Dogstar

Dogstar specializes in TSICU, Renal Transplant, IR, Cath Lab.

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1. I'm excited and just needed to tell someone! :)

   Dogstar replied to Cas0880's topic in CNA/MA

   Congratulations!

2. Could use some advice or a listening ear...new RN, newly abusive husband

   Dogstar replied to seekinganonymity's topic in General Nursing

   To reiterate aNader_RN's advice, do not go back for your stuff without a police escort. Stuff can be replaced. You, your dad, and your brother cannot. This psycho could easily shoot all of you. The most dangerous time for someone in your position is ...

3. Could use some advice or a listening ear...new RN, newly abusive husband

   Dogstar replied to seekinganonymity's topic in General Nursing

   Leave. Now. And take the dog.

4. Any recommendations?

   Dogstar replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

   I love SAS shoes. They're expensive, but they're very supportive and comfortable, and they last a LONG time.

5. Advice: On An MD Order

   Dogstar replied to Raquel8's topic in General Nursing

   I gave cialis last week to a female pt with essential pulmonary HTN. I had to look it up to satisfy my "what the ???" reaction, but when you think about its mechanism of action, it makes sense.

6. The chance they'll touch you is inversely proportionate to their hygiene level...

   Dogstar replied to ByTheLake's topic in Emergency

   That's one of the reasons I now shave my head! I don't know about its effectiveness, but it makes me feel better.

7. Working as a software consultant RN

   Dogstar replied to McGwillis's topic in General Nursing

   Take it! I have had both patients and computers crash on me; it's much easier to reboot a computer. And although they **** me off from time to time, I've yet to have a computer puke on my shoes or wear out the call light.

8. Reporting to ICU

   Dogstar replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

   It is a good point, but just to clarify, it was made by Fribblet, not me. I failed to negotiate the quote function properly the first time around and accidentally usurped Fribblet's thought while trying to agree with it. Sorry, Fribblet!

9. Reporting to ICU

   Dogstar replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

   Frankly, I think that's part of the reason for a lot of the ER/ICU tension. The personality types that gravitate to each specialty are fundamentally different. Sometimes opposites attract, but mostly it's just like oil and water. Very true. But I do...

10. Reporting to ICU

    Dogstar replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry this goes on. It seems inevitable that many people from different units develop tunnel vision and can only see things from their own perspective. I'm afraid those of us in ICU are prone to this more than most. The nature of your job in the ...

11. Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    Dogstar replied to vlomankill's topic in Relations

    Even better -- if you're a non-smoker, bring a toy bubble-blowing pipe to work, and go out with the smokers on their frequent dodges. Then blow bubbles as they do their thing. Sauce for the goose, eh?

12. Lower stress areas to 'get your feet wet' in nursing?

    Dogstar replied to amr1234's topic in General Nursing

    Trauma/Surgical ICU... NOT!!!

13. Just took my NCLEX...

    Dogstar replied to Depp4me11587's topic in NCLEX

    I felt the same way you do, and I told myself beforehand that I'd just wait on the "unofficial" pre-BON result. Of course I broke several traffic laws on the way home to try it, and it worked like a charm for me. I just had to know something, and it ...

14. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Dogstar replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    Worked for me!

15. Highest Troponin Levels You've Seen?

    Dogstar posted a topic in CCU

    Hello Everyone, First, a caveat. I'm in my last semester of school doing a precepted clinical in CCU, so basically, I know absolutely nothing about anything. Please forgive my ignorance. If you would indulge me, I'd appreciate it. Just curi...