dream'n BSN, RN

UR/PA, Hematology/Oncology, Med Surg, Psych

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    I Hate People (my rant)

    dream'n replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you really hate people, or are you just an introvert? I like people just fine, but I need my alone time after a shift to rejuvenate sometimes. Although I do admit that I don't like everyone, I...
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    Yellow Gowns: Fall preventative or bandaid solution?

    dream'n replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It's not even a band-aid, it's just silly. The stickers, arm bands, gowns, etc. do not stop patients from falling, they just give Administration the feeling that they are doing something. The root...
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    Doubt

    dream'n replied to branthebrat0789's topic in General Nursing

    Many people are scared in nursing school and as new nurses (they just put on a brave face). Actually most are scared/nervous. And the few that aren't scared, can be very scary to their coworkers...
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    So excited to officially join the Nurses forum

    dream'n replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on passing the NCLEX and for already having secured a job! Just remember the learning curb from student to RN can be very steep, so be kind to
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    The Truth About Nursing

    dream'n replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my God, I'm not alone! I've dreaded going to the closest Taco Bell drive through for the past year because they hired one of those 'baby talking' high pitched teen girls. She makes me want to...
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    The Truth About Nursing

    dream'n replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I just diagnosed myself; Misophonia. Thanks Ixchel, now I know why gum chewers and poppers drive me absolutely
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    Applying to 10 different nursing programs?

    dream'n replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Have fun and take core classes this fall. Enjoy the college atmosphere before you'll have to buckle down to nursing school. And apply to any/all nursing schools that meet your requirements, just...
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    Columbus Children's Hospital Nicotint Testing?

    dream'n replied to HakunaMatata<3's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion is that hospitals set a lot of "rules" on hiring since the recession started in '08. Simply, supply of nurses and demand for nurses was waaay off kilter. BUT if the numbers ever tilt the...
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    Wrongful Termination?

    dream'n replied to MEANNRS's topic in General Nursing

    I know Coumadin is a very important drug, but day'um. Your employer really threw you under the bus if that was their only issue with you. Did something happen and they're in CYA mode? Did the...
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    The Hotel Phenomenon

    dream'n replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 kids (actually young adults) in the "Starbucks" generation. I would pay to be an invisible fly on the wall and witness that scene ? My kids would probably freak if they had to somehow amuse...
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    Vasoactive drips

    dream'n replied to Momma1RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    All the Telemetry floors I've seen do cardiac
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    Delirium tremens, level of care?

    dream'n replied to hybr1d's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You need to speak with TPTB in your hospital for spelled out guidelines. If we have a patient detoxing from alcohol on our Med/Surg specialty floor they must not require over 16mg of IV Lorazepam...
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    California LVN graduate need some guidance and advice

    dream'n replied to R053's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The test is multiple choice. Usually all of the options but two are pretty obviously incorrect. The two left are generally, What is the 1st thing you do or What is the priority. Remember your ABCs:...
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    Drugs

    dream'n replied to guest901464's topic in General Nursing

    I learned medications and their actions through repetition in the workplace. My 1st job after nursing school was in a SNF; lots of medications there. At first I was constantly looking medications...
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    8 yrs post nursing school

    dream'n replied to nrsnggirl's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly did not feel ENTITLED to any answer from the OP about her personal decisions. I even stated I understood if she didn't want to answer. What I did not expect, was to be treated so...
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    8 yrs post nursing school

    dream'n replied to nrsnggirl's topic in General Nursing

    I very politely asked in the nicest way possible, only because I was curious, why its been 8 years. I was not judgmental or argumentative with you. I was only trying to get further information and...
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    8 yrs post nursing school

    dream'n replied to nrsnggirl's topic in General Nursing

    None of my business, but I'm just curious. After the hell that can be nursing school, how could you just "let it go?" Didn't you need to work and make a living? You don't have to answer, but most...
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    Should I do more??

    dream'n replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

    Take your NCLEX and get the heck out of there. I've been in your shoes and know right where you are coming from. Bet the nurse that "helps" the receptionist is their little pet, because they don't...
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    Exposure to Chemo

    dream'n replied to kelseykelsey4's topic in Oncology

    We have special chemotherapy gowns and gloves. We also have a chemo. pad to place under the IV hookup in case of a drip. Personally, I have no worries. And our policy states that pregnant nurses do...
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    Can I be an RN in NYC and take antidepressants?

    dream'n replied to Helpxme's topic in General Nursing

    We would lose a significant amount of RNs if antidepressant therapy wasn't allowed. Many, many people are on
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    Pot, teenagers, and the psych ward

    dream'n replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I'll go even further. I have never seen a medical hospitalization with marijuana use as the diagnosis. Meth use, ETOH use, Opiate use; I've seen those hundreds of
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    I'm a sexless nurse

    dream'n replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    As a professional nurse, you need to be competent with ALL nursing skills. A nurse cannot make a blanket statement such as I don't like inserting IVs or I don't feel comfortable assisting a male with...
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    Zosyn Frenzy

    dream'n replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm jealous that some of you get it
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    Zosyn Frenzy

    dream'n replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Seems like Zosyn, Cefepime, Unasyn, Vanco, Rocephin, and Levaquin are the most commonly used where I work. Crap I forgot Flagyl, everybody and their brother is on Flagyl IVPB every 8 hours. Only my...
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    HELP A GUY OUT!!

    dream'n replied to ChronicSG's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Personally I really would dislike Neuro. No my cup of tea. Love Oncology, but I think Tele will prepare you better all around for the