MIA-RN

MIA-RN

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  1. less painful heparin injections?

    MIA-RN replied to MIA-RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks for the idea! It

  2. Too much to do and not enough time: How do you do it?

    MIA-RN replied to xptp29a's topic in General Nursing

    Prioritization is how I stay ahead of the game. I start out with knowing what every one needs on a basic level (nursing assessment, scheduled meds etc.) Then I add on my sheet times for doing other...

  3. "Confessional?"

    MIA-RN replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I kinda get the feeling that the pt confided in you because he knows you are friends with his spouse--like he is hoping you will tell her for him. I would stress to him that confidentiality prevents...

  4. less painful heparin injections?

    MIA-RN replied to MIA-RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you. I will try this today and see what happens. I think that part of the problem is using the same sites over a long period of time; it seems that the thigh gets really bruised and I'll try the...

  5. less painful heparin injections?

    MIA-RN replied to MIA-RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thats what I do too. Maybe I just have had some super-sensitive patients. What site do you

  6. less painful heparin injections?

    MIA-RN replied to MIA-RN's topic in Patient Medications

    what is the purpose of the air bubble? Is it for pain control? Do you inject the air bubble

  7. Warning - Thieves

    MIA-RN replied to yellowbrickroad's topic in General Nursing

    happened to me too, when I ordered from Marcus Uniforms. Just about $60. in charges to an online gaming co....started with a "B" but I forget now. The credit card company's fraud dept called me, and I...

  8. Has anyone here wore a dress as a uniform?

    MIA-RN replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    try cherokee workwear. I don't wear the lowcut clothes either, and the workwear have a little extra room in the tummy and a little higher waist. I love them. Oh, I wore a dress when I was in nursing...

  9. Help! Confused about what to do with my life. Nurses, please answer these q's!

    MIA-RN replied to SweetNSpicyGal's topic in Nursing Career

    Nurses: Were you, or are you squemish? Blood, guts, bodily odors and such are just nasty and scary to me. Do you get used to it after a while? Or if you don't like it to begin with, will you never...

  10. Are you happy being a Nurse

    MIA-RN replied to phillies's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I love being a nurse and this is why you should do it: If it is your dream, then do it because you will regret not trying it later on. If you love helping people and you like the medical stuff,...

  11. Conflict with Charge Nurse

    MIA-RN replied to BethgRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ask for a private meeting with her, and ask her what she thinks you said. Own up to it if you did say it, and apologize. If you didn't say it, clarify that. And then ask her if you two can start again...

  12. Do You Feel Respected as a Nurse?

    MIA-RN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I think last I read, nurses were the most trusted profession. There is respect there, but also there are people that have the ideas of nurses that are perpetuated by the media (think cute betty boop...

  13. Can we talk about burnout again?

    MIA-RN replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    call your employers Employee Assistance Program. THey are usually trained counselors and can help you work thru the issues you are facing. Its 100%