nurse2033 MSN, RN

ER, ICU

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    Float pool for new grad?

    nurse2033 replied to jlthompson's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, yes you would be lost. No hospital should hire new grads for that position. Don't do it even if they let you, you could be headed for
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    Giving residents non-prescribed meds?

    nurse2033 replied to prinsessa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She must have another job skill as a back up because she'll be lucky not to lose her license or end up in jail. Phenergan especially can be a dangerous drug. I work nights so I know how tedious those...
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    Choked up over a pt today

    nurse2033 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, moments like that make it all worth
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    Staying late without pay

    nurse2033 replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, this is corporate management at its worst. They are putting you in an unrealistic situation. Please don't work for free (I think it's actually illegal). If you are off the clock you have no...
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    BSN

    nurse2033 replied to vadim123's topic in General Nursing

    You need to check with your board of nursing regarding Excelsior. I did the program very quickly because I was highly motivated (less than a year). It is a great way to preserve your lifestyle and...
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    Entering A Women's World..........

    nurse2033 replied to Just1Question's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I say go for it! There is discrimination and it is your job to not allow it to adversely affect you. I also have loved birthing babies (as a medic) and L&D would be in my top 5 specialities. I'm...
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    what is the answer to this question

    nurse2033 replied to avery0603's topic in General Students

    You didn't list a number of other causes, several of which I would put above the ones
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    Having trouble starting IVs on the hand

    nurse2033 replied to CaliLVN3583's topic in General Nursing

    Don't go too slow. Because their SQ tissue is either lacking or has poor tone, once the bevel hits the vein it is easy for blood to flow outside the vein. In healthy people this isn't usually a...
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    A patient made me cry.....

    nurse2033 replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good
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    Any other EMS professionals turned nurses having issues!

    nurse2033 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a medic to RN also, also for the same reasons as you. It took me five years to fully feel more like a nurse than a medic. I still work EMS part time. The career options for RNs are so far...
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    MSN courses online

    nurse2033 replied to stitch702's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Depends on your degree. I'm 34 credits into Excelsior MSN education and love it. It is cheap, convenient, and an excellent
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    Is this fair to ask of a new RN?

    nurse2033 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome to the jungle! Sounds like a typical nursing day. Your day will feel better as each minor task you perform becomes more automatic. Right now you are in conscious competence which takes a lot...
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    One more old guy headed to LPN school

    nurse2033 replied to red2003xlt's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats, nothing keeps you living like learning new
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    Male Nurses that lift weights and stay fit

    nurse2033 replied to S-Rank's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The gym? kidding lol. I run, mountain bike, and rock climb every week. Colorado rocks! I bought into fitness long before I was a nurse but it was fun to learn all the hows and whys of the benefits. I...
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    fellas what yall think i should do

    nurse2033 replied to proudpops's topic in Male Nursing Students

    There is always the possiblity of anything like that ending in disaster (I mean for you, not just the relationship). What, if to spite you, someone accuses you of sexual harassment? True or not it...
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    Unable to find job/drop out nursing program?

    nurse2033 replied to cmiller2012's topic in General Students

    I agree, get mobile. Finish school, find out where there are nursing jobs, and pack your bags. There is a lot of job info on this site if you look around for it. Once you get any kind of professional...
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    Advice on BScN Program

    nurse2033 replied to JHeron's topic in General Students

    Decide you will succeed and then put your energy into HOW not IF. Best of
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    Personalizing Stethoscopes?

    nurse2033 replied to doublehelix's topic in General Students

    I have a little plastic clip. I wouldn't want something like cloth that could carry around a bunch of germs. I think it should be something that you can
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    What should have been said? Did i do the right thing?

    nurse2033 replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you did as good as any of us could have. One thing I have learned is that you can never be ready for every situation. You were right to alert your manager. There is a huge potential for...
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    Math- 1:1000 calculations

    nurse2033 replied to jbee's topic in General Nursing

    You have the right answer. It doesn't matter how you solve the problem as long as you get it right. So solve this one: you put 1mg epi in 250ml normal saline, what is the concentration?...... To solve...
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    Is it normal that being a nurse makes me worry about my kids?

    nurse2033 replied to Guest393655's topic in General Nursing

    I just try to educate my kids about the dangers of our world and take reasonable precautions. They always wear helmets and other protective garb. They do so without complaint because A) it is the rule...
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    A little direction??

    nurse2033 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Don't judge a profession on the stereotypes of the worst behavior. It is interesting and challenging work which attracts people who like that sort of thing, I'm one of them. Being arrogant in any...
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    Mean Nurses

    nurse2033 replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    People can be mean, and lots of people work in nursing. It is a tough job and leads to some people being tense and uptight. My unit has many more nice people than not, just
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    Instructor said I'd be good in ICU/CCU/ER units?

    nurse2033 replied to GhostOfTheSun's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked both ICU and ER and the work flow and environment are very different. I know many ER nurses that hate ICU and vise versa. They are not the same thing. Yes, there can be pressure- but ICU...
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    *Ahem* A Reminder - It Is *That* Time of Year Again

    nurse2033 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, as temping as it is, please avoid Sexy Nurse, it just demeans our profession.