DarlinNurseRed

DarlinNurseRed

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  1. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Krocs, Merrell's, and

  2. Help with quick release knot!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to shana556's topic in General Nursing

    It is basically 1/2 of a regular bowtie....If you tied it to a moving part of the bed, such as a rail, you might accidentally lower the rail too quickly and stress a joint,,,or break a limb. Always...

  3. Why are OR nurses so mean????

    DarlinNurseRed replied to brainnurse's topic in Operating Room

    Is this an example of the reality show mentality? Did you get voted off the island? I know this sounds silly, but I do believe that some nurses think nursing is a competition. I grew up watching...

  4. Allowing more than RN on name badge?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I think the RN that moongirl described with the initials on her left boob is a most hilarious, but, very TRUE description. I have seen that

  5. Allowing more than RN on name badge?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...I don't need a reason, really. I was only being sarcastic saying "wary".... But isn't it really a bit humorous to see a name tag for example: Jane Doe,

  6. Allowing more than RN on name badge?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I am wary of nurses who have more Initials behind their name than letters in the name itself. Lots of school teachers have more than four years of education, and they don't need a name tag with...

  7. Capping a primary line - IV ?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to lpn2a's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I HATE it when the IV is connected straight to the site without an extension. Our O.R. has a habit of that too. I always make sure I put a towel underneath,,,you never know when it will make a...

  8. VCR/DVR Alert - Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Ok...two threads merged, got

  9. VCR/DVR Alert - Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Was my original post moved? Just

  10. Dealing with a patient who verbally threatens you

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in General Nursing

    I have no desire to be injured while helping someone. I think it is always best to punt if there is no other way. The other workers would rather attempt a stick for you than have to pull this big guy...

  11. VCR/DVR Alert - Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone else looking forward to watching the documentary about the nurses who went to vietnam? I am very interested. It is supposed to air on August

  12. Calculator not permitted?!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Finallyy's topic in General Students

    Very nice examples, Pheebz777. Cheers to

  13. Calculator not permitted?!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Finallyy's topic in General Students

    When I was in school, we couldn't use calculators for testing until 3rd semester, and only if you passed the dosage criticals. It was only to make sure we understood medical math concepts. In...

  14. It's official, I'm stupid!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Now, thats funny,,,I don't care who ya are, thats funny. (in reference to Gator RN's

  15. Lung Sounds - Im confused

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Fairlythere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't understand arguing about it, obviously something is wrong and needs to be addressed anyway. Sounds like the patient is getting very good nursing care and a good assessment if it is being...

  16. It's official, I'm stupid!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know of any nurse that gets all her "breaks". I do know a bunch who get pissed off quickly when they don't get 'em. Fortunately, I do not happen to be one of them. I like patient education,...

  17. It's official, I'm stupid!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think it is all that complicated. I don't think I can teach someone how to be healthy or be a good example of a healthy lifestyle if I don't do the most basic things that I need for...

  18. It's official, I'm stupid!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I commend you on doing your job. Be sure to take your breaks though, if possible,, they don't give em to us where I work,,,that is why it's called "TAKING a break" cause it ain't a gift. I bet that...

  19. why all the rudeness?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to christymwinn's topic in General Nursing

    I actually have the same opinion at times, and I step away from the computer, come back when I know I will enjoy reading the banter again. I have had people try to make me angry, but I just get up and...

  20. Question about FFP

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Nurse1966's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Gosh this patient and situation sounds exactly like my patient the other day-PRBCs, FFP, Lasix, boluses, no output and a doctor who talked to me like I was an

  21. Does every new grad experience this???

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Hebrews 13:5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I am afraid to say yes, and you are not paranoid. Sometimes nurses that are well-seasoned in their jobs can be that way, simply because they get their work done quickly and have more time to chat...

  22. Curious about the details

    DarlinNurseRed posted a topic in Travel

    I am very curious about the average nurse:pt ratios of travel nursing, also how different facilities give report on their patients. Some places I have been,,,the care managers let you figure out...

  23. Giving Report

    DarlinNurseRed replied to spejsa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have had the next shift of nurses critique me constantly through report...some cannot help themselves, its become a habit. I worked at a facility that did the taped report instead of face to...

  24. How long will I be miserable?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to nrcnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Someone in our education dept. recently told me that most nurses hit a depression aproximately 6 months into work after graduation. I believe her. I have left work several times crying, myself. I must...

  25. they don't tell you EVERYTHING!!!!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to momjacksonlpn's topic in Travel

    I am looking at two companies at this time, TNS and Trustaff. Both of these have good points, and the recruiters are very helpful, although I haven't decided yet on one or the other. Has anyone had...