Researchnurse

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1. Pharmaceutical Reps

   Researchnurse replied to sbaldr's topic in Ambulatory

   There are 3 independent research studies published in well known peer review magazines...one on bioavailability, another on its effects of boosting the immune system, and the third on DNA repair, so I don't think that is an issue. Since there is not...

2. Pharmaceutical Reps

   Researchnurse replied to sbaldr's topic in Ambulatory

   I have a question for the nurses on this BB to help me not step on any toes. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I am an RN, and work full time at a major university in clinical research. I just took on a second job (my own small business) ...

3. Any clinical research nurses out there?

   Researchnurse replied to Researchnurse's topic in Research

   Wow! I haven't checked this BB in some time! Wish I had! There really are other CCRC's out there! We just had our local ACRP Christmas Dinner/Meeting tonight! What a great evening! Our guest speaker was the head of our IRB and we talked about C...

4. non hospital approved abrevations.

   Researchnurse replied to nilepoc's topic in Humor

   Similar to the one before, I am told it was said by a resident going off duty after a long shift: AMFYOYO "Adios Mother F_ _ _ _ _ _'s Your On Your Own"!

5. Flu shots

   Researchnurse replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

   I got my flu shot last week...the University where I work gives them to every employee for free. My husband is urged to get one as well by his Doc due to his COPD...a common cold gets him down for 2 weeks! 2 years ago he got the flu, and almost die...

6. Ouch, I'm tired!!!!!!!

   Researchnurse replied to micro's topic in General Nursing

   I would like to offer an alternative to those of you who are burnt out with floor nursing. I have been in your shoes some 10 years ago, and got into research nursing. What a great change! If there is any major university hospital in your area, giv...

7. daughter

   Researchnurse replied to lvnmom's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with both of the above members... but try not to worry...it is probably a swollen lymph node. My grandaughter gets the same whenever she gets a cold, ear infection etc. Hers is usually the size of a pea on the side of her neck. Definately...

8. What color was your student uniform?

   Researchnurse replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Then: Light blue dress that had to be below the knee, with a white bib type apron same length. Flying Nun nurses cap. Today: black dress pants, shirt, and blue blazer (research nurse) with a white lab coat:

9. Tips

   Researchnurse replied to ohbet's topic in Infusion

   Another tip that is very important: make sure YOU are comfortable. Raise the bed if standing, or sit in a chair with the bed at a comfortable height. I was an IV therapist for 8 years, and couldn't hit a garden hose when I started in that departmen...

10. distance learning programs

    Researchnurse replied to SC-Tele-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Washington University in St. Louis will do tuition for this I have checked, and think I will do it. As I said in a previous post Jefferson College is the one I contacted, but they called me AGAIN today at work really doing the "SALES PITCH". I real...

11. death

    Researchnurse replied to bneukam's topic in General Nursing

    While in nursing school 25+ years ago, I had 6 patients in 8 weeks die while I was caring for them. (No, it wasn't anything I did, just had some very sick people that rotation in Med-Surg). My instructor and fellow students were very worried about ...

12. distance learning programs

    Researchnurse replied to SC-Tele-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in the same. Actually filled out info for Jacksonville University, and they called me today at work to talk about the program. It was a little high pressure...she wanted me to sign up for a course NOW! Also found out they do have c...

13. silly question but please reply

    Researchnurse replied to Anagarcia26's topic in Career Support

    Poop is never what got to me...it was the warm dentures right out of their mouth.... full of food "HONEY COULD YOU CLEAN THESE?" Not sure why that bothered me so much but I had to hold onto my cookies every time! Now I am in research where I real...

14. I just had to get out of hospital nursing

    Researchnurse replied to goldilocksrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Goldilocks I know just how you feel...I was there 10 years ago! But then I got a break into research nursing at a major university in our city. Turned out to be the best thing I could have done! I wouldn't suggest going into research until you ...

15. Any clinical research nurses out there?

    Researchnurse posted a topic in Research

    Hi all! This is my first post...just registered today! I found this BB to be very good for nurses to communicate! I was wondering tho, are there any clinical research nurses out there? None of the posts under "research nursing" really applied. I woul...