MQ Edna

MQ Edna

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  1. Help! Nursing and heartbreak

    MQ Edna replied to janaas's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has given really good advice, most of which I have followed myself in the past. You WILL get through this. I know it seems really hard right now.... but you will love again. I posted this in...

  2. Becoming a nurse again?!

    MQ Edna replied to dbmc's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm in the same boat as you only I've been out of nursing a lot longer. I have my NY license active but to get the MN endorsement I need a refresher course. I became a hospice volunteer and then I...

  3. Hoodia for Weight Loss?

    MQ Edna replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm not sure if this is considered medical advice or not, so please just take it with a grain of salt...But have you considered

  4. What to Say When Caught Sleeping

    MQ Edna replied to MQ Edna's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think it would be hilarious if you woke up from sleep and just started spouting: "Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha'olam oseh ma'aseh vereshit." (I have a lot of Jewish friends... I'm the...

  5. What would you do if this was your patient?

    MQ Edna replied to MAISY, RN-ER's topic in General Nursing

    This post really hits a personal note with me. My parents are getting older and older every day and I can see it in them. It's scary for me, though I try not to think about the future too much, but I...

  6. hello

    MQ Edna replied to stacyangelrn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    wow.... That's crazy that they treat you but then when you're better they don't help you get back on your feet. Is there an employment agency around your area? How many different facilities did you...

  7. hello

    MQ Edna replied to stacyangelrn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    What is the alternative program? Can't they help you find placement in a new

  8. Anyone Bipolar???

    MQ Edna replied to phoenix72's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Its the elemental symbol for

  9. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    MQ Edna replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    *nods* There is a big difference between making someone euphoric in their last moments than

  10. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    MQ Edna replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    hmm... it's okay suespets. They are just trying to better understand your point of view is all... no one is calling you God or a devil. You have strong Christian beliefs, I can tell, so in the sake of...

  11. Calling in sick before the holidays

    MQ Edna replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wait........ how is that

  12. hello

    MQ Edna replied to stacyangelrn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I hope I didn't misunderstand the OP's

  13. Anyone Bipolar???

    MQ Edna replied to phoenix72's topic in Health, Stress Management

    HAHAHA. *sigh* The world itself could use some Li if you ask me. It's a shame that a joke like that is funny but realistic in the same

  14. Calling in sick before the holidays

    MQ Edna replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. If you're sick stay at home PLEASE. If your able to work and you're scheduled, then get your butt IN. You're not the only one who wants a little extra time off, but don't make life more difficult...

  15. hello

    MQ Edna replied to stacyangelrn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Are you not able to find work because of your past... or is it just bad luck on your part? I want to say that I'm glad that you were able to find help. I have had many friends and family members go...

  16. No She/he Did Not!!!

    MQ Edna replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    No he did not just change that attends without gloves on after the client just had a ENEMA. This actually happened... thankfully that staff learned their lesson.... had to get new shoes too

  17. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    MQ Edna replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    I think that giving a pt. who is about to pass should be given enough morphine to make them as comfortable as possible. Whether or not it speeds up the time the pt. has left on this Earth, IMHO...

  18. Studying Techniques

    MQ Edna replied to Wi5eguy's topic in General Nursing

    Use all your notecards up (flash cards) like they are going out of style and just keep quizing yourself whenever you have extra time or during your regular study periods. Also a study group is an...

  19. Calling in sick before the holidays

    MQ Edna replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work it's kinda weird and up for debate... I still have no received a definate answer from anyone regarding something like this but from what I understand if you call out for the holiday, if...

  20. Anyone Bipolar???

    MQ Edna replied to phoenix72's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks for all your advice. I really appreciate

  21. Pre-nursing student

    MQ Edna replied to twinjeep97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not nurse yet, but I'm about to be going to school soon... but from what I understand it is a challenge and you should prepare yourself for an interesting ride... but it's worth it IMHO. :)...

  22. Anyone Bipolar???

    MQ Edna replied to phoenix72's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Okay... I have another question. A couple years ago I had gone to my PCP to get a refferal for therapy and he said something along the lines, "You're too young to be having these sort of problems."...

  23. Help Please...

    MQ Edna replied to TonyFl's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wish you luck and I know that if you feel you are capable of doing it physically then you probably are. Having some upper body strength is a plus, but you don't have to be a triathlon athlete or...

  24. NJ RN Salaries?

    MQ Edna replied to NurseFairy's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It's weird though... I live in in one of the afore mentioned counties considered central and I've always considered myself to live in South Jersey. IMHO they should just split the state in half...

  25. Anyone Bipolar???

    MQ Edna replied to phoenix72's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks for you help zoe and stan, I really appreciate it. I'm looking up places to go as we speak. You've been a great help. :) Have a great