Live for Jesus, wife for 18 years to a great, if not occasionally grumpy husband; although not grumpier than me so I guess it's o.k. mom for 16 to 3 great kids, graduated 1998 from an ASN program in nursing.
I used to like starting IV's on adults, but after 7 months of trying on the babies and not being successful I am real frustrated. I can get a blood return many times but then it blows when I advance...
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Hi Hefe, and MetheBabiesR.N., I wish you luck Hefe and hope you start feeling more comfortable and confident as the days go by. Hi MethebabiesRN, my that screen name is long, what can I call you for...
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Hi everyone. I couldn't believe all the responses I found when I signed on today. I have been on a leave of absence since Thanksgiving for depression and stress. And I have ignored this site because...
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Hi NurseIam and Nell, thanks for the advice. My unit is going to be doing a trial of 12 hours, but not everyone wants to and most of the nurses don't think it'll work out. I am #1-5 lowest seniority...
Hi everyone, Having a hard week, seems usual lately. Need a pick me up. Anyone want to tell how many years it took before you felt like you knew what you were doing? And what do you like about...