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  1. Just let me go!

    shoegalRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a DNR. I decided while in nursing school if I ever had to be dependent on a vent, trach, PEG, or tube feedings AND my quality of life is no longer, then take me out. I do not want to be a burden...

  2. Charting during traumas

    shoegalRN replied to nurseladyk's topic in Emergency

    I work in a Level I trauma center and if you are scribe for the event, there is a trauma packet, along with a trauma flowsheet you chart on. You can take notes on a nursing flowsheet for vitals q 5...

  3. Things you'd never have done before...

    shoegalRN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    I get a mani and pedi q 2 weeks like clockwork. It's been this way looong before I became a RN. I look forward to my me time and I haven't had an issue with cleanliness either. I've been going to the...

  4. An ER "First" for Me...

    shoegalRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    I had a first not too long ago. Pt comes in complaining of 10/10 left arm pain X 1 week due to a fall on the job. Pt was prescribed two Norco 5/325 tabs. When I brought them in to her, she asked...

  5. St John's Regional Medical Center Joplin Missouri

    shoegalRN replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    I'm gonna head down and help. Trying to find out who I need to get in contact

  6. Trauma roon in your ED... who gets it?

    shoegalRN replied to A&OxNone's topic in Emergency

    We are assigned by zones as well. There are a total of 4 nurses assigned to a trauma at the beginning of the shift. I work in a large ER, and we have 3 trauma bays. There are two nurses assigned to...

  7. Bad experience - is this typical?

    shoegalRN replied to keikei's topic in Emergency

    I tell you what, if I caught your husband taking pictures of me while I did my job, I'd had security escorted him right out the door. Taking pics (as well as video taping on your cell phone) are all...

  8. Bad experience - is this typical?

    shoegalRN replied to keikei's topic in Emergency

    So you mean to tell me your husband took a pic of the Dinamap? Because in one of your posts, you stated your husband was "taking pictures", and also stated he took a picture of the monitor. So you...

  9. Bad experience - is this typical?

    shoegalRN replied to keikei's topic in Emergency

    One change in the story: A tech came in and took your BP and it was 85/40 (or something like that) from the 145/90 when you first arrived. Then the husband took pics of the monitor the OP was...

  10. ICU position after BSN graduation

    shoegalRN replied to Kelly Fineman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ten years or longer I wouldn't mention that. Most places wanted to know your plans that would include 2-3 years out. I went on an interview that asked where did I see myself within the next year....

  11. Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    shoegalRN replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    Lately, I have been getting called in often (when I am on call) because it is getting warm outside, and there have been a few drug facilitated sexual assaults (due to drugging a drink in a social...

  12. Did i do the right thing?

    shoegalRN replied to CNA Dinky's topic in General Nursing

    You should have reported the BP to the nurse who was actually taking care of the patient. The house supervisor wouldn't know too much about the patient, this is why she asked about the pt's PRN meds....

  13. Not properly trained for ER?????

    shoegalRN replied to bassadict69's topic in Emergency

    Here's a saying that I've heard in the ER: They will have to beat the (insert RN specialty here) nurse OUT of you to get to the ER nurse IN

  14. Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    shoegalRN replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    I went to college and got an Associate's Degree before getting my BSN. I get paid about 3.50/hr when I'm on call. If I am called in, I get paid $32.00/hr, plus a $100.00 call in stipend. I...

  15. Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    shoegalRN replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    You will have to start by taking a credited SANE course. See if your hospital has a program. If not, check other hospitals in the area. The SANE training will teach you how to collect evidence...

  16. What kind of pt am I?

    shoegalRN replied to jfpruitt's topic in Emergency

    I am an ER nurse and I treat all my pts the way I wanted to be treated. Even the frequent flyers who come in 3 X a week for the SAME thing. My only request is that you be respectful. I understand you...

  17. Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    shoegalRN replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    I am currently an RN working in the ER and I do SANE nursing on the side. I had to take a 40 hour training class, as well as additional training with an experienced SANE. I had to go to the crime...

  18. ICU position after BSN graduation

    shoegalRN replied to Kelly Fineman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Didn't you say you wanted to land a job on an ICU unit after graduation so you can get your "nurse anesthesia"? This is what a CRNA is. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. You can start off...

  19. ICU position after BSN graduation

    shoegalRN replied to Kelly Fineman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know how the employment outlook will be in two years when you graduate, but new grads are having a really hard time landing jobs in a hospital PERIOD, let alone ICU. If you are lucky enough to...

  20. What's your favorite shoe for 12 hour shifts?

    shoegalRN replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I swear by Dansko and have two pairs. I'm working on my third. I have had no foot problems at all. I also wear compression socks, so no problems with my legs

  21. Potential dream job AFTER I started orientation (beware, really long)

    shoegalRN replied to HappyrockRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Really, I would be worried to be starting on a brand new unit where all my co-workers (or most of them) are gonna be new grads. That's like the blind leading the blind. I surely hope that manager is...

  22. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    shoegalRN replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have learned the following: Never walk to the store "minding your own business" because someone will start randomly shooting and you will be shot in the leg. Be aware of "them two dudes". You know...

  23. How do I get along with my coworkers? new grad

    shoegalRN replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally, I wouldnt try to be friendly with these two, just be cordial and professional and leave it at that. You have tried, and they have made it clear they do NOT want to befriend you. Let them...

  24. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    shoegalRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I had one the other night: Toe pain X 2 years. I asked the pt what made it an emergency on this night since this has been going on for 2 years. His reply: "I want someone to clip my toenails". I...

  25. anxious nursing student

    shoegalRN replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in Emergency

    First thing first: Quit comparing yourself to your preceptor! You are still a nursing student, she is an experienced RN. You two are not on the same level as far as experience goes. She has been...