deeDawntee RN

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    At a low point- very disillusioned with nursing

    deeDawntee replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am soooo sorry that you are having so much difficulty. You have been through so much. Getting in and making it through nursing school, passing NCLEX, getting your first jobs.....those are HUGE...
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    ? about doctor specialties

    deeDawntee replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#ff9933]the gastroenterologist a gastroenterologist is an internist who has completed specialty training in the treatment of digestive disorders. digestive disorders include disorders of the...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    congratulations ccrn!!!!! :bow::smiley_aa:smiley_aa:yelclap::yelclap::yeah::icon_hug::icon_hug: way to go!!!!!!
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations ccrn!!!!! :bow::smiley_aa:smiley_aa:yelclap::yelclap::yeah::icon_hug::icon_hug: way to go!!!!!!
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    ICU med question

    deeDawntee replied to cr520's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also included is the vasodilators that are administered as drips: Nitroglycerin, Nitroprusside (Nipride), Nicardipine. http://www.nursebob.com/ Check out this link, go to the medication section, he...
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    National Health Care, Your Thoughts

    deeDawntee replied to Medic15251's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Another twist on this issue: the people who need health insurance the most, the disenfranchised, the poor, those in poverty, are the very people who need to be empowered to vote. We would have no...
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    Alternatives to Pajam...I Mean, Scrubs

    deeDawntee replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    Do you "have" to wear scrubs? What is the policy at your facility? We don't have a dress code and some nurses will wear polo shirts or even blouses that are more fitted. But to find anything that...
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    How would you handle this?

    deeDawntee replied to labbio's topic in General Nursing

    I guess if it only happened that one time, I wouldn't be too concerned, if it were an ongoing issue, then I would say that arrangements would have to be made for the Docs to do the discussing...
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    nurses who don't want students

    deeDawntee replied to crimsondawn's topic in General Students

    Yes, I hear your pain. That happened to me in nursing school as well. We had an entire group of nurses who disliked any teaching of any kind. It makes a stressful situation all the more stressful....
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    Does anyone here actually like or "not mind" cleaning poop???

    deeDawntee replied to MrsNursey2006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of my favorite nurse's quotes is: "let's face it, we all wipe ass for a living, then we save it...." Nursing is a very humble profession. Keeping feces off a person's skin is a primary goal....
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    ICU: Nurses Wash Patients + Make Beds?

    deeDawntee replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital system we have an Aid on every ICU. They do the stocking, garbage, help with turns, answer call lights (if we have a pt that can use a call light) take temps and blood sugars, empty...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    CVICURN, Good Luck! You will do fine. Try to stay relaxed. Sending you lots of positive
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    CVICURN, Good Luck! You will do fine. Try to stay relaxed. Sending you lots of positive
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    Removing an IV Dressing without pain???

    deeDawntee replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    We have adhesive remover available for that purpose. Also, alcohol remover pads can work, just keep away from open skin. stings a
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    ICU: Nurses Wash Patients + Make Beds?

    deeDawntee replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Hey HOOZ (CCRN) I can just see you! It works pretty well doesn't it! hehehe
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    experience or money?? Need opinions please!

    deeDawntee replied to CWiggins3's topic in General Nursing

    You are looking at this with too black or white thinking. Do you know what I mean by that? You may have been an Aid on a medical/renal floor but that is far different than actually being the nurse...
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    CCRN review book??

    deeDawntee replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I took the CCRN exam on 8/20/07 and passed it! I highly recommend Dr Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio's material. I don't know what you are talking about either with the chest pain and the auras, that...
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    ICU: Nurses Wash Patients + Make Beds?

    deeDawntee replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Holy Crap!! That is truly unbelievable! Do you really have time for all
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    Will I be too old for nursing school?

    deeDawntee replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    I Became a nurse at 40 and my sister-in-law got her nursing license at age 60! She was treasured in her class. It is never too late. You will bring to nursing school your life experience. You...
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    ICU: Nurses Wash Patients + Make Beds?

    deeDawntee replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    You've got to be kidding? You would think it would be a wiser use of nursing dollars to hire someone else to do those essential, yet non-skilled
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    Crash Course?! Thoughts on RN education

    deeDawntee replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    My take on nursing school is a little different. I see nursing school as a series of hurdles designed to weed people out. They want to see if you can study material, retain it and test well on it....
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    Just curious what's so bad about working LTC?

    deeDawntee replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those fortunate nurses who has worked in a lot of different areas of nursing and to say one set of nurses is "better" than another is absurd. There are weak and strong nurses everywhere,...
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    ICU: Nurses Wash Patients + Make Beds?

    deeDawntee replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, in my hospital, the nurses do the baths on at least one of their two patients on their shift. (which includes changing linens as well) We draw blood if the pt has lines, but don't do EKG's, our...
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    Just a question!!

    deeDawntee replied to gt4everpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would have done a set of orthostatic pressures to be certain he doesn't become sycopal when standing. If there were orthostatic changes, I would have been more aggressive dealing with the...
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    Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

    deeDawntee replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    I have missed the last 3 shifts due to migraines myself, so I have some understanding of what you are speaking. You certainly aren't drug seeking! (As I understand, that term normally is used to...