TakeTwoAspirin

TakeTwoAspirin MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. Anyone a Pre op nurse?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Quaffetti's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to re-post this under the specialty tab. You may get more/better responses from the OR specialty

  2. unv of md, baltimore

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to shortstuff52's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Informatics is available on-line. It's hard to say what your schedule for clinicals/labs might be like next year (of course, you don't have clinicals first semester). Depends on availability of lab...

  3. "No self- respecting nurse"

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    I once had a surgeon tell me I was simply a glorified waitress - run and fetch this, run and fetch that, etc. You cannot be responsible for what some J--k thinks. Just do what is right for your...

  4. Bipolar

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to EMSnut45's topic in Psychiatric

    There is a very good Psych Nurses Forum under the specialty tab. The people there are great and you may want to post there also to get more feedback. I can only sympathise and tell you how sorry I am...

  5. Prices of surgical items...

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    Your hospital's procurement department is probably going to be able to tell you how much they pay for things better than any web site. Even if there were such a site, and I don't think there is...

  6. my pt was burned in the OR

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Although fairly uncommon, burns in the OR are a well-known (and extensively documented/researched) hazard and one for which the OR team should be well trained in preventing. If you are interested...

  7. my pt was burned in the OR

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine that whoever put the grounding pad on the patient in the OR would be in more trouble than you. I am assuming that the burn was from the Bovie because the grounding pad was not placed...

  8. UMB program textbooks

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to e_pigpig's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Many people in my class used the next oldest version of the texts and got by with them well enough. There are copies of the most recent texts kept in the SG library, so if there is anything you need...

  9. anyone from shady grove program?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to everythingbeth89's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I know you know, but just in case, I wasn't so much correcting you as getting the news out. It's good news for students wanting to get in and a big step for our little campus. You will love

  10. Need Help with Blood Pressures; First-Timer

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have your own Bp cuff go out and get one and practice on anyone who sits/stands still for long enough! You can purchase them for very little money from places like CVS and even

  11. Call For Action

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I do not get this publication. Any chance you could give us a summary of what it is

  12. Reckless Nurse?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Andrea81's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't normally recommend this, but when it comes to speeding in VA I really think it might be in your best interests to get a lawyer if you can afford it. I have had friends who have also faced...

  13. anyone from shady grove program?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to everythingbeth89's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Actually, Shady Grove is now taking in students twice a year, in the Fall and Spring, so that might increase your chances a

  14. previous employee coming back to work...and im nervous

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to climbingkp's topic in General Nursing

    I hear your frustration, but please don't leave on a bad note from this employer. If you have good reviews from them so far, don't spoil all the hard work you have put into this job by having the...

  15. Would you recommend this book?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to StarlightRN's topic in Operating Room

    A very nice little book that will get you through many of the surgeries you will see. However, it is not the definitive guide for circulators, for that you will absolutely need Alexander's. Of...

  16. Violent patient outburst

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't know why we are expected to react to personal attacks against us any differently than if we were attacked on the street. Why are we expected to just suck it up and maintain our...

  17. nurses with no RN license practicing as a nurse?!

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to inschool4ever's topic in General Nursing

    There is a fair chance you would earn more money as a plumber!!! I say go for it, it seems like anyone can call themselves whatever they want so why not you

  18. Thank you for your sympathy NOT

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Reigen's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss and the treatment you endured at such an emotional time. As much as it is tempting to let bygones be bygones and just get on with your life (thankful that you don't work...

  19. Preceptor pay for scrub techs

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to shaomai's topic in Operating Room

    The facility that I work at in suburban Maryland had an odd scrub preceptor policy. If I am training college students who are coming through on rotation, I get nothing. Even though the hospital...

  20. UMB's BSN textbook list?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to lonestar88's topic in Maryland Nursing

    OK, pathopharm is tough, but don't fall into the trap of studying this subject at the expense of the other courses in your first semester. I know of at least two students who went nuts on pathopharm...

  21. UMB's BSN textbook list?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to lonestar88's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I know money is always an issue, but my advice to you would be to hold on to the following texts: NURS 333 Health Assessment NURS 304 Intro to Professional Nursing Practice NURS 315 Pathopharmacology...

  22. UMB's BSN textbook list?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to lonestar88's topic in Maryland Nursing

    The lab jacket with patch, and scrub top with patch sound like a reasonable deal since the patches separately cost $10.00 I think (and then you have the pain of sewing the thing on). Like the above...

  23. "I'm woke."

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Not saying you took the wrong course of action, but it does make me a little nervous when nurses cite Machiavelli. Oh, and please don't hurt

  24. Is there some sort of Nurse/Med student rivalry?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you read a couple more posts on that board you will see that they pretty much look down on EVERYONE else, so I wouldn't let it worry you too much. Once they get into the real world they...

  25. Entering Nursing School in August

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Ang_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The only suggestion I can offer about the watches is to carry one of the cheap ones in your uniform pocket so that you can take it out and hold it in your hand for those times when you need it. I'm...