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  1. Code/Trauma Debriefing

    sister--* replied to erdaynurse's topic in Emergency

    We had a debriefing a couple of yrs. ago after a very tragic accident in the community involving a youth brought into E.R. There was a huge number of extended family that were right at our elbows as...

  2. Nursing for Dummies???

    sister--* replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the book store and look through the NCLEX books. Many are set-up just this way. They are an invaluable tool. Also, there is a nursing magazine called, Nursing Made Easy. I've seen a few...

  3. Spooky lure lock stories!

    sister--* replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me that I've heard about this and have thought how frightening! Because of this our facility does not allow any oral or topical meds to be administered using a leur lock syringe. In...

  4. Lately I've been feeling the strain....

    sister--* replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    With all that great advice try Physical Therapy, too. Sometimes when the back is out of whack everything is affected. I had tremendous foot pain that eventually made my back roar in agony. P.T. was a...

  5. What was your gpa when you got accepted to an RN or LPN program?

    sister--* replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    3.78

  6. Ampules still being used, Ouch!

    sister--* replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to what's been mentioned we also have had ampules of Semivanstantin (sp?). An intestinal hormone. Those nasty little ampules would pop their tops okay, but the body of the ampule would...

  7. "Just" a 2-year degree

    sister--* replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    My 2 yr. Nursing degree consists of 2 yrs. HARD, shoulder to the grind-stone Nursing classes. It took me an additional yr. to yr. and one-half to get the pre-requisits done! I suppose if I had taken...

  8. I need some serious and honest advice please, regarding fibromyalgia and methadone

    sister--* replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    So well

  9. I need some serious and honest advice please, regarding fibromyalgia and methadone

    sister--* replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Please listen to the advice given. To expect YOU to fix her isn't reasonable. No one can fix another person. NO human being has that kind of power! The committment and action to change...

  10. Not a poop or pee nurse?!?

    sister--* replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe this nurse has a twin sister. While I was in a pt. room waiting for assistance to transfer this pt. to the bedside commode the shift charge nurse walked in to introduce herself to the...

  11. The patient's family members

    sister--* replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    Hats off to all nurses!! If I could hug everyone of you...everyone of us...I would! As my Mom was dying, one dear nurse came to my side, put her arm around my shoulder, and said, "Today, you're not a...

  12. NS for IV starts

    sister--* posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I've been reading in this forum about using NS instead of Lidocaine for IV starts. I mentioned this to my D.O.N. and she suggested I find some literature on it. I haven't a clue where to go to...

  13. Medical orders for lidocaine for IV starts

    sister--* replied to bosswheadache's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is a standing order. There are many, many times when it is much appreciated by my

  14. Is it too late? Any advise?

    sister--* replied to Fionasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I just have to tell you that if you're waiting for the "perfect" time in your child's life to go back to school, you'll never get there. Every stage of your daughter's life is precious. At every...

  15. Student Nurse Looking For Textbook Advice

    sister--* replied to Mark from PENN's topic in General Nursing

    I saved myself between $250 - $350 dollars this semester alone on my Son's Fall Semester University books by using Amazon.Com. One book arrived 1 wk. after the start of the semester. That's the only...

  16. BD instye autoguard angiocaths- difficulty

    sister--* replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    It took our facility nurses a while to get the hang of them. Once you do you'll love

  17. ~Ways to pay off your nursing loan/debt ?

    sister--* replied to thida's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Be extreemly wary of those Federal Government programs. Read things very carefully and fully understand all the implications. Unfortunately, I wasn't as thorough as I should have been....

  18. Am dreading second year.......

    sister--* replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's just too funny! I remember driving through a town on my way to a class and seeing a woman about my age walking with a shopping bag. I was suddenly jelous of her and the time she had to go...

  19. I'm New Here--I need encouragement :(

    sister--* replied to serendipity05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    About those prayers....they are on the way! BTW, you are only a failure if you decide to be! Holy Toledo...you've gone all the way through Nursing School and that's a TREMENDOUS accomplishment in...

  20. Am dreading second year.......

    sister--* replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Please, students, hold your heads up high! What you're going through here prepares you for ALL the different personalities and oddities you'll have to traverse in patient and facility care. It's like...

  21. Getting a verbal for being too happy.

    sister--* replied to st4wb3rr33sh0rtc4k3's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been told I'm too nice. Guess I was just raised to be that way. I don't take sides, I hate gossip, always say please and thank-you, and work like crazy for my patients and my facility. So...

  22. Help!! Nursing Debate

    sister--* replied to ads24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It might seem a bit dull, however, Primary VS Team Nursing is being discussed in my area. More specifically, how to deliver the best, most timely, and efficient patient care with the least number of...

  23. Should there be a limit on trying to pass NCLEX?

    sister--* replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of 3 tries within 2 yrs. of graduation. If unsuccessful then a remedial program would be mandated. Some of us need a bit of time for all the info. to organize into a useable and safe...

  24. Suspecting Co-worker of taking drugs

    sister--* replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility, EAP stands for Employee Assistance Program. It allows three confidential visits per calendar year to a facility contracted counseling group. This is at no cost to the employee....

  25. Most unforgettable nursing instructor

    sister--* replied to CaseManager1947's topic in General Nursing

    I had two awesome nursing instructors. One was the cilnical and theory instructor that everyone groaned about having. She was one hard cookie! It was during her tutorship that many, many students...