lucky1RN

lucky1RN

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  1. paying for edu. in xchange for 2 year commitment

    lucky1RN replied to tbrown00's topic in General Nursing

    I know of two hospitals in my area that offer scholarships in return for a work commitment. The scholarship is enough to pay for tuition but that's about it. Both expect a year of work in exchange for...

  2. Calling out sick

    lucky1RN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    If you're sick, then by all means, stay home. I understand all the dangers to self, patients, and co-workers from people working when they're ill. However, I object to this whole "mental health day"...

  3. guys help, what is the yellow tank and the black tank?

    lucky1RN replied to Melandru's topic in General Nursing

    green=oxygen yellow=air black=nitrogen (I think!) Aren't they

  4. Mouth care on ventilator patients

    lucky1RN replied to nightshift82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We use Sage exclusively for our vented pts. I don't like the toothbrush either...I use it once a day in the am and then stick to the foam tips the rest of the day. Unless of course someone has really...

  5. Improper intubation

    lucky1RN replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :yeahthat: The first thing I was thinking is how did they jump all the way to PE, etc. without checking placement of the ETT? I don't get how the pt even made it out of the OR with a misplaced ETT....

  6. speech disorder

    lucky1RN replied to bigpine's topic in General Nursing

    I'm no expert but are you sure she's not just stuttering? As far as terms from school...are you thinking about echolalia (repeating someone else's words) or palilalia (repeating your own

  7. Over reacted

    lucky1RN replied to miss_c's topic in General Nursing

    Having a) been in anaphylaxis from a bee sting and b) seen children in anaphylaxis, I don't think one can overreact to a suspected allergic reaction. A few minutes can mean the difference in having...

  8. About to give up!

    lucky1RN replied to BLuDKLoT's topic in General Nursing

    blud, is it nursing or nothing for you? i don't know what your disability is but would you consider being an emt or paramedic? the pay isn't as good but the work can be fun. i'm not sure if those...

  9. Will I be able to live my life as a nurse?

    lucky1RN replied to ministry88's topic in General Nursing

    Let me ask you this...would you want you taking care of your sick and/or dying loved-one? Because to me, that's essentially what I would hope anyone who considers being a nurse would ask themselves....

  10. crock shoes.

    lucky1RN replied to korfila's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    me too! i wish they made these http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/14157296/c/755.html for adults...i'd almost be tempted to see if i could get away with them at work. every time i walk down the loooong...

  11. Air Force Flight Nurse

    lucky1RN replied to Watanabe_Joey's topic in General Nursing

    Joey, I used to be in the Air Force but not as a flight nurse so I'm not your best resource but I'll tell you what I know. Air Force flight nurses first have to get a Bachelor of Science in Nursing....

  12. Almost a Year In -- Desperately need advice/encouragement (LONG)

    lucky1RN replied to WWRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anything you're feeling is abnormal. That first year is SOOO hard. I don't think "you care too much" was a helpful comment from your co-worker. I believe you should be empathetic toward...

  13. To late to negotiate salary?

    lucky1RN replied to NeosynephRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have that much experience with this but...are you willing to ask to see their pay scale? Some hospitals actually pay new grads more than more experienced nurses. Sad but true. If you could...

  14. Single Parent joining the Air Force!

    lucky1RN replied to HIGirl1995's topic in Government, Military

    I forgot to add...your days off are not necessarily your days off. If you have mandatory training due, you'll be in your days off for that training. If theirs a commander's call on your day off,...

  15. Single Parent joining the Air Force!

    lucky1RN replied to HIGirl1995's topic in Government, Military

    i was in the af for 10 years...got out 3 years ago. i don't have kids but i'll tell you what i know... you will first have to understand that the af's needs come first. not your needs, not your childs...

  16. Has anyone considered going all the way?

    lucky1RN replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

    hmmmm...for all the blood, sweat, and tears i don't think there's even a remote possibility that i could be "too defensive" about my profession. i for one, want a nurse who is passionate about the...

  17. Has anyone considered going all the way?

    lucky1RN replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

    jennifer...i think you might want to duck. i fear there are flames coming your way! your post implies that a) medical school is the only way to go "all the way" in the medical field and that b) 30 is...

  18. What kind of lunch box do you have?

    lucky1RN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. I usually use 1 container for salad, 1 for cut up fruit, 1 for veggies, and 1 for rice/beans/whatever protein product I'm having that day (I don't eat animal products). I like it because...

  19. In mourning and trying to study for boards...

    lucky1RN replied to JNogueira95's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Are there any grief counseling groups in your area? You might be able to ask one of your nursing faculty for a referral if you don't know where to start to find one. As...

  20. What kind of lunch box do you have?

    lucky1RN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-Bento-Stainless-Steel-lined-Silver/dp/B000246GSE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1215605949&sr=8-1 This is what I use and I love it. But it was a...

  21. Does a Dr HAVE to round everyday??

    lucky1RN replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    Not to change the subject but... What in your facility counts as the pt being "seen" by a doc? I find it interesting when a doc comes in, looks at the computer for results, writes new orders and...

  22. How do I stand out above the crowd?

    lucky1RN replied to JettaDP's topic in MICU, SICU

    I did a summer externship, got a job as a tech, and then did my senior preceptorship in the ICU. After all that, I didn't even have to interview for the job! Good

  23. Can you guess what the doc I missed.

    lucky1RN replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in Emergency

    :yeahthat: Breath sounds, equal rise and fall of chest, tracheal deviation, falling sats, increasing HR. Don't kick yourself about it. Why didn't the doc pick it up on the

  24. Can you guess what the doc I missed.

    lucky1RN replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in Emergency

    Ok...I'll go first. Posterior dislocation? But I don't know how that would explain the hoorificeness. Broken rib? Pneumothorax that wasn't picked up on the CXR? Allergic reaction to meds? Maybe...

  25. what is the....

    lucky1RN replied to jinyi's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: