SDS_RN RN

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    I Dislocated My Kidney I Can't Poop

    SDS_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I worked this weekend it was moderatly busy had a pt in the waiting room so I went down to get her registered. I asked her "What brings you in to the ER tonight?" She says "I think I dislocated my...
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    Have you expierenced this?

    SDS_RN replied to missnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2:I'm afraid that after a couple of "nursie-wursie's" I'd have said something like "And are you his little
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    Lunch????

    SDS_RN replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    PS. At the hospital I work at, nurses scold other nurses for not taking breaks. I like that :) Same here. We always try ensure that everyone gets something to eat. It may not be for the full 1/2 hr...
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    Letter to Congress: ANA "Safe Staffing Saves Lives" campaign

    SDS_RN replied to marie-francoise's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I just sent my letter.
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    How much is your pay?

    SDS_RN replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    Just got a pay increase so now $20.10/hr here in good ol' SD been a nurse for close to 2 yrs. Started out @ $18.33/hr. I work ER but no pay increase for specialty areas here. Cost of living is...
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    outpt surgery?

    SDS_RN replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    If that's what you want go for it. Good
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    outpt surgery?

    SDS_RN replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility we have the OR nurses that assist during the procedures, the PACU nurses who are w/ the patient until they come out of anesthesia, then they come back to the floor where we post op...
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    outpt surgery?

    SDS_RN replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    You lucky girl I would love to have that position. Where I work we only rotate to our SDS no fulltime hires up there. It is one of my favorite places to work. For OP surg we don't do major...
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    Possibly Abused Young Girl

    SDS_RN replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I will keep you updated. Thank you all for your support and
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    Possibly Abused Young Girl

    SDS_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't need advice I just need to get this out. Any comments you would have are appreciated. I worked this w/e in the ER and I had a 17 yr old girl come in w/ c/o abd. pain CTneg labs showed she...
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    Dr mad at me/I am upset, dont know hat to think

    SDS_RN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    In the begining of being a new nurse you agonize over these little things and yes getting yelled at by a doc is embarassing but don't take it personally. He did not need to yell at you but reality is...
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    What to do now?? (long)

    SDS_RN replied to Athena1970's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not even really sure what to say. That is terrible. The NM did not even address the issue at hand w/ you she basically attacked you personally. I would take this to the next chain of command...
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    I've Had it! *Long*

    SDS_RN replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you do not like your job. You have done the right thing by applying to new areas. Even if you have not been a nurse for a full year that is no reason to stick it out in unfit working...
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    Possibly Abused Young Girl

    SDS_RN replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    She was admitted for the UTI and abd pain, she very well could have been treated at home for this but the abd pain was really painful for her so they kept her. I think it's maybe her way of getting...
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    I Dislocated My Kidney I Can't Poop

    SDS_RN replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    She definatly was not the sharpest tool in the shed. I was wondering how she could even walk w/ a dislocated kidney!! It took everything I had not to laugh in her face. I'm quite sure she was an...
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    Does anyone else have a family member like this? (LONG)

    SDS_RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah sister I've got a few of those. My mom I swear is bipolar but she refused to seek any sort of counseling because there is nothing wrong w/ her. Yeah right. I only see her on whim when she...
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    Please read and tell me if this is wrong

    SDS_RN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for you. That is an awful situation. This situation just seems wrong and I really feel for you. I hope it all works out for the
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    Is this true about most nurses..

    SDS_RN replied to BecomeNurse06's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel because my personality is very similar to yours but you will adapt. I know when to speak up for my patients and when to ask for help. I work in the ED w/ some very vocal...
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    Have you ever said something so dumb...

    SDS_RN replied to 1jazzynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was at work the other noc and it's about 330 am and the two other nurses I was sitting w/ were stickering charts for the am admits for surg. I'm just watching dazing off & then I said what are...
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    Surgical Nurse=Singular Curse!

    SDS_RN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    Just one more to add! Nursing administration=I'm an arsonist
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    Surgical Nurse=Singular Curse!

    SDS_RN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, this site is fun! Emergency Room Nurse=Germy, unserene coon Code Brown=cow or bend Chest pain= Isn't Cheap (ain't that the truth!) I love nursing=Loving urines
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    who does your casting and splinting?

    SDS_RN replied to cjthegreat's topic in Emergency

    Only the Dr. place splints in our facility & we assist. We have a doc that also works in a diff state, works a few times a month up here & every time he comes up here he asks if the nurses...
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    Answers from 100 nurses needed: Which state has the most nursing shortage?

    SDS_RN replied to John123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in SD and there is no nursing shortage here. It's hard to find a job in certain parts of the state but I know that Sioux Falls is usually looking for help. The pay is not as good as many...
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    IV insertion techniques!!

    SDS_RN replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    We did not practice on eachother thank goodness! We went up to SDS in school and started IV's on pre-op pts. The OR director showed us how to do it and I know the one thing he told me was that I...
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    How can a ICU RN switch to ER Nursing?

    SDS_RN replied to Banginplates's topic in Emergency

    I made the switch from a med-surg floor and it was hard for me to break away from trying to meet all of the pt's & families needs. We would have crazy busy nocs but it still doesn't compare to...