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I own a Littmann Master Cardiology and LOVE it, great acoustics, but now I see that Littmann has introduced a new stethscope called the Littmann Soft Touch Cardiology STC. It looks amazing, same acoustics, but different design as the Master Cardiolo...

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 because I was denying her husband his rights. So I ...

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 from dehydration sickness, yet I feel guilty for call...

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 not for the life of me understand why as nurses we...

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 multiple patients as well as assessment, hospital polic...

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, then the Red Cross 1-800 number has to be called so ...

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 will not be a problem, trust me. They tend to hire ...

OK, here goes. Upstate pays the most, but you the only tolerable places to work are the units. Crouse is a hole, I do not recommend at all. I hear wonderful things about St. Joe's but have never personally worked there. Community General Hospital...

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 to speak. I understand the unit's frustrations bu...

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 not appreciate a nurse "sticking" it out with the f...

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 performance, the drug addicts that can sit calmly la...

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 have met alot in my short time as a nurse but this on...

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 comes in with menstrual cramps via ambulance, whe...

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 get home that I don't get to sleep until 3am then ...

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 truly ill and is usually rude especially when the...

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 but pursue an area I had considered since graduat...

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 from the supervisor, then "so and so" must be gracing...

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 familiar. Remember that it can also be exciting, open...

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 and said "I would not want to be in your ER, the wa...

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 are long, it means nights, weekends and holidays, ...

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 fun!

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, physicians using the RNs as emotional punching bags, exposi...

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 low and behold she is on the phone to the supervi...

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 with a unit, tried Surgical and did not like worki...

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 drinking, if you are on Atkins then just do water, water ...