zumalong

zumalong

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  1. Need advice

    zumalong replied to D&Ggirl's topic in General Nursing

    First of all--congrats on graduating. There are SOOOOO many areas you can go into in nursing. One thing you might want to consider is teaching health topics. It does help to have some experience in...

  2. My conundrum

    zumalong replied to zumalong's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Well again I ended up in hosp as pt. Everytime I think that I might be doing ok--something comes along and messes with my lungs. This time it was flu (despite flu shots). I was up to 100mg...

  3. the RN's appearance

    zumalong replied to Olli's topic in General Nursing

    I always chewed gum or had a mint. It served several purposes. It kept my breath fresh, but more important it would block some NASTY smells that can occur during a shift. I never snapped and was...

  4. chronic post op seroma

    zumalong posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Ok--all my ET nurses out there--hope someone can shed some light on this problem: I have severe asthma and had surgery in 2004 for GERD (the premise being that if I had less reflux my asthma would get...

  5. Have you ever said something so dumb...

    zumalong replied to 1jazzynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone in this world says something that can be embarrassing. I used to always tell my nsg students that no question were dumb--only not asking or stating what you thought is the problem--because...

  6. VERY Important Interview Question!!!

    zumalong replied to LostNurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry your first nursing job was such a negative experience. I would be truthful with this interviewer. Try to stress the positive things you got from your 8 months. Also am curious re: this...

  7. My conundrum

    zumalong replied to zumalong's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Zoe- please let me know what you find out. If I can return to work I won't even be making anywhere near 60% because I could only handle a few hours per week- right now i am making 1/6 of what i was...

  8. so, what do you do if you are not doing bedside nursing??

    zumalong replied to rxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have taught nursing to LPN's for the last 8 years. (until health problems)( had my associates when I started It keeps you up to date on new procedures, still have bedside contact supervising...

  9. Antibiotics/Fibromyalgia

    zumalong replied to OnEdge's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Who knows??? I have been on so many abx that it makes my head spin (and my finances aren't too happy either). I have also been on prenisone off and on for 20 years. I know have fibromyalgia, severe...

  10. Do I let her know about my brother??

    zumalong posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently I was in the surgeon's office as a follow up for hernia surgery. The nurse who works in the office doesn't really know me--or that I am a nurse. As she was taking my BP/temp, her friend...

  11. 100% O2 delivery disadvantages

    zumalong replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    ((((Woogy))) hugs to you, your family, and your young friend.

  12. Have you ever heard of this? UGH!!!!

    zumalong replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    This is the exact reason why at 22 years of age and having completed maternity nursing---I never went into maternity nursing. My patient's whole family came in with this huge platter of what looked...

  13. Does anyone have a story about an event that happened at the time of a pt's death ?

    zumalong replied to deaga's topic in General Nursing

    The best death I ever was a part of was my father-in-law. He had an open and close surgery in August and 2 weeks later was in hospice. He held on to meet his newest grandson (my Sean) reached up and...

  14. Anyone here drink a can of soda a day?

    zumalong replied to Galvatron1's topic in General Nursing

    I try not to drink a can--but a 2 liter bottle of diet coke---that way I avoid

  15. Trying to write a short memo for nursing program

    zumalong replied to puertorican0027's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck getting into nursing school. When it comes to the essay just write the truth--if you start trying to make up extra stuff--It will not benefit you in anyway. Most programs have heard it...

  16. Do I have any legal recourse???

    zumalong replied to Dakkon76's topic in General Nursing

    Ok--I am coming at this from both sides. I have questioned instructors and professors alike if I thought a question was not correct. I have also been the educator/instructor who made up the...

  17. Textbook of Nursing-1902!!!!

    zumalong posted a topic in General Nursing

    I thought it would be cool to start a thread about nursing has and has not changed during nurses week. But I want to go one step further: I have an antique book that dates back to 1900. I found...

  18. Textbook of Nursing-1902!!!!

    zumalong replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    I remember hearing from older nurses when I first started (now Im the older nurse...sigh) about how they used to get up and give their chairs to the docs even it was the first time they had sat down...

  19. Suicide and its effects, it sucks!!!

    zumalong replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    (((TriageRN 34))))so so sorry for your loss. Some of what you are describing fits my brother. kind of reverse situation--when he died-I had already been through this with my other brother. I was...

  20. Prayers for the Families of the Virginia Tech Massacre!

    zumalong replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families affected by this heineous act. I am sitting her listening to the Virginia Tech convocation. So sad and such a waste of our young people....

  21. Suicide and its effects, it sucks!!!

    zumalong replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Again, I say--suicide (most) is cancer of the soul. When these people reach the depths of their despair--they are feeling pain--just not physical. Why do we think it is ok to find peace with someone...

  22. Do I let her know about my brother??

    zumalong replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    The person who said the comments was an

  23. Suicide and its effects, it sucks!!!

    zumalong replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    As I am one of those survivors (twice over as both my brothers committed suicide)--the best thing you can do for your neighbor is let her know you are there for her. In the little ways. I believe...

  24. Do I let her know about my brother??

    zumalong replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    . Miss Mab--your points are taken--but I am a human too. I am aware of ways we as health care workers deal with these hard issues. This nurse caught me off guard and over a personal issue. If this...

  25. Med Pass Questions

    zumalong replied to thompr2000's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know if you would find something like this that has all the meds that need vitals. If you are not sure about a medication--you should look it up in drug book just to be safe. you could also...