FutureSuperNurse

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1. it doesn't matter what kind of nurse you are.

   FutureSuperNurse replied to jpatrick188's topic in General Nursing

   I didn't mean that I work more than anyone else, and of course I won't know more that those with more experience, and I'm not putting anyone down, I just mean that my title will be important to me bacause I know what effort has gone into it. Of cour...

2. it doesn't matter what kind of nurse you are.

   FutureSuperNurse replied to jpatrick188's topic in General Nursing

   I know that we should treat each other with respect, and yada yada yada, and I know that CNA's, LPN's, etc. are INVALUABLE, but on the other hand, the title that I will possess when I graduate (RN w/ BSN) is one that I will have EARNED. And while CNA...

3. nephritis in the womb

   FutureSuperNurse replied to FutureSuperNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for your replys! I feel the same way........I will probably post in another couple of weeks if anything fishy comes up during her next check up. Chances are, if the doc acts the same, she'll ask me- like I know......

4. nephritis in the womb

   FutureSuperNurse replied to FutureSuperNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks! I asked her about the name and she that you are correct and I told her it was not uncommon, so I think she feels better. The way the doc delivered the news was not the best way, for a first time mommy. She used a lot of big words and didn't r...

5. nephritis in the womb

   FutureSuperNurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have a friend who just had an ultra sound. She is five months preg and they told her that her baby has slight nephritis. They acted like it was nothing to be concerned about. I am in nursing school and she asked me about this, but I am just am not ...

6. PDA in the ER

   FutureSuperNurse replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

   are the drug guides, etc programs that you load on to the PDA or what? where do you buy them? Thanks!

7. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

   FutureSuperNurse replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

   I wish some of you nurses were at the hospital I had clinicals at! I am a student and I have since changed school. But, the nurses there on the floor didn't even look at you! They assumed that b/c you were there that you were to do all beds, bath, m...

8. Advice needed about pregnancy/new grad?

   FutureSuperNurse replied to bonjovigirl's topic in General Nursing

   I am in the same boat. My hubby and I would have kids right now but i know niether one of us counld handle it with me still being in school. I plan to wait at least a year after graduating to have kids, though i really don't want to, it's best for ...

9. Atkin's Diet patients

   FutureSuperNurse replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

   I know a litle about Adkins, I know a little about what ketosis is, but why is it hard on your kidneys?.............I personally don't have the will power for it, My grandma tried it and had several spell of dizziness with in the first couple of days...

10. New overtime law "myths and facts" Yes, hourly RNs are affected

    FutureSuperNurse replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Activism

    My vote will be based on more than just Over Time issues.....there is more to life and our government than just OT and yourself.

11. I really need help in locating diagnoses

    FutureSuperNurse replied to Ted1's topic in General Nursing

    As far as the book goes, I haven't looked into it but I've never seen one that offers what you've described.. My regular drug book tells the contraindications for patients with certain diagnose, as do most drug books......the PE hand book I like is t...

12. The Cancer That Spreads Across the Nation...HCA

    FutureSuperNurse replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student, so..............what is HCA exactly?

13. What's your craziest story of the ER

    FutureSuperNurse replied to debo_lpnER's topic in Emergency

    Makes me think about my nursing instructor who is extremly compassonate, she had the same kind of incident and all the nurses were hiding b/c they didn;t want the assignment.....she marched right in there and bathed him and gave him a massage...........

14. Help with Diabetes

    FutureSuperNurse replied to FutureSuperNurse's topic in Endocrine

    yup, they told her to wait six months.........and she can't see the Endo doc b/ he is booked til January.........i will tell her to get another opinion, but she is so frustrated with her current doctors office and the staff there, that i think she ha...

15. Help with Diabetes

    FutureSuperNurse posted a topic in Endocrine

    My grandma was having some urinary problems a couple of months ago, when they found she had glucose in her urine. They suspected diabetes, So they told her to check her sugar 3x daily and come back in six months, they also gave her a menu to go from...