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  1. PTSD- Am I alone??

    strugglingnurse posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Im a long time reader who decided to finally post. This site is a major support for me!! I was wondering, are there any nurses out there that struggle with ptsd due to child abuse??? If so, how does...

  2. why does hyponatremia cause hyperactive bowel sounds?

    strugglingnurse replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think the questions is pretty straightforward. Most books list hyperactive bowel sounds as a symptoms of hyponateremia. How does hyponatremia cause this symptom? I wish I knew the

  3. needlestick from hep c and HIV + patient

    strugglingnurse replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in General Nursing

    not sure about your chances, just read recently that they are very very slim. However, wanted to give you some encouragement and ((((((((((proverbs

  4. What Song Describes Your Life? What Song Describes Your Attitude Towards Nursing?

    strugglingnurse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    The song that best sums up my life is "Pale" by Within Temptation. Its a great song that I found on youtube. I dont have a song that sums up nursing, but the song that summed up nursing school for me...

  5. Nurse cannulating and phelbotomy

    strugglingnurse replied to eimhear's topic in General Nursing

    In the US, it IS within the scope of all RN's to draw blood and start peripheral IV's. However, as people wrote above, each hospital has its own policy on whether the RN or a tech or IV team nurse...

  6. INR 11 and no Vitamin K??

    strugglingnurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Best is to ask the MD why he is not treating it. Just be respectful. Seems like treating would by the best option, but maybe this pt has had embolic strokes before or some other reason that the MD is...

  7. Sometimes its the little things that make me wanna lose it!!

    strugglingnurse replied to female12233's topic in General Nursing

    What annoys me most is when night shift, who is responsible for routine IV changes on our floor, simply does not even attempt to start a new PIV. Last week, ALL of my patients had expired IV's, and...

  8. IV tubing....why don't you recap it?

    strugglingnurse replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    The answer is simple, too busy to find a cap, or too

  9. AACN "TRENDS" conference in PA

    strugglingnurse posted a topic in Critical Care

    Anyone ever attended this conference. They have one coming up in October in Pennsylvania and Im debating whether it will be a good learning experience. Its conducted by AACN and SEPA, the AACN PA...

  10. Atarax IV?

    strugglingnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can atarax be given IV? IV push or Ivpb? I have learned to only give it IM (or PO) and the vial says IM only. What is your experience??

  11. Severe Hypoglycemia before Death?

    strugglingnurse replied to sundowners2's topic in General Nursing

    DNR does not mean do not treat. It simply means "do not resuscitate"- meaning no CPR and intubation. So if pressures drop- you must treat it appropriately- i.e. fluids, drips... same with glucose....

  12. PTSD- Am I alone??

    strugglingnurse replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for your reply. This provider that Im seeing if out of network so my insurance (HMO) doesnt cover anything. I will look into this

  13. PTSD- Am I alone??

    strugglingnurse replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I have tried pastoral counseling before. It was the worst thing I could have done, since I was female and he was male. He realized that I really dont have anyone...

  14. PTSD- Am I alone??

    strugglingnurse replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I went back today and read all replies to my original post. I have posted on many sites before and have never gotten so many encouraging and supportive response. Thanks everyone! I am so proud to be...

  15. AACN Trends conference in PA

    strugglingnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone ever attended this conference. They have one coming up in October in Pennsylvania and Im debating whether it will be a good learning experience. Its conducted by AACN and SEPA.

  16. NP Program- acute or primary??

    strugglingnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I really need help with deciding what kind of NP program to apply for. Here is my interest: I would love to graduate and work in cardiology, either in a MD's office or in the hospital such as CCU....

  17. NP Program- acute or primary??

    strugglingnurse replied to strugglingnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies! I have spoken to multiple NPs that I work with in critical care. There are some FNPs, Adult acute and Adult primary NPs. All recomended that I get the degree they had;). The...

  18. Why is the first year so hard???

    strugglingnurse replied to Aislstarfish's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job and employer. However, here's the reason why my first year was sooo hard. Being the newest employee on the floor and not a very outspoken one, all the "difficult" and "unwanted" pt's got...

  19. ACLS vs. BLS

    strugglingnurse replied to jjc1121's topic in General Nursing

    Most jobs require BLS. Some require ACLS. In order to take ACLS you must have completed BLS within the last year or two years I think. So yes, you need both separately. ACLS builds on the principles...

  20. I Dislike Nursing:

    strugglingnurse replied to Barlan's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I really think you should speak to a professional counselor re: anxiety and suicidal ideation. Second, nursing has sooo much more to it than cleaning poop, vomit... You can do flight...

  21. youtube videos relevant to nursing?

    strugglingnurse replied to waterlily777's topic in General Nursing

    Try

  22. I this normal orientation pay for HHC??

    strugglingnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just offered a FFS position with a Home Health Care agency in my area. I really want the job and this agency has a positive reputation. They pay $50/visit. Here is the problem- I must attend 2...

  23. Differences in pain medication

    strugglingnurse replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    As per our pain specialist, 1 mg dilaudid= 5mg morpine. (in terms of strength). Fentanyl is the strongest of all narcotics, and therefore is administered in

  24. Ever lie about what you do to your MD?

    strugglingnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone ever lied about being an RN to their MD or any other HC professional? Since Ive become a RN I always have people asking me what I do. Once I say Im a RN and they see me acting squeamish with...

  25. Ever lie about what you do to your MD?

    strugglingnurse replied to strugglingnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Allright. Guess lying is not the right way to go. Im a terrible liar anyhow and would turn beet red immediately. So time to proudly say that Im a Nurse and be more assertive with my