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1. Hemolyzed vs. non-hemolyzed hematuria??

   sweetVTnurse replied to sweetVTnurse's topic in Emergency

   Somebody?. . . Anybody? . . . .

2. Hemolyzed vs. non-hemolyzed hematuria??

   sweetVTnurse posted a topic in Emergency

   What is the difference between hemolyzed and non-hemolyzed blood found in urine on dipsticks? What is the clinical signifigance and what exactly does it mean? I would appreciate anyone who could try to explain it to me. Thanks . . .

3. New ER Nurse

   sweetVTnurse replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

   Great advice. I myself am new to the ER setting. It has been a great experience. I am the youngest ER nurse by 9 years!! Everyone has been great. I have found that most nurses have there OWN way of doing things. Find mentorship in many different nurs...

4. What's the weirdest baby name?

   sweetVTnurse replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Ima Drown. poor thing.

5. BSN's vs. Community college

   sweetVTnurse replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in ADN/BSN

   Very interesting. . . I have been an ADN for 1 1/2 years after 3 years of LPN. I have thought about persuing a BSN because it would be a step closer to MSN where there is more money. I then realized how much money I would add to my student loans. How...

6. "You know you are an ER Nurse when..."

   sweetVTnurse replied to Divern808's topic in Emergency

   For any nurse . . . You need to rewrite a note you leave for your family because you realize it is full of medical abreviations.:wink2:

7. What is an HCA?

   sweetVTnurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   Home Care Attendent. I was an HCA through a home health agency before nursing school. Basically what the title states. I assisted elderly patients at home with meal prep, laundry, cleaning, shopping, light cooking and most importantly just visiting. ...

8. Shoe question...

   sweetVTnurse replied to slu_rn's topic in Emergency

   I fourth the CROCs. They are great. Not the prettiest shoe but who cares during the 12th hour. I've spent hundreds of dollars on Dansko's. I got my CROC's for less than $30 and I love them. . . Good luck in the ED!

9. I Did It---I QUIT!!

   sweetVTnurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck in all future endeavors!!