K205

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1. Did I Make a Big Mistake?

   K205 replied to RNLauren05's topic in New Nurse

   Hi- I went through the same thing. I work in LTC, and was put on 3-11 shift. I'm a new grad and a newlywed. I got so unhappy, and was just feeling stuck. I opted to go on my husband's insurance and work per diem at my old facility and two others. I'm...

2. So, she does drugs... (advice please)

   K205 replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

   Yes! Wonderfully worded! :bow:

3. Scheduled toileting not being done by certain CNAs

   K205 replied to old rural nurse's topic in Geriatric

   as a former LNA, I can tell you they fake 'em. Is there an LNA there that you could delegate the task to?

4. Enlighten me on how to deal with instructor

   K205 replied to kimisacowboysfan's topic in General Students

   Kim, the CI are forged in the flames of hell. Roll with it, baby. You WILL graduate, and actually be grateful they were so hard on you. Hang in there! Kim

5. Does working as GPN help with taking the NCLEX?

   K205 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

   Yes! I learned so much about meds, know your calculations, know when certain meds should be given, i.e. ac,pc,hs, s/s og dig toxicity. You'll be fine enjoy the experience and find a mentor at your facility. Best Of Luck!

6. My son tried to kill himself tonight

   K205 replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

   My prayers will include you and your son. Teenagers feel and percieve things so intensely, it's scary. I remember being his age, and I wouldn't trade being 39 for my teen years again except to do things differently. Hang in there. I'm so sorry for th...

7. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

   K205 replied to Trixxy's topic in Humor

   OmiGOD!! I laughed so hard I scared my poor cat! Keep 'em coming, this thread is hilarious!!

8. lost my baby

   K205 replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

   I'm crying right now, reading all the wonderful messages you all have left myself and Keith. It's so hard. My heart goes out to you and the other posters who have shared their stories of loss. My biggest hope is that we all will be posting pictures o...

9. Intramuscular Injection Sites?

   K205 replied to Nurse Bethie's topic in Safety

   Vistorol, Iron, and anything caustic to sc tissue.

10. Intramuscular Injection Sites?

    K205 replied to Nurse Bethie's topic in Safety

    I work in geriatrics, so I mostly use ventrogluteal. It' difficult to position an elderly and, possibly demented patient. I just find the best muscle pad that I can, since MOST of my pts are cachexic. Hope that helps:)

11. lost my baby

    K205 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ya'll. I found out 2 weeks ago that my baby had a 7 mm nuchal fold and a huge omphocele:o . We went to Dartmouth in Hanover and they gave us no hope. I also had placenta previa, so the doctor wanted me to terninate quickly to avoid a c-section lat...

12. Meds you hate to give....

    K205 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh That is reprehensible! I can't believe that a NURSE would give Rochephin w/out Lido:madface: Shame!

13. Meds you hate to give....

    K205 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    [/url] :uhoh21: ROCHEPHIN! OWWWCH! Plus I once tasted crushed aceteminophen w/ applesauce to se if it did the trick

14. shaving cream to clean dirty butts??

    K205 replied to old heart's topic in General Nursing

    This my be TMI, but I've used it to shave "down south", and it BURNS!!

15. working on Christmas?

    K205 replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    What I tell myself is."Christmas is all day-24 hours, and my shift is 8 hours." That helps. The double-time pay, and sharing the holiday with people who really need and appreciate me also helps. At most places, they alternate holidays annually. I don...