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  1. Anyone here drink a can of soda a day?

    nursingisworkRN replied to Galvatron1's topic in General Nursing

    I have one cup of coffee each day in the morning, and a diet coke in the afternoon. I have been doing this for years, and even with migraines the doctors can't get me to give them up. For me, it is a...

  2. The 'wished-I-knew' before entering into my program...

    nursingisworkRN replied to jitterbugg's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was told to buy all of the books and have them on the first day of class. I would have waited and probably saved $1,000 on books I didn't really need. Yes, many are great references, but they...

  3. Soft Scrubs

    nursingisworkRN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't know what color you are looking for, but lydia's makes pro-soft in many brights (not white) that are softer than my cotton jersey pajama sheets. Dickies makes a sandwashed line that is...

  4. Where is your nursing niche?

    nursingisworkRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jenny! As I am sure you already figured out, there are unhappy people everywhere, and nurses are not exempt. Many of my fave people and dear friends are nurses! For me, I thought that a...

  5. Violating a Code Status...

    nursingisworkRN replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    SO sad . Sometimes when I push to get a DNR order, the mds do not seem to agree with me. Thus, I put on the idiot cap and say "with end stage CHF, ARF, hepatitis, COPD, DM, fluid overload, pt...

  6. Violating a Code Status...

    nursingisworkRN replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital, unless you have a DNR order from an md (or residents with renewal w/in 24 hours by md), your pt is a "full code". No md order=full code. Good nursing practice is to find out...

  7. OMG! My feet are killing me!

    nursingisworkRN replied to dansamy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My feet started killing me in the dansko clogs (hello, 14 hour days). I now wear asics and love them. I have 2 pairs for running, and now a pair for work. No more shin splints, sore toes, or ache-y...

  8. Need your policy on CANCELLATION

    nursingisworkRN replied to jsmebnme1's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital just changed the policy. When you are cancelled, then you are cancelled. If you are on standby, then you are on call (could be for 4, 8, or 12 hours). Cancelled=no pay, and standby is...

  9. Tattoos

    nursingisworkRN replied to Fancy Face's topic in General Nursing

    As stated above, I would think it could be very safe or very scary depending on who/where it was done. I got my first tattoo a few months ago, and the first day back at work I had a contact isolation...

  10. Is this career right for me? Sharing some thoughts!

    nursingisworkRN replied to EnduringFaith's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD LUCK WITH SCHOOL! I think that it can be easy to focus on complaints like hard work, staffing ratios, idiot mds, aching feet, sore backs, etc. I also know that all of the above make working hard...

  11. Nurses not doing assessments

    nursingisworkRN replied to gucci rush's topic in General Nursing

    Just for my , I know plenty of nurses that all went to school together and graduated together and all practice nursing differently. One of the best nurses on our floor is Filipino. I think the age...

  12. Stressed and confused

    nursingisworkRN replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you had such a bad day. It sounds beyond terrible. Be proud that you handled the situation as well as you did, and that you did take excellent care of your pts. Get some much needed rest...

  13. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    nursingisworkRN replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    For me, there are plenty of things I enjoy about nursing besides the money. Like: the super comfy scrubs available in every color imaginable, giving pt care, providing health education, meeting tons...

  14. Is it really that bad?

    nursingisworkRN replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to think this is a great career choice in terms of flexibility and loving my job. But this site is where I can say what I think and feel with some anonyminity and get a great deal of support....

  15. Best Advice for Successful IV Sticks

    nursingisworkRN replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    As said previously, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. I do best on the veins I can feel, and when I anchor it with my thumb of my left hand it helps with the rolling. There is no way to be good without...

  16. Mistakes held against you

    nursingisworkRN replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just to add my opinion, it is best to take the high road and report it. The incident report is used to identify areas of weakness that need improvement for safety. Plus, I do think it helps to build...

  17. Wrong reasons

    nursingisworkRN replied to oldshoes's topic in General Nursing

    All stereotypes aside, can you image working as a nurse in heels and a suit??? It would last about two minutes, or until you slipped in urine and had a code brown. I haven't seen the commercial, but...

  18. New Nurse In Tears...

    nursingisworkRN replied to RNNURSE23's topic in General Nursing

    Why is it that the new grads end up in tears?? It certainly is the case with me and I was never a big crier. Anyways, just wanted you to know that I run around like crazy as well, while many of the...

  19. Rough day

    nursingisworkRN replied to JentheRN05's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So sorry that you are going through this right now. Please realize that by taking the time and initiative to care for this pt you are helping. You may not be able to fix the situation, but I can...

  20. Asking for advice

    nursingisworkRN replied to blahblah0012's topic in General Nursing

    sorry to hear you are having a difficult time adjusting. i am also a new grad and new to telemetry and it is giving me a run for the money. i have made mistakes too, but that is a part of nursing. i...

  21. gift ideas for new mom?

    nursingisworkRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    hi guys! this may be in the wrong spot, but i figured the ob specialties might know what a new mom might want or need! if you are a mother and have suggestions, that would also be welcome input....

  22. Completely Stressed Out..

    nursingisworkRN replied to ChristinaSevRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Christina! I know you are looking to follow the chain of command, so take this with the proverbial grain of salt. I agree in following the chain of command, but if one link can't provide you...

  23. New Grad to Fully Functioning RN - How long?

    nursingisworkRN replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

    Take your breaks. This should not be your least concern. If you do not take proper care of yourself, you cannot take proper care of your pts. Twelve hours is too long for me without a break, and I am...

  24. Patients making me feel dumb

    nursingisworkRN replied to kmokay's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, I always default to the "what did the Dr. say?" response. If they are unsure, then I will follow up with the Dr. or I will instruct them to ask the Dr. before the procedure. If they are...

  25. The War with the Floors

    nursingisworkRN replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    Just for the record, I would like to state that as a floor nurse I would much rather receive an ED admit at 1915 than a direct admit at 1915. Quick reason being I know that the ED has selected at...