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coolpeach

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  1. What's this means simple?

    coolpeach replied to Darkpk55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had to take Medical Spanish when I was in

  2. Flu shot issue

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just got back from the Dr., and I do NOT have shingles which is good. I am having a severe allergic reaction. The Dr said there are hives all over my back, back of my arms, neck, scalp. In addition,...

  3. when you cant let it go (long vent after a crappy day)

    coolpeach replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse, and just recently left my preceptor to strike out on my own. One day while still with her (and she had been a nurse for many years) we went in together to assess the patient at the...

  4. Flu shot issue

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just an update...... After the hives disappeared I was left with the burning shingles like feeling in my back, but the crossed midline which is something shingles generally doesn't do. I would get...

  5. Flu shot issue

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have to chime in here because after all it is my thread. It got off topic, but here's my two cents. I get my flu shot every year, but I personally think it should be a choice. Yes, I did sign up to...

  6. Can an RN be fired for being immunocompromised?

    coolpeach replied to lexy3227's topic in General Nursing

    We get 8 times in a year before we are fired, and thats a rolling 12 months not a straight forward 12 months. The 8 times are occurrences. An occurrence is when you call out, but the entire amount of...

  7. So..is it true what they say?

    coolpeach replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    I am an new nurse...graduated Dec 09. Here's what I found. If you are a person who memorizes what you need to know then you are in trouble. No one in the hospital will ask you to ramble off complex...

  8. Staying late without pay

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I work for we usually have 5-7 patients. We chart on paper, but will be going to computer sometime next year. Its the biggest hospital system in my area, and from what I hear its one...

  9. Staying late without pay

    coolpeach posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse You always stay at least 20 - 30 minutes to just tie everything up, make sure everyone has incoming report etc. Then of course you have days where you get a new admit 20 minutes...

  10. Flu shot issue

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well first let me say that I didn't want compensation or to file workers comp. If we miss work it is considered an occurrence (bad mark), and we are only allowed so many. I have never had one and...

  11. Calling in: different time frame for night and day shifts?

    coolpeach replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    Also imagine day shift. When I did days I wouldn't get home until 9:30, and by the time I ate, showered, and said good night to my kids it was 11pm. I would have to call in by 3am....What?...

  12. Calling in: different time frame for night and day shifts?

    coolpeach replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    If you work 7am-7pm you must call in 4 hours prior so by 3am. If you work 7p-7a then you must call in 4 hours prior so by 3pm. I have only called in once, but I didn't make it four hours in advance....

  13. Flu shot issue

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    As the starter of this thread I would like to chime in on my position here. I am an avid supporter of vaccinations. I am up to date on all my shots, and my kiddos are up to date on all their shots....

  14. Flu shot issue

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The H1N1 is a name given to a group of different flu virus, and yes there have been H1N1 groups in past vaccines. Here is an explanation of what H1N1 stands for. Hemoagglutinine and neuroaminidase...

  15. Flu shot issue

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am guessing the Dr made the assumption because I get the flu shot every year without an issue. This is the first time I have ever had a reaction, and its considered a severe reaction so I don't want...

  16. Flu shot issue

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just got back from the Dr, and he said it is a reaction to the flu shot. The hives have now almost gone, but I have pain similar to when I had shingles about 5 years ago along a Dermatome on the left...

  17. New grad-still wondering when to hold certain meds!

    coolpeach replied to RockinNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Practicing outside your scope of practice....REALLY!!!! I thought it was called nursing judgement and critical thinking.

  18. Do you think this is fair?

    coolpeach replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital if the holiday falls during the week then I may have to work it. This year that includes Thanksgiving, Christmas eve, and New Years eve. If the holiday falls on the weekend then I do...

  19. Flu shot issue

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    "More hospitals require flu shot for workers" The above is just one of the many headlines if you Google. Many hospitals are Requiring the flu shot as a condition of continued employment now. I believe...

  20. Flu shot issue

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I took a nap from 10:30 pm until now (I work nights), and the hives are almost gone, but still itchy and don't feel great. My back is very sensitive, and irritated. I had shingles about 5 years ago,...

  21. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    coolpeach replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    I did cut my hair to be a nurse. I had long very thick hair. I understand I could put it up, but my hair is super think...not just a lot of hair, but very thick strands. When I get out of bed it is...

  22. Would you question this order?

    coolpeach replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a new nurse, and had a great educator. Her point of view was its your license, and if you make a Dr. mad so what...he will get over

  23. Flu shot issue

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I get the regular flu shot every year, and have for years. I have never had a problem, it never hurts more than an average shot, and no reactions. This is my very first H1N1. My parents tell me that I...

  24. what time does your shift really end?

    coolpeach replied to sleepy1010's topic in General Nursing

    My shift is 7p-7a. Most of the time I leave at about 7:30, but at least once a week its more like 8am, and once or twice a month more like 8:30-9am. It like the above poster said things happen. The...

  25. not looking "put together"

    coolpeach replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest thing I have noticed it massive bad breath when a fellow nurse is giving me report or comes up to tell me something. I mean so bad it makes you take a few steps back. Anyway, I have a...