Nursekatydid

She' got "SUIT" (Somethin' up in there)

I will be relocating to Columbus and need some advice. I am coming from one year of med-surg experience and would like to work preferably in NICU or even L&D, could anyone let me know which hospitals would be best for this? And also, which hospit...

There is also a risk for a bowel leak at the connection site, after surgery there are risks for hernias (goes along with any abdominal surgery). adult pt's are NPO until they regain bowel function (bowel sounds, passing gass, and BM's) Most likely th...

An ostomy takedown is an ostomy reversal. The colostomy was initially done (most of the time) to give a part of the bowel a rest; whether it was from some sort of trauma, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or from crohn's. A colostomy takedown (AKA:...

Passed the NCLEX, got 75 questions, start orientation on wednesday!!!!! WAHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! :)

Hey, that sounds good to me!!!!!! I'm sure my friend Annie would like to get together with other all nurses as well!!!!

I tech on a surgical floor and will be working on that floor when I graduate. I prefer surgical pts to medical pts by a long run. We frequently have fast turnover. You see people coming up from ER feeling really crappy and leaving the hospital feelin...

I have the biggest crush on one of the chief surgical residents at my hospital. He is extremely good looking with a grrrrrrrrrrreat butt!!!! I must say that during my critical care clinicals, I worked with 2 of his ex girlfriends and he is known fo...

Thanks a lot for responding!!!!! I'm sure I am speaking for a lot of other new grads who will be taking the NCLEX when I say that you've just relieved some anxiety!!!!!!

You mention in your journal entry on 10/06/03 that you didn't get "pimped" very hard but you were put on the spot. What does pimped mean in that text?

Last time I checked, nursing wasn't a sorority/farternity (referring to having to work a year to be part of the 'club'.) I am a tech on the floor I will be working on, and I feel that I am welcomed with open arms and part of the 'club.' Maybe its b/c...

And what work ethic would this be? Because I KNOW I was raised with a damn good work ethic. I might not be an RN yet (4 wks), but everytime I go to work (as a tech.) I give it my all, reminding myself that its all about the patients. If you meant thi...

What is an RNFA? Thanks in advanced

I have a question about Medicare and tranplants. I gave a seminar today about health care costs and when researching the topic came across information on Medicare, specifically medicare B. They will cover the cost of a Kidney Transplant and meds up t...

I am a float tech and have been for a couple of years. I am a very hardworking tech and I can pretty much pen point a lazy nurse from a real go getter when I first get on the floor. Nurses should get their own first vitals (and I will as a nurse). Wh...

Tanesma, I got that information directly from Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook (2003 edition, pgs.633-635.) Toradol effects the platelets and heparin affects the coagulation cascade. When both parts of coagulation are interfered with, then bleedin...

The above statement about Toradol having nothing to do with LMWH or Heparin is NOT true. Toradol taken wiht an oral anticoagulant can actually INCREASE the effect of an LMWH or Heparin, therefore greater risk for bleeding.

Thats so strange to hear about these doctors using Toradol after stuff like abd. surgery. I thought doctors were reluctant to use this after surgery or even before because of the risk of bleeding. Doesn't Toradol do something, like interfere with the...

I just had the same problem with one of my pts in clinical last week. She was taking MS04 and the dr's decided to send her down for a HIDA scan (came through ER night before with abd pain, possible chole) and of course you can't have any narcotics li...

I saw maggots in a wound center. This guy had a diabetic ulcer on his foot. When the maggots went in they were fairly small, but boy when they came out they were huge!!!!! :rotfl:

You guys, I think we should stop talking about what's 'chump change' to us and stay focused on the ORIGINAL post. Just give her the pros and cons and maybe introduce new VALID thoughts that are of importance, not what chump change is to you. No perso...

I noticed on the side that you are 24. Now I'm not sure, but I don't think you can breastfeed with implants. Again, I'm not to sure on this, but you are only 24 and if you are planning on having children, research this. Just something to think about!...

I will be a nurse pretty soon, and my dad's nickname for me is Katydid, since my real name is obviously Katie!!!! I think its a very cute screename!!!!

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY (BSN program), KENT, OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9 more weeks!!! Can't wait :chuckle :rotfl:

I was just talking with a nurse an Akron hospital where I have my clinicals. She had nothing but good things to say about OSU medical center. She told me that some nurses there are making close to $100,000 a year (overtime, triple pay for holidays, e...