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  1. Flomax For Women?

    bollweevil posted a topic in General Nursing

    I heard a urologist saying he uses this to increase urine output in women. Is this something you have seen? He described a couple of patients who had swollen legs and abdomen, nausea, very little...

  2. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    bollweevil posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you ever clash with your aides? What about? Who "wins"? Do you have friendships among your subordinate staff? What about with other coworkers? Have you ever had an aide tell you she's refusing...

  3. PA: Doc and anesthetist found liable after complications claim life of teen

    bollweevil replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    How much money is the life of your child

  4. NP Test Preparation

    bollweevil posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    anyone who has taken an np review course/test prep course: i am looking for a course before taking either the adult or fnp exam. i want a classroom course, not just an internet or other...

  5. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    bollweevil replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    \ nice thought but I doubt it will ever happen. I could be wrong,

  6. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    bollweevil replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I see both sides of this. The DNP has earned the right to be called "doctor" but I think a lot of people would find this confusing. However, the public can be educated. I think she has every right...

  7. How do you balance work\family\school?

    bollweevil replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

    I find it really hard to balance work and family life. However, millions of people do it and I'm sure you can too if you are committed. You have to enlist the aid of family, neighbors, paid help,...

  8. Help A Highschooler--wants 2 Be A Nurse

    bollweevil replied to indiawhitaker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nursing isn't a field that pays well. Why not consider being a doctor? To really get a sense of what nurses do in the Prenatal area, why not talk to and spend a few hours with nurses who do that in...

  9. Need help from an experienced Grad on Ethical Dilemma

    bollweevil replied to mlee9985's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your lack of clinical experience is not bad and should not inhibit you for this papaer. There are tons of topics. Perhaps a librarian or your instructor can help? Also, lots of ideas were given...

  10. Clock out by 8am or get reprimanded!!!

    bollweevil replied to RnM21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    and you probably don't usually get bathroom or meal breaks, either, i'd

  11. MD RN Crossover

    bollweevil replied to asdpjr05rn's topic in International Nursing

    He wants to be in America.

  12. MD RN Crossover

    bollweevil replied to asdpjr05rn's topic in International Nursing

    assuming they told her the truth. i agree, the language skills are not 100% and the attitude toward new yorkers and adn's is not

  13. Intolerant of RN errors

    bollweevil replied to medpsychRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Start screening your calls. I also hate double charting and avoid it at all costs. For instance, why must I chart on the Accucheck sheet what I did about a particular reading when I have already...

  14. Intolerant of RN errors

    bollweevil replied to medpsychRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Is it charted on the MAR or TAR? Must you also chart it in the progress

  15. Those Things I Learned in Nursing I Use In My Daily Life.

    bollweevil replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Hygiene issues; how to talk to doctors by exchange and never go to ER while still breathing, not hemorrhaging, and not having compound fractures; realizing that teaching does not equal learning and...

  16. Why no nursing love from Grey's?

    bollweevil replied to thisgirlsanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Many moons ago, doctors did male caths where I trained. I think the answer is to write to the producer and let him or her know the truths of which you speak. Be a professional spokesperson for our...

  17. Is it OK to get a gift for my preceptor?

    bollweevil replied to rnkalee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    By all means! It seems that great preceptors are few and far between so let her know in a big way that you appreciate her hard work, caring, nurturing,

  18. Clock out by 8am or get reprimanded!!!

    bollweevil replied to RnM21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm no lawyer but I am sure this is illegal. You all get together and whup these evil creatures into shape, i.e., UNIONIZE. And do call the state Labor Board. It cannot be legal to

  19. Kick up the butt!

    bollweevil replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Did you do it? I hope

  20. What to do about my butt?

    bollweevil replied to Hotflashn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It only gets harder, the longer you let it go on. Please try to master the problem now. I know it's tough but you can do it! Team up with your kids, schoolmates, somebody if that helps you. Walk...

  21. Lack of leadership in management

    bollweevil replied to starkest's topic in General Nursing

    It is sad that managers are only human. As such, they bring not only their strengths but all of their weaknesses with them to the job. The middle managers, such as Unit Managers, have to answer to...

  22. Some managers just don't get it

    bollweevil replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Just give them the dang washcloths. Save yourself the

  23. I Hate Managers!!

    bollweevil replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I never need Coumadin. Seriously, why not lock the door when you are trying to draw blood? And set up a system for those waiting to take a number so they know how long they must wait. A sign...

  24. Stubborn pt with an (apparent) death wish.

    bollweevil replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    They come because they are scared and don't really want to die at that moment, I

  25. Stubborn Mother

    bollweevil replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    I know from experience how frustrating it is. I have no easy answers but do wish you