GregCP, RN

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 day, guilt free, to do whatever I wanted...go see ...

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

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 your complaining (at best dont even complain), and m...

^^ 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, ANYDAY!

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, glucometer check, stock kitchen amneties, then do my round...

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. OTHER THAN THAT, IT'S BEEN A HELL OF A RIDE! GOOD LU...

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

Angina is to Angina Pectoris LIKE Ward Clerk is to Health Unit Coordinator they are the same thing, different ways of saying it.

Well, if you put it that way.....I'm WITH YA SISTA! :wink2:

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 focussed around your own pride. Maybe its not the OR ...

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 before heel sticks, doesnt mean that it should be...

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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 blood you need), because you can't gaurantee that you...

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 relationship is shot to hell. Parents are more protective ...

If he's giving you a hard time about it, find out why...for him to say "well, I wouldnt want to do that to someone and visa versa, is irrelevent, because he doesnt understand the the nursing profession (if he was a nurse, he'd understand). So, is he ...

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 again (single's track), and passed the Nclex, shuts of...

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

Hell, if they paid more on days, I still wouldnt do it....i feel your pain. I never liked days. I think its because Im such a zombie, first thing in teh morning. I prefer nights because you do have time to think, take a break, and go at your own pace...

Well first off, I have no idea what kinda education you have because if youre a CNA or LPN, youre basically limited to being "hands on" with patients- because in comparison to LPN and RN (i too was an LPN), LPNs tend to be task to do more of the tech...

LOL, two things, either youre a homophobe or you're desperate for "love". Here is some advice, if your looking for a hookup, then be yourself, and find someone who loves the real you. If you're asking what it takes to accel in this practice, then you...

Yea, the statement is well known, because its so true. They do eat their young....and it is generalized into these certain aspects: education (new grad), age, and seniority (just got the job). Im a new grad RN, 26, going into a workplace, where Im th...

Very cool!

If youre starting your first year soon..how are you, now, in clinicals? But in any case, having adaquate calories shouldnt be an issue..since you are able to have a lunch break. The problem is, getting sick or physically worn out. My advise, drink pl...