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  1. Differences in pain medication

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work on orthopedics and pain meds are big on my floor! What is the difference and in your opinion and which medication is stronger? I know percocet is oxycodone/tylenol and lortab is...

  2. J Sargeant Reynolds nursing program

    heaverboo posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm currently in my last semester at J Sargeant Reynolds taking Peds this 8 weeks...i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for studying, passing or just general comments about Peds and I'm also...

  3. Help - Lung Sounds

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for almost 3 years but patient's lung sounds have always been a challenge to me! Everyone just sounds normal. The only abnormal sound I can pick out is wheezing. Can anyone help? I...

  4. Help - Lung Sounds

    heaverboo replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    I have a littman stethescope, so don't have a cheap one. I listened to patient's lung sounds today of course doing my assessment, heard abnormal things but couldnt really describe them, ugh! Feel like...

  5. Help - Lung Sounds

    heaverboo replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in orthopedics before taking this current job on a cardiac telemetry unit, which really gets any person who needs

  6. Online classes

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've signed up for 2 classes for the fall semester, both being online: US history and Art appreciation. I've never taken online classes before and was wondering what your thoughts were of this? I know...

  7. Rhythm Analysis

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started a job on a step down unit which all patients are on monitors. I'm about to start my arrhythmia class but wondering how in the world am I going to learn everything? It seems very...

  8. Petite Nurses

    heaverboo replied to Littlemisslizzie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 5'2 105 pounds and agree the hardest part is finding scrubs that fit and doesn't look like i'm playing in someone's closet. And limited at what I can buy on top of that because we have to wear...

  9. Whats in YOUR lunchbox???

    heaverboo replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    Usually pack leftovers. Try cooking the day before I go to work so i'll have the leftovers avaliable. If not I always fall back onto tuna from under the cabinet, or just buy a wrap at

  10. Starting new tele job soon

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any suggestions/comments/websites that will help me start my new telemetry job in july? I've never done tele so I need to learn the rhythms, common drips etc. I know I need to freshen up on my cardiac...

  11. confused about nursing...

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for a little over 2 years now (LPN for 1.5 year, RN will be a year in june) Been in orthopedics since being a nurse, ready for a change to tele/icu I think. But It's hard to believe...

  12. Intake/Output Record

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    My floor is trying to come up with a sheet with keeping track of I&O's/vital signs/blood sugars etc. Any suggestions or links to ones you've made of your

  13. Want to do ICU nursing.....I think

    heaverboo posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I've actually applied to a SICU floor at a near hospital. What exactly kind of patients and procedures do you do from a day to day basis? What does your day consist of? I've done ortho for almost 2...

  14. My scare on 9/11

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Went to work that morning and everything seemed to be going well: had 3 patients who were stable, was cought up on charting and etc. We had a magnet fair we had to go to sometime during the day (Our...

  15. Do You Like, Love or Dislike Your current job?

    heaverboo replied to lpnsider's topic in General Nursing

    I would say I like my job. The people I work with are great along with the manager. The patient population isn't too bad and I usually see a progression of the patients from day to day. Although, I'm...

  16. Hooray

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    JCAHO came to our hospital this week and super happy they're gone! I'm one who gets nervous under pressure and glad they were on our floor on my day off :) So guess we can say we're safe for 2 years...

  17. I&O's

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I feel as if I have trouble calculating daily I&O's. It's hard to keep up with, espeically when dietary comes and picks up trays shortly after handing them out! I try but find it difficult. Or...

  18. Hooray

    heaverboo replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I'm afraid they'll ask something ridiculous and I wouldn't know and feel like a retard! They did pull one of our nurses away and spoke with them for a couple hrs! They had to break for lunch...

  19. Need suggestions regarding career change

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 2 years now, 1.5 yrs as an LPN and recent RN this past summer (Hooray for me). I've been doing orthopedics since becoming a nurse. Not a big fan of having the same patients every...

  20. Interview questions and what you would say?

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    * Name a conflict situation at work and how did you handle it? * What do you consider your weaknesses/challenges? (I always get stuck on this questions and unsure of how to answer it) * What you...

  21. Would 8 hour shifts help alleviate burnout?

    heaverboo replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I like doing 3 12's because of the days off. Yes it stinks when our 12 hr shifts are 0730-2000 and don't get home until 2100, but when you get to sleep in the next day it doesn't matter. It'd be nice...

  22. afraid of change

    heaverboo replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same situation myself. I've done orthopedics bascially my whole nursing career, of almost 2 years, and ready for a change. But, i'm comfortable in my job now but know orthopedics is not my...

  23. Applying for ICU/CCU jobs, need suggestions please

    heaverboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    i've applied for several critical care units and a surgical icu unit. any suggestions/comments for when/if i go for an interview? what kind of questions can i expect to be askeed. or just comments in...

  24. Applied for L&D internship

    heaverboo posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've recently applied for a Labor and Delivery internship. Part of me would love the joy of bringing little one's into the world and for the most part be a rewarding job. On the other hand, the...

  25. My scare on 9/11

    heaverboo replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    Had my ECHO done on tuesday and got the results back today, everything came back normal! Went to my PCP monday and drew labs checking my thyroid, potassium (since they said it was a little low when...