HarleyRose1968

HarleyRose1968 specializes in ER/Observation,med-surg,geriatrics,.

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1. Do you say you're a nurse...

   HarleyRose1968 replied to picurn10's topic in LPN/LVN

   Here in Florida I took a course and I push Meds [ not narcan/versed/orsome cardiac drugs] and I also transfuse blood products. It always amazes me how different each state is-I can also take out picc and mid-lines. Unfortunatly there is alot of that ...

2. Stress-fighting Resources

   HarleyRose1968 replied to Vroom's topic in Stress 101

   Libra--I am going to the library AND bookstore--I NEED that book! *wineThanks for the suggestion!

3. how do you relax outside work

   HarleyRose1968 replied to aussiemags's topic in Stress 101

   I always try to remember "Never let them rent space in your head" and I also try to think of why I am there... my kids my kids my kids..Not there for the other staff who are unbearable at times-Just there because my kids need me to work.

4. worrying as a new nurse

   HarleyRose1968 replied to smtwinfalls's topic in Stress 101

   I have been working since the ripe age of 14 [started as a jr first aider in upstate NY riding the rigs] Now in nursing since 84- I worry every minute and follow all the rules to a "t" anally retentive , probably.. but I would never want to cost some...

5. "Taking A Mental Health Day"

   HarleyRose1968 replied to slmnewrn07's topic in Stress 101

   I too get overwhelmed ALOT, I feel like I cannot possibly get it all done [whats expected of me] and then I just feel kinda hopeless..silly right? Anyway, I do take a day once or twice a year- usually walk on the beach and then buy a gourmet ...

6. Is it possible to work nights & feel OK?

   HarleyRose1968 replied to luv2yoga's topic in Stress 101

   I work 3 /12's and on my way home I get this weird dazed feeling driving in the sunlight-eww- but I have found a few ways to not get sick or too rundown. I drink lots of sparkling mineral water,vitamins,eat greenapples around 3am and I never work 3 i...

7. how do you relax outside work

   HarleyRose1968 replied to aussiemags's topic in Stress 101

   :nurse:Hello All, I treasure my time off [i work med-surg floor with some nurses who tend to 'eat their young" so to speak.7:1 pt ratio] So when I am off, I am always doing housework, getting the kids situated with homework etc. I love ...