PennyLane

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  1. I am loving the ER, but I can't get used to other nurses doing things to my patients

    PennyLane replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    In my ER most people will ask you if you want something done first. I've had co-workers discharge my patients, but usually after they've asked me first. Very rarely, when I've been totally in the...

  2. Endometriosis sucks

    PennyLane replied to Sugarbelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have endometriosis as well. I haven't found anything to work as well as BCPs. Are you having side effects from your pill? Maybe you haven't found the right one yet. I tried many different ones until...

  3. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    PennyLane replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Now why in the world would a person take Motrin by themselves at home if they know they can get it at their local friendly ER? Oh and I'm sure he hadn't eaten all day either and where was his dinner...

  4. Coding at 5am -6am

    PennyLane replied to angelique777's topic in Cardiac

    I'm fairly new at this but I often hear the codes called right after change of shift on the floors...I always assumed it was because the new nurses came in to assess their patients and found them in...

  5. "to go" medicines?

    PennyLane replied to mtnmom's topic in Emergency

    Oh my, I never thought about this. I work in an urban ED, there are plenty of 24-hour pharmacies around, and I will often give take home packs or one or two doses of meds to patients when ordered by...

  6. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    PennyLane replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? I took the Kaplan course and used their course book and computer tests. 3....

  7. Removing a Catheter from a male pt

    PennyLane replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed.

  8. Let's introduce ourselves...

    PennyLane replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    HI! I graduated in December 2004 and I'm working in a very busy ED. It's not a trauma center--thank goodness for me, because I'm learning so much right now I can't imagine trying to handle traumas at...

  9. The thingamajig

    PennyLane replied to epiphany's topic in MICU, SICU

    Actually I don't use them at all! But as a student I was curious as to what they were. Usually when I look at labs I just think of what they represent. Also the hospital has its own set of normals, so...

  10. Union Hospital

    PennyLane replied to RaggedyRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I've talked to some agency nurses that work shifts up there. I haven't heard anything bad, but then again I didn't ask too many questions about the

  11. What type of Automobiles do you drive as a nurse.

    PennyLane replied to malenursetobe@21's topic in Men in Nursing

    RN, Female -- 2002 VW Jetta V6, great car. Next car will be a Honda hybrid or a Prius. But probably not for another 3-4 years 'cause I like not having any car payments at this point in my

  12. The thingamajig

    PennyLane replied to epiphany's topic in MICU, SICU

    One is for the Chem-7. It looks like a tic-tac-toe board with an extra Na | Cl | BUN K |Co2 | Creat and glucose is on the right. Another is for CBC. It looks like a line with a > on the left...

  13. Share Your Saying

    PennyLane replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    Great quotes so far. Keep 'em coming. I have one that Lily Tomlin said, but it was in a play (don't know which one), so it can't be attributed to her: "We're all just time-sharing

  14. Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

    PennyLane replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a small person--I wear a size 2 and I admit that I'm not very strong. Working as a tech part-time in ICU for one year while in school has left me with chronic back pain. Whenever a nurse needed to...

  15. RN Prerequisites and Program in Maryland

    PennyLane replied to MannyNoela's topic in Maryland Nursing

    CCBC has great associates programs. I opted for the accelerated BSN at UMB. I have mixed feelings about the school, but I received an excellent education that prepared me well for my first job in the...

  16. Spouse of an Er nurse needs help

    PennyLane replied to jvalloric's topic in Emergency

    Agreed. We do need some more to go on from the OP. It becomes a problem if the couple isn't spending as much time together, and one feels neglected, or if they aren't communicating and being honest...

  17. Spouse of an Er nurse needs help

    PennyLane replied to jvalloric's topic in Emergency

    Wow, you are strict. Just because I've been in a committed relationship for over 7 years doesn't mean we have to spend every minute with each other. I enjoy having friends of my own, and we do...

  18. holistic healer

    PennyLane replied to frann's topic in Holistic

    I have had several massages, all by women, and I've never had more than one body part exposed at a time. The practioner would always ask me, "do you want your abdomen massaged?" to which I would...

  19. How does your emergency room cover call-offs?

    PennyLane replied to ERNURSEOH's topic in Emergency

    1. Nurses are called at 8 am to see if they can come in. Next, agencies are called. 2. Open shifts are first offered to staff. There are monetary incentives for extra shifts--$100 for a 12 hour day...

  20. How Long Will You Nurse?

    PennyLane replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I voted for 3 years, as I'm considering going back to school for Acupuncture. But since the program is 3 years long, and I would be starting next fall at the earliest, I think it will be more like 4-5...

  21. Anyone have experience with accelerated BSN?!

    PennyLane replied to Blondie26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I finished one in December. I felt adequately prepared, and my preceptors and fellow nurses have done nothing by praise my work. Luckily I found a wonderful hospital that has a 3 month preceptorship...

  22. Spouse of an Er nurse needs help

    PennyLane replied to jvalloric's topic in Emergency

    Does your wife see any change in her behavior? What does she have to say? When you say, "all she wants to do is go out drinking" do you mean that the two of you don't spend time together anymore? Do...

  23. What's This About Eating Sea Salt Only Instead Of Morton's That We Buy At The Grocery

    PennyLane replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I know a chef and he uses Kosher salt or sea salt only. I believe Kosher salt is lower in sodium than even sea salt. I generally use sea salt due to its natural properties and low Na

  24. Tell me about Burlington, Vermont

    PennyLane replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Geez. Like I said, I was there for 3 years and not one

  25. Tell me about Burlington, Vermont

    PennyLane replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I'm sorry that happened to you. I lived in Boston for 3 years and I loved it! I was not a nurse then, or even in nursing school, but my co-workers were great (I had 2 different jobs up there)....