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  1. easy street - where is it?

    doe9181 replied to allibear's topic in General Nursing

    What about working in a clinic or a doctor's office? The hours would be good and you would work little or no weekends and no holidays. Also the patient's wouldn't be as acute. just my 2

  2. Strangest thing you've heard a co-worker or patient say?

    doe9181 replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Nursing Humor

    My co-worker had a patient once and she had to put a FOley catheter in her. When she went to put it in the women said "It's been awhile since anyone's been down there and I'm not gonna lie, it feels...

  3. Do you shower when you get off work???

    doe9181 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I leave my work shoes at work. My dog was sick once and ended up having pancreatitis. When I read the lab reports it said C. diff was in her poop!:uhoh21: That's when I decided that my work shoes will...

  4. Not going to cut it in the real world

    doe9181 replied to theksmom's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the same position you are before I graduated. I couldn't sleep or eat, I was up for days straight because I was so stressed out. My preceptor in Role Transition told me I would never make it...

  5. Personality Type and Nursing

    doe9181 replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    ENFJ

  6. Everyone's laughing except me.

    doe9181 replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I had a coworker once go to put a catheter in a patient one night when we were working and she got everything set up and went to advance the catheter. The patient sighed and said "it"s been awhile...

  7. Ethics: Does it bother you when people are in nursing to make money?

    doe9181 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I would do it in a heartbeat. I already volunteer my time for a local charity and would do it for free for those that need it on the side. Of course I need my money so I would have to keep a job that...

  8. Would You do the same thing I did?

    doe9181 replied to vnsam's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did the right thing and I don't even have kids. A fever that high can bring on a seizure which yes is a medical emergency. Someone else mentioned meningitis which can cause death in hours...

  9. Some nurses make you sick!!!

    doe9181 replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious if the feeding bag was labeled with the patient name, date, time, started, etc. Where I work we label the bag and the tubing and the same goes for IV fluids and piggybacks. This might...

  10. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    doe9181 replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    I unfortunately experienced this garbage when I was student during my role transition class. It was horrible and my heart goes out to anyone that experiences it. I would be standing in the hall...

  11. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    doe9181 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    I admire JW for having such a strong faith base and sticking to their beliefs. I would hope I would be like that if it came down to it. I do pity the children that lost their mother, but unfortunately...

  12. Why is it? Things nurses do other people can't

    doe9181 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Always do this to everyone, even when standing in line at the store. My boyfriend told me I have a sick mind because of it. I'm always pressing on his veins. Also my dad has huge cord veins and...

  13. resuscitation and family presence

    doe9181 replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in General Nursing

    I know I would possibly want to be in the room with my loved one but only with the staff's permission and as long as I'm not in anybody's way or to big of a distraction. I know I would be one of the...

  14. Pushing drugs for the Man bother anyone?

    doe9181 replied to somebody's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful with that Alli! It has been known to cause anal leakage! Who wants that as a side effect?

  15. How Many People Really Love Their Nursing Job And Why?

    doe9181 replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    I would say definitely try a tech job while going through school. I really love my job and when I first graduated I didn't think I was going to follow through with it. I was terrified. The job is...

  16. Don't wanna always give baths, clean up feces, etc., where to work?

    doe9181 replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad (well I've been a nurse for a year) and I have no problem helping my CNA's and getting my hands dirty and neither do any of the other 50 people I graduated with. If anything I notice...

  17. Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    doe9181 replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    This is absolutely absurd. A lawyer should be called, all the authorities should be notified and these people should loose their jobs and possibly go to jail also. What jerks. protect your mom and...

  18. I need someone to put my mind at ease please!

    doe9181 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys, This is my first time posting a new thread and I really need advice. My dad had melanoma of the eye 25 years ago for which he had his eye removed and now has a prosthesis (sp?). They told him...

  19. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    doe9181 replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  20. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    doe9181 replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is so sad that this poor woman can not get any type of assistance. These are citizens that have been paying taxes their whole working lives. Why is it so easy for those that haven't worked a day...

  21. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    doe9181 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it wierd how mother's just seem to know when you need them even if your not at the same place? I was walking home from a Cubs game one night with my friend and we found out the buses stopped...

  22. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    doe9181 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I have another non nursing story and since everyone seems interested in all things involving ghosts and spooky occurences, I will go ahead and post it. I was babysitting one night when I was about 13...

  23. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    doe9181 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I haven't posted too many times on this site so can anyone tell me what bump

  24. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    doe9181 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't personally experienced anything myslef while at work but 2 of my coworkers have. Last year a few people died in one of the rooms on the south side of our floor within a close time frame and...

  25. nurse lost baby to SIDS

    doe9181 replied to ANG_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry for your loss. You, your family, and baby Morgan are all in my prayers. Grieve the way that is best for you and don't worry what others say. How could they possibly understand if they...