Morguein

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  1. Offended by Prayer

    Morguein replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    I have no religion; but I do believe in God. I would LOVE it if someone prayed over me no matter what their faith is as long as it was done with my best interest at

  2. Opinions on IV Poles

    Morguein replied to nipper0424's topic in General Nursing

    If I could change our IV poles, they would ALL have wheels that don't get stuck and pull the pole everywhere but where you're actually trying to go. Where I work, we have IV poles that have those...

  3. Opinions on IV Poles

    Morguein replied to nipper0424's topic in General Nursing

    If I could change our IV poles, they would ALL have wheels that don't get stuck and pull the pole everywhere but where you're actually trying to go. Where I work, we have IV poles that have those...

  4. Is medsurg a necessity for a new grad?

    Morguein replied to bigislandgyrl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went into the ICU as a new grad; and it's been two years. I don't regret going straight into this specialty. I love what I do; and I've learned sooo much! There have been a few times when I...

  5. Is medsurg a necessity for a new grad?

    Morguein replied to bigislandgyrl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went into the ICU as a new grad; and it's been two years. I don't regret going straight into this specialty. I love what I do; and I've learned sooo much! There have been a few times when I...

  6. Team nursing is causing many good nurses to leave any suggestions

    Morguein replied to fight fatigue's topic in General Nursing

    The only way I'd ever do Team Nursing, is if I got to choose my own team. If I'm going to be responsible for others and take the fall for someone not doing their job, then I better be able to pick my...

  7. Team nursing is causing many good nurses to leave any suggestions

    Morguein replied to fight fatigue's topic in General Nursing

    The only way I'd ever do Team Nursing, is if I got to choose my own team. If I'm going to be responsible for others and take the fall for someone not doing their job, then I better be able to pick my...

  8. Real Life Advice, Please....

    Morguein replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    When you get into nursing school, you will be under a lot of stress and may not have time for your husband and/or job. I personally think it would be best to choose the direction that will allow you...

  9. Brain Dead Child Discharged to Home With Parents

    Morguein replied to Euskadi1946's topic in Pediatric

    From what I understand about brain death; once you're brain dead, you're dead. There is no circulation in the brain. I'm not sure why his feet move when stimulated. It may be possible that a dead...

  10. Getting thru the first year of ICU training

    Morguein replied to pokey sn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi Pokey! It does get better. I promise you. I also went into the ICU right out of school and felt totally out of my league there. I truly felt stupid. I was told it takes about 2 years before you...

  11. ICU visiting hours

    Morguein replied to NeuroICURN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Our visiting hours are 11-11:30; 2-3; 6-6:30. But our administrators are also thinking of going to open visiting hours. I really don't know how this will work out. I'm actually dreading it should...

  12. ICU internship

    Morguein replied to otherside's topic in MICU, SICU

    I went straight into the ICU as a new graduate. I was given 12 weeks with my preceptor and took critical care classes during those 12 weeks. It does make a difference to have the right preceptor....

  13. Can't take anymore

    Morguein replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget to get out in the sun if you can. I remember being very stressed out and feeling blue all the time and realized that I had been studying so much and staying indoors during the winter...

  14. Cool/Breathable Scrubs?

    Morguein replied to guyRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.cotton-scrubs-shop.com

  15. 'Have your views on aspartame changed? DO you use it?"

    Morguein replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've been reading lately, it seems like Stevia is pretty much the only safe "sugar" to use. It is natural and not synthetically made. It also does not cause an increase in your blood-sugar...

  16. what an RN told my friend

    Morguein replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital it doesn't seem to matter whether or not you have your BSN or ADN. I have my ADN and went right out of school into the

  17. acidious vs alkalosis (forgive the spelling)

    Morguein replied to lindahanna's topic in General Nursing

    :)

  18. acidious vs alkalosis (forgive the spelling)

    Morguein replied to lindahanna's topic in General Nursing

    :)

  19. acidious vs alkalosis (forgive the spelling)

    Morguein replied to lindahanna's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I can explain this in a way that is understandable. I will assume you know the normal ranges for PH, CO2, Bicarb, and the O2. The main thing to look at is the PH: -If it is less than 7.35 it...

  20. acidious vs alkalosis (forgive the spelling)

    Morguein replied to lindahanna's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I can explain this in a way that is understandable. I will assume you know the normal ranges for PH, CO2, Bicarb, and the O2. The main thing to look at is the PH: -If it is less than 7.35 it...