GregCP, RN

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1. Methods for dealing with STRESS

   GregCP, RN replied to bdgriff's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Totally agree. Excercise regularly and schedule one day a week to escape- no nursing work. I did all my studying, clinical paperwork, etc....for 6 days a week, and made sure I rewarded myself for one...

2. Male Nurses/female Patients

   GregCP, RN replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

   Nope. You have lower BP's because your blood is "shunting"

3. Lowest of the Low

   GregCP, RN replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   YOu need to quit that job. The future doesnt look very bright...as a matter of fact, it seems to appear very dangerous. THen when you find a new job...please watch what you say. Dont gossip, limit...

4. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse....

   GregCP, RN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

   ^^ wow, I'm impressed! God forbid I'd ever need surgery..but if i did, I'd be happy to have you as my nurse,

5. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse....

   GregCP, RN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

   My Job: Pediatric Med Surg, 12 hr shift, 7pm - 7 am. I get report, draft all my information on my patients, see my patients, assess, tx, VS, parent education....then chart. CHeck the fridges,...

6. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

   GregCP, RN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

   I've been with my wife for 6 years...no kids. I've come to the conclusion that RN school made me sterile. In additon, my hair started to thin, I've gained weight, and became a borderline alcoholic....

7. nursing career is a discourAGE

   GregCP, RN replied to luv2shop19mall's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I highly recommend Kaplan, in my opinion, the best review to prepare for the

8. Stand your ground

   GregCP, RN replied to StikTie's topic in Operating Room

   Well, if you put it that way.....I'm WITH YA SISTA!

9. Stand your ground

   GregCP, RN replied to StikTie's topic in Operating Room

   Sounds to me like a "Battle of the EGOs" reaching a high point. I agree you need to stand up, if a decision isnt the best for a pt...but from reading your post....this is beyond "pt care" and more...

10. Starting a new Ped's job

    GregCP, RN replied to MPwifey's topic in Pediatric

    So, in terms of what I've said above, the only thing that you would contraindicate would be the heel pack? Hmm...then it must have been pretty good advice. Even though your nurse prefers venipuncture...

11. Starting a new Ped's job

    GregCP, RN replied to MPwifey's topic in Pediatric

    ::revised::

12. Starting a new Ped's job

    GregCP, RN replied to MPwifey's topic in Pediatric

    Scalp veins should always be your last resort. IN terms of finger vs heel sticks, i always use heel- more meat to work with and less painful. Do this rather than a butterfly (depending on how much...

13. Starting a new Ped's job

    GregCP, RN replied to MPwifey's topic in Pediatric

    First impressions are crucial! If you walk into the pt's room, be sure to know everything about this pt- the parents will ask you questions, and if you dont know whts going on....the nurse-pt...

14. Songs before NCLEX

    GregCP, RN replied to zuzi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1 st time: Failled Nclex answering the full amount of questions using up every minute of the clock 2 nd time: listened to Air Supply's, "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All". Over and Over and Over...

15. What certs required for Peds floor/ER?

    GregCP, RN replied to luv2yoga's topic in Pediatric

    In the pediatric med surg floor i work in, they require me to take PALS, Chemo, BLS, and if you do nights- Charge