StrwbryblndRN

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  1. Dayshift or Nightshift: Which works better for families??

    StrwbryblndRN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I do the fri, sat, sun thing too. I have a school age and preschooler. Even though I am off during the week I pay for the day care. MY husband has the kids on the weekends and I do all else on the...

  2. A doctor helps children change their gender

    StrwbryblndRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would want more detailed info regarding the program but otherwise I think it is a positive change. Family is obviously involved and it does not seem to be taken lightly. I believe that if...

  3. How do you cope with being a nurse?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Agrippa's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that having to be exposed will certainly change you. It has for me. I really do not let things get to me anymore that are not important to me. I am calmer and appreciate things. I guess...

  4. Code blue: family at bedside????

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ljcraigrn's topic in General Nursing

    I do not run codes but I am looking at it from a family perspective. I also do not think family should be present. There are probably many family who could remain calm and stay at the bedside....

  5. am I to old to start?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to mrs_truesdell's topic in General Nursing

    I just read your first sentence in your post. And did not bother seeing how old you are. You are never too old! Simple as that. Good luck. Enjoy the

  6. nursing school and marriage

    StrwbryblndRN replied to e_zapanta's topic in General Nursing

    When dealing with life, nothing stays the same. I believe that if a marriage were to end due to NS, then it was not meant to be. It is one of many possible tests that life has to offer. Embrace...

  7. remembering patients

    StrwbryblndRN replied to sunny261's topic in General Nursing

    I just remeber the things they said to me. Some have funny sayings that stuck and some just said that certain something. I do not have a long memory list since I have not been out of school a year...

  8. Spinach/Vitamin K.

    StrwbryblndRN replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Unless I am wrong. It is not that spinach can cause clots. It is the vit K in it that counteracts the coumadin which then places the person to be out of therapeutic range. I am not sure how much Vit...

  9. Don't know about you guys

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    I am grateful for what everything I have. Anywhere from the picture my daughter drew for me, to the purse my sister made me, the little old house I live in that always needs work. (Really grateful...

  10. Orientation

    StrwbryblndRN replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I worked whatever my preceptor's schedule was. It was 2 8's and 2 12's. But when asked for feedback I stated since I was a new grad it would have been in my best interest to have just 8's at first...

  11. Should I rock the boat??

    StrwbryblndRN replied to anggelRN's topic in General Nursing

    To add to what everyone is saying about not "rocking the boat". I had two very conscientious peers in school. They were straight A, older, and each with a previous degree. They were articulate and...

  12. Vancomycin infusion after allergic reaction

    StrwbryblndRN replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    Is something missing from the post? I would think if doc had orders for such and you administered under correct circumstances then all would be ok, at worst an opportunity for education. But...

  13. co workers birthdays

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not do anything other than wish someone happy birthday. I barely celebrate my husband's or any other family member. (kids excluded of course). Not that I don't beleive in birthdays, I barely...

  14. mixed staffing, all-RN or not?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to nursewanderseek's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to search All Nurses for previous debates. May not be exactly what you want but could help. It has been a hot topic and many people do not want to open the

  15. do you use this site everyday?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to proud2b1's topic in General Nursing

    AN is my homepage and so I am on all the time. I have to tell myself "just one more thread and then I will get off". I feel I neglect certain duties at home if I do not force myself off the...

  16. May I speak to Dr. so&so?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    The things you don't learn in nursing

  17. Do you think most nurses can afford to work part time?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you mean. I can't imagine in any profession being able to afford to work part time and be the only income. It is possible to be part time if there is another in the househould...

  18. Males in nursing

    StrwbryblndRN replied to byswe0525's topic in General Nursing

    At no point I have ever heard a negative work (staff or pt) about a nurse being male. Overall the female nurses welcome it. It is understood that too many women in one place can get a bit hairy. I...

  19. Night Shift Woes

    StrwbryblndRN replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 12's in a row every weekend. I am a SAHM during the week for my babes. I feel pretty good except for Monday. If I had to work 1 on/1 off I would probably be "bored" too. But I was bored...

  20. Bye Bye Discovery Health

    StrwbryblndRN replied to amya215's topic in General Nursing

    I like the shows that will be airing after Oprah takes over. However I like the shows that are currently on DH even better. Why change a good thing? It is educational and entertaining. We already...

  21. Doing away with 12 hour shifts?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to nckdl's topic in General Nursing

    I like to work 12's but not everyone is me. I would think most facilities would adopt a mix of 8's and 12's. We do just that. It works out for the best. And we even have nurses come in for just 4...

  22. Anyone else a little "lost?"

    StrwbryblndRN replied to eccentricRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel about being lost. I graduated in May and started working in June. Everyone was excited and congratulating me but I could not feel it. I did nothing useful and wondered if I was...

  23. Have You Ever Seen This?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I have no idea but keep us posted as to what it may

  24. Where are all the happy nurses?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to NPs4health's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy. I got off of work late this morning and am still up since going in at 1900 last night. Maybe that's just goofiness from fatigue. I don't know. I am still new as a nurse but I like where...

  25. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Finally after months of reading this thread and working overnights I have a story. Simple but still a story. Well at 0600 this morning a callbell went off in a pt's room who is unresponsive...