Gator,SN

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  1. State Mental Hospitals

    Gator,SN replied to NurseDixie's topic in Psychiatric

    marymary, I asked the same thing and my friend said that it wouldn't have helped because they can't give an IM injection either if the pt refuses it.......????? She did say that sometimes they take...

  2. State Mental Hospitals

    Gator,SN replied to NurseDixie's topic in Psychiatric

    A friend of mine works in a state mental facility and she hates it and it looking for other employment. She complains of being short staffed, especially when a pt. becomes frustrated or combative. She...

  3. How do you protect yourself in unsafe situations in the ER?

    Gator,SN replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    Recently a patient was transfered to me in ccu and the ER nurse had documented "waiting on ccu bed" 3 times. This was discussed at some length between the NM and others and it was decided that this...

  4. Where did you go to nursing school?

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

    I graduated in 2003 from Penn State

  5. Preceptor RN: Tips for a student to make a good impression/ do a good job

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

    While each person will have a different experience, one of the things that I have heard over and over again from my preceptors is how much they appreciated me being prepared. Read everything that you...

  6. Acls

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

    I just took ACLS this week for the first time. I studied the book, "2000 handbook for emergency cardiovascular care" It was about $10 brand new at my hospital bookstore. Probably can find it cheaper...

  7. daughter's close call, important lessons learned

    Gator,SN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Jane, Glad that your daughter is home and I hope she will be well again soon! I agree, that doctor was very impressive. We need more like him!

  8. 10 Steps from moving from Pain to Person

    Gator,SN replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Pain Management

    Thank You Dave. I copied this to give to my sister who has battled an unknown, un-named disease for 10 years that is literally costing her everything.

  9. RNs, Bedbaths, I&O & Linen Changes

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

    When I worked as an NA on Med/surg, these duties were mine and it was rare to find a nurse helping out. Now I'm in CCU and I do it every shift. We have CNA's in my unit but usually only one per shift...

  10. Is Nclex playing mind games?

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

    The NCLEX aside, I think it is you who is playing mind games. Are you trying to take the exam, as your post suggests, or do you have 1 more year??? (posted previously) Be careful, if you are only...

  11. just joined!

    Gator,SN replied to claremcrae's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry, I won't be any help to you with your question, but WELCOME to the

  12. The Ten Laws of TV Physics

    Gator,SN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Another favorite of mine is, if a woman is trying to hide from someone in the dark, she will always be half dressed and in a white

  13. A frog walks into a bank...

    Gator,SN replied to kc ccurn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for the

  14. Need Advise

    Gator,SN replied to pmanrnbflo's topic in New York Nursing

    My advice to you is this: If your dream is to work in CCU and you have the opportunity to do it, then go for it! I just graduated in May and I started in CCU in a training program and I love it! I...

  15. Status

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

    Real power comes from within and most people on this board already know that. They are nurses and if they didn't care enough to humble themselves they wouldn't continue on with their practice. If you...

  16. Mom Accused Of Injecting Human Waste Into Daughter

    Gator,SN replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree this story was disgusting as well as another on that same webpage about a woman in Fla. who chained her children to their beds for days! I say, Lock 'em up and throw away the key!

  17. Relationships with Docs

    Gator,SN replied to shirleyTX's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have dealt with many different doctors, cardio, pulmo, GP's, surgeons etc... Most of them are very nice and have treated me well. I do ask the doctor questions when they are in my unit and some are...

  18. Do redheads have more pain during labor in your opinion?

    Gator,SN replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Coming from a long line of redheads on both sides I think It must be true that redheads bleed more or more easily because it has happened so often in my family after childbirth. My sister and aunt and...

  19. paramedic goinggoing going!!

    Gator,SN replied to rj1973's topic in General Nursing

    Frodo Failed!!!! Bush has the Ring!!!! :roll That is so funny! Thanks for the

  20. I think my doctor thinks i'm a drug seeker....Help!!

    Gator,SN replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in Pain Management

    I am a new nurse and I have heard all the arguements from my co-workers about giving pain meds. In school I was told that if a patient says they are in pain, they are. We usually have orders for...

  21. Men in the OB

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

    Brob, While I was in labor with my youngest son, I had a male nurse and I thought he was wonderful! When I had my first child I don't think I would have been comfortable though ( I was young and...

  22. Attention all clinical instructors, would you do this??

    Gator,SN replied to RN_2_B_5/2004's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    RN 2B 5/04, As difficult as this is going to be for your group it is really a crash course on exactly what it is like when you are working. Talk to your instructor at post clinical and ask which...

  23. just can't believe this...

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

    Sorry to hear about this Jnette. I know that you must be hurting but please take comfort in knowing that you helped him in ways that meant everything. We never know how long we really have so we...

  24. Just took NCLEX, now I'm terrified!!!

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

    :balloons: Congratulations! YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now go do something nice for yourself and

  25. Name change...

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

    I really like humerus,RN! This is a cool name. I wanted to change my name after I passed boards too, but Gator,RN is already taken by someone who did not stay on the BB too long. Good luck picking a...