Eirene ASN, RN

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    Nurses and Doctors Dating Each Other

    Eirene replied to lunden's topic in General Nursing

    We have one couple (nurse/doctor) at the hospital. They are both in their 60's and are as cute as heck. Both of their spouses have passed away. Nothing like an ER episode
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    Appropriate to go to funeral?

    Eirene replied to Eirene's topic in General Nursing

    When my daughter passed away, both of her home health nurses came. They bought a teddy bear in angel wings dressed in a nurses uniform. We had it buried with her. My husband and I considered them a...
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    Appropriate to go to funeral?

    Eirene replied to Eirene's topic in General Nursing

    I've decided that I'm going to attend the calling hours. Five minutes in and out to pay my respects. We live in a small community and I really believe the family would appreciate it. I stated funeral...
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    Thank you note?

    Eirene replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I'd definitely write a thank-you note. I did this and landed the job. My manager thanked me for
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    Do you make your title known?

    Eirene replied to icunurse42066's topic in General Nursing

    I never let other nurses who care for my son know I'm an RN. I don't want to intimidate them or make them feel uncomfortable when they are caring for my son. However, when my MIL was in the ICU for...
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    Each job title wears it's own color.

    Eirene replied to borzoilady's topic in General Nursing

    We are permitted to wear whatever we chose. I love it. My patients always know who I am. We always wear a huge yellow sign under our name tag that designates "RN, PCA, or UCA." I think that is...
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    How do they get people with contractures in a casket?

    Eirene replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Argh. This makes me sick to my stomach. My little boy has CP and his legs are mildly contracted. I wonder if he can request to be buried in one of those plus-sized caskets when the time comes. I...
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    Exactly HOW addictive do you think Ambien is?

    Eirene replied to justme1972's topic in Patient Medications

    I've been taking Ambien for 3 years. I take 10 mg everynight, prescribed by a psychiatrist-- and a respected one at that. I was an insomniac for years to the point of making myself sick. I'd be so...
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    Nursing's image

    Eirene replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty lucky. I live in a small community; they always are positive when I tell them that I'm a nurse. The Amish surround us-- they are convinced that nurses know as much as the physicians. For...
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    Telemetry Staffing Ratios

    Eirene replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Type of Hospital: Community Type of Unit: Cardiac telemetry, post-caths, pacers, etc. Number of beds: 12 Number of patients each RN has: 1:4 Do you have a nurse's aides and/or at what census level do...
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    Hemostats

    Eirene posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you use hemostats for? I always have them in my pocket and have yet to use them except for holding tape on the bottom of my scrub shirt. I know it's a silly question, but I've never seen...
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    Has anyone else been told that the OBON was really backed up???

    Eirene replied to Price 2002's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I graduated on June 14th and took my boards on July 24th-- there was a cancellation so I got in quicker! Some of my friends who I graduated with haven't even taken theirs
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    scrubs and ironing

    Eirene replied to CT Pixie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes, both. I like the crease in the arms and down the middle of the leg. :) I feel like I look sharp and professional. But, I think other people look nice too. It's just a personal
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    What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    Eirene replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I posted a reply on THIS thread. Good
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    Support Hose

    Eirene replied to ga girl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Medically Correct Socks, 18-21 mmHg. They are the
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    Comfortable Shoes

    Eirene replied to NTB08's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have to share this! I have finally conquered my foot and ankle problem! I broke my ankle a little over a year ago and suffered so much with working 13+ hours. I've tried Brooks, Danskos, Sanitas,...
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    Washing your scrubs

    Eirene replied to Dinsey's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear a lot of bright colors and launder mine in Dreft. I do not use color-safe bleach as it makes the colors fade in a short period of time. I use clean-breeze scent downy. I iron mine with the...
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    Plus size scrubs that are CUTE!!!!!!

    Eirene replied to Helping_Hands's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Tafford Scrubs Uniforms and scrubs (I like the Landau sports team scrubs in pink :)) Lydia's (I love the Koi scrubs-- however, I am a size too large for them) Dickies (I love the Y-necked with self...
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    May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    Eirene replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's going great! I am knee-deep in orientation (critical care) and still have 2 more months left. My preceptor is amazing! She's 65 and one of the most intelligent women that I've ever met. I am...
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    Happy Nurses? Anyone???

    Eirene replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm happy. :) And I like my job.
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    Not so full of awesome-ness any longer.

    Eirene posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey guys, I'm a new grad who was hired on a critical care floor (PCU) at a great hospital. They only hire one new grad at a time, so I was very grateful I got the job! The average nurse turnover is...
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    Not so full of awesome-ness any longer.

    Eirene replied to Eirene's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks so much for your reply; I feel a little better. The scary thing is... I'm already an RN. I'm doing my RN-BSN program. I'm calling my academic counselor this afternoon to see if its too late to...
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    Patient in Respiratory Distress

    Eirene replied to casperx875x's topic in General Nursing

    I would have done the same thing. You DID do a great
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    Intimidated by delegation.

    Eirene replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been working for a month as an RN and I'm still intimidated by delegating. My preceptor told me that it was one of the areas that I needed to improve on. I know I need to-- but it's hard! I just...
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    physiatry nursing

    Eirene replied to twinner05's topic in General Nursing

    My son visits a physiatrist every 3 months for Botox injections for his CP. The nurses are top-notch. They assist with anything from the injections to coordinating care with the OT, PT, and adaptive...