BeachGirl08

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1. What does 'depressed' heart mean?

   BeachGirl08 posted a topic in Cardiac

   Mother in Law had a cardiac arrest, stents and 1 month after that, a CABG. Has been 4 months since original incident. Was put back in hospital today after passing out. Details are difficult to...

2. The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

   BeachGirl08 replied to Tziganka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   ASICS, hands

3. Post MI care and expectations

   BeachGirl08 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Hello all. ED nurse with very little experience with post MI care. Family member recently suffered MI while in an ED. Revivied, flown out and treated in cath lab. I have some questions about what...

4. Things you would like the ICU to understand

   BeachGirl08 replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

   Just a question for the ICU nurses...........Our ED faxes reports to the floors, but calls report to ICU and CVU. When you are notified you are getting an admission, do you then have the ability to...

5. Learning materials for ED

   BeachGirl08 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi. New grad in ED for 6 months now. Getting the hang of the flow, paperwork, assessments etc. Now I'm looking for more education. I would like some referrals for reading material, websites etc...

6. Looking for a sterling silver RN pendant

   BeachGirl08 replied to BeachGirl08's topic in General Nursing

   I have spent a lot of time using Google to search. Part of the problem is that I do not recognize many of the companies with results, the other problem is that I haven't found what makes me happy...

7. Looking for a sterling silver RN pendant

   BeachGirl08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone. I am searching for a sterling silver pendant to wear on my necklace. I was thinking of one that had some 'RN' significance. I have found several with the caduceus on it, but am not...

8. Comfortable Shoes

   BeachGirl08 replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Asics

9. Best Nursing Shoes?

   BeachGirl08 replied to nurseontheway's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   My strong suggestion is to avoid the Shox (see the post I started about it earlier this week.) They have no cushion in the heels. They were awful to stand in for 12 hours. I now have Asics and so...

10. My Feet are KILLING Me!!

    BeachGirl08 replied to BeachGirl08's topic in General Nursing

    The 'fluids' were the exact reason I originally chose the Shox. Now, after having sore feet, I'm willing to take the risk of fabric:) Thanks everyone for the replies. Keep them coming.

11. My Feet are KILLING Me!!

    BeachGirl08 replied to BeachGirl08's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone have experience with the

12. My Feet are KILLING Me!!

    BeachGirl08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I finished school in May and started my new job in ED in Aug. 3 twelve hour shifts per week. Started with a pair of Asics that I had had for awhile. By hour 8 or so, the heels of my feet are...

13. Which has fats?

    BeachGirl08 replied to by_stander22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with the answer of B. The turkey will contain some fat, I do not believe rice has any. My 2

14. Agency Nurse relocating to Kirksville, MO

    BeachGirl08 replied to marklena's topic in Agency Nurses

    Marklena, Are you interested in doing some home health type work for about 10 days within 20 minutes of Kirksville? Would be 1st weekk in Aug. Basically 'checking' on an elderly person in their home...

15. Pearsonvue taking longer than 48 hours to post result?

    BeachGirl08 replied to BeachGirl08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My classmate tested 8:00 am Wed. Still no results available. Thanks for the response. This is