SK-222

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1. Medical transcriptionist

   SK-222 replied to msmahan's topic in General Nursing

   try asking this same question at http://mtgab.com. I don't know the answer for you, but maybe someone there would.

2. What to wear to interview

   SK-222 replied to jnj731's topic in General Nursing

   I really don't have the answers for you, so until other posters have some insight, be sure to search the threads for keywords such as "interview" since the topic of what to wear and questions that may be asked have been discussed many MANY times and ...

3. FollowUp to "Was I Out Of Line?" - Walking C Spine Injuries

   SK-222 replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I had 4 thoracic vertebral fractures before and thank God I didn't have devastating consequences after seeing the x-rays. In fact, I had driven myself in (lonnng story in archives of this msg board). Anyways, without the cord inpinged on at that imme...

4. Finally got chronic pain relief withOUT narcs!!!

   SK-222 posted a topic in General Nursing

   With so many posters, regulars, etc., it's probably hard to remember or tell who's who, so a brief recap- I've suffered from severe intractable back pain after multiple vertebral fractures a few years ago. The most effective modality has been hydroco...

5. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

   SK-222 replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

   For starters; the side of effect of many of the opioid narcs will have the side of being irritable and some patient's ending up nasty and angry. It does burn me to see many patients who IMHO are over-treated, then others being undertreated. Surely an...

6. Re: Potential Employers and your not wanting them to contact previous employers

   SK-222 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

   employers are limited in what they can legally say. It's any references you include that will be followed up on, details asked and so forth. Usually the calling an old employer more or less verifies you were there and not lying on the app about havin...

7. New Contraceptive Pill approved to stop periods

   SK-222 replied to bigsyis's topic in General Nursing

   In skimming through this thread, something I have not seen that I had a thought on are long term effects. By altering hormones a bit, what will the long term risks/effects be as relates to Osteoporosis?

8. Side Effects???

   SK-222 replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

   usually the instructions which come from the pharmacy on meds such as vicodin will include something that says "may upset stomach, take this medicine with food." Not remembering things and dizziness while on this type of med is a commonly reported ...

9. Which is better, handwashing or hand sanitizer?

   SK-222 replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

   hand sanitizer is good quick between activities or rooms solution, but the problem I have run into occasionally is the skin on my hands becoming excessively dry from using it. Traditional hand washing gets my vote as being better, but doubled up and ...

10. I Have An Idea; Please Don't Steal It; Many Witnesses Here

    SK-222 replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    A great idea you've thought of... just several years too late. The only thing I can think of is if you are referring the already existing pump, but also having the unit automatically check the BS and doing everything without any intervention except ...

11. Expectations after your patient dies?

    SK-222 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone deals with death in the their own way. My view of attending a funeral or memorial service is *not* for the deceased, but a way of showing support for the immediate family and those who knew the deceased best. Even then, just seeing pictures ...

12. sexual jokes in the workplace

    SK-222 replied to penguin2's topic in General Nursing

    a crude or off-color sexual comment is no worse than the same person going on a slew of profanity within earshot of others. It's not professional and does not belong in the workplace, period, despite who the comment(s) may be directed toward. There'...

13. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    SK-222 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    This piece of advice is not only good, but in the position of a patient something similar had occurred. Several months ago, I had been transferred out of ICU to a different floor. Before transferring me I had been given a med. Upon arriving to the ne...

14. For the ladies!!

    SK-222 replied to EmilyUSFRN's topic in Humor

    didn't take me long to copy and paste into a couple emails. Made me laugh outloud! :yelclap:

15. Do you think this is true?............

    SK-222 replied to cappuccino's topic in General Nursing

    interesting how there are always studies that no one else ever heard of to participate in. On sticky pad, someone needs to draw a little broom and leave it on her desk :trout: