tinkerwomp

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1. Need help learning Alpha/Beta/Channel Blockers

   tinkerwomp replied to cjandmama's topic in Student Assist

   In school, I knew the action, but confused the names. B-blockers have the -lo in the name (as in "blockers") - propanolol, etc. ACE are -pril. Ca channels are pines or mil at the end. Stupid way, but it helped jog my memory.

2. My first code

   tinkerwomp replied to DR2004RN's topic in General Nursing

   What a great idea to identify DNR's. Our unit is fairly small and we have many hospice pts. Code status is usually identified on pt demo sheet and during report. I know if a code was called, I would probably not stop to check out code status myself...

3. you might be from ohio if:

   tinkerwomp replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio

   I moved to Ohio 8 years ago. And I enjoy throwing people off by saying, " Would you like a soda?" or, a beautifully confusing term in Cincinnati is saying "please?" (when you really mean, 'excuse me, I didn't understand you') and I love to say, "Th...

4. This is sick

   tinkerwomp replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

   Mmmm. Comment withheld. I have questions myself re: Hospice vs. "helping a pt along" that is still regarded a regular floor patient.

5. Nurscee's Freaking Out!

   tinkerwomp replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

   I empathize and sympathize entirely. I am just into my first month on Med/Surg Oncology/Hospice. I love it and do not regret my decision to become a nurse, but I am totally whipped! THEN when you ask for help (sometimes, not always) they tell you ...

6. How many of you practice homeopathy?

   tinkerwomp replied to healinghand's topic in Holistic

   Been practicing for about 15 years, have learned alot about the pros and cons. It is nice to be able to give (non-medicinal) options for patients. I live in a VERY conservative state. No homeopathic practices here that I know of for referral.

7. CPR after rigor mortis

   tinkerwomp replied to HealinghandsRN's topic in Geriatric

   Well, I figured if I couldn't make it through nursing school, I would become a mortician.... there is a strange and overly informative book called "From Death to Dust". There is a whole section on the breakdown on the cellular and rescitative system...

8. I was booted out of the program on the very last day of the semester

   tinkerwomp replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in General Students

   Sometimes it takes a bitter blow to make you realize your dreams. I know anger and fear got me thru school. Good luck to you. Sounds like you are in a good program.... my program would not have been so supportive or understanding.

9. Oncology clinicals

   tinkerwomp replied to Timora's topic in Oncology

   At least you guys get a scavenger hunt.... for us it's "here's your unit, don't screw it up!" For all my oncology patients.... "I believe in proactive meds before the pain gets too bad"

10. Graduation Everyone??

    tinkerwomp replied to jamieSN's topic in General Nursing

    OK....yes, I do not want to be superstitious, but I am excited about graduation... but, my greatest challenge yet, not the puke...not the poop.. not the endless piles of paperwork or infiltrated IV's... but CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOL LOANS.... I owe soo...

11. Graduation Everyone??

    tinkerwomp replied to jamieSN's topic in General Nursing

    Um... I graduate in 26 days... and it has been so funny that I have made it this far and I have three tatoos, and none of my classmates suspect a thing.... plan to get another upon graduation... what did you say you got on your scapula?

12. Oncology clinicals

    tinkerwomp replied to Timora's topic in Oncology

    This is my last semester in nursing school and I was assigned to oncology my 2nd semester. Well, I didn't know squat like I do now. You're not expected to know it all anyway.... Review Med/Surg cancer, remember aseptic technique, especially with ne...

13. Why do you say that Nursing School is hard?

    tinkerwomp replied to NurseFirst's topic in General Students

    Nursing school has been one of most rewarding things I have done for myself or my family... I hope (27 days til graduation)! It doesn't matter how many nites I stayed up, hunched over the 'puter, telling my family it is "fend for yourself" nite agai...

14. Co-worker in need of prayers

    tinkerwomp replied to butterflynurse's topic in General Nursing

    And once again, when you think your life is rough.... take a look from someone else's point of view. This student has no money but got plenty of prayers.

15. Need advice about making drug cards!!! Please Help me...

    tinkerwomp replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I will be happy to send you a copy, hopefully my email will work properly.