Medic/Nurse

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  1. Is nursing ruining your love life?

    Medic/Nurse replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - some great advice. I guess I have a different problem - my DH is so "germ phobic" that when I work, I have to undress (out of those uniforms) outside (we have privacy - acres of land, no...

  2. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    Medic/Nurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    . Changes are tough - but, when you wake up with the gift of another day - consider that there is no better time than NOW to be able to get it right. We see lots of people that will NEVER get the...

  3. CNA's and Fire Power

    Medic/Nurse replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    :dzed: :dzed: :dzed: :dzed: :dzed: Wow. If you can be fired for that mere and singular incident - then woe betide the nurse that really makes a mistake. Or one that the CNA's get together and...

  4. Why is nursing such a horrible job?

    Medic/Nurse replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    * Patients and families (and others) with entitlement mentalities. * Customer service model of healthcare delivery. * No leadership, while management flourishes. * Little to no respect....

  5. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    Medic/Nurse replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    :paw: :paw: :paw: :paw: :paw: :paw: :paw: at the point that martial law is declared, the national guard is activated (actually the ng transported me for 3 days - so that is a relative...

  6. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    Medic/Nurse replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Seems that you have a wonderful situation - I'd think that working in a place like that would be so therapeutic. For everyone. I am openly envious! I am not sure that I would give up the level of...

  7. Got a minute? I could use some advice, please.

    Medic/Nurse replied to skyjunky's topic in General Nursing

    You are NOT the first, nor will you be the last to make a MISTAKE. What you did cost you a job - as stupid as it was, ease up - it was not intentional and although the hungry, hungry hippa-o's got...

  8. EKG strips!?! All I see are lines and stripes!!!

    Medic/Nurse replied to webmansx's topic in Cardiac

    It took me 6 weeks and I thought I'd fail out of the program that I had a 102% average in prior to EKG's - so, I get the frustration. My professor was one of the best in the country and I just could...

  9. HTN assciated with preclampsia

    Medic/Nurse replied to IllinoisCCEMT-P's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think labetolol is a better choice as there are less side effects - profound hypotension is rare and HR stays controlled, and ICP is decreased. It is important to note that mag loading and infusion...

  10. Air Tight Cliques-Level One Trauma ER Nurses/ Hospitals

    Medic/Nurse replied to webmansx's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the interview! :balloons: DO NOT let the rumor of "mean girls" keep you from something/anything. There are more that think like me (the giving everyone a chance and the support to allow...

  11. Proper way to give suppositories

    Medic/Nurse replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find it kinda funny that I am posting to a suppository question - as, thankfully, air transport sort of eliminates the possibility of ever using them - but, strangely enough we have some tylenol...

  12. CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

    Medic/Nurse replied to GilaRRT's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Welcome SusieJ - congrats on the job. Those are VERY different exams - not sure why you would try all 3, but whatever works for you. Actually, the CEN and CFRN are more alike than different - but, IMO...

  13. A question for all you ER nurses....

    Medic/Nurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    FlyinScot gives good advice with the "flow sheet" and the role of the scribe or recorder. The tape trick - putting a 2" strip of tape on the pant leg and write with a sharpie/pen a chronological...

  14. Commuting opinions

    Medic/Nurse replied to ShellyRSRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the job. No question. Just get super duper organized and do 3 in a row and it will be a snap. You will even find that you will not have interrupted sleep (do to house stuff). I always...

  15. D.o.n addicted to narcs

    Medic/Nurse replied to logical_jackieo's topic in General Nursing

    gee - this sure sounds like a mess, no doubt. but - i'd really caution you to be very careful. in matters like this, you don't know - what you don't know and some of the issues you raise in the post...

  16. Need advice on career path to flight nursing

    Medic/Nurse replied to SpaceCoastRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Welcome spacecoast! :) rghbsn gives great advice and you got some well worn answers at FW as well. I'll add - you appear to have a solid background, so that is an excellent starting point. If I am...

  17. which specialty area = satisfaction

    Medic/Nurse replied to krstxn's topic in General Nursing

    You ask a very interesting question. Unfortunately, there is no ONE right answer. I agree with the others that note reasons for burnout (powerlessness, frustration, disenfranchised, overextended and...

  18. Crazy things pt's do for pain meds.

    Medic/Nurse replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the amazing ruby vee - yep, i have had a box burglar too. the sharps boxes we used then were the larger ones with round hole in top - he took a gerber and pried the locking mechanism on the support...

  19. i feel so guilty..should i have done more?

    Medic/Nurse replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I think this may be an excellent teaching case. I have a few questions. erin01 - the very fact that you are questioning yourself and reviewing the care provided, your actions and the doctors inaction...

  20. I got my coworker fired

    Medic/Nurse replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting post. We all have some duty to "police our profession" - but, I have seen more "missions of evil" than "missions of good". Only YOU know which one you went on. All I can say is - chose to...

  21. A Graduate Nurse with a failing kidney needs your opinion...

    Medic/Nurse replied to RN <><'s topic in General Nursing

    I hope that you find a match quickly and get well. I cannot imagine the challenges that you have already overcame. I think this alone will speak to your dedication - you are wickedly determined and I...

  22. oig narcotics restrictions on reinstated license HELP!

    Medic/Nurse replied to robigayle's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congrats on kicking the narc problem and moving through recovery. Tough to do - stay the course. You need legal advice. Pronto. Confused as to why this is a surprise - any chance that this is a...

  23. Gossiping amongst nurses

    Medic/Nurse replied to QTpie86's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...... Hey there OP - QTPie86 (Really - cutie pie and I'm answering this question) Where do I start? You have another thread about DATING THE RESIDENTS - come on. This is simple to me. Don't give...

  24. I don't mean to whine...

    Medic/Nurse replied to omcnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I am not thinking the whining thing is the problem. You are 40 in a unit of younger folks that you cannot find common ground with - and they are doing you in. One complaint here and you fail to do...

  25. Is this Ethical or Legal?

    Medic/Nurse replied to ernoc333's topic in Emergency

    Oh yeah - I forgot. Where are you? - What would these complaints be worth? my back has been hurting lately and I have a toothache, a migraine, a really wicked hangnail, my TMJ has been acting up, my...