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  1. My Dr put me out for one week but won't me back with only a 20 lb weight lifting restriction. Im nervous because it's a lot of
  2. Made more as an LPN than New RN

    Hey everyone, I graduated as an LPN 7 years. Just graduated with my RN last week. I've applied for homecare position and only got $1 raise. I'm starting at the hospital next month and my pay...
  3. GT infinity pump question

    Hi all, I've started working with a kiddo with an infinity pump. The order says 190ml/hr. Do I set 190ml/hr as the dose and rate? I'm
  4. I have a stage four patient that I’m caring for in home. Very agitated, anxious and always in pain. He’s also currently getting g palliative chemo. Here’s the meds I’m concerned about....
  5. Thanks so much for the reply. Also for the tip about the hydroxyzine. I didn’t know it could also be good for pain relief. It’s a struggle because the oncologist doesn’t want this...
  6. Hi, I was giving the clonazepam and oxycodone together. Pain would subside and then if anxiety didn’t get better then I’d give the Ativan and then another hour the hydroxyzine. Well another...
  7. I’m working with a patient with a gtube. After he had a bowel movement. His gastric contents are lingering in his gtube. He was also complaining of feeling gassy and pain in his abdomen. I vented...
  8. I’ve just started home health and I’m confused on COPD patients l, their oxygen sats and oxygen levels. So is it true that COPD patients thrive better when oxygen levels are 88-92%? What...
  9. Nurse with mental issues?

    Hello, I’m new to this forum and just needing other nurses to talk to who may understand. I’m 30 years old and a single Mom. ( well I take care of my nephew had him since he was one he’s now 13)...
  10. Nurse with mental issues?

    Hello Everybody, I’m so full with all of your replies and support and most of all your honesty by sharing your real raw truth with no shame. I spoke with a psychiatrist yesterday- I felt so...
  11. Nurse with mental issues?

    I want help I’m just tired... mentally, emotionally and physically I am drained and exhausted. From my family needing me, from my patients needing me from everyday duties. I’m tired. if that makes...
  12. Having being a nurse for a little of two years I feel the same as you sorta. I’ve had my share of jobs already. Now I’m starting to feel nursing isn’t for me. Sigh one thing my instructors told...
  13. Nurse with mental issues?

    I’m glad you found that combination that works for you. I’m going to call around today. I’ve just been a bit of funk
  14. Nurse with mental issues?

    I’m just tired I’ve seen Drs and just because I’m so good at faking it they say I’m fine and I’ve tried counseling but none of them fit for me. I’m making a appt today after looking at...