CyndieRN2007

CyndieRN2007

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  1. RN post op lap chole, 200mcg of Fentanyl, still severe pain!

    CyndieRN2007 posted a topic in PACU

    I had lap chole yesterday, and I was pretty nonchalant going into the surgery. However, when I woke up in PACU, I was in severe pain, which surprised me. By the end of my time I'm recovery, the nurse...

  2. The most horrible things instuctor's say...

    CyndieRN2007 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    What is the most horrible thing a nursing instructor has said to you as a student??? Here's some of mine... "After reading your care plans I was wondering if someone had beaten you all with a STUPID...

  3. Candida Albicans and elevated blood alcohol levels

    CyndieRN2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an OHN for a large beef processing plant. Drug/alcohol testing is required for all work related injuries. We had and interesting case where a employee who tested positive for alcohol claimed it...

  4. How did you pay for nursing school?

    CyndieRN2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have always wondered what amount of nurses paid for their education through financial aid, student loans, or on their own. The main reason for this thread is to provide information for people who...

  5. Has anyone ordered from a1scrubs before?

    CyndieRN2007 replied to amblessing's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have never had any problem with A1scrubs. Always good

  6. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks everybody. I wish I would have tried WW sooner. By the way, the "fried snickers" sounds

  7. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well gang, Im down 15lbs. I cant believe it. I have been exercising and following the WW plan. It works. WOW. Have a great day everyone and good luck with the healthier living/weight loss. Im not...

  8. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    CyndieRN2007 replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    That pimple site was amazing.

  9. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been exercising everyday on the elliptical for 30min. Sticking to weightwatchers...down a couple lbs...........I guess its working... My legs are sore...lol Im drinking regular milk again, as...

  10. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Keep up the good work everybody....I've been sticking to the weight watchers plan, exercising daily, have only lost 3 lbs. This is going to be a slow

  11. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    NO weight gain over Christmas holiday.....thank god. Still have new years eve and day...lots of tamales and menudo to eat..... I have been hitting my elliptical track everyday. That is the only thing...

  12. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    CyndieRN2007 replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. WOW. wow. Me

  13. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I did great again yesterday. At work, there have been christmas parties daily. I dodged cheesecake from one end, and cookies and cakes from the other. I know I can indulge if I want, but I feel to...

  14. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks Zoe! The bra hook victory is what the WW clique calls a non scale victory!!!! Congrats!! My turn is coming

  15. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hey Bluehair! Well, I did great yesterday...I didnt even eat all my points, which they tell me is a no-no..... THere is soo much unhealthy food availible to me at work that I just refused to eat any...

  16. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you all! I need the support. Well, I see how the WW program works, I just hope I can stick to it. DH looks at me with doubt in his eyes whenever I tell him the point values of the foods I'm...

  17. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well, I just started WW online. Im very nervous and afraid of failure. I have had it being overweight!!!!! I gained so much weight in nursing school!! Is anyone else on WW? Please, I need...

  18. How do you stay in shape & prevent weight gain during the holidays

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Soneshine's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well, I just started Weight Watchers online yesterday. I'm so nervous and afraid of failure. I gained a whopping 50 lbs during nursing school, and Im soo desperate to loose the weight. I have done a...

  19. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    CyndieRN2007 replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi

  20. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    CyndieRN2007 replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Im a confessed popper!

  21. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    CyndieRN2007 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    I hope your plan works. Even if it doesnt, reach for the stars! You would be amazed how much I have in my 401k account and I have only been saving for 5 years. Retirement, here I come!

  22. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    CyndieRN2007 replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not only do they look gross, the large pimples and blackheads are painful. I have expressed the PUS out of some boils and blackheads because the patients have asked me! The pressure is relieved after...

  23. Johnson & Johnson Nursing Commercial

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing thats going to help RETAIN nurses is higher pay, more respect from doctors, patients, families and management, and better nurse patient ratios. Not some

  24. DNR bracelet with DNR written on it. HIPAA???

    CyndieRN2007 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think the color code is enough. However, I have to agree with the poster who said its not a HIPPA

  25. nursing care plans.... lvn or rn

    CyndieRN2007 replied to LVNwannaBE2007's topic in General Nursing

    As I stated before, in the state of Texas, an LVN cannot initiate a