JustaGypsy

JustaGypsy

ER, SANE, Home Health, Forensic

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  1. SOBER 1 YEAR

    JustaGypsy replied to newmommy26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Woot

  2. I think I failed Nclex in 75 questions

    JustaGypsy replied to RN_Dreams's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yahoo!!!

  3. Any ER RNs do infusion (IV team too)?

    JustaGypsy replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    I once worked in a facility that had an IV team. That is my dream job. The IV nurses always offered help in any way they could during their down time. They were a great group of

  4. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

    JustaGypsy replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

    There was a case where an adult patient received an injection of 300 ml air via IV during a procedure. The patient coded on and died prior to completion of the procedure. Scary business... Hope...

  5. New grad. Torn between two..ER or med/surg?

    JustaGypsy replied to Nurseresrey's topic in Emergency

    I also started out in ER. Solid advice on here from

  6. Being Bullied

    JustaGypsy replied to sarahhg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My personal opinion? Doesn't sound as if management is very supportive of you. No, it is NOT like this everywhere. Update your resume, and start going on some interviews. No one should have to...

  7. What are your pet peeves?

    JustaGypsy replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    Picture someone with their arm thrown over their forehead, "wilting flower" type, that "suffers" from "blah, blah, whatever..." Not "has," is "being treated for," "diagnosed

  8. Nursing ghost stories 😧

    JustaGypsy replied to BIGT68's topic in General Nursing

    BIGT68-- Sounds like they enjoyed you working with them, and wanted to say

  9. Gift for emergency department nurse

    JustaGypsy replied to Djprepan's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am an emergency RN and actually have a drawer of a file cabinet of cards, letters, children's drawings, etc. from former patients. I go through it every once in a while when I am in need of a...

  10. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    JustaGypsy replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Very well stated. I have been, and continue to be impressed by many LPN's I have the honor to work with. Thank you for the professionally stated reminder to us

  11. Drug Seeker Stories

    JustaGypsy replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    How do vicodin addicts poop? They SELL the

  12. What are your pet peeves?

    JustaGypsy replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    I think there is a HUGE difference between someone who says they "have" XYZ diseases, and someone who "suffers from" XYZ diseases. Ex: "I *suffer from* high blood pressure, low thyroid and...

  13. when you don't feel like you did enough

    JustaGypsy replied to allybear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The very fact that you are posting here and acknowledging your feelings shows you are a far better nurse than you think. Some days are like that. It's the days that are not that keep us coming back....

  14. I don't hear much about Liability Insurance anymore...

    JustaGypsy replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of another malpractice company other than NSO here in the States. Any others out

  15. Behind every great doctor...is an even greater

    JustaGypsy replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    AMEN!!! And... you DO know today is National Doctor's Day, right???

  16. Validity of Pearson VUE Trick...

    JustaGypsy replied to sunshinebear336's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry if I sound COMPLETELY out of touch, but I am an "older" (?) nurse. Can you explain what the Pearson VUE trick is, and what a "good" pop-up is? Thanks form my almost 40 year old brain...

  17. Wanted: cool name for a team

    JustaGypsy replied to suhlir's topic in Emergency

    Welcome to the

  18. It shouldn't have happened this way....

    JustaGypsy replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I simply cannot even begin to type the words that could explain the emotions this evokes within

  19. Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    JustaGypsy replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am starting to feel the same way about breast cancer pink

  20. How honest are you?

    JustaGypsy replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I have been known to tell an acutely ill patient, when thanked by them or family, to tell people what we are actually doing that kept us so busy the next time they hear someone complain about the wait...

  21. Going green makes me red in the face

    JustaGypsy replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    oh... what I would give to get my hands on a real mercury thermometer

  22. Going green makes me red in the face

    JustaGypsy replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta love the CFL lightbulbs... I cried when I broke my mercury thermometer! Can't get

  23. Today I'm thankful for...

    JustaGypsy replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I a thankful that my parents did the best they could with what they had. It may not have been much at times, but it made me the person I am

  24. Hospital Baby Blankets

    JustaGypsy replied to michael79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am convinced people will swipe anything not nailed

  25. Theme music

    JustaGypsy replied to LegzRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is ALWAYS the first to come to mind... http://youtu.be/FUgu2URDXbY It is what it is, my friend! Of course, cannot forget the old