OrionQuiltsRN

OrionQuiltsRN has 3 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

   OrionQuiltsRN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I saw that same episode last week! He was impressed that she was a bus driver and an RN. It certainly was burning my britches. I worked long and hard to become a registered

2. Too old for school?

   OrionQuiltsRN replied to kittykitty49's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely go for it! I got into my nursing program at 47, graduated with my RN at 49. I am now in an RN-BSN program. Nursing is great for people of all ages. One-third of my nursing class was 40+....

3. Torn rotator cuff one week before starting first nursing job :(

   OrionQuiltsRN replied to janice_c67's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I had shoulder surgery at the end of January for impingement syndrome. There was no tendon repair necessary, just surgical shaving of bone spurs. I am still in physical therapy here eleven weeks...

4. friend with cancer

   OrionQuiltsRN replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

   Last year while I was going through cancer, I had many close friends ask what they could do. I told them "I don't know right now, but when something comes up I will call you." My daughter began...

5. OH, My Aching Feet...

   OrionQuiltsRN replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

   I can sympathize with your pain. I too have plantar faschiitis and tried every shoe I could. After 5 years of suffering I bought Z-coils. Made all the difference for me. I have a white pair for work...

6. Heparin Flush for CVC

   OrionQuiltsRN replied to astudentnurse10's topic in General Nursing

   It was 10ml normal saline before the med, but 10ml heparin when finished using the line. Thanks for catching that. I even went back and edited my post. Yes, last year was crazy. Now I am ready to get...

7. Heparin Flush for CVC

   OrionQuiltsRN replied to astudentnurse10's topic in General Nursing

   Depends on the type of central line being used. Last year during my cancer treatments I had a double lumen central line in my chest, a double lumen Groshong in my left arm, and a double lumen Power...

8. 2 1/2 liters ascites fluid drained

   OrionQuiltsRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

   Last year I was diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma. My first belly tap produced 2.5 L, three days later 3.9 L, and three days after that was 4.9 L. The lymphoma was producing the fluid, and as soon as...

9. Cured of cancer, now looking for new RN job

   OrionQuiltsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   After a year long battle with lymphoma, I am finally ready to get back to work. Clearly there is a lapse of employment on my resume. How do I address that lapse of employment on my resume, or do I?...

10. Use of central line/picc line for routine lab draws

    OrionQuiltsRN replied to Amanda Schmidt, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I spent six months receiving chemotherapy for lymphoma this year. Lymphoma is gone! I am well and anxious to find another RN job. I had a power PICC in my right arm. It was probably the best thing...

11. Chewing Gum

    OrionQuiltsRN replied to Otessa's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As an RN, I always want to have good breath around my patients. THEN, in April I was diagnosed with lymphoma and spent the majority of the summer in an oncology unit receiving chemo. One nurse in...

12. IV Questions from a New Nurse

    OrionQuiltsRN replied to BowHunterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can certainly attest to the "phenergan power hour". I have been a chemo patient all summer. Phenergan was the drug used for my breakthrough nausea when my scheduled Zofran didn't completely

13. Cath'ing Females

    OrionQuiltsRN replied to OttawaRPN's topic in General Nursing

    One piece of equipment I use when cathing females is a miner's/camper's flashlight; the one that sits on your forehead with a strap. It looks like I am going mining. I am! I can point the light...

14. home remedies you would NEVER try

    OrionQuiltsRN replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Try using "alum" for canker sores. Moisten your fingertip, dip finger in alum, and apply to the canker sore. The alum causes shrinking and helps the canker heal. Leaves a funny taste in your mouth,...

15. LPN vs RN, anyone pursue a Bachelors in non related field and change their mind

    OrionQuiltsRN replied to michelle2369's topic in General Nursing

    I was 46 when I went to nursing school. The community college had a two year ADN program (Associate Degree in Nursing). The program was 6 quarters and I graduated with my RN. Now I am taking classes...