husker-nurse

husker-nurse LPN, LVN

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  1. Three-day nurses' strike under way in Iowa

    husker-nurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I certainly hope the best for these striking nurses, and I believe that they are doing what they believe is best for all nurses employed there. Just to set the record straight, it's not just for the...

  2. Never understood nursing

    husker-nurse replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    jb2u; sorry for the misunderstanding; of course you're entitled to your opinion, and you were NOT the poster to whom I was

  3. Never understood nursing

    husker-nurse replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, was referrring to ooNurseSharkoo; I stand

  4. Never understood nursing

    husker-nurse replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    And speaking of trolls......have you graduated from nursing school

  5. Never understood nursing

    husker-nurse replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    It appears through reading your bio that you're a

  6. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    husker-nurse replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks, km5v6r;, I travel to Sioux Falls, SD for mine, but thanks so much for checking; yes, nurses are an awesome

  7. Nursing Home Nightmare

    husker-nurse replied to aerinlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds VERY scary; I'd suggest RUNNING to the DON to voice your concerns; 8 days as a licnsed LPN and in charge? I'd be a

  8. Never understood nursing

    husker-nurse replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    Worked with a male RN in the past; he was very condescending and rude. Disappeared. Reappeared in the ER with new nametag (student PA). Same attitude towards nurses; go figure...... So I'm more than...

  9. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    husker-nurse replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I gotta agree with you about the Z-coils; mine are 3 years old and I'm in the market for new; is there a website that shows prices? Cuz if there is, I can't find it, and I have to drive 140 miles...

  10. Finley Nurses Dubuque

    husker-nurse replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Bayshorenurse, for taking the time to post; I'm heading for that

  11. Med-Surg Roll Call

    husker-nurse replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    i am on the nurse practice committee at my hospital. we are just starting shared governance. nurses making decsions for nurses based on evidence based practices. still learning the ins and outs. we...

  12. Violence against nurses

    husker-nurse replied to sanctuary's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have been advised by our security staff to fill out a police report and press charges if this ever happens; altho I'm not too sure if it'll get

  13. Things that make you go... ehhh errmm ack!

    husker-nurse replied to xt1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wait till you've got the bowel prep, non ambulatory ptient squirting for 8-10 hours, THEN come back and tell us it just

  14. Things that make you go... ehhh errmm ack!

    husker-nurse replied to xt1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Two of the most gut-wrenching sights in the world (to me) occur outside of the hospital; those who "hack up a lung" within earshot, or the ol' "farmers nose-blowing" where he puts a finger to one...

  15. french nurse in virginia

    husker-nurse replied to verde's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, and welcome; no answers for you, just wanted to make you feel at home; pull up a chair and

  16. Took the NCLEX-PN Yesterday... I think I'm going to puke.

    husker-nurse replied to marksvic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome to nursing, you can lurk, as long as you don't turn into a TROLL. The best of luck to you, and my condolences for your loss. You seem to do well under stress, and it will serve you well in...

  17. Can a nurse have epilepsy??

    husker-nurse replied to Great Dane's topic in Nursing Career

    I work with nurses who admit that they have diabetes, bipolar disorder, Crohn's disease, depression, arthritis, you name it, they got it. None of us are perfect, and I agree, as long as one does...

  18. Best way to deal with rudeness?

    husker-nurse replied to Gods child's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember one time in the elevator at the hospital on my way to visit my dad with my 3-year-old daughter in hand. An older lady got on the elevator and my daughter asked her, "Are you my grandma?" I...

  19. Med-Surg Roll Call

    husker-nurse replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Jeez, D, so sorry to hear that things are so rough, I was there, too. It does get easier with time and familiarity and organization. Ask for help when you need it, accept help when it's offered, seek...

  20. Med-Surg Roll Call

    husker-nurse replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ok, I've worked med-surg for 5 years since school. Unlike most of the posters here, I can't say I love it (but I DO love my patients, and they love me). I work 11p-7a, full-time. Our pt load is...

  21. Do we HAVE to address docs by "Dr.--"

    husker-nurse replied to kmokay's topic in General Nursing

    Not only THAT, but it's ILLEGAL to identify oneself as a NURSE when, in fact, one is NOT. This person could lose her license. (I'm not familiar with MA, is this a medical assistant, equivilent to a...

  22. Any bedside nurses making over 100K ?

    husker-nurse replied to EveMJRN's topic in General Nursing

    not really surprised to hear ANY of this, pyrolady, and SOOO true, especially concerning the CEO's family member........thanks for speaking up (hope you're

  23. Any bedside nurses making over 100K ?

    husker-nurse replied to EveMJRN's topic in General Nursing

    The pension part kinda reminds me of our social security system; the gov't robs this fund daily (reminds me of robbing Peter to pay Paul); I wish I had an answer to our

  24. Most embarrasing moment as a nurse/ma/cna

    husker-nurse replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    subq is no longer an acceptable abbreviation in our hospital, subcut is (subcutaneous?) and NO, the instructor didn't have her change the needle, this all happened in a matter of seconds. (I probably...

  25. Most embarrasing moment as a nurse/ma/cna

    husker-nurse replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the pt's room with our clinical instructor and another nursing student, and it was the other student's turn to give her first subcut lovenox (or heparin) I don't recall; however, the other...