EDjunkie

EDjunkie specializes in Emergency Dept.

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1. Iguana Med Scrubs

   EDjunkie posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I wonder if anyone out there can offer advice on Iguana Med scrubs for women. I have several friends who absolutely LOVE them and where nothing but them because they are so soft. I would like to order some off line because our local scrub store doesn...

2. Summer lull?

   EDjunkie replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

   Our ED census has been somewhat odd. It has been low, which has been really odd for my region and isn't normal for my region (north-central FL). I've heard that it's not normal for this time of the year. I'm new since I just graduated. I'm just waiti...

3. What scrubs do you like best?

   EDjunkie replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Uniform/Gear

   i big puffy heart the koi pants because of all the pockets that come in handy in the ed and they are super comfy and come in a lot of different colors. although they are a little more expensive than other brands, but they hold up pretty well. they on...

4. Paramedic Shears for ED nurses

   EDjunkie posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I'm looking for a good pair of 7.5'' paramedic shears. I would like them to have the rubber finger grips. I've tried looking on-line at paramedic specific websites, but no such luck. Any ideas?

5. Vera Bradley bags?

   EDjunkie replied to WDW4ever's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I used the large backpack for a semester but found that it didn't have nearly enough space. After barely being able to squeeze a 3 inch binder into it, i found there was no room for anything else, so i ended up getting a MUCH bigger Villager (I think...

6. Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

   EDjunkie replied to nkochrn's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I LOVE the sharpie pen and also the Zebra Sarasa 0.7 They are both awesome and write very yummy. They are smooth and non-scratchy. )

7. For Stats Project...How many NCLEX Qs did you have?

   EDjunkie replied to polka-dot's topic in General Nursing

   I was oh so lucky and got all 265 questions....worst day of my LIFE....but I passed )

8. Poll: Do you donate blood?

   EDjunkie replied to pna2388's topic in General Nursing

   I donate as often as possible. You never know when the life you could be saving could be your own or your a family member or friend.

9. Where would your least favorite area to work be?

   EDjunkie replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

   Rehab, and L&D. I honestly am not a patient person. I have to hand it to the AMAZING people that are in our PT/OT depts. They have the patience of Job, and being in rehab setting you have to have a lot of patience. (i'm just being honest here). I...

10. Should I really do this?

    EDjunkie replied to hopefulUS's topic in General Nursing

    you feeling scared, i can definitely understand that feeling. graduation is quickly approaching for me. the closer it gets, the more and more scared i become. i know i want to be a nurse, but it still scares the crap out of me. that's a hard thing fo...

11. How do you deal with annoying classmates?

    EDjunkie replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    blow them off!!! in the end, it's all abut #1 (you, or in my case me) nursing school is stressful enough, and you don't need to take on extra drama that isn't necessary.

12. Heeelpppp please! I need to make sure im on the correct route w/ my dx

    EDjunkie replied to SJH*SPN's topic in General Students

    what first popped into my head was possible knowledge deficit r/t disease process and a risk for caregiver role strain or something along those lines. the pt's so might be anxious to be the one to care for the pt, but in time, it might be more than t...

13. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    EDjunkie replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    this whole thing cracked me up....except for the people who can't seem to find humor in life. you have to laugh to sometimes keep from crying. it is true...stupidity=job security (can i get an amen! ?)

14. What's the weirdest baby name?

    EDjunkie replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    daquan...pronounced day kwon....i mean really?? i was seriously wondering if the mom threw a bunch of scrabble pieces into a hat a started pulling out letter. shermika is another one. i mean don't get me wrong, i like to be different and unique, but...

15. Uniforms and dress codes

    EDjunkie replied to inkedRN's topic in General Nursing

    i am so happy that the hospital that i work at allows the employees to wear whatever they want. after having to wear royal (smurf) blue scrubs throughout nursing school, i'm glad that i'm allowed to be creative and express myself through the scrubs i...