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  1. Does everyone feel overwhelmed when they start nursing school?

    mamason replied to tsmith9031's topic in General Students

    Yep...I was overwhelmed. But, it will eventually come to pass. You just start to get down to the nitty gritty with things. Set a schedule, organize, stay on top of assignments, do not wait until the...

  2. Barnes Jewish Colege of Nursing

    mamason replied to kmj1228's topic in General Nursing

    A few points to consider: The BJC nursing program is associated with Washington University Clinicals would be held at Barnes I believe you would recieve a BSN upon completion. They offer part-time...

  3. What to like about your state

    mamason replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Illinois We usually get all the four seasons. Last couple winters have been mild. Had an ice storm this year. Caused a lot of power outages. Summer can become very humid. Lots of farm land around my...

  4. Write-Ups & Disciplinary Action

    mamason replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Had the same type of policy at my last job. Didn't matter if you had a doctor's note or not. They would just write you up. But, different when managment was sick. Then, it was ok to call in. Funny how...

  5. Kinda Worried!!! Advice Please!

    mamason replied to WanaBaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    No...nursing isn't always awful. Sometimes it feels like after a really bad shift. Yes, I would do it all over again. I still love nursing. No, I'm not treated like dirt by everyone. Just a select...

  6. What do you know about Methamphetemine?

    mamason replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    OH...how true your last statement is......as I stated before, very sad

  7. Leaving your first nursing job, how hard was it?

    mamason replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate. Change is very scary. But, I'm hoping that it's going to be a good

  8. Leaving your first nursing job, how hard was it?

    mamason replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    It was easy for me. The pt/Rn ratio was 8 to 1 on a step down/ tele unit. Lots of horrible personality issues with staff. Manager would rather watch her nurses drown than come out of her office to...

  9. What do you know about Methamphetemine?

    mamason replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Please take someone with you if you plan to go over there. User's are unpredictable. You don't know what type of situation you may walk

  10. What do you know about Methamphetemine?

    mamason replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the person. I would be cautious when caring for the pt. That is, if it's a pt. Some users can be very desperate. I mean, think about it, some make this stuff around their children. Their...

  11. write ups

    mamason replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Something seems to be very wrong with the concept of "writing you up" because you ask too many questions. I mean, nursing school is where a person learns right? How are you going to learn if you...

  12. What do you know about Methamphetemine?

    mamason replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I know it is BAD NEWS. Pretty rampant around here. They are trying to crack down on the making and distribution of the stuff around here. Farm fertizlizer is one main ingredient in the process of...

  13. post-heart cath pain

    mamason replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    AngioPlasty, You bring up a good point. Multiple pts suffer from various degrees of back pain after a cath procedure. It is very hard for most to lay flat for that long of a time. It's a very...

  14. post-heart cath pain

    mamason replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Possible the pain issue has nothing to do with the cath procedure? As you stated, could be a dependency issue. I've never encountered anything like that with a pt after cath procedure. Pain at the...

  15. post-heart cath pain

    mamason replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    I would look for hematoma, pedal pulse, and discoloration of lower extremities and also sensation of lower extremeties. Usually, if this is a complaint of a pt, then, vascular is called and they run...

  16. Merry Christmas

    mamason replied to mamason's topic in Illinois Nursing

    :Snow: Wow.....snow? Would've loved it. We had a major ice storm down this way. A lot of people without power for days. Happened about two weeks ago. Was hoping for a white Christmas this year. Kids...

  17. Merry Christmas

    mamason posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    :Santa5: Merry Christmas to all fellow Illinoisan nurses. I hope Santa is good to you all this year. He's making his list and checking it

  18. Heparin SQ or drips

    mamason replied to mamason's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for your response. I've found a new job and will follow their protocals

  19. A Christmas Tribute to Us

    mamason replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Merry Christmas Everyone and have a prosperous New

  20. Difficulty with a CNA

    mamason replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with CNA's like that. And usually, they were so overwhelmed with their job, it was just as hard for them to keep up as well as the nurses. I found that if I explained to the CNA how...

  21. nurses getting consents signed?

    mamason replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree. This is how I was taught to do this

  22. Blessing of Christmas,,,,what are you thankful for

    mamason replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful that my children are happy an healthy. The bring me great joy. I am thankful that my husband is hard working and puts up with most of my crap. I am thankful that my family has food to...

  23. What's your holiday bonus?

    mamason replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    You've got to be kidding me.....How is that a gift if you're paying for it. Tell 'em to take it back.

  24. How do I get my child to take medicine?

    mamason replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    My stepdaughter could not take the bubblegum flavored antibiotic that was prescribed for something or another. Just thinking about that stuff, while waiting in line to pick it up, made her throw up....

  25. Ugh! This was NO fun!!!

    mamason replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I recieved my flu vax this past Tues. This thread came to mind afterwards because I did feel dizzy afterwards. Plus, a weird feeling in my arm after the shot that lasted for a day or two....