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  1. My skin keeps breaking out!!!!

    ERNurse752 replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing topical ever worked for me, not even going to an esthetician for facials and micropeels and microdermabrasion. Never had any problems in my teens, it all started early-mid twenties. The only...

  2. Where to begin education as RN <Tech Vs. university> <<ADN vs BSN>>

    ERNurse752 replied to malenursetobe@21's topic in General Nursing

    In a nutshell... I thought about doing a 2 yr program, but ultimately decided to go straight for the 4 yr. I figured I might not have the motivation to finish the BS if I already was working as a...

  3. ER T-shirts

    ERNurse752 replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    I saw a good one that said "We Bust Ours To Save Yours." Saw another one that said something about if you don't wear your seatbelt, we'll see you naked later.

  4. What Prfessional Organizations/Magazines Do You Subscribe To?

    ERNurse752 replied to Jen2's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats and welcome to ENA and ER! I like Nursing2005, RN magazine, and I just joined the Society of Trauma Nurses not too long ago. "Nursing Made Incredibly Easy" also publishes a pretty decent...

  5. Bait and switch

    ERNurse752 replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    It it were me facing all that, I would run fast and run far. That sounds CRAZY and impossible and dangerous. Eek. I wouldn't even go back if it were me, actually. Nor would I put it on my references,...

  6. Scrub sizing vent...grr....

    ERNurse752 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the tall club too...5'10 with a 34 inch inseam (need longer if I wear heels.) Try gap.com - get most of my jeans from them now. Banana Republic also has tall lengths. Landau makes tall scrubs...

  7. some HR people

    ERNurse752 replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    We have plastic bedpans too.

  8. Vicodin or Surgery??

    ERNurse752 replied to breezy5's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse I used to work with had to have her gallbladder taken out while she was pregnant. She couldn't keep anything down, which was worse than the surgery. Her OB was present in the OR during...

  9. Bait and switch

    ERNurse752 replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, I see. Well, poo. You're welcome, and the best of luck to you in your refresher and finding a better job!

  10. Please help... I can't decide CRNA vs. DO

    ERNurse752 replied to bluesky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't actually know anything about CRNA, but there's a CRNA board on here. Not sure if you've already looked there, but thought it might help since responses might be slow today (Sunday.)

  11. Bait and switch

    ERNurse752 replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    That stinks. How long is the LVN going to be off? Is there any possibility they could transfer you to the skilled unit after she comes back? That way they could see for themselves that you can still...

  12. Do you work in a "Magnet" hospital?

    ERNurse752 replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    I don't personally know yet, although I hope to be getting an interview with a Magnet system soon... There was a thread on this awhile back, so try doing a search and you might get some good info.

  13. frustrated during externship, advice from RNs please?

    ERNurse752 replied to browniepoints's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you're doing great so far. Especially for someone who is still in school! It takes a good year as a nurse to really start feeling comfortable in most areas, sometimes even more. I don't...

  14. Many Strikes on record, should I forget this career

    ERNurse752 replied to questionscurious's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree with the others who say to check with your state board of nursing. And mainly I wanted to say congratulations on getting your life back on track, and I hope it works out for you. I'd...

  15. IV starts and drawing blood

    ERNurse752 replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    Draw blood from the IV. Sometimes if it's a small gauge it won't work, but usually it

  16. best advice for new ER nurse

    ERNurse752 replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on making the change. :) Check out http://www.ena.org and go to the marketplace and check out their books...lots of good ones. There is an EKG book by Dale Dubin that is excellent, I don't...

  17. Nuc med and nursing??

    ERNurse752 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I don't personally know, but one of my friends used to to nuc med, got bored, and became a nurse. She likes nursing a lot better because there is more variety, she makes more money, and there are a...

  18. a rant (pts come to hospital for the littlest of things)

    ERNurse752 replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Exactly...the ER doc's main job is to rule out/diagnose/treat an emergent/urgent diagnosis, not necessarily figure out exactly what's going on. That's why we alway tell people to follow up with their...

  19. Five week ER orientation

    ERNurse752 replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, really. It costs a *fortune* to lose nurses and replace them. We have lost probably close to 20 nurses in the last couple years...about half of that in the last few months. A few of us are...

  20. Looking for scrubs in all the wrong places . . .

    ERNurse752 replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    Also check out

  21. a rant (pts come to hospital for the littlest of things)

    ERNurse752 replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All these examples are why I'm getting ready to take a week of vacation, then I start a new job in a new specialty, then I'm going on another two weeks of "real" vacation in

  22. Nurse who appeared on Dr. Phil suspended

    ERNurse752 replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the nursing home has a responsibility to protect its residents. The woman on the show really beat the you-know-what out of her husband many times...and like you said, if that was your...

  23. Five week ER orientation

    ERNurse752 replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    That is way too short. It should be no less than 12 weeks, especially in a Level I. My ER has started doing the 6 week thing, and guess what...all the new grads crash and burn, then leave as bitter...

  24. Stroke at 6.

    ERNurse752 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Some people bring their kids in thinking they're having a stroke, but it's actually Bell's Palsy, a temporary one-sided facial paralysis. Doesn't sound like the case for you, but just thought I'd...

  25. What should I do??? New grad with 2 job offers...

    ERNurse752 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should shadow for at least an entire shift at each place before deciding. I also depends on what you want out of your nursing career. If you're more into the high tech, adrenaline,...