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  1. Tomorrow is my first day!!!

    dekatn replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  2. Advice re: nightshift

    dekatn replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all the above. You might want to invest in a good pair of soft earplugs too, I have a neighbor that loves to mow in the summer, for some reason, nothing will wake me up faster than the...

  3. Is working in a hospital really so awful?

    dekatn replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in several different areas of nursing, right now I currently work in a small rural hospital 7p to 7a, 3 on and 3 off. I love it. Since we are so small the pt. load isn't totally...

  4. A Bad, Bad Day

    dekatn replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a big hug(((( ))))) you deserve it. Tomorrow will be a better day and I would let you take care of me

  5. The Wait is over!!!

    dekatn replied to fawidonna's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!!!

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

    dekatn replied to JNogueira95's topic in General Nursing

    I am soo sorry for your loss. If you feel prepared enough you might want to go ahead and test, do this for yourself and for him. Only you know how you

  7. Tips for a quieter floor?

    dekatn replied to abbysmom's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7p to 7a, we start by doing VS @ 8p, hs meds given, accuchecks, snacks etc. most of the time it is 11p by the time all the pt. get settled for the night. Then, it's time for midnight VS, wake...

  8. Waive benefits for an increase in base pay?

    dekatn replied to username2008's topic in Emergency

    no

  9. Found my calling!!!

    dekatn replied to SunnyGaits's topic in General Nursing

    Way to

  10. first day back to work

    dekatn replied to allmytimestudying's topic in General Nursing

    It will get better, just take it one day at a

  11. Out the Door Rant

    dekatn replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck with your new position. Let us know how you like

  12. first day back to work

    dekatn replied to allmytimestudying's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome back to the workforce. Check with your pharmacy as the others stated and don't stress too much, it'll all come back to you before you know

  13. Gotta brag on myself

    dekatn replied to emndarmic's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!! You did

  14. LPNs Supervising RNs

    dekatn replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh no, here we go

  15. Is there ANY department in nursing that I can avoid cleaning up poo?

    dekatn replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I notice you are from KY also, don't know if it's in my area, but I would work with you any day!!!!

  16. Is there ANY department in nursing that I can avoid cleaning up poo?

    dekatn replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you find what you are looking for, as for the poo, most of the pt. I have ever worked with are humiliated and embarrassed that someone has to clean up after them. Put yourself in that pt....

  17. is this legal

    dekatn replied to looking for answers0's topic in General Nursing

    It seems they would at least r/o MI with c/o cp, we have had numerous pt. come in with c/o cp, also etoh intoxication, we always admit long enough to r/o. You just never know. Just because they are...

  18. HELP!!!! I need your response today!!!!

    dekatn replied to chocolate123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a hospital and the majority of our pt. are geriatric, as a matter of fact, we get some from the very NH I where I used to work. I know a lot of nurses hate med surg, but I work in a small...

  19. HELP!!!! I need your response today!!!!

    dekatn replied to chocolate123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would leave and find something else. I worked in NH for several years and one of my pet peeves and putting moving nurses from one hall to another w/o talking to them about it, you come in and you...

  20. Rude Preceptor

    dekatn replied to ladylikeRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think I would talk to the NM

  21. Rude Preceptor

    dekatn replied to ladylikeRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In your example you say that she took you aside outside the pt. room, which to me sounds appropriate so far. As far as bringing a bag to the room to take out dirty supplies, maybe she just forgot to...

  22. Making mistakes at work

    dekatn replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can I ever relate!!! I think we all have made our share of mistakes, it happens. I once had an order to dc a cath on a pt. in room 201, what did I do? I went straight to room 102 and dc'd the foley...

  23. ouch! need help!

    dekatn replied to daisy62's topic in General Nursing

    Using the knuckle of your finger to apply pressure to the area just below the nose and above the upper lip will

  24. I can't believe it!!

    dekatn replied to beachbum3's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!

  25. Exactly HOW addictive do you think Ambien is?

    dekatn replied to justme1972's topic in Patient Medications

    Personally, I think any drug can become addictive, especially to someone who has that type