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  1. DUKE-ACCELERATED BSN--> I have questions!

    Runningnurse replied to porterrj's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Exactly. Don't know anything about Duke's other signing bonuses or lack thereof. I only know that as an ABSN grad I will receive $33K (minus the huge taxes) in three installments if I work for Duke...

  2. Portocath Hell

    Runningnurse replied to elena15's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    What on earth? That is really bizarre. Seriously go for the infection control side, not to mention the needless pain. Ports are there for many reasons, one of which is to REDUCE needle sticks....

  3. Request for pain meds and then asleep

    Runningnurse replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember that just because someone appears to be sleeping soundly (even if they're snoring like a chainsaw) doesn't mean they're pain-free. I work with cancer pts and often they're so used to...

  4. "What Do You Want Me To Do About It?"

    Runningnurse replied to welnet66's topic in General Nursing

    Our floor generally has a decent number of offservice patients on it, and those are always the docs that act like idiots. Maybe we're just biased, but "our" docs always call back right away, and if...

  5. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    Runningnurse replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    Not from a patient, but we have a CNA who...bless her...isn't very swift. She does her job and is sweet as can be, but...you get the idea. One of our patients had cervical cancer, with quite a lot of...

  6. pain medication

    Runningnurse replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The fast answer would be "yes, in most circumstances". But I think the better question is...why are your orders unclear enough that you need to ask? The MD or ordering provider should provide clear...

  7. I want to be an Oncology Nurse

    Runningnurse replied to gymrat33's topic in Oncology

    I work at a big teaching hospital on the oncology floor, and I'm a new grad. I did my final big preceptorship in school on the same floor I work on now. It's the same as any other...you learn as you...

  8. Where have all the GOOD VEINS gone?

    Runningnurse replied to PCUSheryl's topic in General Nursing

    Our floor is similar...we're oncology, so if these folks don't have a port, chances are their veins have been torn up. (As an aside...I love ports. Love love love. Makes the patient's life SO much...

  9. Do you say NICK_U or N-i-c-u?

    Runningnurse replied to tofutti's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We've got a neuro ICU as well, but it's always called the neuro ICU (I think the NeonatalICU came first). In addition, we have a totally separate ICN...generally for the older tiny babies. Plus the...

  10. Do you say NICK_U or N-i-c-u?

    Runningnurse replied to tofutti's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We say nick-u, along with mick-u, sick-u, etc. We've got lots of intensive care,

  11. Best Brand of Shoes

    Runningnurse replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

    Another Dansko fanatic here. I have the black mary-jane style and I love them. I had some Nursemates for school and really hated them, actually. The Danskos feel fantastic for all 12+ hours, and I...

  12. Nursing Shoes-Where are the best and most comfortable

    Runningnurse replied to nursinginga's topic in General Students

    The hose just keep my legs from feeling tired. That little bit of pressure really does wonders. Give them a try for a day...see if you like them. They can hurt your toes though, so what I do is put...

  13. Nursing Shoes-Where are the best and most comfortable

    Runningnurse replied to nursinginga's topic in General Students

    No clogs? Well, there goes my vote. Danskos are by far the best things I have ever discovered. Period. They're pricey, but they hold up forever and they're amazing. My feet haven't hurt one bit...

  14. The patient's family members

    Runningnurse replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    I draw the line if they become abusive towards me personally. If they're insulting me as a person ie "You stupid ^$(@#!, why don't you just shut up?" or threatening me, I'll ask for a change. If...

  15. The patient's family members

    Runningnurse replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, family members can either be a nurse's biggest help or biggest hindrance. I had one patient who would continually soil the bed...10-12 times per shift. The urges were simply too...

  16. Blood Transfusions: How fast do you go?

    Runningnurse replied to Genista's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think it also depends on whether the patient is a first-time recipient or not. I do run first-timers blood a bit more slowly than our folks who come in and are getting their fifth unit in two days....

  17. Figuring out how to contact the physician

    Runningnurse replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it's a bit different for us...we're a pretty big teaching hospital, so there's always an intern on call overnight. During the day, the interns are always your first call. Our problem is who to...

  18. DUKE-ACCELERATED BSN--> I have questions!

    Runningnurse replied to porterrj's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think the clinical hours are a really important factor...I can't imagine going into my first job with only half of the hours I had. I needed every last one of those clinicals! Especially when you...

  19. Orthostatic Blood Pressure

    Runningnurse replied to WVUBSN*93's topic in General Nursing

    Our rule is check BP/HR 2 minutes after the position change. A 'normal' person will have compensated by this point. Our folks are considered orthostatic with a drop in SBP of 10 or more and an...

  20. Blood Transfusions: How fast do you go?

    Runningnurse replied to Genista's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work in oncology, with many elderly patients. That said, we normally run our blood over 2 hours. We run all PRBCs on a pump, same with plasma. Sometimes platelets are run straight in, but usually...

  21. DUKE-ACCELERATED BSN--> I have questions!

    Runningnurse replied to porterrj's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Very true...it's four years of -nursing- coursework. Minus some little stuff. :) I did do loan repayment. Figured I had no pressing need to go elsewhere...might as well stay at Duke and let them...

  22. Confused about using the Pyxis mediction machine..

    Runningnurse replied to Bala Shark's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think the most important thing to remember here is that every Pyxis machine is probably programmed a bit differently. So to the original poster, don't look here for exact answers on your...

  23. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

    Runningnurse replied to lmz's topic in Patient Medications

    I was also taught to always give Lovenox in the abdomen, at least 2 inches away from the belly button. My patients have told me that it does indeed hurt like the dickens, but that the pinching trick...

  24. North Carolina Roll Call

    Runningnurse replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi all, I'm pretty new to the forums and to nursing. I went through Duke's accelerated BSN program and now I'm working at Big Duke. Glad to join the rest of y'all in the land of

  25. So you wanna visit North Carolina .....

    Runningnurse replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Nancy, congrats on getting into UNC! I've lived here in Durham for two years now, and I'm enjoying it. To answer some of your questions...since you'll be commuting to Chapel Hill, I'd recommend...