nurseygrrl

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  1. Question about MS

    nurseygrrl replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

    On my former unit, I had a lot of MS patients and there was a definite effect on the brain. A sort of MS related dementia and sometimes infantile behavior. I saw this moreso in my female patients, but...

  2. work makes me sick, literally :OP

    nurseygrrl replied to 2ndgenerationnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thway the bacteria on your hands dies, is the scrubbing action you provide, so it doesn't really matter what type of soap you use. As for lotion, I use Avojuice Skin Quenchers. It comes in a sample...

  3. RN bashing

    nurseygrrl replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't have said it any better except to add: I think most of what goes on here is venting. I don't think anyone means to bash anyone else. I never really see this done by the

  4. work makes me sick, literally :OP

    nurseygrrl replied to 2ndgenerationnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I buy Bath and Body Works antibacterial soap to use at work so this doesn't happen as badly. I also found that a sample size of your favorite lotion is a great thing to keep in your

  5. work makes me sick, literally :OP

    nurseygrrl replied to 2ndgenerationnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have CFS and my immune system is the pits so I do anything and everything to keep from catching 'what's going around'. If I do catch something, it takes me twice as long to recover. This year, I am...

  6. internet at work

    nurseygrrl replied to allevi's topic in General Nursing

    We haven't stepped into the 21st century yet. We have no internet access, no interoffice mail, no nothing! It would be a wonderful resource, but I work for the county and they're cheap!

  7. Visitors in Patient Rooms...Newbie advice!

    nurseygrrl replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and I always ask the visitor to wait outside. I don't feel comfortable doing what I have to do with a pair of eyes watching me. Whenever I'd let someone stay in the room, they'd end up...

  8. The loss of a doc

    nurseygrrl replied to galenight's topic in General Nursing

    That's very sad. I am sorry for her family and

  9. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    nurseygrrl replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    If I wanted to be in something for the money, it certainly wouldn't be nursing. I truly love what I do...the patient care part at least...or I'd be moving on to something

  10. Senior administration working a shift/month

    nurseygrrl replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    Nope...this is not done at my facility, but in my opinion, it should be done at EVERY facility! What a great idea! It would be good for them to actually do what staff does so that when they come up...

  11. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    nurseygrrl replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Gordita vs

  12. State board scheduled!!!

    nurseygrrl replied to kmruddrn's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! Get lots of sleep the night

  13. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    nurseygrrl replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Alright...I was simmered down and you got me all fired up again! There's no place like home...NY! :chuckle Speaking of... Judy Garland vs Diana Ross The Wizard of Oz vs The Wiz The Yellow Brick...

  14. I am a male L&D nurse

    nurseygrrl replied to Dayray's topic in General Nursing

    Great post Dayray! You could birth a baby of mine anytime! :chuckle Knowlegeable, caring, and helpful are qualities I'd look for in an L&D nurse...who cares about

  15. Doctor in your next life?

    nurseygrrl replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would do the same. I feel like kicking myself for not going to college at 18! First of all, my dad would have paid my way and secondly...how much fun do you have at college??? What a dimwit I was!...

  16. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    nurseygrrl replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you're the one that needs to simma, so... SIMMA DOWN NA! simmer vs boil

  17. Agency nursing vs full time jobs; pros & cons

    nurseygrrl replied to marymary's topic in General Nursing

    One of my best friends works agency and she really likes it. I think it depends on your personality and whether or not you can get by without the benefits that come with full time employment. She...

  18. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    nurseygrrl replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Summer, Donna...Summah, Don nah...simma down na! :rotfl: Disco vs

  19. Medication-nursing issues

    nurseygrrl replied to happystar's topic in General Nursing

    For prednisone I would monitor glucose levels if pt. is diabetic, they made need a bit more NPH. Watch for mood changes, monitor WBC count as steroids can mask S/S of infection. Monitor for GI...

  20. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    nurseygrrl replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    If you look up Donna Summer in the phone book...how would she be listed?

  21. I Graduated Today 5/29

    nurseygrrl replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! :balloons: You'll do just fine. I remember how I felt when I graduated...the same way that you feel now. You'll get through it and now you'll get PAID for what you do!

  22. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    nurseygrrl replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Billy Idol vs. American

  23. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    nurseygrrl replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  24. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    nurseygrrl replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    What about Sierra Mist? That's my daughter's new fave :chuckle Brandy~ I'm a Pepsi addict myself! I'm drinking one right now! How 'bout my daily dilemma...which to go to first... General Nursing...

  25. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    nurseygrrl replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Bush vs Kerry Dave Matthews vs Dave Matthews Band The Smiths vs Morrissey TV vs