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10MG-IV

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  1. Nicely undermining you.

    10MG-IV replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is late, but There, there, Sug, Bless your little

  2. Do You Wear Your Colors To Work?

    10MG-IV replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    WE have a certified LSU nut MD, certified FLA GATORS P.A., the registration ladies are Vols Orange from head to toe, along with TN Titan fans, 2-3 nurses and 1 MD are UAB 'Bama Crimson Tide all...

  3. How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

    10MG-IV replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    In a NYsecond, I would leave, but while I am still in it I am giving 110%. BTW, it is not getting me anywhere with the new crowd of nurses, new thinking Gen X nurses. Where did this group come from? I...

  4. Psych Medications

    10MG-IV replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Psychiatric

    E**exor. The worst drug IMHO. my CHO went up to 300 on it, took me a year of weaning brain zaps, ups and downs to get off and now the CHO is >120 I was crying after 9-11 and they though I needed...

  5. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    10MG-IV replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    regarding the Le-a name. my best friend a teacher in Louisiana has a Le-a in her class. and if you look on the strange name blog Le-a sightings are

  6. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    10MG-IV replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

  7. The Struggle: When A Nurse Diverts

    10MG-IV replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Oncology Unit I had a patient call the desk " your nurse is passed out in here" I (charge RN) ran in the room and sure enough, out on the floor,look listen feel, pulse present, slow resp. grunting,...

  8. Stress related near breakdown

    10MG-IV replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree with Canoehead, everyone falls, not everyone gets up, dusts themselves off, holds their head up high and goes on. All those trials and tribulations become experience. You now have the...

  9. Stiff Stethoscope tubing...Ugh!!!!

    10MG-IV replied to mcknis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a 15 year old Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope and low and behold I found it in the drawer with a STIFF tubing. So, what do I have to loose but a refurbish fee and or buying a new tubing...

  10. Tricks for putting down NG tubes?

    10MG-IV replied to Dancin'Mom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, here is one for you. I warm the Salem sump tube! Curl it in a styro cup of very warm water. It becomes very flexible and easy to navigate the curves. Have the Pt sit straight up chin on chest...

  11. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    10MG-IV replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    RANT: I resent the 1-10 pain scale. we have to "ASK" which in my opinion is a "PROMPT" " on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the worst pain you ever have experienced, what is your pain now?" Of course the...

  12. Neuro ICU - Withdrawl of life support...is this so wrong?

    10MG-IV replied to Nacki's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    When in the situation of a terminal dying human, most are not comfortable. We at times avoid the room, do the q 1 hour turn and assessment, look at the family gathered around the bedside and offer...

  13. Most common non-emergency visits

    10MG-IV replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

  14. Funny Names

    10MG-IV replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, I have worked with her too! I have taken care of Louisiana Bacon, Pink Lemons, and Precious and her sister Delicious there was a third sister I can't recall her name. it wasn't Nutritious... Oh...

  15. Funny Names

    10MG-IV replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A friend that works in the BAYOU sent this to me. How do you pronounce this name Le-a? Leah?? NO Lee - A?? NOPE Lay - a?? NO Lei?? Guess Again. It's pronounced "Ledasha" Oh yes...you read...

  16. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    10MG-IV replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    A friend who works in the BAYOU, sent this to me.I had to pass it along after reading "names" How do you pronounce this name Le-a? Leah?? NO Lee - A?? NOPE Lay - a?? NO Lei?? Guess Again....

  17. SHOES: Are Dansko comfortable?

    10MG-IV replied to ternerzero's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wearing Dansko clogs cured my Plantar Fasciitis. Yes..... Cured it. Pain went away after about 4 weeks. I ONLY wore Dansko at work and home. You know there is nothing nice about a nurse with painful...

  18. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    10MG-IV replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Clinics cna be just as interesting as any ER, especially when patient's call you for advise and don;t want to follow thru. Can't make the patient go to the ER. Don't complain about the wait in the ER...

  19. This just fries me!!!!

    10MG-IV replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    The sad thing is that SHE has a NP and ? Masters. , I'd hate to be on the other end of the Stethoscope... or Rx for that

  20. Constipation Tricks

    10MG-IV replied to caringRN's topic in General Nursing

    Methylnaltrexone bromide (relistor) injection for treatment of opioid-induced constipation, I have given this medication to post surgical patients with constipation induced by narcotics. I found it to...

  21. ESRD and constipation

    10MG-IV replied to zoopnever's topic in General Nursing

    methylnaltrexone bromide (Relistor) injection for treatment of opioid-induced constipation I have given this medication to post surgical patients with constipation induced by narcotics. I found it to...

  22. Studer Group

    10MG-IV replied to dmkm2001's topic in Nurse Management

    if Admin would spend the money on keeping their staff happy, upgrades to the tools we use daily, reduce the paperwork, instead of being sucked in by companies that think they have reinvented the...

  23. Hourly rounding... I have the time

    10MG-IV replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Sing it sista, :heartbeat Sing it. :dncgbby:Yeah you right.

  24. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    10MG-IV replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    John, my work Husband called and reported he had a PT. complaint of ,,,"imported bowels". He was aggravated because he is working at triage and can barely afford imported beer much less imported...

  25. Killed myself in school to become this????

    10MG-IV replied to ILoveNursing82's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been in clinicals yet?? Go to any ER and watch how busy we are. Watch what we do. From A-Z and everything in between, along with being a repairman, janitor,mother , waitress, housekeeping...