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  1. Come backs...

    zudy replied to ER Tigger Girl's topic in Emergency

    For people that are nosing around, try to find out what is going on with other pts, I usually say quietly,"Excuse me, I need you to return to your( room, waiting room, whatever,)how would you feel if...

  2. Nurses with children.....

    zudy replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have also been there, done that, and bought that t-shirt...... So let me add a little fuel to the fire.... Why aren't the hospitals offering childcare for us? On a personal basis, I worked weekend...

  3. Prozac or Metformin for Weight Loss

    zudy replied to nptobee's topic in General Nursing

    A doctor I know that specializes in weight loss told me he uses Prozac in his weight loss program( along w/ diet and exercise) because he said that he had read studies linking obesity and decreased...

  4. I hate it when people say this...

    zudy replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    When ever someone says to me,"I could NEVER be a nurse!" i simply reply"Yes, I know you couldn't." They can take it anyway they

  5. Everyone works with a drama queen.

    zudy replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    One thing about the DQ's: they are always good for a laugh. I used to work with one that was always telling us all about the terrible things that had happened to her that week(we worked weekend...

  6. Time Heals???????????(long)

    zudy replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    My grandmother's first born died at birth. My grandmother was 20 yrs old at the time. When she died at age 90, she STILL loved that baby and grieved her. The love and the loss for people that have...

  7. PLEASE say something POSITIVE about Nursing

    zudy replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    I have made some of the best friends in the world thru nursing, I love them like family. Some of my pts are so brave and strong, it never fails to amaze me the adversity that some people have...

  8. Another Thread for Gas-Passers

    zudy replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is too funny! Hitting middle age is certainly a challenge. I thought I was getting old when my own snoring woke me up not long ago, however when my FARTING got to be so loud that it woke...

  9. patient lingo...

    zudy replied to athomas91's topic in Emergency

    That is a great gift idea. I'm still hoping to get one of those from my

  10. patient lingo...

    zudy replied to athomas91's topic in Emergency

    My fav the pt the has coppertone hands-carpal tunnel syndrome. My pt with meningitis told me that she had the smilin' mighty

  11. Medication Errors

    zudy replied to Sue McGann's topic in General Nursing

    Our docs put all orders into computers. They go under pharmacy, then the type of drug they want (for example,"antibiotics") then the drug. The drug name, route, dosage, etc, is already written out,...

  12. Welcome to the ER. Please observe the following rules. (mild rant)

    zudy replied to V. Nightingale's topic in Emergency

    mother/babyRN, you are so right! We will work trauma all day long, but when it comes to catching babies, it's Katy bar the door! All I want is out! My personal favorite is the 23 year old that had...

  13. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    zudy replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Pediatric onocology. I am just too

  14. At my wits end!

    zudy replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    I think sjoe has the perfect answer for this. My advice? Get out of there

  15. Thoughts on Flu Shots

    zudy replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    I get the flu when I don't take my flu shot, and I get the flu when I do. I have tried taking it early in the season, in the middle, and late. I really don't have any faith in

  16. Teacher and Student Intimate Relationship: Is it ok?

    zudy replied to nardongputik2's topic in General Nursing

    No.

  17. What does a Nurse Recruiter actually do??

    zudy replied to JillRene's topic in General Nursing

    JillRene, I know EXACTLY how you feel, the last time I looked for a job I had the same experience. No call backs, my resume was lost, my appointment had been forgotten, someone had made the...

  18. Do you nurses get breaks?

    zudy replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    When I work 12 hours in ED usually get a 30 minute break. Some days I get to sit down if we slow down a little, but usually not. I also work 8 hour shifts in a clinic, I get a 30 minute break most...

  19. Gyn, tampon ?

    zudy replied to nolenurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, Tragur, since you have to buy the correct size, it might make things difficult. However, I think it would certainly be a unique gift. I wouldn't suggest making pictures, tho, like Rayray's...

  20. Gyn, tampon ?

    zudy replied to nolenurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey, where are all the

  21. Overdoses...

    zudy replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    too true, ageless! I use to threaten to take my OD's on a tour of our dialysis unit. I've seen lots of Tylenol OD's, benadryl, actually a few antibiotics( from when people wouldn't finish thier RX,...

  22. How long does report take?

    zudy replied to RNnites's topic in General Nursing

    20 minutes in

  23. Nursing as a customer service profession?

    zudy replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    As always, cheerfuldoer, so well put. I hope that I, too, will always give the best of myself, on or off the clock. I also had to go to the lecture where the man and dog were hurt. The person...

  24. Nursing as a customer service profession?

    zudy replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    As always, cheerfuldoer, so well put. I hope that I, too, will always give the best of myself, on or off the clock. I also had to go to the lecture where the man and dog were hurt. The person...

  25. "Thats not my patient"

    zudy replied to nurse2002's topic in General Nursing

    My answer to anyone that asks for help is "If I'm not able to help you, I will find the person that can." I have found this defuses almost any situation. And then I make sure that I follow up. I...