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  1. Novolog flexpen

    queenjean replied to dak26's topic in General Nursing

    I hate them!!! We've use them for a year or more now. My complaints: I've had pt's hands slip, and then you hear the dial click right before they depress the button. So, with their hand slip,...

  2. How do you round?

    queenjean replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights. Our assessments are scheduled at 8pm, Meds at 2100, VS and I/Os at 2200. I always work on a TPC, meaning I don't have an aide. I usually start out with three pts, and pick up one...

  3. Just wondering if anyone else has career related tattoo's

    queenjean replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    here's something interesting i found on the net: "although the profession of nursing is as ancient as medicine, and may have the greatest right to the cup of hygieia as its symbol, most of the nursing...

  4. New LPN here.. felt like a useless fool at work..

    queenjean replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Every time a new situation comes up where you feel like you don't know what you are doing; learn from it. Now I'll bet you know (or will find out soon, your next day at work) how to handle chest...

  5. Water Births?

    queenjean replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Babycatcher2B mentions the opposition to gravity--I thought I'd reiterate that. It is awesome to watch a mom labor in water--she is so mobile! Getting in one position to rest, changing to another for...

  6. Have you ever heard of this? UGH!!!!

    queenjean replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    Well then, to play devil's advocate to your devil's advocate-- We should just kill everyone now. At the very least, we should not allow them to make any decision about their care, because they cannot...

  7. Have you ever heard of this? UGH!!!!

    queenjean replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    From what I remember from school, kuru is caused by eating CNS portions, specifically the brain tissue. I think kuru is the human equivalent of mad cow disease. I may be wrong, it's been a while...

  8. What is really a priority?

    queenjean replied to Nuieve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In my opinion and experience, a cord prolapse isn't very common with a spontaneous rupture, particularly of a woman who is advanced enough in labor to warrent admission to the unit. A baby popping...

  9. Have you ever heard of this? UGH!!!!

    queenjean replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    Well, golly gee, Medsurgnurse, I'll be sure to only take you half seriously the next time you post, then. Sorry, it's the internet. One liners can come across as pretty snide, can't they? Without...

  10. Direct-entry MSN, mother and wife...is it possible?

    queenjean replied to squirt28's topic in General Nursing

    Why must you go direct entry? Is there not a state university that has a four year BSN, most of the prerequs you would already fulfill, meaning you have two years at a state university (and therefore...

  11. NP or MPH?

    queenjean posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I graduate with my RN soon, and I have a previous BA in another field. I have worked as an LPN for almost 10 years in an office, then M/B, and now on an acute medical floor. Prior to being an LPN I...

  12. NP or MPH?

    queenjean posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hope that's okay, I've cross-posted this. I graduate with my RN soon, and I have a previous BA in another field. I have worked as an LPN for almost 10 years in an office, then M/B, and now on an acute...

  13. Male RN gets to pay more?

    queenjean replied to churro's topic in General Nursing

    And let's look at the effects of some of our lifestyle choices. The first time round, in college I decided to get a degree that has ZERO job potential. DH decided to get a degree that does, though...

  14. Does anyone have anything positve to say about med-surg?

    queenjean replied to newlvngrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love the medical floor where I work. I worked there for a couple years, then went to OB and office nursing for 5 years, and now I'm back on the medical floor. While I loved the office hours, and I...

  15. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    queenjean replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just last month I had a guy who at home took nitro for a cough. He was in the hospital with a bowel obstruction and developed a cough and asked for his nitro! I did some education on the proper use...

  16. New Here, The Good/ Bad /Ugly

    queenjean replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital where I work has great staffing. That isn't to say that there aren't times where ER suddenly fills up, we get hit with a bunch of admits, and we are running around like mad. Sure that...

  17. "The Jesus Factor"

    queenjean replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I view our chaplin as a resource, similar as a respiratory therapist, physical therapist, etc. Every admit is asked whether he/she would like the hospital chaplin to visit, and whether he/she would...

  18. Colleagues who call in sick, but aren't.

    queenjean replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    No one likes a slacker who leaves others in a lurch, but let's face it, no one likes a martyr, either. It's no fun to work with someone who resents everyone for calling in to spend a day with family...

  19. Simple union question

    queenjean posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am not interested in a union vs nonunion thread, we seem to have enough of those around. I simply want to know what unions are out there for nurses in the US. Thanks!

  20. How many days off after 3 nights?

    queenjean replied to skicharles93's topic in General Nursing

    We dont' have set schedules, so there are no guidelines. Sometimes I have many days off, sometimes I have one. Sometimes I work three in a row, sometimes I work a couple on and then a couple off,...

  21. What is the 1st semester hours like at NCCC?

    queenjean replied to SweetLife's topic in General Nursing

    I went there about 10 years ago. Our lecture day was Wednesday, 8-3 or 4, I can't remember, it's been a while. Every Wednesday morning first thing we had a unit exam. 1 1/2 hours was scheduled for...

  22. inner ear exam by RN?

    queenjean replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught this in my LPN course. It was not covered in my RN course. I have used this skill occasionally. When I worked in an office, I used it a lot. We would have people come in for a blood...

  23. "The Jesus Factor"

    queenjean replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that is so well said, I thought I'd quote it and post it again. And continuing that thought, nursing isn't about the

  24. "The Jesus Factor"

    queenjean replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the hospice/home health agency where she is going is an extension of a church or a religious organization? Maybe this agency where she will be working has it as a part of their mission...

  25. Self Scheduling. Does it exist?

    queenjean replied to badgernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know that it works for all sizes of floors and facilities. I like the idea of a 6 week block; I'll bring that up with our