can do and what hours you want to do it. I was fortun...

9. And I continue my rant of MAs pretending to be nurses..

   redhotzz replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

   Honest to God...I hope that I am dead before this happens. No joke...this would be a sad day and I'm a Boomer getting ready to probably be on the receiving end of this mess! #1. I'll be continuing to take good care of my body. and #2. I'll be keeping...

10. Talking about co-worker in a rehab program, ethical?

    redhotzz replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    If it was me...I'd be looking for a new place to work ASAP, new grad or not. It's obvious from your witnessing the Charge nurse in it too. Learn this early>>>follow chain of command...pretty much no matter what. And keep notes at home of wha...

11. LPN VS MA Please help!!!

    redhotzz replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing

    I heard that LPNs were being phased out in 1970...in Miami, FL...and it's yet to happen! IMHO>>>do not waste your precious school time on either one...go and get your RN. You will end up redoing a lot of what you have already done ESP IF you...

12. Enough is Enough

    redhotzz replied to abbaking's topic in Relations

    I hear what you say and I know all about patient ratios and how busy things can get...I'm a lifetime ER RN, and was a ER Tech in HS, and a PARAMEDIC for 17yrs. I must say that 1hr check and sign thing looks great on paper, but is a huge waste of dry ...

13. Does reputation matter for Nursing School?

    redhotzz replied to Lindsay2228's topic in General Nursing

    For me...I have NEVER wanted to be in administration at all. I make that known when I change jobs. I am a "worker bee". I will do charge, but not all the time. I absolutely love to precept new nurses and EMTs...BRING THEM TO ME!!!:redbeathe:redbeathe...

14. Does reputation matter for Nursing School?

    redhotzz replied to Lindsay2228's topic in General Nursing

    In these days of "I'm a Phoenix" advanced learning, it matters not where you went to school. In 40 yrs I have never been asked where I went to school or what kind of grades I made. When you are checked out they check you via your license # and name v...

15. Enough is Enough

    redhotzz replied to abbaking's topic in Relations

    Absolutely do not beat yourself up for leaving...my eyes were made WIDE OPEN when I went to level 1 Trauma Center which also is a teaching hospital. Med students are taught the "7 minute rule". It's dictated by insurance companies and Medicare/Medica...