Angelica

Angelica

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  1. Wearing scrubs in public...

    Changing into hospital provided scrubs when you get to work does not magically make you germ-free. Unless you autoclave yourself in the
  2. Who is your Favorite TV or Movie nurse?

    Nurse
  3. Medication for Migraines

    I love fiorinal. Two capsules will eliminate my migraine every time. Doesn't make me the least bit
  4. Education

    http://www.eperc.mcw.edu/
  5. BSE - Not taught??

    What is
  6. Gas prices are killing me, how much does your agency reimburse?

    40.5
  7. Protecting your PDA from theft

    I'm pretty certain a hard reset would allow it to be used. However, any personal or confidential data would be eliminated (along with any other info that wasn't on the unit when it was delivered from...
  8. For those who have already taken NCLEX

    I was a staight A student. After graduation I practiced 100-200 questions every day for three weeks and would routinely get 70-80 on the review tests. That really concerned me, but I passed with 75...
  9. Downloaded Taber's for PDA....question...

    I found the PDA version of Taber's to be disappointing. Too bare bones to be of much
  10. How Often Will I Be On My Feet As A Nurse?

    I work in Hospice. The pace is not nearly as hectic as a hospital. I certainly keep busy, but I'm not on my feet all
  11. Nurses Will Eat Anything

    I love kimchi soup. They're sold in most supermarkets. They are packaged in plastic bowls. Just add boiling water. I eat three or four a week. Very spicy! It'll put hair on your
  12. How does an atheist deal with death?

    I find it's safer not to mention my beliefs. I haven't been asked to pray. If asked, I would probably encourage the pt or family member to do the honors while I hold the pt's
  13. How does an atheist deal with death?

    I am a Hospice nurse and an atheist. I am comfortable not believing in god or heaven. I am not disturbed by the idea that death is the end. But those are my beliefs and they don't enter into my...
  14. Intractible Hiccups

    I'm glad to hear that. I hope he's getting better. Here's another link
  15. Intractible Hiccups

    I do this for my hiccups, as well, and it works every
  16. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    I can certainly understand that position if you have never been a smoker. I used to be a heavy tobacco user, so I can tell you that I would have had to be practically comatose to keep from smoking....
  17. Intractible Hiccups

    I'm glad your husband's over it. The hiccups can be miserable for
  18. Intractible Hiccups

    I didn't mean to offend
  19. Intractible Hiccups

    Obviously, thorazine is not the first thing you're going to reach for when someone gets the hiccups. This thread is about intractable hiccups. Hiccups that have not responded to other
  20. Intractible Hiccups

    I just got a call a call while I was sleeping last night from a woman whose husbund was having an extended bout of hiccups (4 hours). I'm a Hospice nurse. Fortunately, he already had thorazine in...
  21. PDA's for nurses... Anyone use them?

    I use mine every day. They're so versatile. At work I mostly use the drug guide I have loaded on it. I also use it for contacts, appointments, surfing the internet, games, books, family photos,...
  22. Offended by Prayer

    Gee, maybe it's the intolerant atheist in me, but i am really getting annoyed by the fact that this thread keeps coming back---not to address the original post---but to dish about food. Again--- I...
  23. Addict in Recovery w/ MS Pain

    Your friend needs a careful assessment by a doctor, preferably someone who specializes in pain
  24. Addict in Recovery w/ MS Pain

    Your friend needs a careful assessment by a doctor, preferably someone who specializes in pain
  25. Offended by Prayer

    I think MichaelSSSS is referring to prayer that involves a deity. That's not the same thing as me saying "Holy S###!! I hope that trooper doesn't pull out and cite me for speeding." After which I...