Gator,SN

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  1. CCRN reference book

    Gator,SN replied to TampaCCRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I too am starting to study for the CCRN and have the above mentioned book and CD's. I watched the Laura Gasparis CD's before starting to really study the book and I have to say that she really narrows...

  2. Myofascial Release

    Gator,SN replied to ER-RN2's topic in General Nursing

    Last February, my husband had pneumonia and while coughing, heard a "pop" and felt pain that put him on his knees. After a lot of run around I finally got fed up, called a ortho. surgeon and he had...

  3. schizophrenia

    Gator,SN replied to stephera's topic in Psychiatric

    It is not the skull that gets bigger when a person has schizophrenia, it is the ventricles in the brain that are usually enlarged. This can be detected on MRI.

  4. Newborn Safety

    Gator,SN replied to Quailfeather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so sorry that this happened to your grandson and I'm relieved that he is ok. You are right, this was a horrible accident and no one is to blame. Thank you for posting your experience, I'm sure...

  5. what is the youngest mi that you have seen

    Gator,SN replied to kcrnsue's topic in General Nursing

    A 27yo was brought into our ER for a mixed drug overdose and he didn't make it. We had a 31 year old on our unit last year who had also had an MI but with a good

  6. Mandatory meetings and night shift

    Gator,SN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also work nightshift and we have our mandatory meetings at 12noon for dayshift and again at 5pm, right before the start of nightshift so that everyone can attend. Our manager is very much aware of...

  7. cell phone usage at work

    Gator,SN replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    Because of the telemetry units we are not allowed to have cell phone on in the unit at all and we enforce this rule with families that are visiting too. They get a little mad until we explain that it...

  8. I'm an R.N.!

    Gator,SN replied to sox04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!!!!! Enjoy Your Success!

  9. Lovenox injection site

    Gator,SN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! I did a search on this BB about Lovenox and it has been discussed that you do not expel the air bubble in the syringe, so now I'd like to know about the injection site. The drug guide...

  10. emotional attachment.......

    Gator,SN replied to cindimc's topic in Nursing Career

    During nursing school, I did become emotionally attached to a resident in the nursing home. She was a sweet lady and my first patient ever. Every week, I would stay after clinical and visit with her a...

  11. Where did you start?

    Gator,SN replied to beccaleigh72's topic in General Nursing

    Critical care unit and I love it! I had an extensive orientation program specifically designed for new grads. Its been 14 months and I can't see myself doing anything

  12. A Brave Man....

    Gator,SN replied to StuPer's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: This is really

  13. Nurses grossed out by spit/mucus

    Gator,SN replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    The first few weeks in the unit, I thought I'd never get through it, suctioning vent patients and all those secretions! (barf!) for me it was not looking at it that made me sick, it was the sound of...

  14. What do you do and how long have you done it?

    Gator,SN replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May '03 with an ADN and I started out right away in a CCU. Now a year later, I really love it. I can't imagine working in any other unit. I am taking classes for my BSN (slowly) and...

  15. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    Gator,SN replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    NiteShiftNut, There are patients that are addicted and they show up in every unit of the hospital. Doctors supply high doses of narcs to these patients while they are admitted and during outpatient...

  16. What degree/certification do you hold?

    Gator,SN replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    ADN-RN continuing on for my

  17. God Bless Each and Every One

    Gator,SN replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    What a thoughtful post! You are

  18. What is Power?

    Gator,SN replied to OneRN's topic in General Nursing

    Real power is the ability to change things and people through personal example. The use of power for personal gain is bullying. If the housekeepers call you 'sir' then you could address them as "sir"...

  19. Today @ 2 PM

    Gator,SN replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll say a prayer for you! Just take your time and believe that you did not come this far alone and what He starts, He finishes. You are prepared for this and you can do it!

  20. nursing school yes or no

    Gator,SN replied to rtin05's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you should go for it! I would go through nursing school all over again, if I had to. I really liked it and I am happy with my job and the path that I have chosen. I also know that...

  21. NCLEX Results In

    Gator,SN replied to kat983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!!!!!!! I wish you the very best as you begin your new

  22. Should RNs do housekeeping job or is it our job?

    Gator,SN replied to Lenap's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time when we have a messy situation its the nurses who get in there to take care of it and thats because the first priority is the patient and getting them cleaned up and comfortable,...

  23. Should RNs do housekeeping job or is it our job?

    Gator,SN replied to Lenap's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time when we have a messy situation its the nurses who get in there to take care of it and thats because the first priority is the patient and getting them cleaned up and comfortable,...

  24. Drug Seekers- the Wrongfully Accused

    Gator,SN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Canoehead, I couldn't agree

  25. Drug Seekers- the Wrongfully Accused

    Gator,SN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Canoehead, I couldn't agree