everthesame

everthesame LPN, LVN

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  1. Interview for Special Care Nursery! Tips???

    everthesame replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In addition to the intensive care these babies require, don't forget about their families. This is an especially difficult, confusing and scary time for the new parents. They are not going to have the...

  2. looking for a state prison job, but am reluctant

    everthesame replied to mynhiho's topic in Correctional

    I don't live in California so I don't know about the medicinal marijuana or how thorough of a background check they do. I did want to say that if you are interested in a prison job then go ahead and...

  3. Thick skin missing

    everthesame replied to hurleygirli1's topic in General Nursing

    Any float pool position, nursing or pct, is harder to catch on to because you are new to the job and, as you have learned, different units do things differently. Do you think these same techs who were...

  4. I just dont know how I feel...

    everthesame replied to Guest03/15/15's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is with the other nurse and not you. It seems pretty childish that she would cop an attitude with you because she didn't get her preferred shift. If she did not know they were hiring for a...

  5. Whats your specialty?What are the Pros and Cons

    everthesame replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    I work in corrections nursing. Pros: Usually low acuity. No Press Ganey. No visitors. You are actually allowed to tell your patients to sit down and be quiet when necessary and do not have to accept...

  6. Definitely made mistake, now paying for it...

    everthesame replied to 1996RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are going through this. I work nights and have worked with many people over the years who could not adjust to the schedule. It was much more difficult for me when my (now 20 year old)...

  7. working at prison

    everthesame replied to huron101's topic in Correctional

    Do not take your phone into work. If an inmate swiped your phone and was later found with it they may say you gave it to them. Then you could find yourself fighting trafficking charges. At my...

  8. Attention Prison Nurses!!!

    everthesame replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Correctional

    We check BGs BID for inmates on 70/30 insulin and TID for inmates on Lantus. Our insulin lines are at 5:30AM and 4PM...approx 30-60 minutes before breakfast or dinner. The IMs who are on Lantus come...

  9. Does it sound like i got the job?

    everthesame replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the new

  10. What would you do?

    everthesame replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would educate myself as much as possible on the particular pump this client has. Go online and see if you can find some sort of owner's manual to print out and have available for reference in case...

  11. Nursery and NICU

    everthesame replied to jagalu100305's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry you are experiencing this. When I worked on a postpartum unit I also experienced this from a few NICU nurses and a neonatologist. One day one of my babies was "rejected" twice by the NICU...

  12. First day of First RN job this week-nervous

    everthesame replied to dawn.b-RN's topic in General Nursing

    It is perfectly normal to be nervous and every nurse has a first day on the floor at their first job. Make the most of your orientation and ask questions and ask your preceptor to let you in on any...

  13. How long have you been here?

    everthesame replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had another account back in 2002. I forgot my password and no longer had the e-mail account I used when I signed up. It was just easier to start a new account at the time. Oh, and I know my...

  14. I forgot what the term is for widening BP readings?

    everthesame replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Widened pulse

  15. Angry mom made me cry last week

    everthesame replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Kimbalou, I am sorry you had to endure that woman's behavior. As a NICU nurse of 20 years I am sure you have dealt with countless parents who have acted out due to fear for their baby or loss of...

  16. The waiting is killing me.....

    everthesame replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Oops...forgot to add...CONGRATS on the new

  17. The waiting is killing me.....

    everthesame replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I would still give your two weeks notice in writing. Give one to the NM and a cc to HR so you have a record of turning in your notice even though the NM is telling you not to come back at all. I think...

  18. Infant CPR while holding the baby on your arm...What?

    everthesame posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in corrections and the annual CPR course they teach at my facility is not certified by AHA or American Red Cross. It is from the American Safety and Health Institute. Anyway, while...

  19. Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    everthesame replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I enjoy using fb. It has allowed me to catch up with old friends and former co-workers. I started using fb as a way to monitor my child's account and then started getting friend requests from friends...

  20. Infant CPR while holding the baby on your arm...What?

    everthesame replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses. I had never heard of this before and I still think it would be very difficult to obtain a patent airway while trying to balance a floppy baby on my arm. Does anyone have a...

  21. K2 Spice?

    everthesame posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have any of you ever dealt with someone who has taken k2 spice? I never heard of it until about a week ago. One of the offenders (I work in a prison) was talking about it. Then, early this morning I...

  22. K2 Spice?

    everthesame replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    RN-Cardiac, what kind of respiratory

  23. Earliest viable gestational age?

    everthesame posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What is the earliest gestational age you have seen survive? I ask this question because a co-worker told a high risk mom who is currently 19 wks that she only has to make it another week for the baby...

  24. Tubal Ligation Failure

    everthesame replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    An OB I worked with once said if you have an ovary and sex you could get pregnant. We were talking about another OB's patient who got pregnant after having a tubal ligation. I can understand your...

  25. Earliest viable gestational age?

    everthesame replied to everthesame's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the responses. I worked for a very short time in NICU and the earliest I ever saw was a 23+5 wk and he will never be a "normal" child. My co-worker is adamant about the gestational age of...