miracle1986

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  1. Relocating to San Antonio this Jan 2007

    miracle1986 replied to Princess72's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey--miracle1986 here....found you. Am very, very sorry. My exhusband raked me thru the coals and 'her' nickname is princess. She has stalked me, had me in court,stolen my jewelry, ripped up my...

  2. Night Shift might be killing me

    miracle1986 replied to NICU_3_RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    HI NICU_3_RN.... You know about our individual circadian rhythms.....yes (midnights) can have adverse ractions to your own body. IE: hypertension. My fave shift is afternoon, I thought I could do...

  3. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

    miracle1986 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Felixa.....good observation about mothers.....although I personally did not mention my mother's life-long hyperchondria and chronic mental depression ( on meds ) on my last thread...... I was seen...

  4. What did nursing school do to you?

    miracle1986 replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    Retired R.N.----oh my gosh.....oh my

  5. What did nursing school do to you?

    miracle1986 replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    I think it all depends on the instrustors and support one has at home.I have strick, hard, tricky instructors and absolutely no support at home....in fact , there are bets that i won't finish the R.N....

  6. What are you ??

    miracle1986 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Jenny. My mom was a health care coordinator in an E.R. for over 20 years. And she is extemely 'smart' in the nursing field.....but was very happy doing what she was doing. She is still on the ball...

  7. anxiety

    miracle1986 replied to LargoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You are totally welcome largo....if you ever have questions. Feel free to mail me privately. Don't underestimate youself. Ever.

  8. What did nursing school do to you?

    miracle1986 replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    I too can relate to all who posted on here. Nursing is a very 'hard' profession--meaning both psychologically and physically. Nursing school is extremely hard....and I am already an LPN....almost...

  9. What are you ??

    miracle1986 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    P_RN.....I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :caduceus: "Good answer !!!!" You have the drive ! Unbelievable . Probably 10,000 miles past

  10. What did nursing school do to you?

    miracle1986 replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all go to the same school. Honestly. We are overwieght, need a drink and some better profs. We all ought to go celebrate when we get out. And although I am a woman, I agree with...

  11. ICU VS. the ER?

    miracle1986 replied to Anna5M's topic in Emergency

    Where I live....nurses are not alot to do squat without consent / order from the docs. They are at the beck and call for the docs....it is bull....but how it has been here since the beinning of the...

  12. What did nursing school do to you?

    miracle1986 replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot about me screaming alot from the stress!:rotfl: At this point in time, I say very little....it has changed me so

  13. What is your job?

    miracle1986 replied to mgalloLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To elaborate on my post #3 on defining the Skilled area of LTC....Things have changed in 10 years....in the state that I am in, LTC is long term care....like personal care. Skilled care....is just...

  14. What is your job?

    miracle1986 replied to mgalloLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked in Skilled Nursing for 13 bucks an hour. Charge nurse over 1-2 wings. 32-yes 32 patients per wing with 2-4 aids. Skilled care, with all the above mentioned kinds of skilled patient care. My...

  15. What are you ??

    miracle1986 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    LPN for 26 years. Presently all academics completed at P.S.U., now finishing my clinicals for completion of R.N. (Associate Degree) A nurse is a nurse is a nurse........ I have saved 7 lives....

  16. What is your job?

    miracle1986 replied to mgalloLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you going on for R.N.????? As an LPN, you can work in: A. LTC / Personal Care Homes / Skilled care facilities....you will be a charge nurse. In charge of all C.N.A.'s (overseeing that they do...

  17. ICD 9 codes for dialysis?

    miracle1986 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Go to halfoff.com and type in ICD-9-CM you will get a book of all needed codes for a great price

  18. med surg to icu ?

    miracle1986 replied to Lightning Bug RN's topic in General Nursing

    Telemetry first would be a great move first. It is more intense in I.C.U. with fewer nurse - patient ratio....which you already know.... You will do

  19. What did nursing school do to you?

    miracle1986 replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    IT: keeps me in my room studying falling asleep with books in my hand. or sitting at computer studying till my butt is numb. & nervously ate till i am now 50 pounds overweight!!!!!!!!!!! caused me...

  20. ICU VS. the ER?

    miracle1986 replied to Anna5M's topic in Emergency

    P.S. Praise God

  21. ICU VS. the ER?

    miracle1986 replied to Anna5M's topic in Emergency

    E.R. nurses are running nonstop for the docs orders. The doctor makes all the decisions in the E.R. ie: should patient be treated a.s.a.p.? be admitted? go to O.R.? go to I.C.U. ? go to an outpatient...

  22. Looking for opinions on a situation!!!

    miracle1986 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    A zillion cheers to Coopergrrlrn :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers: and I mean a zillion..... (rootbeer in the mugs-not a drinker)....you are right

  23. Looking for opinions on a situation!!!

    miracle1986 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with chenoaspirit. withholding info from the patient is illegal. been

  24. Looking for opinions on a situation!!!

    miracle1986 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just read yours daytonite....isn't it called "patient - doctor confidentiality?" not "husband of patient-doctor confidentiality"????? ...please don't tell me that i am that old and out dated...

  25. Looking for opinions on a situation!!!

    miracle1986 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    What the Doctor did was illegal. No 'testing' should be done on an individual unless "okayed by the individual himself / herself". Even alcoholics / druggies have some rights to refuse testing in...