RN1982

RN1982

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  1. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    RN1982 replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if Oprah recommends it then it must be

  2. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    RN1982 replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    Give me a break. Shoulder straps are adjustable on most bras. If you don't wear underwire, at least wear a sports bra. They are comfy. I'm surprised you didn't get reprimanded

  3. Nurses... Unhappy? ...Say it ain't so.

    RN1982 replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Good grief. In my opinion, you really need to find what fits you best. If you are going for CRNA, you'll need at least a years experience in ICU. Bedside nursing is not that bad. Like any other job,...

  4. Can you give blood and antibiotics both at the same time through a triple lumen cath?

    RN1982 replied to mommy2anangel's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I

  5. Ok to take Anabolic steroids as RN?

    RN1982 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    True. But my only problem with the OP was the fact he wanted no one's opinion about steroid use. He can't expect someone to not give their opinion. You are right though, the free speech thing doesn't...

  6. I'm so discouraged

    RN1982 replied to Gloin's topic in General Nursing

    Just apply and see what happens. Sometimes it doesn't even matter if you have a certification or not. Sorry about being so touchy with the military stuff, was a bit offended. But if you do consider...

  7. I'm so discouraged

    RN1982 replied to Gloin's topic in General Nursing

    You could be hired at most hospitals without any experience. You'll be trained either way. Look for positions such as Nurse's aide, nursing assistant, and Central processing

  8. New Grads in the SICU???

    RN1982 replied to sewnew's topic in MICU, SICU

    Some SICUs hire new grads, some don't. Now the one where I work does hire new grads BUT they must have worked as a Nurse Extern in the SICU otherwise, new grads are not hired. It is a lot of pressure,...

  9. Ok to take Anabolic steroids as RN?

    RN1982 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. If the OP is taking vicodin without a prescription, the response would be the same as the response he received about the steroids. It's one thing to take anabolic steroids with a...

  10. I'm so discouraged

    RN1982 replied to Gloin's topic in General Nursing

    You also might want to check into Central processing jobs. They clean equipment and stuff like that and make about the same amount of money as a CNA. Or if there is a housekeeping position open at any...

  11. I'm so discouraged

    RN1982 replied to Gloin's topic in General Nursing

    Pay for CNAs depends on where you live, first of all. Secondly, don't expect to make 12 bucks an hour without any experience. Have you even put in any applications? DO you realize how bad the economy...

  12. I'm so discouraged

    RN1982 replied to Gloin's topic in General Nursing

    Against the military? They protect our country and our freedoms. I think it's commendable that any person goes into the military. You're not going to find a CNA job that will pay 12 bucks an hour...

  13. DNR question

    RN1982 replied to nord11's topic in General Nursing

    Code status should have nothing to do with insurance billing. I've never heard of any patient's hospital stay not being paid for because the patient was made a

  14. Cheating in nursing school?

    RN1982 replied to believer4's topic in General Nursing

    I'm probably going to be the only one to say this but if a student has to cheat to make it through nursing school then they shouldn't be a nurse. If you have to cheat it makes me think that you are...

  15. Dumbest Pt Family Statement or Question

    RN1982 replied to Gabe's GirlLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, totally understand that Ruby. I usually do the.."I know you are concerned about your family member. I perform oral care every 2 hours to keep your family member's mouth clean and moist. Rest...

  16. Dumbest Pt Family Statement or Question

    RN1982 replied to Gabe's GirlLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient that vomited while we were intubated her and she was a wreck for the entire shift, we needed to put in multiple lines and chest tubes and one of the family members asked "Can I watch"....

  17. ICU or ED -trying to decide

    RN1982 replied to audreyhepburn's topic in General Nursing

    We wouldn't be able to tell you

  18. ICU or ED -trying to decide

    RN1982 replied to audreyhepburn's topic in General Nursing

    You need to do what's right for you. Personally, I'd rather stay in ICU, but that's just me. I know ER nursing is not for

  19. Hostile patients?

    RN1982 replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing she had

  20. Ok to take Anabolic steroids as RN?

    RN1982 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, there is a difference. Taking them because you have diagnosed medical condition and it was prescribed by a physcian is one thing. Taking them because you bought them without a prescription is...

  21. Ok to take Anabolic steroids as RN?

    RN1982 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Wrong. We can give our opinions here. This is a forum. If you post something, it's expected that you will get an

  22. Hostile patients?

    RN1982 replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    What a crotchety old

  23. Hostile patients?

    RN1982 replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    Security.

  24. Ok to take Anabolic steroids as RN?

    RN1982 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Who are you to say that we are not allowed to give an opinion? The last time I checked free speech was a constitutional right. If you are taking them with a prescription from a doctor, I see no...

  25. is there a difference between ICU and critical care nursing

    RN1982 replied to hushpupgrl's topic in General Nursing

    It's the same thing. There are areas of critical care that are not as "advanced" or acute as ICU such as progressive care or step-down/tele. ICU patients are considered more "critical" than say a...