iowa27

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1. PICC Line Dressing change

   iowa27 replied to iowa27's topic in General Nursing

   In this case, an Opsite. But I feel as though any dressing I'm concerned about doing the final removal from the line itself near the insertion area. I've tried using a sterile gauze to hold it in place, but then it gets stuck as well.

2. PICC Line Dressing change

   iowa27 posted a topic in General Nursing

   OK, I'm sure this has been discussed many times over somewhere in this forum, but I haven't been able to see any discussion to my specific concern. I'm a "returning to the field" nurse after years of doing more "desk type" nursing. Anyway, ...

3. Second Career Nurse Roll Call

   iowa27 replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting, the Air Force is where I got my start. In good old Minot ND

4. Second Career Nurse Roll Call

   iowa27 replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

   I guess we were in similar fields. I also worked in electronics as a flight simulator technician at a major airline. Quite a difference compared to this nursing thing :)

5. Im 53 and looking into Becoming a CNA

   iowa27 replied to Jrenyc's topic in Men

   I decided to return to school at the age of 49 from a white collar job in hopes of becoming a nurse. My first step was to become a CNA to ensure I even liked the filed. Let me tell you..... My eyes were opened. CNAs do an almost impossible job for wa...

6. Have any of your patients ever told you that you're a good nurse?

   iowa27 replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in Relations

   I agree. I've had the compliment a number of times.. Each time, I think to myself. There are so many better nurses here than me. Maybe I just seem to be better with my people skills....

7. To those who passed NCLEX RN recently!!

   iowa27 replied to Elianat's topic in NCLEX

   I recently took the test and used Kaplan. Kaplan's test bank is very helpful, However, while taking the NCLEX, I felt as though Kaplan didn't help much. There seemed to be so many questions that weren't covered in their study info. Just like so many ...

8. New Nurse ... not distinguishing myself as brilliant

   iowa27 replied to SilverSister's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, it was very strange sitting in class with most who were my kids' age. But, I did find that it "kept me young There has been many times that I've felt embarrassed about my questions or needing help, but I've gotten to the point that I've been abl...

9. What did you do before nursing?

   iowa27 replied to golson's topic in General Nursing

   Flight Simulation Technician with a major airline.... Great job, great pay and bennies. But never felt fulfilled......When they offered an early retirement instead of a relocation, I jumped on it. Decided to pursue a career that I could feel good abo...

10. New Nurse ... not distinguishing myself as brilliant

    iowa27 replied to SilverSister's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you as I'm a second career nurse at 51 years of age. I've been off of orientation for a few months now and those first few were almost unbearable. I was having many of the same thoughts as yourself and have already made a few mistakes (for...

11. Tell me what nurse does not get this one....

    iowa27 replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nurse, and a MALE. I had a similar incident myself last summer. My wife was out of town and I needed to cut up a tree that had came down. I had the misfortune of the chainsaw connecting with my knee. It really wasn't as bad as it sounds, but I ...

12. I don't know if I want to be a nurse anymore

    iowa27 replied to RelleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    The setting about your shift hits home with me. I too, have those same thoughts while on the floor. I'm constantly behind and feel as though I'm drowning. The shift flies by and by the end of it I almost don't know what I've don,e as if I'm on autopi...

13. unsafe new nurse

    iowa27 replied to juana15's topic in New Nurse

    I understand where you're coming from juana15. I'm also a new nurse and in a few days I will also be on my own. I'm not one to get very anxious and can usually keep my cool. However, I've found that there is so much to think about that it gets overwh...

14. Help a Stressed New Med-Surg Nurse

    iowa27 replied to newRNinthecity's topic in Med-Surg

    I'm with you newRN..I'm also a new nurse on a med-surg floor and working with a preceptor. I've also been wondering if this is where I should be. I'm a second career nurse, so, a bit older, which makes me wonder if that's the reason why I tend to tak...

15. 2nd career, new nurse to med-surg and need help

    iowa27 replied to iowa27's topic in General Nursing

    Katycar,,,, You have stated exactly what I'm feeling. I'm half way through my preceptorship, and yes, things are getting better. However, I also feel as though I'm only surviving because my preceptor has kept me on-track. I'm always concerned about ...