NurseyPoo RN

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    Would you take this assignment??

    NurseyPoo replied to SICU Queen's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think I would have walked up to the person who assigned this and laughed stating..."Okay joke is over...what is my real assignment!" That is completely unsafe and inappropriate for anyone to take....
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    I'm scared, angry, and don't know

    NurseyPoo replied to Annie2005's topic in LPN to RN

    I had a spell in nursing school when things were happening personally. I suddenly became a horrible test taker! It was awful but what I did was basic...I started making flash cards and going through...
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    Regis's view of nurses - after open heart surgery

    NurseyPoo replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I probably would have yelled out loudly! There are several nurses at the gym I go to and we always have Regis & Kelly on when we exercise! Love
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    Question about Administering Med's

    NurseyPoo replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That is dangerous. I would never pass out a medication that I did not personally pull, check against the order and then check the patient. That is why we have proper order in place...It sounds...
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    Are You Being Bullied in the Classroom

    NurseyPoo replied to Jayfa's topic in General Students

    Hi there, I also had some students try and bully me when I attended Nursing School. I have the appearance of what my friends like to say "A quiet, sweet person"...Until I open my mouth. I love...
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    I'm not "WIPING BUTTS"

    NurseyPoo replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    RN Here...I just finished a shift and had a patient who needed the bed pan 8 times for bowel movements...I cleaned/wiped a BUTT over the course of 13 hours last night. I had someone hold the patient...
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    How to get my foot in the door of ICU/CCU

    NurseyPoo replied to tutored's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Good Advice & Good Idea! Working MS teaches you more than you can imagine very quickly! It is a very good stepping stone for others areas in
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    I'm not "WIPING BUTTS"

    NurseyPoo replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a few nurses who also feel this way. It amazes me that they feel that it is okay for them to delegate this task to others. One of them even will ask another RN to do it. It is...
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    How to get my foot in the door of ICU/CCU

    NurseyPoo replied to tutored's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Where in NJ are you? North, Central, or South? I know of at least 3 hospitals in Northern NJ that hire new grads in their ICU/CCU. Although I will tell you that there are a lot of GN's who want...
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    Do you like day or night shift better and why?

    NurseyPoo replied to CrystalClear75's topic in General Nursing

    I love nights! The staff are more cohesive, no management breathing down your neck, better pay, less activity....No alarm clock screaming in your ear at 0500!!! Oh and the food is awesome...we...
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    Nurse patient ratio?

    NurseyPoo replied to scaredofshots's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We are only supposed to have 1 or 2 patient's in ICU...But lately we all seem to be getting 3 patients no matter how critical they are. That also includes our charge nurses. They have been forced to...
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    Who Would Like To Be Part Of The Lose Weight And Get Healthy Team?!

    NurseyPoo replied to Batman24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Count me in...I have tried everything. LA Weight Loss, Weight Watchers, South Beach, Atkins, Yadda-Yadda-Yadda...I got into a fight with my treadmill the other day...It won and my butt feels like...
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    Youngest age of a nurse

    NurseyPoo replied to daisey_may's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine graduated HS at 15 and had her BSN by the time she was 18. A bit of a BRAIN if you know what I mean. She is now in her late 30's and works in management. She had a really hard time...
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    remote as you can get!

    NurseyPoo replied to bubblesthenurse's topic in Rural

    Wow! That's incredible! Good for you and what an experience you must be having. I am so jealous...Wish I had that kind
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    Nursing Shortage Where YOU work?

    NurseyPoo replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    There is a shortage where I work. It is terrible....very stressful. Every day I have off my phone rings to come in...GOD I love Caller
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    Does anyone work the 3 weekend 72 for 80 shift?

    NurseyPoo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently thinking about taking this position at my facility. You work three weekends in a row, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 hour shifts. You get paid for working 80 hours when you actually...
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    Dream job: Where and Why?

    NurseyPoo replied to cwinlv's topic in General Nursing

    I want to work some where warm, community nursing would be nice. This way I can drive around in a little sports carwith the top down, eat lunch at the beach...Se' la Vie.... Oh, and when I retire I...
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    Admits after 6:00 pm? Does your hospital do this?

    NurseyPoo replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Nursing

    I think this happens everywhere. Some places may be worse than others. I know that if we get an admission when it is close to Change of Shift we settle the patient and the next nurse coming on does...
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    EWWWW, something doesn't seem right to me here!!

    NurseyPoo replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    Something is very wrong with that!!! There are many-many things that can be passed through saliva, and not to mention sometimes Intubation can be very aggressive, and this equals BLOOD!!! Is someone...
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    Any suggestions for a non-hospital RN job?

    NurseyPoo replied to joswald's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Securing a position as a nurse without hospital experience will be very difficult to do. Have you thought about working in a clinic of some
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    Helpful Information for the CCU and other Critical Care Units

    NurseyPoo replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    In case anyone is interested this site is very helpful for those who have trouble with strips and cardiac meds.
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    I hate to write!

    NurseyPoo replied to Inquisitive one's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you are located or where you work BUT...there are classes available on this very subject. Several places have on-line courses available...OR, does your hospital offer any classes?...
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    What is in your lunch box?

    NurseyPoo replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I bring tons of food with me to work...:rotfl: I never know what I am going to want in the middle of the night. I usually loose steam between 2 and 3 AM...So, Trail mix granola bar usually with an...
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    Employment

    NurseyPoo replied to NewBSNgrad's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: I would start sending your resume to any place you are interested in working/living now...Several of the nurses I graduated with live in the DC area. It is a very busy city and you can learn...
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    After reading negative thread, want to give up nursing dream!

    NurseyPoo replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to see that what others are venting about has discouraged you. Being a nurse has its ups and downs but remember this...Being a nurse is by far one of the most rewarding things you could...