FutureNrse

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1. More Strange Baby Names

   FutureNrse replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have a few to share, and strangely, none of these are ethnic names. Might have seemed less odd if they were though. My son went to school with girls named Jinx, Promise, and Shadow. A lady I knew years ago named her son Tiger Dare My step-sister...

2. NICU visitation policy-Are more visitors really better?

   FutureNrse replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU

   I've posted in the past about my nephew/godson who died several years ago, at less than one week old. He spent that whole week in the NICU, and your post made me recall how I felt about visitors. I really think that it should be very limited. Mom a...

3. Fibromyalgia

   FutureNrse replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Pain

   After all I've been through with herniated disks, and no one believing that I was in agony, I would never knowingly discount anothers pain. I feel guilty though, because unknowingly, I had some very negative thoughts about Fibromyalgia. I know very...

4. Any good meds to stop anxiety?

   FutureNrse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric

   You could be right about pain being an issue. Elderly people don't always report pain to begin with, but in some cases they might confuse pain with anxiety if they aren't verbalizing well. Finding the cause of her anxiety before treating it is a go...

5. Any good meds to stop anxiety?

   FutureNrse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric

   Years and years ago, I worked for In Home Supportive Services, and had a client who was 98 years old, but quite healthy, except for her "bad nerves". She tried several anti-anxiety meds, and very small doses of Xanax worked best for her. She usuall...

6. Please help us deal with problem co-worker

   FutureNrse replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in General Nursing

   I think you're on the right track. You can say all of those things, and as long as you use the same tone you use with everyone else, I don't think you'll come off as b**chy. If you're really concerned, you can always try a little manipulation yours...

7. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

   FutureNrse replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

   Yeah, I'd have to be on that list too. But even better is the one my ex pulled years ago. You know those synthetic pumice stones you can get in bright colors? Well, I had one in the shower that I used to keep my feet smooth during sandle season. ...

8. pregnant? not preg? help!

   FutureNrse replied to cna2005rkfd's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Ha Ha Ha :chuckle But seriously...many pregnancy tests come in a two pack, so grab a box and try one today. It might be soom enough. If it's negative, then wait until the day after your period is due and take the other test.

9. Frequent Flyers in the ED

   FutureNrse replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   Well, I was trying to add some levity, but for the most part I was serious. There are no easy answers or quick fixes for the issue of FF's and drug seekers. My way, or some version of it, is going to cost more in the beginning, but eventually it wi...

10. Funny Names for Nurses

    FutureNrse replied to randomnamees's topic in Humor

    When I worked in financial aid at a local college, we'd often have fun while filing student info folders, by trying to find the funniest names. My boss won hands down one day when she ended up filing the folder for Peter Small, the best part was whe...

11. Substandard Healthcare d/t high Patient to nurse ratios

    FutureNrse replied to shandy84's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! I am a firm believer in getting the word out. Thanks to a favorite professor of mine who was an avid letter writer and activist. Make copies of that post and send it to every political figure you can find in any area. Flood them wit...

12. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    FutureNrse replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Safety

    How about an outside opinion, but one with a bit of knowledge? First of all, I mentioned this debate to my mother, who has no nursing or medical experience, but does do in home care for a lady with MS. She thought it was a great idea, and asked whe...

13. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    FutureNrse replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    That's right, they have nowhere to go and when that's the case, faking an illness and putting up with any subsequent tests isn't such a bad deal, and a hospital room, even a shared one, is a pretty nice place to be. It's safe and warm. There's alwa...

14. My Criminal Record

    FutureNrse replied to Jeanne CLC's topic in General Students

    I'm glad that you seem to have turned your life around after your past difficulties, but I have to ask you something. Why didn't you check into this before you put so much time and effort into your schooling? I have no idea if this will affect thin...

15. Frequent Flyers in the ED

    FutureNrse replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    I've been called a FF and a drug seeker because I have chronic pain issues. I feel so bad for the people who's posts I just read for having to put up with what I came to think of as normal. It's humiliating to be treated that way in the ER, and to ...