ericalynn

ericalynn BSN, RN

Oncology, Ortho, Neuro

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  1. Help Please

    ericalynn replied to Dixie_81's topic in General Nursing

    try looking on american cancer society's web

  2. Bad weather and getting to the hospital

    ericalynn replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in General Nursing

    at our hospital they have staff members who live nearby who can drive pick you up or they have security in rented 4x4's come to pick you up. Here weather is NO excuse for staying home. I think it's...

  3. Need Help!!!

    ericalynn replied to princess3706's topic in General Nursing

    wow. that's all I can say.

  4. Body fluids and death

    ericalynn replied to kbswife's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my experiences with patients dying. Again these are just MY experiences, I have only been a RN for 9 months and only come across aprox. 7 deaths. Yes they do lose body fluids, however, most of...

  5. Horrible Dream!

    ericalynn replied to Bugaloo's topic in General Nursing

    I often have dreams that a patient will code and I will forget every bit of CPR training I have ever received and the patient will die due to my dumbness!!

  6. Woud this sound "demanding?"

    ericalynn replied to Krissiana's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same problem, my veins and needles just don't mix. Whenever I have scans sone I head straight for Hematology/Oncology center in the hospital I go to. They usually are sticking people left...

  7. Do Physical therapists do much in hospitals?

    ericalynn replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    I go between oncology/ortho/spine in my hospital and let me tell you those PT's are working their butts off! They are always really helpful and seem to enjoy their

  8. Studying Techniques

    ericalynn replied to Wi5eguy's topic in General Nursing

    here's how I got through nursing school. 1. Find a good study group, people you get along with, who have the same work ethic as you. Try to keep the group small, no more than 4 people is what I found...

  9. A story I wanted to share. (Long)

    ericalynn replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    It's stories like this and patients like you who make me PROUD to be a nurse. Thank

  10. Do you find that Nursing school was alot harder than actually working as a Rn?

    ericalynn replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    there are nights where i WISH i could just go back to school! No way was nursing school ever harder than being an

  11. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    ericalynn replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's annoying. My name is Erica, not honey, or sweetie, or whatever. And I find it demeaning when I hear other nurses calling patients honey, or sweetie. They also have names, use them, it...

  12. Beginning of the shift.............

    ericalynn replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    I am a new grad and I always listen to heart & lungs, bowel sounds, assess pulses, check dressings, and depending what their dx is I go from there (neuro checks). Ask if they are having any...

  13. Crocs and the clinical workplace?

    ericalynn replied to JesseInezRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    shoes with holes just seem like a really bad idea in a hospital. just think of some of the stuff that "leaks" out of our patients.

  14. Pressure to take breaks ...

    ericalynn replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same boat. I am consistantly working without any breaks and still staying late. I am a new grad too. I don't get pressure to take breaks but I just don't know what the heck I am doing...

  15. This year's New Grads.. How much did you start with?

    ericalynn replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Western Washington, RN,

  16. Experienced Nurses and Recent Nursing school Graduates, need advice..

    ericalynn replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Find a group of study buddies who are as dedicated as you and study, ALL THE TIME, ask lots of questions, know what your grades are in each class at ALL TIMES, if you are slipping talk to an...

  17. Clinical Tips

    ericalynn replied to griffly's topic in General Nursing

    don't be afraid to ask patients how they can best help themselves, such as "How much work can you do while we are turning you", or "how can I best help you, get to the bathroom, be more comfortable"...

  18. Harborview ICU

    ericalynn replied to Rage's topic in Washington Nursing

    considering that it rains here 9 out of the 12 months of the year, I don't know that a convertible is the best bet;), but you can do the cost-benefit yourself. As far as your other question goes I...

  19. Any other new nurses slapping their heads saying DUH!?

    ericalynn replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I feel this way EVERY day, at least 5 times a day!! You are definitly not

  20. A little scared....anyone feel this way?

    ericalynn replied to ConfusedStudent3's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a "Real" nurse for about a month and a half now and I am scared every night before I go to work. Of the unexpected, of answers I won't know, all sorts of things. I have learned that my peers...

  21. RN versus Dental Hygienist

    ericalynn replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    also as a dental hygenist you have to look in people's nasty mouths and smell their nasty breath. I would rather do just about ANYTHING other than that! Those hygenists deserve every penny they make...

  22. Is it possible to have such a passion to Oncology??

    ericalynn replied to goodspiritsRN's topic in Oncology

    yes it is. i am working in medical oncology right now, so it involves med-surg and oncology at the same time. i just graduated in June myself. i think oncology nursing is something that one needs to...

  23. Would you be a patient at your place of employment?

    ericalynn replied to Catys_With_Me's topic in General Nursing

    About 7 years ago I needed to find a new MD to see for my yearly well woman exams so I found a place close to my home. About 8 months later I applied for a position as a medical records clerk and it...

  24. Drug Screening

    ericalynn replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thats about the most absolutely ridiculous thing I have ever heard of. If your facility wants to do drug testing, that's their deal, but you really don't need to be the hall monitior do you? Starting...

  25. LPN vs RN

    ericalynn replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on what state you are practicing in. There are also some places that will only hire RN's (at least at the hospital I work