Euskadi1946

Euskadi1946

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  1. Where did you start?

    Euskadi1946 replied to beccaleigh72's topic in General Nursing

    I had my baptism of fire on an integrated nephrology/med/surg unit and it was pure hell. However, I would recommend all new grads to start out in Med/Surg because it teaches you critical thinking, to...

  2. The fingernail police!!

    Euskadi1946 replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one of these people who has her nails done every two weeks, but last year while I was working OB we got the word and I did do away with my acrylics. Now that I'm not longer in the clinical area...

  3. Military Hospitals vs Civillian Hospitals

    Euskadi1946 replied to CTRN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've never worked or have been a patient in a military hospital. I've seen both pros and cons here on this thread so it's possible that it's just like civilian hospitals. Some are good and some are...

  4. Can you believe this? 13yo and mom both pregnant

    Euskadi1946 replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While I'm not exactly at the bottom rung of the socio economic ladder I do have a daughter who got pregnant at 15 had her baby at 16...and is pregnant at 17.5 with her second baby. I wasn't at all...

  5. TV in the ED

    Euskadi1946 replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    I completely agree with you. TVs help pass the time a lot quicker and the kids seem to calm down and aren't so hyper with the cartoons

  6. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Euskadi1946 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Oh Wow Rainbow, I wouldn't count out that mosquito bite now with the threat of West Nile Virus and other yukky things mosquitos can

  7. Mature Nurses over 50

    Euskadi1946 replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm 57, graduated from Nursing School 11 yrs ago. Have done Med/Surg, OB/GYN, and now I work as a Case Manager. Loved floor nursing but burned out on Med/Surg because of the staffing shortage. Loved...

  8. Can you believe this? 13yo and mom both pregnant

    Euskadi1946 replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OH MY

  9. Nurses crossing picket lines??

    Euskadi1946 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    And I suppose you want a medal for asking the CEO for pizzas?? We nurses don't want pizza, we want decent nurse/patient ratios, decent working conditions, decent benefits. Decent pay is an absolute...

  10. Under what circumstances can a nurse LEGALLY refuse an assignment?

    Euskadi1946 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    About a year after I had graduated from nursing school, I was working the 3-11 shift at a long-term care facility. On my shift, I had 1 LPN and 1 CNA for 28 residents. Luckily I finished my assignment...

  11. 4th of July, no time and half

    Euskadi1946 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    After reading all of these posts, I'm soooo glad I work for the State of Utah...I get paid for all federal and state holidays. Plus I work human being hours, 0830 to 1730 with an hour for lunch not...

  12. Shiprock Hospital, anesthesia

    Euskadi1946 replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    I don't live in New Mexico or Arizona. But I did work at USPHS Gallup Indian Medical Center as an agency nurse and loved working with the Indians. I had no difficulties whatsoever with them. Maybe...

  13. Shiprock Hospital, anesthesia

    Euskadi1946 replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    I don't live in New Mexico or Arizona. But I did work at USPHS Gallup Indian Medical Center as an agency nurse and loved working with the Indians. I had no difficulties whatsoever with them. Maybe...

  14. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    Euskadi1946 replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Yaaaaaaaaaaaay finally someone from Nevada. I graduated from Truckee Meadows Community College School of Nursing (ADN), Reno, Nevada, may 19, 1993.....been an RN for 11 years...

  15. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    Euskadi1946 replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Yaaaaaaaaaaaay finally someone from Nevada. I graduated from Truckee Meadows Community College School of Nursing (ADN), Reno, Nevada, may 19, 1993.....been an RN for 11 years...

  16. How do I get into OB nursing?

    Euskadi1946 replied to happylush's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked post partum for almost two years and I loved it. The best part is that you have a good solid med/surg background. You don't mention what city or state you live in. Go to the hospitals in...

  17. How do I get into OB nursing?

    Euskadi1946 replied to happylush's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked post partum for almost two years and I loved it. The best part is that you have a good solid med/surg background. You don't mention what city or state you live in. Go to the hospitals in...

  18. Help me with my "spider" problem!

    Euskadi1946 replied to enfermeraSG's topic in General Nursing

    When I first graduated from nursing school and started out on the floors one of the nurses was so kind to me that she gave me a pair of TED Hose and I used them alot. They really helped me. When I...

  19. What do they teach you about death & dying in nursing school?

    Euskadi1946 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in General Nursing

    Well Pam we do have to look out for each other. That's basically what nursing is about. Thanks so much.

  20. What do they teach you about death & dying in nursing school?

    Euskadi1946 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Pam; I too believe that there is life after death and I know in my heart that my parents and my brother are watching over me and my family. I'm the oldest of 10 kids and had a brother who had alot...

  21. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    Euskadi1946 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one of those nurses who graduated at 46 yrs of age, wanted to work L/D but was told to get some med/surg under my belt. Did two years of med/surg and probably would have loved it if it wouldn't...

  22. Shiprock Hospital, anesthesia

    Euskadi1946 replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    Shiprock Hospital is a US Public Health Hospital with Indian Health Services so you need to fill out a Federal Application with Indian Health Services and you need to get on the an eligiblity list....

  23. New Mexico for me?

    Euskadi1946 replied to fergus51's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an agency nurse at USPHS Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM and just loved it. The Native Americans are so much fun to work with and artwork and jewelry are to die for. But then...

  24. Does it help being a CNA in Nursing School?

    Euskadi1946 replied to alexsb1116's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean. Most nursing schools really recommend that you not work so that you can concentrate all your energy into nursing school. My advice would be to talk to your financial aid...

  25. Has anyone traveled to Sonora, CA?

    Euskadi1946 replied to nike78910's topic in Travel

    We went to an anniversary party for some friends and had a blast there. I wasn't a nurse at the time and we lived in a smaller town in norhtern CA It is a very lovely area and we had considered moving...