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  1. major error in NICU

    dusky1228 replied to ana97abby03's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As everyone already mentioned, we are human, and *all* of us have made mistakes! When you make one, you learn, and resolve never to make that mistake again. I have seen many mistakes in my long...

  2. need to vent about my husband...sorry long.

    dusky1228 replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Depression was the first thing to cross my mind

  3. Best clothing to wear when the wind chill is in the teens!

    dusky1228 replied to YogaloverRN's topic in Home Health

    first of all, welcome to hh! i have been in home health since 1991, and i love it! the weather can be an issue, and especially when it's cold outside. if you dress too warm, then you suffocate in...

  4. I cannot do this job anymore!

    dusky1228 replied to superwifenursewoman's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely sounds like burnout. I have been there, as have many, many nurses. Changing a shift, type of nursing, location, or any other aspect can often ease the pressure. For me that worked for...

  5. Cell Phone Useage

    dusky1228 replied to ame222's topic in Home Health

    My agency has provided cell phones for all of their staff for many years. Prior to that, those of us who worked in designated areas, those who were on call, and those who had an unstable client group...

  6. Hospice Home care ?

    dusky1228 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Was the OP referring to recovery from cancer or other terminal illness, or substance

  7. IV starts, umm help

    dusky1228 replied to DIVA_NURSE405's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    As a long-time IV starter (and been on the receiving end way too often too, and I have collapsible threads for veins ), here are some tips. 1-if you have trouble getting a vein to "pop", try using...

  8. Tubex

    dusky1228 replied to robbiewil's topic in General Nursing

    Try calling a physician's office or your hospital Supplies Dept-they have to order them, so they should have the contact info. They are like gold though. I still have 3 from my hospital days-we all...

  9. Finding support from loved ones...

    dusky1228 replied to ljw04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. You are most definitely NOT stupid. You could not have gotten this far if you were. I know it's hard to tune out someone who lives with you-that...

  10. So im allergic to latex AND non-latex (vynl) gloves

    dusky1228 replied to naide88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you tried nitrile gloves? That's what I wear, because I also have some awful skin reactions to latex and sometimes vinyl. That may do the trick. But I agree with the seeing an allergist

  11. Gross Things You Wish You Didn't See (G-rated)

    dusky1228 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really can think of only one word that applies here:

  12. Help: My Nursing Instructor is a Bully!

    dusky1228 replied to MOLLBEE's topic in General Students

    hi mollbee. i can so sympathize with you. i went through that when i was in nursing school many years ago. that instructor had a reputation for singling one student out in each year's class and...

  13. I quit my job and am seriously considering quitting nursing

    dusky1228 replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you did the best thing by getting out, but don't let the "eaters" win by quitting nursing if you still love it. Not all places are like this, and not all people are like this. Look...

  14. burning out and desperat

    dusky1228 replied to burningout's topic in Travel

    First of all, I am so sorry that you are going through this! It's hard enough to be the dumpee. I do have to say though: you mention you have a 24 year old son-that you took this job so he could have...

  15. Zofran ODT in kids

    dusky1228 replied to bjaeram's topic in Emergency

    Still they didn't refuse because of insurance/payment they were saying it wasn't safe for young children. I'm just curious if other ERs prescribe it or if maybe we shouldn't be. Like I say we give it...

  16. Zofran ODT in kids

    dusky1228 replied to bjaeram's topic in Emergency

    I am an Maternal-Child Health home care nurse, and I frequently have seen Zofran (usually generic) used with young children-the youngest is 7 months old. I've been seeing it used in my area in...

  17. HELP! stethscope diaphragm ripped

    dusky1228 replied to khmerb0i's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes, it can be replaced. Either contact Littman via their website-they likely sell replacement diaphragms. Or try a (nursing) uniform shop-around here, I go to the Scrub Shop/Tafford store-they sell...

  18. Lovenox injection

    dusky1228 replied to jpedds's topic in General Nursing

    As an RN, and a person who has needed to take Lovenox twice daily for the past 4 years.......... Yes, it hurts! Not only does it sting/hurt-it often has a delayed burn, even when you think you lucked...

  19. A Nurses Story

    dusky1228 replied to Celicastrtrcr's topic in General Students

    I read it about 2 months ago. It's very good. And it was an interesting peek into Canada's health system, because she worked in

  20. Subservient charge nurse

    dusky1228 replied to MaryAnn_RN's topic in General Nursing

    originally posted by smcabee no, no, no....if you want to get all even, especially on the night shift,what you do is offer to pour his nice little soda over a nice cup of ice and then squirt about...

  21. Audible Wheezing Question

    dusky1228 replied to primalhowl's topic in General Nursing

    I speak not only from professional experience, but personal experience. I have nearly died twice in the ED waiting room because triage nurses heard no wheezes and my sats were fine. Just meant that I...

  22. Neat tools of the trade...

    dusky1228 replied to dani_girl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i'm a home care nurse now, and have to carry all sorts of things in as small of a bag as i can get away with (it still weighs 20 + pounds!). that includes several different types of tape. tape gets...

  23. Where can I get info about shadowing a RN in NJ

    dusky1228 replied to YELIR40's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't mind doing that. My goddaughter is in ursing school right now, so I am already in practice. :typing Feel free to contact me. I've been an RN since 1980, with a whole range of

  24. criminal record question

    dusky1228 replied to da_hood_model's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I think she meant that she will pass the advice you gave on to the person who has the problem.

  25. I hate it when the male nurses on my unit...

    dusky1228 replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I can state several incidences where this has occured. And those incidences have been male pt complaining about female staff, female pt complaining about male staff, female complaining about...