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The 2 place I have worked we wore the same as the OR as sometimes we would go into the OR especially on call

I'd have to have my undies off for you to see my hip tattoo...When I worked in PACU and ICU you realize how many ppl have ink now...more than not...

never jump off of your roof onto the trampoline "just to see how high you could go" never try to remove a shotglass up your but with a pair of pliers

I have 3 and they are not anywhere that would sag or be seen when I'm dressed for work :) Ankles and right hip......

Happy Easter Everyone!!! Enjoy the day no matter where u r!!!

being quiet it allows you to observe more. Quietness is not interchangeable with weak or passive. I agree that it could be a strength

I have been noticing many posts of new nurses being overhelmed. Many seem to be entering specialty areas soon after finishing their RN programs. Does anyone else see that perhaps a trend here that going right into the toughest areas before getting ...

Every so often I will jot down names of people I took care of that have left an impression on me. Does anyone else do this? I like to go through the journal and look back and remember....

That is so unfair....as a mom of 2 deaf daughters I would be really mad. Good for you in getting an attorney and fighting this.....Good Luck and if you need anything know that there are many supporters here!!!

With the load that you are carrying who wouldn't be tired and cranky? Many, many, many nurses are on anti-depressants. You have a lot on your plate right now. Nothing wrong with asking for help. Your Doc should know this

:icon_hug:Yes it is and if you are in a group of nurses all sarting orientation together you can do what I did when I first started....draw blood and Starting IV's on each other...as far as central lines during orientation you are told about the faci...

ctlvr: Nurses are not machines...remember that no-one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes....keep your spirit up and walk proud. :icon_hug:Good luck!

I never write down the full name perhaps a first and a blip about what made them special to me never anything that could identify them to anyone else but me. It helps to make me smile keep those memories close to my heart. :lvan:

HeartsOpen Wide: Do not fall into the belief that this is the way REAL nurses work. Just like in other jobs there are good and bad workers. Your are following someone who is sloppy and could potentially lose their license or even worse kill someone...

I have agree with the other posters. My class was mostly non health care background. Does it help to have some experience? I would have to say yes..imho...you know the market before you go into it. I would say that why invest time and money into ...

There is nothing wrong with Med/Surg nursing. I had fun doing it and learned many assesment skills and how to deal with Dr.'s. Taking off orders and charge duties. It actually prepped me for where I went after that. Some of my most happiest memor...

What about going for a clinic like an urgent care associated with a hospital and start back there? Your not alone in this enviroment and have a NP or PA there usually. If the staff knows ypu want to get back into it most are very helpful. I worked...

I took my non nursing classes before I entered the nursing program. Found that easier for me to concentrate with a family. That and those classes I took were night classes and it was easier to go just to one 3 hour class than to have it spread out ...

I used to work in ICU and PACU. We would empty the foley bags at least every 4 hours..patients who needed more close monitoring were on urometers to monitor hourly outputs. 30ml urine in an hour in PACU used to be the rule. Pacu we would empty the...

If they are just standing around while your running around...they can absolutely do vitals. If there is a question about their results then perhaps an inservice is due.

Yes this used to be a prescription called Xenical....I don't think it did very well. I went to a lecture on it at a restaurant and it sounded great until they came to the side effects...oily rectal discharge, flatuence, involuntary bowel movements....

When my mom was sick and in the hospital there was a dog named Stella that came around the hospital and many patients looked forward to it. I know my mom brightened up and for a short time had something else to talk about besides her illness. I sti...

Great idea....keep up the wonderful care!!!!

cotjockey: I so understand where you are coming from. We don't have many pressure sores either-most are admitted with them. Documentation seems to be a hard area for nurses to grasp. you have to document residents reaction to changes in meds, beha...

I really love nursing....there are so many different areas to go into and it is dynamic....what I don"t like is the squeeze that goes on to run facilities with not enough staff. I have been a nurse for a long time. Remember now you really have to be...