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  1. the dreaded holidays..... & do you work 'em by choice?

    dragonflyaltoids replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing

    LOL.... I thought I was the only one with this trick! Traditionally my family always gets together in the evening while my in laws get together for the noon meal. It didn't take but one holiday for me...

  2. Days you are glad you are a Nurse

    dragonflyaltoids replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    Today when my 91 y/o DNR pt lay gasping with air hunger and his wife of 66 years asked me and the night shift nurse while we were in bedside report if we thought it was possible to let her sleep in...

  3. Nurses,say you had the chance to choose another career,which one would you choose ?

    dragonflyaltoids replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Childhood dream - English Teacher Realistically - Master's in Healthcare with a minor in IT so I can get the HELL away from these annoying A$$ patients and their needy families, ( only the ones with...

  4. Pet Peeve

    dragonflyaltoids replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, I know I need to but I hate explaining why I want to see the doctor, BECAUSE--1. I held my pee at work for 13 hours yesterday and now I can't go--at all 2. I had a really bad day and I'm scared...

  5. Advice on 12 hour shifts

    dragonflyaltoids replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I have rheumatoid arthritis with permanent joint damage in my knees, I went to an orthopedic shoe shop and I recommend it to you as well, there are shoes specific to the problem where on your foot...

  6. Advice for non-healing perianal abscess after 4 weeksM

    dragonflyaltoids replied to Hummy RN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I think we need more information is she diabetic? able to walk? whats her medical history? I work in a long term acute care hospital we get patients like this every day, they stay an average of 21...

  7. Question on piggybacking med

    dragonflyaltoids replied to lil one's topic in Patient Medications

    I did this then realized I hadn't opened my tubing to run, until 20 minutes later, ooops! Well, I learn from mistakes! Glad it didn't hurt the

  8. Use your call light - Wisely

    dragonflyaltoids replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hate to rain on everyone's parade and yes call lights have frustrated me too.......and yes there are those patients that do abuse the light but, I have found that the overall majority have a deeper...

  9. To all the Wonderful CNA's and PCT's

    dragonflyaltoids posted a topic in General Nursing

    To all the CNA's and PCT's that I work with on a daily basis that I forget to tell thank you for all your hard work, THANK YOU! I appreciate all the extra's that you do, the time that you spend with...

  10. To all the Wonderful CNA's and PCT's

    dragonflyaltoids replied to dragonflyaltoids's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a tech on a Cardiac Step down unit for 2 years while I was in nursing school, it taught me A LOT about teamwork, and when the CNA's or the extern's or the PCT's are out for any reason, I...

  11. Nurses with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    dragonflyaltoids replied to ssanders80's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was diagnosed at 22, after having my wisdom teeth out, I am now 31. After years of methotrexate and prednisone I am happy to say I am in remission and have been for the past 4 years. Currently my...

  12. ADHD/ADD nurse

    dragonflyaltoids replied to shhnack's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi there! I've Had ADD for years although I've had the WORST time getting it diagnosed, my symptoms are pretty atypical- I get frustrated pretty easily (at work) with my co-workers and I have a pretty...

  13. ADHD nurse and Adderall

    dragonflyaltoids replied to angeleyes123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Do tell your job, Tell your Human Resource person, they have you disclose the medication that you are taking on a sheet of paper so that if you are random drug tested and you test postive for...

  14. Name issues--legal issue?

    dragonflyaltoids replied to CherryRed23's topic in General Nursing

    I sign my legal name on my documentation but I have my nickname on my badge which is funny because our badges have our first and last names on them, my first and last name on my badge is not the name...

  15. Stress level on a neuro floor

    dragonflyaltoids replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Neurological

    I come with 2 years of ED experience and 1 year of neuro experience for me, the 6 :1 neuro ratio is very frustrating the constant it feels almost like babysitting the closed head injuries with trachs...

  16. Why is this forum so dead?

    dragonflyaltoids replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Neurological

    I don't want to deter anyone from their dream from working on a neurology floor, I actually admire ANYONE that can! I am a float nurse at a magnum facility. I have 4 years of experience I went for my...

  17. Got a minute? I could use some advice, please.

    dragonflyaltoids replied to skyjunky's topic in General Nursing

    I was also terminated for doing something unintentional. It took me 2 months to find a job afterwards. This is how I answered in the interview... Why did you leave your last job? Me- I was...

  18. Pay for Correctional nurses?

    dragonflyaltoids replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Correctional

    Congratulations on graduating from nursing school! And welcome to the nursing world! Corrections does pay considerably more than area hospitals, however in my own opinion as a nurse in a Corrections...

  19. Endoscopy RN...would you recommend it?

    dragonflyaltoids replied to stefanitenzi's topic in Gastroenterology

    After two years in the ER, I made the change to an endo clinic. I love it. We're just as busy. We see an average of 20 patients per day, and the hours are spectacular. In the ER, I worked three...

  20. Maybe, I am wrong to attempt getting job in hospital while on methotrexate?

    dragonflyaltoids replied to iwanna's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I too take methotrexate every week. I started working at the hospital as a tech 2 years ago. 1 year ago I became a nurse in the ER. The real problem wasn't as much being exposed and "catching" stuff...

  21. To Travel or Not?

    dragonflyaltoids posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi everyone! I'm just looking for some advice here. I work in a 20 bed ER, with no Trauma, spinal cord injuries, or pediatrics. However, since we're a small rural hospital we do get exposure to those....

  22. "Customer Service" --Rant!

    dragonflyaltoids replied to JustaGypsy's topic in Emergency

    Well, my hospital wants their customer satisfaction rating to go up from 34%. Keep in mind, in our ER the patients see a triage nurse in 10 minutes and a doctor within 45. Administration has launched...

  23. Will Somebody Please tell me it gets better as a Nurse?

    dragonflyaltoids replied to Kunzieo's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe this will help you, as a tech I had 33 patients with q4 hour vital signs, I told every nurse at beginning of shift, I will take 2 of your patients. This meant I would do everything for those 2...

  24. First Day in ED in 3 days!!

    dragonflyaltoids replied to Trauma08's topic in Emergency

    Never give nitro without an IV established (i learned that the hard way) Know exactly what's in your code cart. So you aren't running out to grab dopamine when it's right next to you. Always always...

  25. What injuries or illnesses of yours has been the result of being a nurse?

    dragonflyaltoids replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Well I gave myself heart failure for about 2 hours after my patient went into anaphylactic shock, cross reaction to rocephin. I absolutely refuse to give it to anyone allergic to PCN! I also have...