presuppose

presuppose has 28 years experience and specializes in Home Health, ICU,Rehab,Med-Surg,Hospice.

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1. I was a victim of sexual assault.

   presuppose replied to wildmountainchild's topic in General Nursing

   So very sorry to hear this has happened. It sounds like you were slipped something in your drink. Gosh, don't feel guilty for this, the scummy guy victimized you. You are in my thoughts and prayers,...

2. Please help with MAJOR decision

   presuppose replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

   2.5 times more and higher acuity? How much energy do you have? Do you want more stress? Even though you might get the day shifts you want, you are going to get a LOT more stress. More money maybe, but...

3. ICU Nurse to Paramedic to FireFighter?

   presuppose replied to CarboneF11's topic in General Nursing

   I think you should go for it, Carbone. Sounds like you have the stamina! You'd be great no matter the crisis:wink2:. The most interesting people I've worked with are those who have 'crossed the...

4. Can Fentanyl Patches Be Replaced Sooner to Improve Pain Control?

   presuppose replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Medications

   I'm wondering how many of us have been asked to inappropriately administer fentanyl patches for acute pain. I can think of a case when such was ordered for back pain - the pt almost

5. Anybody regret leaving the bedside?

   presuppose replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Nursing

   I am now in a clinic position after 20+ years at the bedside. Needless to say, I LOVE my new job and wish to go on to get a PA or similar in this specialty (derm). Walk thru an ICU or med-surg floor...

6. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

   presuppose replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Scared of Poop? Go for your PA, your FNP and do clinics. Sounds like you still gotta be in the trenches for your RN. I'm guessing by now you've dealt with it. I was afraid of having to give...

7. What nursing path should i take?

   presuppose replied to mmmmmark's topic in General Nursing

   If you are planning on climbing the education tree, go for the BSN now. In fact, if you know you will be yearning for an FNP or PA, get into a BSN program with a bridge to the nursing masters or PA...

8. Should every new grad nurse start out on the Med/Surg floor?

   presuppose replied to dutch_girl14's topic in General Nursing

   I started in a pediatric ICU and 'flunked', then reevaluated if I really wanted to stay in nursing and when to rehab where I learned basic body mechanics and all that stuff you learn in Med-Surg. Did...

9. most common meds on night shift

   presuppose replied to rosepetls's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I don't have nursing home experience, but I have worked with elderly patients over my years of bedside care. I'd get familiar with any sleeping meds, neurontin, trazodone, statins, antihypertensives -...

10. Professionalism in nursing!!!!

    presuppose replied to smjlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you in staying with policy and maintaining

11. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    presuppose replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being able to bring comfort, information, any sort of help where needed. This includes patients, docs, other nurses, receptionists, students. It's also fun when neighbors say, "You're a nurse, you...

12. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    presuppose replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Being a candy striper at age 16 gave me the opportunity to speak to a 90+ yr old man who thought I was a journalist. Getting to spend time with people in the hospital was cool to me - even though all...

13. Anyone ever feel they don't know what they want

    presuppose replied to iwanna's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You might look into being an intake nurse for home health. Hospice home health has various needs from nurses. The VA has different needs for nurses that are not physcially demanding (like phone work,...

14. EKG made fun!!!

    presuppose replied to MissERN's topic in Nursing Humor

    What a clever and extremely funny video on ekgs!! I especially loved the anterior

15. Where is the best wage?

    presuppose replied to mohavestudent's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work for IHC (1980's to 1990's) and thought I was making a decent wage as a relatively experienced nurse at the time. I am now in the VA system - where I am convinced that I am now making...