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They are awesome! I have a pair, and they're like wearing little pillows on your feet. Unfortunately, our facility has deemed them "unsafe" due to the holes in the shoe, and the soft soles.... so we are not allowed to wear them any longer. If you...

Hmmmm..... guess what I play? Yep.... for 26 years now. I've written, played, directed, you name it... and you know what? I've got the best hand/eye coordination there is... and it comes in pretty darned handy in nursing. I love them both, and the...

I work nights, and a typical load for us is 8 or 9. However, I can remember one summer we dealt with really short staffing, and I had 14 patients on more than one occasion...... and yes, this is med/surg. Good thing I love my job.

Hay there fellow night-shifter!! I'm not sure if anyone does orientation on the night shift, I can only speak for my own facility, and we do not. The actual orientation is done during the day, and the new staff member, if they are a new grad, will a...

Kate, You're not from Vermont by chance, are you? I know someone in a very similar situation, and her name is Kate as well..... Just being nosey.... LOL

pedi.... now that's what nursing is all about! you're an inspiration, and though you don't know me, i'm proud to be called a nurse along side nurses like you. keep up the good work, and never let anyone bring that special gift of yours down. much t...

A simple pat on the back and a thank you from my boss would be nice.....

I don't think you're being anal.... I don't think proper grammar and spelling is too much to ask of someone who's trying to teach others how to care for other people's lives.... call me crazy. It's kinda like those who say orientated while giving rep...

okay, i guess there's no better time than now for my honesty to flow here.... i have to admit, i've come across a couple accidents since i've been a nurse (two maybe, i live in a really small town), and to be honest.... i froze right up, got scared o...

hi there! [color=#a0522d] [color=#a0522d]i have a littman master classic ii, and i just love the thing. it's perfect for me, and i too, like csi-sn have the soft ear tips, they make all the difference in comfort and in what you hear. they really f...

hi there, [color=#a0522d] [color=#a0522d]for a saline lock (or whenever administering meds through a peripheral line) that is just that, a peripheral saline lock ( 3" or less), i always use 5ml syringes both for the flush, and for the med ( i always...

our facility places a 4x4 gauze over the site (but not completely covering it to keep the insertion site visible), then dresses it according to procedure.... the initial dressing stays for 24 hours, and then it's removed and redressed without the ga...

hi there! [color=#a0522d] [color=#a0522d]i too work in a small facility and care for many ortho patients. i work on a med/surg floor that also specializes in ortho and oncology. we do many total joints, mainly knees and hips. i live in vermont, so...

hey there, i would highly recommend you work during school, especially if it's only for 1 or 2 shifts per month, and i'll tell you why... it gives you the extra money you may need to make life a little easier, and it will enable you to put what you'r...

ruby, i could kiss you (and hire you to speak at my facility) lol lol !!! marie..... i gotta tell ya, your picture of the cow makes me giggle every time i see it....lol peace and harmony :melody: ~alicia

hay guys, i currently work in a magnet hospital, and we have just obtained magnet status for a second time. a hospital cannot be built and just have magnet status, it's a huge long process in which the hospital actually has to apply, they send repre...

hi you guys... i hope this spreads some light and relaxes you some... i was a b student in school, graduated, and took my boards and passed them after 45 minutes and 75 questions. our class valdictorian was there taking the test when i arrived, and w...

lol..... Okay. I'm actually new to this as well.... only a week or 2, so I'm still learning this message board thing too. Ahhh.... always learning. :thankya:

Hi acbj... Did you get my email address? I never gave it a thought not to post it here and it got edited. I just want to make sure you got it and have a way to contact me....

Hi there!!! I'm in Vermont, USA, and have been a RN for just about 4 years now. I'd be happy to help you out....send me a private message and we can go from there, that is, if I fit your bill.... *smiles*

"our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall. ~confucious i just love that one, and it's held quite a bit of meaning as of recent with me... i say it every day.

hi guys, sorry to be lurkin' in the shadows of your forum, but i had to write to tell you how awesome i think you all are. i am a female rn, working on a med/surg floor with all women.... except one awesome guy who works the night shift (hence, gues...

"Just for LVN...." Oy.... I shall keep my lips sealed. Good luck, and God bless.

I currently work in a magnet hospital, and unfortunately, the grass isn't greener.... trust me.

Hiya RNLisa!! Okay, I've been a nurse for just about 4 years now, and here's what I've learned. Nursing school teaches you the BASICS. The REAL training comes once you hit the floor, and can experience everything first hand, and/or for the first ti...