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  1. What are my rights..

    huggietoes replied to beausud's topic in General Nursing

    Had this woman insisted vehomently that her husband with hx of CVA that lives in nursing home, walk to BR. Can not even sit up in bed without assist, she tells me that she will speak to my manager...

  2. Why do I feel so guilt-ridden?

    huggietoes posted a topic in General Nursing

    I use about 2 sick days per year, this week alone I had to call in 3 times for vomiting and diarrhea. Like on the bathroom floor in a puddle of my own vomit, can't stand up because I am too dizzy...

  3. Why do I feel so guilt-ridden?

    huggietoes replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your heartfelt words of wisdom! They were desperately needed and much appreciated. You have more patience, intelligence and compassion than many of the people I work with. I can...

  4. ER first assignment for new RN?

    huggietoes replied to MichaelSSSS's topic in General Nursing

    I am an ER nurse and I definitely do not recommend going into the ER right out of school. You really need that year of Med/Surg to get your feet wet, acquire instincts, learn to provide care to...

  5. What happens when you lose a patient?

    huggietoes replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I do not think I completely understand the question. Do you mean after a code? I can not speak for the OR, but usually, if the family is present someone speaks to them and counselling is offered,...

  6. What was your first position as an RN?

    huggietoes replied to Katiesun's topic in General Nursing

    Started in Med/Surg on a VERY busy floor. Great experience, learn how to juggle and multi-task. Could not have asked for a better staff to work, learn and grow with. Working nights out of school...

  7. ER vs ICU, how did we get there?

    huggietoes replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    Well said Pamela g c, my thoughts exactly. I am ER nurse but I also live by the Golden Rule. I have also worked in the units and on floors as a float, therefore, walking a mile in other's shoes, so...

  8. new grad not happy in peds ER

    huggietoes replied to Bailarina's topic in Emergency

    Life is too short to worry about a one liner on a resume. At an interview you can always justify your leaving, I do not feel it looks at all irresponsible. Instead it looks gracious, facilities do...

  9. Reducing misuse of Emergency Departments!

    huggietoes replied to hmccartn's topic in Emergency

    Yes, love the "near syncope", or the syncope that fails the 'dropped arm test', the seizure patients that can open one eye to make sure that you are getting a preview of their academy award winning...

  10. Rubs me the wrong way

    huggietoes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm....ever meet up with that one particular coworker that is out to create discord and tension everywhere he/she goes, lives to undermine, and seems to only work when the NM is present. Well, I...

  11. Did I miss my calling?

    huggietoes replied to gotaluvtheER's topic in Emergency

    So know where you are coming from, I have even had nurse friends of mine lately tell me, "you weren't this bitter when you worked med/surg". As much as I hate to admit it they're right. When someone...

  12. I apologize in advance....

    huggietoes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Search is not working and I need some advice. How are night shifts to work? I am currently an evening person and it is reaking havoc with my life, or lack of one I should say. I am so wired when I...

  13. Frequent Flyers in the ED

    huggietoes replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    There are no protocols especially if you are a community/county hospital. Even though they wear your patience to the bone, I try to remember that even the drug seeker who is taking your time from the...

  14. Give yourself a little pat on the back!

    huggietoes posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am currently an ER nurse and while I do not find it totally rewarding the excitement keeps me coming back for more, I am considering a part time position as a NICU nurse so that I can continue in ER...

  15. Poor work attendance in a coworker -- what to do?

    huggietoes replied to obliviousRN's topic in General Nursing

    Totally know where it is you are coming from. The person I am referring to is a 12 hour person so she screws two shifts not just one when she calls in. We ask around 5, did anyone receive a call...

  16. feeling overwhelmed: Cardiac RN to now Postpartum

    huggietoes replied to rndiva1908's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know nothing about postpartum, just wanted to lend my support. I just began a new area of nursing and it can be so overwhelming and discouraging at times, we become so comfortable with what is...

  17. mcdonald's is not us

    huggietoes replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Yep, some patients are like stray cats you feed them once and they keep on comin' back. Had an ICU nurse "over hear", (more like eavesdrop) a conversation myself and another ER coworker were having...

  18. Oh boy should I do this?

    huggietoes replied to koan's topic in General Nursing

    Do I hate my job, YES, do I hate nursing, NO! There are many different areas of nursing so if one does not suit you there are many other options. Nursing in and of itself can be grueling, the hours...

  19. Nursing made Incredibly Easy

    huggietoes replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I also subscribe to the magazine and love it. Takes complex health scenarios and breaks them down in a format easily understood and remembered. I also love their CD roms, so

  20. I gotta get outta this place, can you help?

    huggietoes posted a topic in General Nursing

    After much soul searching and too many sleepless nights I have decided that for better or worse I need to get out of nursing. Between feeling unappreciated, demeaned, having pts spit on me,...

  21. So I have another vent

    huggietoes replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Been there had it happen to me and know how infuriating it is. Especially the one RN who is notorious for it that says to the staff, "I'm not taking that assignment, screw it I will get diarrhea" and...

  22. What unit do you work in and why?

    huggietoes replied to Soonstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Well, lets see I did Med/Surg out of school and loved it. The diversity the comraderie of the staff, tried ICU and enjoyed the intensiveness of the place hated the back biting and politics that come...

  23. Aspartame Headaches?

    huggietoes replied to Harold's topic in General Nursing

    I also suffered from HA after consuming products with aspartame as well as palpitations. Maybe instead of consuming the soda with aspartame just cut down on the amount of regular soda you are...

  24. I gotta get outta this place, can you help?

    huggietoes replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Mattsmom, thank you so much for the supportive words. I love, love, love the Color Purple. One of my favorite movies and definitely amongst my favorite books, have you read Alice Walker's other...

  25. I gotta get outta this place, can you help?

    huggietoes replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice as far as the length of schooling goes that is not my primary concern, I would go 10 years to find a profession that I enjoy. I have a degree in Biology so I have a majority of...