suzy253 RN

Telemetry/Med Surg

Member

  • Content

    3,815

  • Visitors

    18,461

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    10

All Content by suzy253

  1. suzy253

    Things people say coming out of anaesthetic

    suzy253 replied to frellyou's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the 70's when I had surgery done for endometriosis (way before laproscopic surgery), I remember waking up asking what time it was and tried to sit up in bed and the nurses were trying to calm...
  2. suzy253

    I Am An R.n.!!

    suzy253 replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!
  3. suzy253

    This Current Recession!!!

    suzy253 replied to puppyrules's topic in General Nursing

    They've closed one entire unit in my hospital and talk of doing more along those lines. Supposedly layoffs beginning in January. Not sure if the LPN's/RNs will be hit. Certainly not recession proof....
  4. suzy253

    Things people say coming out of anaesthetic

    suzy253 replied to frellyou's topic in General Nursing

    I shudder to think what I have said coming out of anesthesia. I took my GF for a dental procedure and she kept telling the dental assistant about her husband, how he didn't drive her to the...
  5. suzy253

    Herb/natural supplements stories???

    suzy253 replied to annaedRN's topic in General Nursing

    You should also stress that herbal products are not regulated by the FDA. Herbal and homeopathic products and other similar remedies such as Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicines etc., cannot be...
  6. suzy253

    Graduation day

    suzy253 replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Students

    Congratulations and good luck to you. Your ceremony sounds a lot like how ours
  7. suzy253

    I'll not be around for awhile

    suzy253 replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very sorry. My sincerest condolences to you and your
  8. suzy253

    New Telemetry nurse needs advice...

    suzy253 replied to parrot07's topic in General Nursing

    Also remember to check the patient. Often times the tele boards will say someone is asystole....need to check the patient. Often they're talking on the phone,
  9. suzy253

    blood administration

    suzy253 replied to Fifi2u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, we hang NS when administering blood
  10. suzy253

    New Telemetry nurse needs advice...

    suzy253 replied to parrot07's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.amazon.com/ECG-Workout-Exercises-Arrhythmia-Interpretation/dp/0781782309/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228950947&sr=1-6 This is also a good book. Like highlandlass stated,...
  11. suzy253

    why?

    suzy253 replied to LiliyaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As stated above, you must respect Suzanne's wishes regarding her NCLEX plan. It seems to me that using PMs is a small 'sacrifice' to make if you want her assistance in using her plan to studyfor the...
  12. suzy253

    why?

    suzy253 replied to LiliyaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The first step of her plan is posted as a sticky on this very forum. Her plan is copyrighted and cannot be shared with others. If you are going to use her plan, you need to be respectful of
  13. suzy253

    Priapism!!!

    suzy253 replied to ERNurse752's topic in General Nursing

    FYI--this posting was in
  14. suzy253

    Graduating In 8 Days

    suzy253 replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Students

    Congratulations & enjoy your
  15. suzy253

    Help with ordering a "Sweeping Second Hand" Watch from Allheart.com

    suzy253 replied to Sl1011's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Don't mean to be offensive but I checked that link and I don't think you should go for a watch with all that other stuff in it. Just a regular watch with a second hand. Like this one from Allheart Or...
  16. suzy253

    Met with the BON yesterday

    suzy253 replied to power99's topic in Nurses Recovery

    (((Hugs))) Best wishes to you. You're right..one day at a time. Please feel free to come on to vent or any support you may need...or maybe just a
  17. suzy253

    Help with ordering a "Sweeping Second Hand" Watch from Allheart.com

    suzy253 replied to Sl1011's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I image any watch with a second hand will be OK. You'll need that when counting respirations and
  18. suzy253

    Hi, I'm new

    suzy253 replied to Insomniac97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Suzanne. Thanks for sharing your story.
  19. suzy253

    Nursing student and over weight

    suzy253 replied to intensity_too's topic in General Students

    :yeah:
  20. suzy253

    How many questions did you do to pass?

    suzy253 replied to chicookie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed with 265 first time. Good luck to
  21. suzy253

    Neurology sites.....for disorders

    suzy253 replied to soon2bRN516's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec16.html
  22. suzy253

    buzz cuts

    suzy253 replied to srleslie's topic in Men in Nursing

    Buzz cuts are
  23. suzy253

    Nursing Students Treated Like 3rd Graders

    suzy253 replied to MOLLBEE's topic in General Students

    I don't see a problem with it. We had to leave our belongings in the front or back of the room during exam time. Didn't affect me at all. Don't let it bother you so
  24. suzy253

    Clinical is done!!!

    suzy253 replied to senecagirl's topic in General Students

    Congrats & enjoy some restful down
  25. suzy253

    Help: My Nursing Instructor is a Bully!

    suzy253 replied to MOLLBEE's topic in General Students

    i agree with Kevin on this one. Two years in and it sounds like she's preparing you for the real world of nursing. Yes, she is challenging you and you will deal with some really difficult people in...