Ginger80

Ginger80

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  1. Hilarious maternity nursing sayings/pics

    LOL~ I think all nurses (maternity or not) can relate to these! Hilarious! Thanks so much for sharing!
  2. Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    I honestly could have written this post myself. I wonder if the stress is all worth it. I have been a nurse for 3.5 years- 1 yr in LTC, and the rest a a very busy family practice. Both jobs have demanded unrealistic expectations of what 1 person can ...
  3. Do you Watch what you Eat?

    I watch what I eat, especially in terms of nutrition (less worried about calories). My thinking goes "Have I eaten enough fruit today? Did I get my good fats?". That's not to say that I never divert from this, but overall I think it's important to ma...
  4. A Security Escort

    Great spooky story! Really enjoyed it, thanks!
  5. If a pt's INR is in the therapeutic range, I advise the pt to continue with the current coumadin dosage, otherwise the INR with go down. Find out for sure what your facility's procedure is regarding INR.
  6. How many Hours per Week do you work

    About 50 hours/week at a very busy family practice.
  7. Lying about a med to a psych patient

    If the pt understood enough to consent to IM ativan, he should have been told about the haldol. I don't know the 100% legal answer. I'm looking forward to other responses from psych nurses perhaps who have dealt with violent pts.
  8. What disorders did you diagnose yourself with in Nursing School?

    Hmmm, quite a few actually: headache= brain tumor/aneurysm sore throat=throat cancer pain in leg= DVT constipation= bowel cancer period coming 2 days earlier than usual= having to have hysterectomy eye twitching= MS It's quite embarrassing as I am no...
  9. Anyone else the QUIET nurse?

    I think you and I are very alike in this way. I'm a quiet person (at work, haha!), but like you, I become more outgoing when I get comfortable around people. I have never really seen this as an obstacle, or something negative. Personally, I prefer qu...
  10. I've made a mistake, and now I need help

    I would just be honest: things like this happen. It's not the worst mistake in the world. Fix it now rather than have it come back and bite you in the behind. I bet you won't forget the consent form ever again!
  11. Fun Questionnaire for Nurses

    1.) What type of nursing licensure do you have? Please check or type your title. LPN 2.) How long have you been a nurse? B. 1-3 Years 3.) What annual salary do you expect as a nurse with your amount of experience? A. $35,000 - $45,000...
  12. Tips for a good shift!

    Always bring a tasty, nutritious lunch. It's something to look forward to, and gives you energy to get through the day. I usually make a batch of salad (something with protein, like a quinoa or chickpea salad), and then i have enough to last me 3-4 d...
  13. Suggestions on gift for preceptor...

    A $10 gift card for Starbucks or any other popular coffee place in your town is always appreciated.
  14. Question about injections

    Thanks for your reply. It's pretty much what I thought.
  15. Question about injections

    If you give an IM injection subcutaneously, or vice-versa, what would happen? I'm asking this out of curiosity. I have heard some nurses say "I'm not sure I went into the muscle" when giving IM injections. Just wondering what the consequence is.