Jen911

Try asking the dietician. They have a great wealth of knowledge and might be able to answer your question. Our dietician knows is a great resource with this type of question.

blehhhhhh... we have those pumps at one of the hospitals I work at, and I HATE HATE HATE them! They are the most user UNfriendly pumps I've ever used! Nothing is quick with those things! One tip of advice we've found is to hang it quite low on your pole, it seems to help with the beeping...yet doesn't help with programming. My pet peeve is that the buttons aren't backlit for the nightshifters to be able to see them in the dark, and they aren't placed where you'd expect them! We've had the pumps for probably a year now (or it feels like it), and we still hate them.

awww...now I'm sad cuz I needed a little giggle, too!

I always love this topic, and I'm never afraid to say something about it. Crack should never be showing when someone is bending over, nor should the top of their G-string. One gal I used to work with was such a repeat offender, I finally put a penny in the slot and told her I could no longer keep myself from playing the slots! She finally got the clue.

Just a suggestion... I take Melatonin shortly before I go to bed, and if that doesn't have me drifting off within a half hour, I take the over the counter sleep med (just watch the packaging, you don't want the one with diphenhydramine, you want the one with doxylamine). Generally works for me, however I've built up quite a tolerance to it so I now have a prescription for ambien, as well. Also, really try to set up a routine for when you go to bed. ie, q nice hot bath, read a couple chapters, warm milk or hot chocolate (even better with a little splash of baileys' in it).... Make sure your room is quiet, perhaps a little white noise if you're used to daytime sounds. I personally sleep with the TV on low volume and turn on a program I've seen a billion and one times so I'm not all that interested. And if you have kids.....Good Luck! They need a stron reminder that bedtime is bedtime! Even just telling them they must be in bed reading or whatever, it MUST be peaceful so you can sleep. And most of all, GOOD LUCK!!! Jen911

Haha..perfect timing since I just had a flat tire two days ago! At least it was only flat on one side. :uhoh21:

Prior to nursing school, I worked as a CNA for 10 years. Once I started school, I decided my brain was being overloaded with healthcare "stuff" so I decided to work in a different profession during school I took a job as a Sheriff's Dispatcher/911 operator. This job taught me how to think fast, use critical thinking skills, and how to find resources quickly. Great job to prepare me for quick paced ER so I can think quickly on my feet and prioritize.

You're not alone! I had the same problem. I bought a pair of Crocs when they first came out, and found they KILLED my arches! I had been dealing from plantar fasciitis for over a year and a half, and thought maybe the Crocs would help. Felt like I had a couple huge lumps under my arches. 2 hours was about all I could tolerate at a time in those shoes. I thought maybe they just needed to be broken in a bit, but I finally gave up and went back to my Skechers. Good luck! Jen911

Great ideas here! One year when I worked in a nursing home, we decorated each resident's door like a gift...covered the door with pretty wrapping paper, then added ribbon and a bow...then personalized each door with pictures of toys, clothing, and other items they may have received when they were a child. Not only was it neat looking, but it was also a nice trip down memory lane for the residents. I think the balloon idea would be neat, just be careful about the latex balloons..lots of latex allergies popping up, and many hospitals have banned the latex type of balloon. Good luck! Jen911

The only thing you need to keep in mnd with Agostini is that they mainly only staff in California. They advertise that they staff all states, but they could never find me a contract anywhere other than Cali. This was the only reason I ended up changing to another company. If you're looking for something in the midwest, you might try Aureus Medical Staffing http://www.aureusmedical.com and see what they can find for you. I worked with them for about 6 contracts. They were always able to find what I wanted, and I had absolutely no problems with them. You will probably hear some poor opinions of them, but I enjoyed my time with them. Jen911

I did a couple contracts with this company and absolutely loved them. Everything was as promised, and their pay was higher than most other travelers I worked with. Housing was top notch, and anything I requested was granted as promised. Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions. Jen911

I've been getting my scrubs from http://www.tafford.com for several years now. They have great designs, and their uniforms last forever! If you check their clearance stuff, you can usually get scrubs for $4.99 with a great selection of sizes and designs. They also ship quickly. Good Luck!

Found this via google, I'm gonna guess it has to do with dialysis. Hopefully this will start you in the right direction. CVVH Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration Jen911

My hospital just banned Crocs and "Crocs type shoes" due to liability. Not only because of tripping over your shoes, but also due to slipping risk on wet floors being increased if the tread is worn. I'm not sure if this includes clogs such as Danskos, but I'd be willing to bet they'll add that soon, too..sigh

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