StrwbryblndRN

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  1. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not carry my cell phone with me. I do not prefer them and if I had it my way would not have one at all. However I do believe others should have the right to do so. That is, carry them on you....

  2. Zofran

    StrwbryblndRN replied to scoopyjosh's topic in Patient Medications

    I have pushed 12.5 of phenergan diluted with fluids some have complained of burning and others have not. They may have felt it but not enough to say it is painful. If 6.25mg is given diluted w/o...

  3. Zofran

    StrwbryblndRN replied to scoopyjosh's topic in Patient Medications

    I have never heard anyone complain about Zofran. Either from me pushing or anyone else. I have never had to push it without IV fluids though. Phenergan on the other hand burns even diluted with...

  4. hired after age 58 as rn?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to suespets's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who had zero experience in medical field. She got her ADN while she was out of work due to getting hurt on the job right before she retired from it. (She still retired but had not...

  5. My Master Cardio stethoscope grew legs and walked out on me :(

    StrwbryblndRN replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I had a red littman for 2 1/2 years and one day it also walked away. But I bought a cheap one on ebay and works just fine for the job I do. Mostly lung sounds, bowels sounds. The cool thing...

  6. Missed orders!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy with our system which sounds like NancyNurse08. I would just like to see docs put in their own orders. It would take alot of guess work out of what they want done. Can't read their...

  7. nursing shortage? how about equipment shortage?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to MagnesiuM's topic in General Nursing

    I would not say our facility's equipment would be paradise but we have adequate enough that it only takes a few minutes to search for something that works. I hope it gets better for you. It is so...

  8. Holiday Rotation

    StrwbryblndRN replied to JuneBug04's topic in General Nursing

    I have never put alot of energy in holdiays off. (I know I am the odd one out, just how I am ) I have been a nurse for a year but prior to that my husband and I worked jobs that were 24/7. We both...

  9. What is life as a midnight shift nurse like?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to RNDave's topic in General Nursing

    There have been many threads started on this same issue. So you may want to do a search. But here is the skinny for me. I work fri-sun 7p-7a Med Surg and love it. I am a SAHM for the rest of the...

  10. Does anyone else have the everlasting cold?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    I got it hear in central VA. Not exactly the same but started out as a 3 day sore throat last Friday turned congested and now I got this annoying hacking productive cough. I would love to call it...

  11. Cell Phones & Tumors

    StrwbryblndRN replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    Just to add. My step dad died in 1997 when cell phones were analog. He had a malignant brain tumor. He died 6 months after diagnoses. IN the beginning, each time he used his cell phone he would...

  12. How do people manage?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Shenanigans's topic in Emergency

    I agree completely with the feeling from the OP. I get very emotional at the thought of the families though. I can't imagine having someone taken from me who played a role in my everyday life. I...

  13. Those Things I Learned in Nursing I Use In My Daily Life.

    StrwbryblndRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I can explain why it is not good to take OTC meds for something to family members. Example DH:" I am coughing up stuff, what can I take to stop it"; ME: "Don't dry it up with OTC stuff, keep it...

  14. working 3rd shift for the first time

    StrwbryblndRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I love nights. Besides orientation, that's all i've worked. I just got off my 3 day in a row and feel good. Been a full year of this 3 days on/ 4 days off. Works for me. Nothing special I do, my...

  15. How much do you feel that you can just "be yourself" at your job?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to work with people who are different. My favorite are the smart mouthed nurses who seem to make the modest elderly smile/laugh. They know what to say but bring in a young flair. I...

  16. Was I in the wrong here?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    You are not wrong. They may have gotten upset in the way it was handled. What was said seemed fine but a little "extra" may have avoided upsetting a very sensitive person. Don't get me wrong I am not...

  17. Does your facility acknowledge "National Nurses Week?"

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My hospital recognizes the week. However I do not pay attention. I can't stand the the gifts. I appreciate the thought but think the energy could go to something else. I barely remember my own...

  18. Whats your online go-to site, w/ nursing-medical questions

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    I like emedicine. They give pathophysiology and statistics. Give norm lab values where applicable. Also goes beyond the basic info you would find at most websites. I personally get more detailed...

  19. Most silly reason for being called in the office?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    I gotta ask. Did you try to dispute the "stapler from home thing" or let it go on

  20. Days or Nights

    StrwbryblndRN replied to DBLOCC's topic in General Nursing

    Over nights work for me. Everyone is different. I like less people. I get anxious at gathering, and tend to might a night owl. So overnight worked for me. Plus my differential is

  21. You know when your hospital orientation is terminated when...

    StrwbryblndRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I knew my orientation was over when I stopped getting feedback. I spent 12 weeks (I had a nice orientation and preceptor) with my preceptor up my but then one day....no more. I then spent the next 6...

  22. Question... and please don't fight!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Nursing

    I used to live in NOLA. I thought everyone knew what lagniappe meant. I guess you learn something new everyday, meaning myself. Hello to all you New Orleans nurses out there. Ok, sorry to but in...

  23. "I need you to pack my butt"

    StrwbryblndRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand where everyone is coming from with their reply. Being that the OP felt comfortable then they did exactly what they felt needed to be done. I would do it but the circumstances have to...

  24. Nurses Smoking

    StrwbryblndRN replied to JENNLEE's topic in General Nursing

    In this day no one should be so committed to their jobs that they have to change their lifestyle. Or even feel the need to change for your pt's. If I do change, it would be for me and only me. (maybe...

  25. If you weren't a nurse what other job would you like to do?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few ideas. -One would be a bartender, but not just any bartender. More like the ones from Coyote Ugly. -Something messy, like from the show Dirty Jobs. -Home restoration, I love to watch...