longjourneydream

longjourneydream

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  1. Starting RN Wages?

    longjourneydream replied to Perseus Mandate's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like an awsome plan... you go pursue your dreams, we need

  2. Starting RN Wages?

    longjourneydream replied to Perseus Mandate's topic in General Nursing

    wow, i won't tell what i make as a new grad, but i know my facility pays 18.50 for new grads and other local haspitals start at 19.50. pretty bad

  3. Florida Roll Call ......

    longjourneydream replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    i work at that venice hospital mentioned, and it is called venice regional medical center, formerly known as bon secours. it is owned by hma now. they have upgraded many things in the hospital in the...

  4. Florida Roll Call ......

    longjourneydream replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    hello, i reside in north port fl. i work in venice (next town over). the hospital i work at is one that i have been at since 1991. it is so nice knowing everyone, and it helps to have friends. i am a...

  5. Let's introduce ourselves...

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

    hello i am a new rn started in er 6 weeks ago worked there for a couple years before i am loving it as well as scared of it but one thing is for certain it sure feels like i can make a difference in...

  6. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    longjourneydream replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    did you say the urethra, my my my... what are people

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

    longjourneydream replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    i guess it depends on the culture. maybe you can call it mind over matter... i guess if i ate it, without knowing what it was then it would not gross me out. for those of you who practice this, i...

  8. Computerized ED charting

    longjourneydream replied to Calfax's topic in Emergency

    i am now venting: i am a new rn grad in the er, about 6 weeks and just getting used to our computer system. the thing that kills me is; they are never commenting on how i chart my physical,or...

  9. ER Nurses. Read This!

    longjourneydream replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    i posted this in my break- room. every one is so busy i have not gotten any comments on it yet, but i bet when it becomes discovered, copies will be made. i just loved this

  10. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    longjourneydream replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    it just gets funnier... i had one guy after i irrigated his ear he wanted me to put in a specimen cup to save it, so he could take it home to show his girl friend. how do you all like that

  11. Failed at 75 questions

    longjourneydream replied to summerbummer21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey you don't know that you flunked it yet! the horrible part is waiting... until you know you will convinced that you flunked. this moment is pure hell until you pay the 7.95 (rip-off, they have...

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

    longjourneydream replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    pretty gross ... dealing with gross nursing stuff is one thing, but that is one thing that can send me to the

  13. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    longjourneydream replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    well, i just became a nurse june 16th 2007, after 17 years as a pca/tech. many times i would be mistaken for the charge nurse, and a majority of time the nurse. i guess because i wanted to be one i...

  14. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    longjourneydream replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    to be specific, yes i can agree with you, with the insurance part but i won't take back the parasitic part... the only way i cope with this behavior is to joke about it all day long, so that i don't...

  15. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    longjourneydream replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    well here we go agian... all i can say is it is entertaining. people that do not belive in otc meds, 1st before coming to an er. those that hear about a recall on any food item, and just because they...

  16. Failed at 75 questions

    longjourneydream replied to summerbummer21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you should take a break not a real long one... treat yourself for graduating, because girl you are special. all nurses are special. here is what i did: i studied out of 3 books kaplans 2007 with cd...

  17. Failed at 75 questions

    longjourneydream replied to summerbummer21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ok... when you are ready you will know. this is a greaving process. this too will pass. take a break first but not too long of a break. then study study study it is amazing, the day you pass nclex...

  18. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    longjourneydream replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    Now I have to start getting funny. One of the more experienced ER nurses came into the break room exclaimed, "Just when I thought I've seen everyhing." I said, "what". She said, "EMS just brought in a...

  19. Failed at 75 questions

    longjourneydream replied to summerbummer21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I went to Edison College in Punta Gorda, they told us not to worry about generic names and on my test I did not see any generic it was all trade, and (as far NCLEX review(Medspub) 3 day seminar). they...

  20. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    longjourneydream replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    worked as tech for 2ys in the er and am a new rn (may 5th 07). here is what i have encountered so far. 1. "i have had this stomach pain for 2.5 years. what brings me here today is i have partied for...

  21. Failed at 75 questions

    longjourneydream replied to summerbummer21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    it is just a test. i passed it, but who is to say by how much. computer stopped at 75 and gave me no more (was the first to leave) i could not even walk out of the place, i thought i flunked it. i was...

  22. Air in the IV line.....

    longjourneydream replied to nomadnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have been taught that yes, air can cause an embolism, but it has to be quite a bit of air in a peripherial line. The real concern is the central line. Check the line to make sure it is well primed...

  23. Air in the IV line.....

    longjourneydream replied to nomadnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught in nursing school that peripherial lines put on an IV pumps is safe(will go not further if too much air in line), a little air that is left in line is not going to make a difference. If...

  24. Was I out of line ?

    longjourneydream replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency

    I feel it is always better to overdo than under-do, as long as it does not hurt the patient. As far as documentation, never put another persons job on the line,esp. documenting in a permenent

  25. ER Nurses. Read This!

    longjourneydream replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    An awsome article. I am posting this one in our ER break room. It will give insiration on a hard day and remind us of why we are all here. I am a recent RN grad, that started as a tech and became an...