StrwbryblndRN

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  1. How long did you take off work post cholesystectomy

    StrwbryblndRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    i work the floor my surgeon's post ops come to. He knew what i did for a living and said 4 weeks but would settle for 3 if surgery did ok. I went back in 3. There was no way of getting around going...

  2. Tidying up the patient's room is important!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work the rooms are not bad. The problem I have is the excess furniture that is put the rooms. Sometimes there are 7 chairs in a room that contribute to the disorganization. That drives...

  3. Stupid Decision???

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how you feel. Based on what info you gave, I would choose the ADN program. That is what I did. I still want to get my BSN but felt ADN was best for my family and myself at the time. I...

  4. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Not a ghost story but interesting none the less. Ever since my daughter was able to speak, she has had an uncanny way of knowing what I am thinking at the time. A few examples: I spent one night...

  5. What am I, chopped liver?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to sunshineonleith's topic in General Nursing

    I know how everyone feels. Been there, done it and will do it again. Recently I had a lap choli done and my husband was sitting on the bedside in the hospital. I had fluids running and my iv had...

  6. All floor nurses... please help me!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    My floor has encountered something similiar. I work 7p-7a and by that time we only have nurses. (no charge, no tech etc) If I had back to back admits due to having discharged pt's, most of the...

  7. Ok so now we can't drink coffee, how to quit?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to kat29's topic in General Nursing

    Cutting back slowly sound like a good idea. You may need very little just to stave off the headaches like the previous post. Just keep in mind coffee is not the only culprit. Tea and chocolate....

  8. Entitled Generation

    StrwbryblndRN replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad but not the younger generation. I knew I wanted nights and I knew I wanted holidays. Money was the issue and my kids. But I would never begrudge someone who wants what they want....

  9. I nned some advice very DOWN IN THE DUMPS

    StrwbryblndRN replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    I would speak to your primary about this. Especially if you are feeling sad on your days off

  10. Entitled Generation

    StrwbryblndRN replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work they do not need anymore nights/weekends. Or at least that is how it was a few months ago before some people quit or went on leave. We are the moms with school kids who want extra money...

  11. Night shifts.. moms with young kids..?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to lvmama's topic in General Nursing

    Another way to look at it: I have my son in daycare because I think it is good to socialize with other kids. I have a kindergartener and 3 1/2 year old. I pick him up at noon (he starts fulltime...

  12. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

    I love it. I work Fri, Sat and Sun. My husband is a mr mom so there is no problem with my kids. (3yrs and 5yrs) I am home for my kindergartener and do not need after school care for her. (I send...

  13. How many patients?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to sistasoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Days: Want no more than 4pts with at least a tech, secretary and charge. Expect 5pts, no tech, and charge nurse gets at least 2 pts. (weekdays) Nights. Want no more than 5-6pts (depends on acuity...

  14. So I took Boards this morning.....

    StrwbryblndRN replied to nikkiannette's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same thing happen. 75?'s and passed. I swear I failed. It was a very stressful time. ON another side, a friend took the NCLEX and used the entire time. She got to over 200 questions and...

  15. How marketable are you.....

    StrwbryblndRN replied to kodydc's topic in General Nursing

    You as marketable as you want. I have found through friends, that age did not make a difference when they got hired. (late 40's to late 50's) And they have no previous experience in healthcare. I...

  16. Asperger's Syndrome

    StrwbryblndRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    My nephew has been diagnosed for a few years now. I do not notice if he makes eye contact or not. He can be social just not with what the average person would call manners. He is honest and does...

  17. It's 4am, do you know where your patient is?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    One night at around 3am I questioned where one of my pt's went. I had given her dilaudid 30 minutes earlier. ONe of the other nurses said she had inquired where peds was so she could get some toys....

  18. Would you write this up?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    It would be good to make sure this is brought up to someone. If something like this happens enough then maybe a system could be set up to help eliminate errors. If no one says anything then no one...

  19. Sepsis....I called it!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it could be found to be a possible violation. However if this could educate you and others regarding sepsis then that is considered valid. Students share info amongst each other for that...

  20. Passed out my first day of clinical!!!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to oneofHIs's topic in General Nursing

    You may require more calories than you are taking in while doing clinicals/working. I know that when working I get hungry fast and need to eat at least two times during my shift. (not a whole meal...

  21. Morphine question.

    StrwbryblndRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone every heard of IV morphine causing pain to worsen? The reason I ask is I had a Lap choli a few weeks ago and stayed overnight. (I work on the same floor I stayed the night) They gave me...

  22. What is your opinion on this job offer?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    This may not come again. It fits what you need and provides a wonderful expereince. Too many people are fearful of something not working out. Try it. It could be what you have always wanted or...

  23. 1st Year Nursing school books

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Nirrah's topic in General Nursing

    One word !!!!!!!!!!Ebay!!!!!!!! Not only did I buy them off the site but I also sold them. I came close to making money on the books. Just one of them ended up not reselling due to a new edition....

  24. Twas The Night Before Christmas

    StrwbryblndRN replied to L&DRN03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do not work OB but that was cute. I love

  25. Morphine question.

    StrwbryblndRN replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just a little side note. I know that the pain I was experiencing was not anything to do with iv site or skin. It specifically enhanced any pain I was already experiencing. (abd pain and sore...