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  1. Is it a sin to want a day off?

    freefalr replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    you absolutely should take the day off...did you?! i hope you did, and didn't feel guilty and worry about work all day. i hope you got some necessaries done and treated yourself to a frou-frou $4...

  2. I'm Worried

    freefalr replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    angelfire, congratulations on your NP job!!! i bet you are doing just great, and that they are thankful to have you! i'm like you; i assume i'm probably messing things up if i don't get any...

  3. What to do when you've had it!

    freefalr replied to MAISY, RN-ER's topic in General Nursing

    nobody really understands what it's really like, no one really gets it...but another nurse. thank goodness for the listening of allnurses. :) maisy, i am sorry i don't have anything to offer in terms...

  4. This morning I sat with a patient as he died

    freefalr replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    oh sue. i know that was difficult for you. thank you for your tenderness and gift of loving presence, so that he was not alone. i am sure he felt the love and peace you were giving as he passed....

  5. Experienced Nurses:If you would have known then what you know now you would have....

    freefalr replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    simple things, many already posted by others above. always, always trust your instincts. trust your gut. never be afraid to ask questions. become known as "the inquisitive one." never be too...

  6. Is Lasix dangerous??

    freefalr replied to AllyRN82's topic in General Nursing

    she doesn't like the (gigantic) KCl tablets/capsules, maybe she would prefer the liquid potassium chloride. she could mix it in juice or something. we do have patients who don't take potassium...

  7. I might just barf!

    freefalr replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    maraG, congratulations on your pregnancy & your new baby to come!! i hope this pukey stage passes very soon. there's this product called migrastick, which i found in the healthfood store. it's...

  8. Patient Complaints In Spite of Good Care

    freefalr replied to vivere's topic in General Nursing

    vivere, that just stinks. don't let it get you down. you know in your heart that you provided excellent care to your patient. your manager can...well, what kathy griffin says. wait, your...

  9. When A Nurse Can't Offer a Hug...

    freefalr replied to Cherybaby's topic in General Nursing

    compassion is one of the core qualities that makes me a nurse. it's troubling to me that the nurse couldn't offer her grieving patient a modicum of comfort. still, i wonder what was going on with her...

  10. After 3 months of searching I GOT A JOB! WOHOOOO!

    freefalr replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations,

  11. Just got my license...

    freefalr replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    seagate, i don't know the answer, but wanted to congratulate you on passing & getting your

  12. Open a Window

    freefalr replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    very touching. made me cry. i love how your honored your patient's dignity, up to her soul's passing (and beyond). not to sound too smooshy, sue, but will you be my nurse when i'm a dear, older one?...

  13. Just hate those navy blue scrubs

    freefalr replied to esthomprn's topic in General Nursing

    this is a neat thread. it's so interesting how what we wear, even just its color, can affect how we feel. i prefer colored scrubs, mostly in the blue/aqua/purple/grey family. i like white tops, but...

  14. Hey!! I did it! I am an RN!! WooHoo!!

    freefalr replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YAAAAY!!!! AWESOME!!! you made it through the finish line!! SUSAN KATHLEEN, RN!!!! :heartbeat congratulations to

  15. MD likes to make you feel stupid

    freefalr replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    chenoaspirit, did you say this fellow is your primary physician?! (feel free to substitute for

  16. My Crazy Month

    freefalr replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    oh no. you and your family are being hit so hard right now. you must be absolutely emotionally and physically exhausted. ((((elizabeth)))) holding you in my thoughts and prayers. praying for your...

  17. EKG tips for Dummies

    freefalr replied to FSK123's topic in General Nursing

    there's a good book called "rapid interpretation of ekgs," i think is its title. it's orange. i remember that much! not sure if it's still in print... & there used to be stuff on...

  18. My Crazy Month

    freefalr replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    prayers for you and your family,

  19. Tonight I was literally pooped upon

    freefalr replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    these stories are so grossly wonderful. only a nurse (or aide, etc.) would understand! suesquatch, this is definitely in the running for best post title ever! i snorted when i read it. it's almost...

  20. Having a Hard Time

    freefalr replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    SDA, nothing new to add to what above posters have advised. just offering support. have been in that situation myself as well. i love jopacuRN's step-by-step approach. :) i actually felt calmer just...

  21. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    freefalr replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    these dialect & pronunciation posts are making me laugh! morte, so funny!! i do theatre & find dialects & accents & alternate spellings & the evolution/deevolution of language...

  22. phenergan ivp into hand

    freefalr replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    newnurse, wanted to reiterate what ivrus posted. you sound like a very conscientious nurse! good for you for trusting your instincts & knowledge & doing the right thing for your patient. i...

  23. Should I go to work tomorrow

    freefalr replied to bunnie004's topic in General Nursing

    bunnie, just checking in on you. are you feeling

  24. apology!

    freefalr posted a topic in General Nursing

    i'm so sorry for the post below re: my surgery. it didn't even cross my mind that it might be inappropriate or in violation of the website's terms of service. i was thinking along the lines of just...

  25. How many of you are on prescription drugs for anxiety, depression, mental health?

    freefalr replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    ...am yet another poster who suffered depression during nursing school. i also felt like there was absolutely no emotional support anywhere to be found within my nursing program. i felt very, very...