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We get to have a Pot luck meal---> "Just remember to make enough for all" And we got a coupon to a nearby restaurant Let's just say... not too thrilled

Days, Tele mostly-- but we get a bit of it all at times-- our ratio is 5:1, a few times I had 6

Im a bike commuter too! Save on gas and get a workout all in one. I have toiletries (sp?) at work, and take a quick shower there. I ride 8 miles each way and I love it. I also like passing the cars in traffic.

I went into nursing because when my mom was dying the nurses there were phenomenal! I will never forget them- So here's the wow part. I had a pt not too long ago who was dying. She was awake & alert and I took care of her for weeks- yes weeks- she would bounce from ICU back to the tele unit (my floor) over adn over. She wan an amazing woman- stong, funny, loving with a heart of pure gold. I took an liking to her- I couldn't help it. And I made sure she was my pt everytime i worked. During those weeks I also bonded with her family, esp her daughter. I may have crossed some professional lines when we both cried together or when I told her my story about my mom. She asked for my number one day- just so she could stay in touch she said & I gave it to her. After she left my floor she went on Hopsice and a few weeks later she passed. I saw her obit in the paper and even wrote a message online to the family. Then, this am I got a call - it was the daugher, just saying hi & telling me what an impression I made on her & her family & how none of them will ever forget me. She said she still can't believe that I have been an RN for less than a yr. I can't believe that I was able to help someone like my mom's RNs helped me-- but it feels so good. I glad to be a nurse today. :redpinkhe

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Phentermine, it take over a long perior of time, can lead to mitral valve or (any heart valve) problems. It a controlled subsance it is highly likely to be abused and assoicated w addictions! Be wary:down:

I'm gonna Print this and Post it in the Break Room- Thanks:bowingpur:yeah:

EPIC is at my hospital too and I love it- the system does freeze up at time but nothing major. It is overwhelming at first- just like learning anything new & different. I've only used computer charting and I dont think I'd ever work at a hospital that used paper charting.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. You did the right thing by going to the ER stat. this is difinitely a scary situation to be in. I hope the test results are ok.

I know this sound naieve but what do u mean exactly by "damage control" ?

If I'm working during the day shift I usually prepare my breakfast to eat in the car (around 0545 am). Yougurt mixed w high fiber cereal, banana, coffee. Or I make a hardboiled egg, slice it up, add some low fat mayo, then slap 2 pieces of bread on it. Theses usually last me until 1030 when I start feeling shaky and just not all together. Then, I usually have a snack like an apple or gram crackers w peanutbutter. Without a snack I'd FREAK out!! This will hold me until lunch (If I get a chance to eat at all) For me at least the trick to not starving is to have handy snacks that are filling, not messy, and quickly edible.:pumpiron:

Yes, things are getting better. I have learned much from this experience and am moving on. Thank you for your support. -Advocate-

That's incredible- I wonder if he will have to have the tx for the rest of his life? And I wonder if this works for others like stroke victims?

Oops- posted b4 I finished typing Not sure where the law is- but pt's alway's have the right to refuse any medical treatment, including meds In my hospital that is explained in the "Patient's Rights"

Is it possible to ask the other RN about the situation. Maybe she rec'd a verbal order and didn't put it in. If you can't talk to her I'd talk to your MGR