RheatherN ASN, RN, EMT-P

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    Appearance at work

    RheatherN replied to peds_cna's topic in General Nursing

    school scrubs right now... hair in a bun, i have longer hair and i hate that my ponytail would fall into my pt's face or a dressing change or anything. make up yes, but not like i am trying to pick...
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    Have you ever personally used alternative medicine for a medical condition and if so,

    RheatherN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have chronic knee pain; and october 06 i was told i had a severly herniated disc pinching off my sciat (like they really had to tell me that for me to really know!! ) nacr's and all kinds of meds...
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    How do u fell about a alcoholic receiving a liver transplant??

    RheatherN replied to EmileeMc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    all i am going to say is that PPL CAN CHANGE
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    Stupid question about designations?

    RheatherN replied to CLSmith's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    the diff levels usually mean you can do diff things. like around where i am, if you want supervisory/mgt positions, you have to have your BSN or higher. teaching is more ect.. you should be able to...
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    How would you explain a family member the concept of ABG

    RheatherN replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    Tell them about the O2 sat monitor. then just tell them that this blood test is more specific about her O2 status. The best way we can tell this is by the blood that is in an artery because that is...
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    Nicknames you give patients?

    RheatherN replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    bed 10-2; bed 11-1 ect.... lol rubbed off from preceptors.. dumb, but i figured i would put my 2 cents in. lol
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    double checking insulin

    RheatherN replied to builder's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that if the pt had a high enough blood sugar to sustain during and after the admin of the rsq med, it wouldnt show. or if he/she ate right after, or something to that affect. If the pt was...
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    Ok, so where are the cameras/microphone in my classes

    RheatherN replied to CT Pixie's topic in General Nursing

    That is totally like hearing a word for the first time, and then BAMM!!!! you hear it like 4 more times in 2 days! That happens in school all the time. I think it is because i am more aware. I know...
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    Protocols regarding extrication of potential spinal injury patients from POV's showin

    RheatherN replied to JJEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I am on a rsq squad in my county, volunteer, and we actually are considered #1 in extrication. Sorry, had to start with that, VERY PROUD of what i and we do. When i went in they already had the...
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    Don't want to become a nurse anymore...

    RheatherN replied to yawn's topic in General Nursing

    tehre are so many times i have felt like that myself. all started this semester. like i have actually thought about quitting becuz its sooo much and pretty darn hard. i am slacking off more now...
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    Wait listed for Nursing school--how should I take this?

    RheatherN replied to haleygirl's topic in General Nursing

    My school had a 3 yr wait when i got on the bottom of the list, i moved up and got in in 2 yrs cuz of ppl dropping it, going to another major or to another school. i hear now the list is up to 4 yrs!...
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    if you have actually USED a nurse pro pack...

    RheatherN replied to cpnegrad07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    never heard of one, but by the sounds of it, may be worth getting. can you PM me a link about this? TX!!
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    What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make...

    RheatherN replied to KidsRNstill's topic in General Nursing

    I had a wonderful great day full of surprises, coming home and finding this thread make my night!!!!! Thanks everyone!!
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    Dang Dry Hands

    RheatherN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this has probably been posted a thousand times.. but.. i usually use some really great lotion that helps before my hands get dried out. But, i had a bad wkend, fights with bf and all that crap...
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    chronic pain and pain control

    RheatherN replied to mel1977's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am also not trying to dx or give med opinion. but i also have extensive med hx. i had surgery 3 months ago for a disc, and bad knee. i understand the pain. i feel fine on the meds, but i do take...
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    what color are you as a nurse

    RheatherN replied to maelee's topic in General Nursing

    Rainbow, i love every area, i love every pt no matter how bad or what they do, i love what i do and its like my end to the rainbow in the sky, its my pot of happiness
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    Dont ya love when........................

    RheatherN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i love to help other ppl, heck thats why we do what we do. but we have a couple we have become pretty close to and they call us yesterday cuz his mom went to hospital. i wont explain, hippa and i...
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    Wanted - Funny Triage stories

    RheatherN replied to phuninfl's topic in General Nursing

    I love the patients that will call the clinic i used to work at, and say they HAD TO GET IN TODAY,, AT 10AM ONLY ONLY ONLY. and then 'no show' and only call me the next time this exact situ happened....
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    Accepted to nursing school but neurotic/scared- maybe I shouldnt do nursing???? ;(

    RheatherN replied to diapason05's topic in General Nursing

    We dont dx on here at all. but i believe that if you are going into nsg school, you may come across more things you may obess about and "have". we all do it naturally anyhow, but the way your brain...
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    How do you handle non compliant patients??

    RheatherN replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing that came to my head when i saw the topic, didnt even see the whole thing.. DOCUMENT DOCUMENT DOCUMENT.. thats school talking!! -H- Hope ur days get
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    What stethoscope do you have?

    RheatherN replied to zooz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littman Cardiology 3. i got it as a bday gift.. LOVE IT isnt it weird the things we ask for for holidays?? lol..
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    Had my First Pedi Code today...

    RheatherN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Meghan GREAT JOB!! I know exaclty how you feel, you dont even know you know you **** until you have to use and and not think about it. i have done a couple things in my time that i just cant believe...
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    frustration big time..only me?

    RheatherN replied to ulmaulma's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with SUE... sounds exaclty the same as here. sorry to say, but everytime i have encountered LTC, same same same.. Sorry! GL
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    Age you will/were graduated?

    RheatherN replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    29yof!!! but i feel like i am 18 does that count??
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    Could you explain to me what a bolus is, in your own words?

    RheatherN replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is a good one. and you will remember it for yrs to come... a bolus is the larger amt you give, right? just for those "pick-me up times" SO>>>> Your out drinking (after...