Squirlatheart

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1. Need help badly...

   Squirlatheart replied to Squirlatheart's topic in Urology

   Thank you all for responding. I gotta tell ya that this is probably the most difficult job I have ever had. Between learning 3 different machines, the different steps in each one of them, putting people on and taking them off in "rush hour," not to...

2. heparin- waiting 5 minutes

   Squirlatheart replied to sueinga's topic in Urology

   Hi there... In our unit, when we cannulate a fistula, we attach a 10 cc saline syringe to the cannula, aspirate and mix the blood in the cannula, and then flush both lines with the mixed saline/blood. We then give our heparin and flush it with 10 cc...

3. Need help badly...

   Squirlatheart posted a topic in Urology

   Hi all, I am new to dialysis and have been training for about a month. I work in a very, very stressful clinic that has a very demanding DON. He scares me to death when he walks in the room each morning. Anyway, I am training on three different m...

4. Weekend coverage hospitals

   Squirlatheart replied to Squirlatheart's topic in General Nursing

   This is just the best board around. I thank all of you for your replies. :kiss You guys are just the best to share so much knowledge on all these topics, and I am just thrilled to have found you all. Squirl

5. Weekend coverage hospitals

   Squirlatheart posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, Could somebody tell me in general for hospital staffing how many weekends a month you have to work? I know it will probably vary some, but I am just trying to get an idea of whether most places you have to work every other or what. Thanks ...

6. ACLS study guide

   Squirlatheart posted a topic in CCU

   Hi, Can anybody recommend a good study guide for ACLS certification? I am working on Rapid Interpretation of EKGs at present but wondered if there was additional material available. Thanks in advance. Squirl

7. Old returning nurse, starting interview process

   Squirlatheart replied to Squirlatheart's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your advice. I did send out my resume as well as a cover letter initially, so they have those. Question though... I am applying at 4 or 5 facilities and have interviews scheduled over the next 2 weeks. What do I do if they offer ...

8. Old returning nurse, starting interview process

   Squirlatheart posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi to all of you and thank you all for your presence on this board. I read and read and read, and you guys are just so very helpful. I am an old nurse, have been out of nursing for about 10 years. Before that, I worked 4-1/2 years in CCU and previ...

9. failed nursing student

   Squirlatheart replied to Maisie's topic in General Nursing

   It is never too late. Get what you can done while you are in transition. If you want to be a nurse, nothing will stop you. I am 49 and just returning to nursing. I know in my heart, it is what I should do.