StrwbryblndRN

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  1. 250,000 allnurses.com members - Thank you!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I can't remember when I found this site but I know it really pulled me through school for the past 2 years. Anything from reading vent fests to figuring out ABG's, this site has been a God

  2. Help for a Procrastinator

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Care4life's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree to relate the drug with the disorder. If it is all memorization some will slip through and be forgotten. Try and relate them to situations of when you use them. I found that when I...

  3. Experience vs Money

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    Based on what you said I would not take the lower pay. Wait if possible like the other posters say. There are other avenues to take to experience the hospital without relying on the pay. You could...

  4. QI, Stress Mgt,...

    StrwbryblndRN replied to OncNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Daytonite too. The people really make up your work environment. You can do the same job elsewhere. It's the people that

  5. QI, Stress Mgt,...

    StrwbryblndRN replied to OncNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I usually do not bring work home. But there are moments that I speak with my husband about my job but very very vague details. I do not discuss general pt care. (he cant handle the details) I...

  6. What Does This Supervisor's Behavior Mean?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you hate it when something happens and it makes you wonder "what the Heck!" Happens to me all the time. My best suggestion is to do what everyone else said and approach her if it is getting...

  7. Average Hours

    StrwbryblndRN replied to CehNehDeh's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do 3 12's a week. But the shift usually is at least 13 hours and is a minimum of 12 shifts every four weeks. We have the ability to work alot of overtime right now too. So if we wanted we...

  8. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Don't stop dreaming and striving for it. Even if you accomplish half of what you said at age 40, you are still doing alot more than most people. Don't let anyone stop you or think you are nuts....

  9. Old New Nurse W/ An Attitude

    StrwbryblndRN replied to OncNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with NancyNurse08. But if she turns out to be a pain even at human level then consider helping her when pt care warrants help. We have a nurse that will ask for help consistently...

  10. urinary bladder irrigation

    StrwbryblndRN replied to dominican_n's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you thought this through and should get it right on the

  11. Night Shft Survival

    StrwbryblndRN replied to wanderlust45's topic in General Nursing

    I just use a fan on low to sleep. I just like the sound. MY husband usually finds things to do with kids while I sleep. (I work weekends) SO the fan is not to drown them out. If it is too silent...

  12. Child care-what do other nurses do??

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I work weekends/overnight and my husband works 11-7 weekdays. The only babysitting we need is Friday night when our shifts overlap. It works great. I still send my youngest to daycare to he can...

  13. Nicknames you give patients?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    I was gonna reply with some nicknames but mine do not come close to the previous

  14. some questions about entering nursing

    StrwbryblndRN replied to KatieM123's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I find appealing with being a nurse/mom is (as mentioned previously) I have 4 days off instead of 2. You can't bring work home. Except for the emotional stress. I currently work overnight...

  15. Would you become a nurse today if you could do it over again?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    1) yes, i am still new and love what i do. (med-surg) i do not like the charting but the nursing aspect i love. 2) yes, i would recommend nursing to anyone who seems interested but i would...

  16. Aahhhh!!!!

    StrwbryblndRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was not sure how to title this thread so I just wrote what I felt. I am a new nurse. I have been off orientation about 3 months and I am doing well. I work overnight/weekends in order to be with...

  17. What do you think are the current major problems in nursing?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Barras's topic in General Nursing

    Unbalanced nurse:Pt ratio's. Harder to perform requirements of job and also a risk on license when something is missed. Also the silly requirements of nurses that represent that we are there to...

  18. Why you like nursing?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to CTGuy's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely adore the human body and all it's potential for dysfunction and how to get it right again. There is something in every pt I love. The diverse personalities interest me. I love getting...

  19. How much do u have in loans?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to 23mark23's topic in General Nursing

    I have 7500 in school loans. Husband lost his job right before clinicals started and would have no loans otherwise. But I did the CC route and got an ADN. I plan on getting my BSN but since I work...

  20. Accepted to nursing school but neurotic/scared- maybe I shouldnt do nursing???? ;(

    StrwbryblndRN replied to diapason05's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Tweety. Also it sounds to me that no matter what your profession you would have extreme anxiety at some time or another that would interfere. If you wish to become a nurse do so but...

  21. Super PICC's

    StrwbryblndRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse and I like to ask many nurses what the procedure is for a task or how they handle certain interventions. I like to get different perspectives for full comprehension. Well there are...

  22. 501 ways to know you've been on allnurses.com too long!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Nursing Humor

    I so agree with #173. I have mentioned allnurses to everyone but I just get strange looks. They just do not know what they are

  23. Nursing schedules

    StrwbryblndRN replied to SEANurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    We have our schedules for 4 weeks at a time and usually know what we are going to work a minimum of two weeks in advance for those four weeks. I opt for weekends only due to children in school. A...

  24. husband begrudgingly supportive

    StrwbryblndRN replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in General Nursing

    My husband stated "I can't be a mother and go to school at the same time" This followed a statement from me that I was going to be nurse. I had very few pre-req's at the time and had not been to...

  25. was I wrong?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to MedSurgeNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    If you are asking if you are wrong to call in, then I say no. Mistakes happen and you are owning up to it and preventing any additional mistakes. You did not stay out all night for fun. You had...