WalMart_ADN

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1. Amount of orientation for new RN

   WalMart_ADN replied to rileygrl11's topic in Oncology

   orientation for 12 weeks on my pedi. onc. floor....then a 2 day chemo class... then the test....and now we just get our meds double signed, which is standard practice. but before our chemo...

2. Want to travel, but scared

   WalMart_ADN replied to seanymph's topic in Travel

   If i take a travel assignment, can i stay in pediatrics? or do i have to work where they tell

3. The most pee ever.....

   WalMart_ADN replied to KC CHICK's topic in General Nursing

   got back 1100 from a kiddo (well, i think he was like 16) s/p non-ruptured appy....he had a psych history and kept saying...."it's my fault i can't pee...it's MY FAULT I CAN'T PEE!!.....after the...

4. Drawing Blood From PICC Lines

   WalMart_ADN replied to rileygrl11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   we use PICCS on our heme/onc kiddo's all the time....why stick them when they have perfectly good central access? just make sure you flush them really well, with at least 10cc's (this is for kids,...

5. Manual vs. automatic blood pressure cuffs

   WalMart_ADN replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

   ever try to do a manual on a 3 year old? or an infant? not gonna happen. we occasionally do manuels on older kids if it's indicated by some wacky numbers with the machines. And i like doing my own...

6. Almost zero WBC count

   WalMart_ADN replied to misti_z's topic in Oncology

   very very lax reverse isolation with my heme/onc kiddos......wear a mask if they are going down to the cafeteria/lobby w/ mom, not necessary if they are just going to the playroom (the really sick...

7. Question-how far do you travel for work daily?

   WalMart_ADN replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

   an hour and 10 minutes each way. i hate all 98 miles of

8. How many of you married doctors?

   WalMart_ADN replied to JHUnurse's topic in General Nursing

   uhh....that's not naive...that's dumb. I am 19 and did not go to nursing school, work my a$$ off, lose touch with all my friends from HS, to end up with the ultimate goal of marrying a dr.! If she is...

9. Pick Up Lines!!

   WalMart_ADN replied to trishaLVN's topic in Nursing Humor

   "you must be jamaican....cause jamaican me crazy!" "your father must have been a juice man cause you are VERY FINE"

10. Check out those veins!

    WalMart_ADN replied to susanmary's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    snuggling with the bf the other night...little did i know i was palpating the veins left forearm...suddenly i hear..uhh....what are you doing??...i guess i had some explaning to