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  1. How do you administer Mucomyst orally?

    freefalr replied to IlovenursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    in cold bit of cola w/lid so you can't smell it & straw. drink quickly!

  2. If you've ever cried at work...

    freefalr replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    i have cried many times. one tear, a few sniffles, weeping...the whole gamut. alone in the bathroom, with coworkers, with patients. i admit that i worry when i cry with patients that i'm somehow being...

  3. Total Colectomy....the Journey

    freefalr replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

    you have really been through it! i am happy to hear you are on the mend & feeling more like your old self. i know you are happy to be home. i hope that soon you feel well enough to do this: keep...

  4. allnurses or allSTUDENTnurses?

    freefalr replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    quickbeam said: "It isn't all fairy princess happy time, tho!" that made me snicker. could i borrow

  5. Frustrated...What would you do?

    freefalr replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    i don't know what you should do, lpn&mom. i understand how you feel like something, anything might be better than nothing. if you do take the job, just keep your eyes open about other stuff they...

  6. I just need some moral support...

    freefalr replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    don't give up, ilove, hang in there. it's gonna happen (& when it does, i will be looking for your post entitled, "I GOT A JOB!!!") you and your skills are valuable. it's just crappy out there...

  7. Too Uptight?

    freefalr replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    another cautious nurse here (much to the annoyance of some of my coworkers). sometimes compromises can be made...but i wouldn't consider this one of those times! i wouldn't have done it either,

  8. Patients adding me as a friend on facebook...

    freefalr replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    holy crap, I_Love. what a scary and harrowing experience. i am happy that you are okay!!! thank you for sharing this. not everything is what it may seem. reading your post has made me even more...

  9. Just whining!

    freefalr replied to RhiaRN75's topic in General Nursing

    rhia, whine away! that is ridiculous. your poor tootsies! not to mention your poor brain, back, kidneys, and tummy. gee, and they wonder why nurses get burned out. i wear danskos too & am due...

  10. Patients adding me as a friend on facebook...

    freefalr replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    i am completely creeped out by how easily accessible personal information is over the internet. i don't have a facebook account. i have a basic myspace account i set up years ago, but never use it. i...

  11. Oh, the gossip.

    freefalr replied to LOLRN's topic in General Nursing

    before you judge someone, try and walk a mile in her shoes. that way, when you judge her, you're a mile away and have her shoes. (not sure who said it

  12. My Crazy Month

    freefalr replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    your grandma is an amazingly strong lady to have made it through all this. i hope she can go home to be with her husband. continuing to say prayers for you and your family.

  13. Starting RN school in MARCH!!!!

    freefalr replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    congratulations!!!! take really good care of yourself now (& remember to do so in nursing school, too). sleep, exercise, meditate, don't stress, take a trip somewhere. vitamin d? have your routine...

  14. Oh, the gossip.

    freefalr replied to LOLRN's topic in General Nursing

    lol, this is kooky reason to criticize you. that's exactly how i would say it too! the majority of my patients would understand "high" better than "elevated" relative to most things. they would...

  15. Dingy Barney

    freefalr replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    i'm sorry, tatara. she had a hard life for the short time she was here. thank you for taking excellent care of her. thank you so very much for taking care of the sick little ones, something i would be...

  16. Wishing I wasn't an RN when it comes to sick family member.

    freefalr replied to Avery205's topic in General Nursing

    oh avery, i'm so sorry for the loss of your father-in-law. his suffering is over and he is now at peace. prayers of comfort to you, your husband, and your family

  17. Being a Nurse for a Killer

    freefalr replied to Stickyrunner325's topic in General Nursing

    when i was working as a dialysis tech i my mid-20s, i had a couple of patients who were inmates from the local jail. one had been busted for drugs and robbery & the other one for assault, i think....

  18. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    freefalr replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    (((HealingBalm))):heartbeat

  19. YOU come first

    freefalr replied to mamamerlee's topic in General Nursing

    ack! you are so right. i'm constantly telling this to everyone else, but forget to include myself. i just thought of this: when i was working as a pca in nursing school, i had my original back...

  20. I got a good feeling today.

    freefalr replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    yes!!! makes a huge difference, doesn't it? hearing some positive feedback from your patients? so glad he took the time to let you know. excellent work, nurse katie!! :heartbeat carry that thanks...

  21. Sorry about inappropriate post

    freefalr replied to ChristaRN's topic in General Nursing

    christa, i hope you got some reassuring news from the doc. i had two abnormal PAPs too, in my late 20's. all normal since

  22. Placed on medical leave...so why do I feel guilty?

    freefalr replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    ditto on the guilt factor here. i recently had abdominal surgery, and told my supervisor i would plan to return in 3 weeks (22 days to be exact). i knew that was probably pushing it, but i felt rotten...

  23. Horrible 14 1/2 hr shift.

    freefalr replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    4 pages of notes?! good gracious. that lady is a piece of work. jessie, i know you are breathing a sigh of relief that she's gone (for a

  24. I am a klutz -

    freefalr replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    ridiculous of her to call you at home! sheesh!! you were not hurt, and neither was your patient. isn't it ironic that this happens when you were trying to be so careful about safety?! i can't tell you...

  25. Wishing I wasn't an RN when it comes to sick family member.

    freefalr replied to Avery205's topic in General Nursing

    avery, i hear you. i'm so sorry you and your family are going through this. it is really, really difficult being a nurse and knowing the situation from that vantage point, and also having to process...