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@Meandragon It would be a cold day in hayel before nurses were allowed in the doc's lounge. Thanks for your replies, everyone. Guess you just have to be here. HA!

Classicdame and Altra, I understand what you're saying. That is not the case in this particular situation.

Just be aware that EVERYTHING you say will get back to the practice manager. Watch your mouth.

It's called "Versed"

Go the specialty tab and click on "operating room nursing" see "stickys" at top. Good luck! I do have to wonder, though, why you are putting yourself in this situation with no experience in this field of nursing (?)

Another GREAT post, Viva! I burned out long ago. Right now I'm not working and feel rather lost. What am I supposed to do after giving nursing 38 yrs? I feel as though I have been kicked to the curb for various reasons. What a kick in the gut...

WOW. Just reading all of these posts makes me realize how much company I have out here. Just WHO is steering this sinking ship?! If nurses walked out en masse, wonder who would cave? Big business needs a reality check...When lawyers and accountants a...

I think you're referring to Hy-Tape. It's often used by anesthesia and is a sort of plastic.

DoGood, you are a mess!! :rotfl:

O.M.G, K+MgSO4 ! I am getting a visual on this!! I know it wasn't funny at the time but it is hysterical now! Hope he felt better. :rotfl:

Vtachy1, good for you for stepping up to the plate! Sometimes, it just has to be done. It is VERY hard being on the other side. Prayers for your Father-in-law and family. :redpinkhe

That could be because, in my experience, MOST men do the work for which they are paid and are oblivious to the work that is still required at home. If that bothers you, let it.

:rotfl: :cheers:

Don't EVER EVER push undiluted Phenergan via peripheral IV....EVER.

OP, just curious whether you've had an endocrinology workup...Adrenal issues can also cause many of these symptoms.

Could it be that you would be working with electrophysiology MDs in the cath lab?

Sparrowhawk, my heart is with you and your family. I have a lifelong friend who works at St. John's in Springfield. Waiting for word from her. Praying for the people of Joplin! :redpinkhe

I still like nurses in white. Not necessarily with caps, though.

Dislike show. LOVE the scrubs!

FutureNurse1, what your family friend, who is a retired nurse, meant when she said "toughen up" will become very apparent to you once you are in the trenches as a new RN. It is becoming assertive AFTER you have experienced things that will not be ta...

Thanks for your reply, LittleWing21!

Thanks!

Just another prime example showing how far out of touch management is...

I'mthatguy, I think the OP means "clinical decision unit" (formerly "observation") where patients of varying specialties are admitted on a 23 hr basis pending diagnostic reports, change in symptoms, etc.

Skeletal traction with Steinman pin.