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Does this happen to anyone else? Everytime I go to the movies I start to itch. I always forget that this happens to me. But once I've been in the seat for a minute or two my hair and face get really itchy. It doesn't matter which theater I go to, or where it is in the country, it always happens. The theater I went to today was a new one, and I think this was the worst reaction ever, actually had a break out of tiny little bumps all over my face. I googled it and saw one other person asked about it on yahoo? Anyone know why this happens?

I would never encourage it. If she wanted to be a nurse, I would support her. But thank God she is a very talented writer, and hates the sight of blood.

I had a patient last night, 95y/o female. A/O x 3, in with pneumonia and a UTI. She had long acrylic nails with designs. I thought that was too funny.

When I graduated from nursing school I went to a med/surg floor =1. I hated that job, would cry on the way to work sometime. It was just overwhelming. responsibility that a nurse has was just too much for me. Went to Endoscopy = Other than the nasty docs, and how far it was from my home, I'd give it a 7. Now I'm a Diabetes Educator (working on certification) and I'd give it a 9. I still go back to that med/surg floor two fridays per month, but it's much easier to take now. Still don't like to go, but love the extra moolah.

I have an 11 y/o daughter. I am against this new vaccine for some strains of Human Papilloma Virus. I think I heard that Texas is requiring it now for girls aged 9-13(?). That's makes me angry. My daughter will not be getting that vaccine. If cervical cancer comes from HPV, then it is quite preventable. I don't like the idea of assuming that everyone will be having unprotected, early sex.

OP - Lighten up!

I'm an INFJ too

I worked as a Unit Secretary while I was in school. Also after you do 1-2 clinical rotations many hospitals will allow you to work as a tech.

Also look into getting a prescription for a glucagon kit.

Of course you treat the hypoglycemia first. You are correct that you have to look at the factors that contributed to the episode. The doctor may want to modify the dose if there is a trend. But again I say you never withold basal insulin for a type 1. Basal insulin is required to control hepatic glucose output even when fasting.

It also depends on the type of diabetic that they are. In the type 1 diabetic, who has an absolute insulin deficiency you never want to hold basal insulin as they can go into DKA.

Thank you funnygirl, that's very helpful info. If I make the move, I'll be living in Eustis. Palmo, Gainesville is a good hike from Eustis no?

I may be moving to the Ocala area in about 10 months. Where do you all work? What do you like about where you work, what do you dislike? I won't actually live in Ocala, probably Leesburg, or Tavares.

I graduated in Dec. 04, started working on a med/surg floor in Feb. and lasted until late July. I hated it, used to cry on the way to work, hated the shift rotation, the lack of support, etc. I learned alot there, and loved the patients, but it was too much. I applied for a position in the Endoscopy suite at another hospital. Didn't really think I would get it, but figured it was worth a try. What a blessing. I got it, and now I work 4 10 hour shifts, no weekends, on call for four hours on Saturday qsix weeks, and I'm still learning. I also go back to that floor on occassion because I know that I can benefit from the experience. But now it's when I want to, and only for 8 hour shifts. Explore your options!

Great post!! Thank you. Young nurses must be delicious.

I've done it a couple of times. Just lying in bed and then something hits you. I think it's normal.

I graduated in Dec. 04, started working Feb 05 on a med/surg floor. I left there full time in July when I was offered a position that was Mon-Fri 7-5:30 four days a week. Two other girls that I graduated with have also changed jobs/hospitals. Have many of you switched jobs in your first year? I was called by an agency that I signed up to do flu shots with, for a full-time position. This week a woman that I met when I was at my first job called me about a wonderful opportunity. I'm seriously considering leaving my second job. Nursing is great because of all the opportunity, but I can't help but wonder if the availability of so many positions can push you to be a little less committed. I don't really like my current position, but I am learning alot. On the other hand these two possible postions are really what I went into nursing for. So many choices, can be a little scary.

belabelisa, I too am very sensitive. You are sooo right that you have to develop a thick skin in nursing. I trying to do that right now. I've been a nurse since February, the way other nurses, and docs can treat you is so sad. It may not be the best advice, but I find it's better for me to get angry instead of getting sad. Too much sadness hurts my soul. The other day I was in a procedure with a doc and he told me to move, and banged on the stretcher. Move! like I wasn't going fast enough. It was my first week on my own and I was trying. Anyway I politely said, Dr. -- I'm moving as fast as I can, and looked him in the eyes. I wanted to burst into tears but saying that soothed me. Try not to take it personally, most times you'll find that the offender treats everyone that way. Maybe they are just miserable. I'm working everyday to stop swimming in emotion and feeling. I'd like to hear how others are doing it too.

I think nursing offers more options, but teaching may allow you to be happier, and have less stress. Not that teaching isn't stressfull, but nursing can really be hard. I worked as a substitute teacher for a couple of years, and worked in the same classroom for half of one year. I loved it, I was actually about to start a program to get certified when I got accepted into nursing school. I have been a nurse since Feb, and I'm not sure I made the right decision. I don't really like nursing. I'm thinking of going back to school to be a teacher, but work as a nurse one weekend a month and during the summer. I don't know. I like some parts of nursing, but docs, families, and other nurses attitudes are taking a toll on me.

Thank you both for your responses. I was thinking in terms of a lawsuit, or loss of license for giving these medications to a pregnant woman.

Sorry, Siri. I was thinking it was a f/u after having a polyp removed during a colonoscopy.

Here's a situation I thought about today. A patient comes in for follow-up after having had a large polyp removed 6 months ago. Pt is a 24 y/o female. On this visit she tell the nurse that she's pregnant, but plans to terminate the pregnancy, so she can still have sedation. Your hospital uses propofol, but anesthesia won't touch her as she could change her mind about the termination. Would you as a nurse administer conscious sedation? My drug book says Versed is contraindicated in pregnancy. Fentanyl or Demerol to be used with caution. Situation would be scary to me, and I would refuse. So would you do it? Do you think it's appropriate to be reprimanded for refusing to do it? Thanks.

We use Propofol for most procedures in our unit. When I have a colonoscopy I will only have it if Propofol is used. You don't feel a thing, don't remember a thing, and seem to have a pretty good buzz when the procedure is over (lol). I agree about asking the nurses there which Gastroenterologist they recommend, they see them doing the procedures they know who the best one is. Make sure you're clear too, you don't want to get up there with poor prep. Best wishes!

I work in Endoscopy four days per week. So that leaves me with the weekend and one day per week to work on the med/surg floor that I previously worked on. They are always short so I'm never cancelled. I guess the key is to find somewhere that really needs you.

I passed on the first try with 75 questions. I took Kaplan's review course(though I wouldn't recommend it), I really liked the Saunder's book and cd-rom (review with Q and A), I also used Mosby's CAT. Do lots of questions, get together in a group if you can, make note cards with lab values, and put around the house, especially in the bathroom to look at "while you go". While studying try reading aloud and recording yourself, then listen as you do housework, drive, etc. I went in nervous but confident, when it cut off at 75 I was scared, but I thought I passed. Still walked to the car crying with shaky legs. Don't you know some nurses at work, or from clinical that make you think, "If she/he passed, I know I can pass". You can do it!