Justhere BSN, RN

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    Circumcision at change of shift?

    Justhere replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do you work at my hospital? We have a doc that loves to come right at shift change to to do circs. They just call us on the phone and say, I'll be there in 10 minutes please set all my babies up for...
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    Hesi :(

    Justhere replied to shrasberry's topic in General Nursing

    If you have any kind of NCLEX CDs that have questions you can answer. My class had to do the ATI testing all the way through and then they sprung the HESI on us for our final test. But doing all...
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    Passing out in the OR....

    Justhere replied to HealthNut12's topic in General Nursing

    I passed out in a Vets office. Yes my poor doggy had a boil on his back and the vet had to drain it. Needless to say I was feeling faint and wanted to go sit in the chair but my mother stopped me...
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    I cant take nursing anymore

    Justhere replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think even the managers can change the process. We now have a Manager over our unit manager, and she is not even a nurse. I believe she was a speech pathologist or something like that, and...
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    Proper notice

    Justhere replied to dragonflyRN's topic in General Nursing

    If your life is in danger, get out immediately. Explain to your manager and on any future job resumes you need to put why you left in such an abrupt manner. If it is not life threatening then you...
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    Stress related near breakdown

    Justhere replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've been in this situation before where I was just so stressed out, burned out and didn't care if I got in my car and pulled out in front of a eighteen wheeler or not. The best thing for me was to...
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    Article Contest - Transcultural Nursing Experiences

    Justhere replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    When will we know who the winners are this time Brian.
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    Hypoglycemia In The Newborn

    Justhere replied to Elvish's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our unit checks every baby that is admitted with a heel stick Accu check. We have had several babies since I've started working here that the mother didn't have any diabetes gestational or otherwise...
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    Pumping breast milk at work

    Justhere replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I work 12 hour shifts and pumped until my ds was 13 months old and I weaned her. I usually pumped twice a shift with a Medela double breast pump. I could usually pump about 15 minutes. My...
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    Refusal of Brain Death exam??

    Justhere replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like this poor family just don't want to hear the truth that their loved one is gone. So many people see the heart still beating and still believe that they are alive, even when told that...
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    Writing RX as a nurse

    Justhere replied to ale_kat03's topic in General Nursing

    I know when I worked at a Dr.s office she would have me write out for refills of patients meds when they came in for their office visit, but she was the one to check it and sign her name at the bottom...
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    for adminstrators

    Justhere replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    We are told this Active listening is the most important factor in determining a patient's overall evaluation of an inpatient hospital experience. Patients rate highly clinicians who listen to them...
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    Vent from the patient's side of the aisle

    Justhere replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone, get yourself to a neurologist pronto and find out what this thing is or is not.
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    Things people say coming out of anaesthetic

    Justhere replied to frellyou's topic in General Nursing

    I had an arguement with the nurse afterwards. She kept telling me to wake up and I kept telling her "No I just got to sleep". Needless to say I like my sleep no matter how I get it. I was not a...
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    Why is potassium scored?

    Justhere replied to RNfromMN's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I found on the drugs.com on K-Dur Do not crush, chew, break, or suck on an extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow the pill whole. Breaking or crushing the pill may cause too much of...
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    A Nurse Is A Nurse?!?

    Justhere replied to sxybuttrfly's topic in General Nursing

    No I believe the poster was sent to Geri-psych and didn't like that she was not orientated. I have worked Geri-psych and yes these patients are one of a kind at
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    Gross Things You Wish You Didn't See (G-rated)

    Justhere replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I WOULD have NIGHTMARES for years. Could you imagine. I would be afraid of what would roll out of a pipe everytime I would unload it.
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    A memorial to one of our posters: Josh Harmon

    Justhere replied to harmon642's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much Mr Harmon in sharing your story. We should all stand and salute your son for his bravery and courage. It is men like him that help keep this country safe. And no matter what the...
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    Forced to be charge without the pay???

    Justhere replied to Nacki's topic in General Nursing

    Me and Suesquach must be at the same hospital, we get around 25 cents also. But nursecutie you talk about transferring, are you transferring to another hospital, because its probably not the unit...
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    shaky hands?

    Justhere replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    My hands shake also, especially if I haven't eaten, I'm tired or if I might be a little nervous. But when it comes down to when I'm giving a shot or starting an IV then it seems like my system can...
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    Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

    Justhere replied to crimson and clover's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would fight for my job. Just so that in the future you won't have a do not rehire in your file. I wouldn't worry about them turning you in for drug errors to the BON. I think they save that for...
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    Night shifters- what do you do if you have one night off?

    Justhere replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I'm bad but I slept. I go home and sleep for about 4 hours, get up and pittle around. Then when it was bed time if I didn't think I would sleep too well I'd take a Unisom and sleep that night. Get...
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    My two least favorite words

    Justhere replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    7 pm Meaning it's time to go to work. I like 7 am Meaning I get to go home and get some sleep after being up all night, so please do not call me at 1300 and ask me if I was sleeping. I don't call you...
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    Baby #2 while in Nursing?

    Justhere replied to Euphoria17's topic in General Nursing

    The age gap doesn't mean they will or won't like each other. Me and my bother are 3 years apart and we only speak with each other when we are both at mom's house together. We don't make special...
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    Question for Female Nurses

    Justhere replied to keaton90's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Tazz my husband is the same way. He hates for me to rub his hand. Once I get that vibe, "IS SHE LOOKING AT MY VEINS" I have to do it I do start poking at his veins and say "Oh looks like a good...