Nursekatydid

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  1. Patients Waiting for Pain & Nausea Meds

    Nursekatydid replied to Doglover's topic in General Nursing

    Doglover, Just because someone is in pain does not mean that it is a life threatening ailment. Now I am not saying that it isn't serious, pain is a very GOOD indicator that something is wrong. As...

  2. Artificial Nails

    Nursekatydid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good idea KC, just curious what your guys' opinion on artificial nails are. I feel that nurses should not have them, they are impractical and are loaded with germs. Not to mention accidentally...

  3. Artificial Nails

    Nursekatydid replied to Nursekatydid's topic in General Nursing

    I'd believe it. There was an OB dr. that came in to deliver a baby with FAKE NAILS on!!!!! I was floored!!!! I was a student in OB at the

  4. Artificial Nails

    Nursekatydid replied to Nursekatydid's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like the people who are for artificial nails are loosing the battle here. There is absolutely no argument with this. Artificial nails are one of the worst things a nurse can wear, too much...

  5. Most dreaded Dr.'s orders

    Nursekatydid replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, if the guy was A&O wouldn't this be a perfect time for a little patient teaching? "The Dr. has ordered this, here is how you do it, it is very important to do this b/c.......... it should be...

  6. Atlanta Medical Center

    Nursekatydid replied to Wa State RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just my opinion, I would go with the magnet hospital. i work for one now, I will only work for a hospital with magnet status after my experience at my hospital now. Nurses are well respected, staffing...

  7. Where's a pretty place to live?

    Nursekatydid replied to Dixen81's topic in General Nursing

    Savannah, GA is absolutely gorgeous. Not sure about all 4 seasons and cost of living. If you go to Yahoo they have an option to compare the cost of living with your current residence and your future...

  8. YOUR 3 hardest areas of nursing school

    Nursekatydid replied to Sunshine78's topic in General Nursing

    I try to keep my uniform clean and spot free (except for coffee stains that accumulate throughout the day!!! LOL) Now ironing is a completely different story! So far the hardest part of my whole BSN...

  9. The fatting of America.

    Nursekatydid replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    "Meat and dairy products and foods that are fried are absolutely in no way beneficial to the human body. The human physiological system is completely adaptable to a total vegetarian diet." -...

  10. didn't get accepted!

    Nursekatydid replied to marelle's topic in General Nursing

    What a small world!!!! I go to Kent state and work at Akron General as well. From what it sounds like, you should really stay in the 4 year program at Akron. They have an excellent program and you...

  11. Gastric Bypass Surgery

    Nursekatydid replied to SweetMagnolia's topic in General Nursing

    A dietician I work with told me that once your 100# overweight it only takes like 500 calories to put on a pound instead of the usual 2500 calories (I think its 2500 calories to put on a pound) But...

  12. Gastric Bypass Surgery

    Nursekatydid replied to SweetMagnolia's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a surgical floor and we get all of the gastric bypass patients. One thing to stress is to drink lots of water and vitamins, vitamins, vitamins. They MUST take their vitamins. Usually 9 - 10...

  13. Anyone work at Rush Presbyterian - St. Luke's in Chicago?

    Nursekatydid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wandering, I am relocating to Chicago as a new grad and have taked a real interest in Rush Presbyterian - St. Luke's hospital. I ultimate goal is L/D, but I think I would like to start out on a...

  14. Reasons that I'm glad I'm a Nurse

    Nursekatydid replied to Noney's topic in General Nursing

    Why I will love being a nurse............... As a tech., I get many thanks now, but I see many more thanks going to the RNs (and so they should!!!) I see how people look at nurses and there...

  15. Not going to med surg after graduation?What are your thoughts?

    Nursekatydid replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    I am a senior nursing student and had the same view as you did (about a 7-10 pt assignment and the stress in clinicals) I felt this way about "floor nursing" until I precepted on a surgical floor...

  16. Lotus births.

    Nursekatydid replied to dawngloves's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NICU_nurse, I think you have offended some people. For some people, that is their culture and natural birthing was here long before "medical" birthing was. They were able to keep the human race...

  17. Npo

    Nursekatydid replied to Sue McGann's topic in General Nursing

    NPO at our hospital means NPO. A doctor has to write except for meds if they are to get meds by mouth. Now I am confused when you said down NGs and g-tubes, b/c NPO means nothing by MOUTH. Could you...