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pharmgirl

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  1. By the time I am 30 years old =(

    pharmgirl replied to Darkpk55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cerda, I have had the same problem since I was kid. I have always had problems with reading comprehension. It's not that I don't understand what I'm reading, it just doesn't sink in. Here's...

  2. Rough night...

    pharmgirl replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    ((((hugs))))....rough

  3. Core schedules...what's your opinion

    pharmgirl replied to 4boysandagirl's topic in General Nursing

    I work 2 jobs, the first where I prn we have a schedule for 6 weeks and its pretty set (unless someone wants to swap). Its pretty predictable which weekends you work and which you don't etc. We work...

  4. Some advice on morphine admin

    pharmgirl posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm going to post this in here as well as in ER because I don't know where I would get the best response. Thank you all in advance. I am currently an ER nurse (new grad May 2010). We had a...

  5. Milk and Molasses Enemas

    pharmgirl replied to trixie's topic in General Nursing

    I have done several of them. They are a sticky mess but do

  6. "Hospital Nursing is soooo Easy!!"

    pharmgirl replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I know this doesn't compare apples to apples but just wanted to throw this in. I have a friend who has worked in LTC since graduation. Her job is horrendous. 50 plus patients, aside from that I...

  7. Low Census

    pharmgirl replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked med surg, it happened frequently. If I wasn't called off I was put on busy call (which is $2 an hour to sit home and wait for them to call if they needed me). There is usually someone...

  8. Happy Emergency Nurses Day!!

    pharmgirl replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Thank you!! Our nursing supervisor always makes a big deal this week. She buys us lunch/dinner, t-shirts, umbrellas (or whatever). Nice to be spoiled a little. Happy Emergency Nurses Week to my...

  9. Job hopping...

    pharmgirl replied to voraciousj's topic in General Nursing

    I have a different take on this. I externed at a hospital the summer before my last year and stayed with that hospital all during my last year. Shortly after I finally graduated, the hospital I...

  10. RN to BSN to MSN Chamberlin

    pharmgirl replied to niteowlrn29's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently attending Chamberlain for my BSN and really like it. I chose Chamberlain because several of my coworkers recommended it and most of them are now in MS programs after getting there BSN...

  11. home remedies you would NEVER try

    pharmgirl replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Omg, I live in the south and there are a TON of "home remedies" I've heard of. Now being put on the spot, the only one I can remember is putting hot black rocks in a childs ears to cure an ear...

  12. Question about morphine

    pharmgirl posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm going to post this in here as well as in Hospice because I don't know where I would get the best response. Thank you all in advance. I am currently an ER nurse (new grad May 2010). We had a...

  13. Some advice on morphine admin

    pharmgirl replied to pharmgirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    He is (as far as I last heard) receiving Hospice. I am so thankful for that. Thank you for the advice, made me feel a lot better about it. I thought by the reaction of the other nurses that I may...

  14. Question about morphine

    pharmgirl replied to pharmgirl's topic in Emergency

    Thank you. You guys have really made me feel better about this. I couldn't imagine doing anything about his pain either. Yes, it might or may hasten death but to me a slow painful death is a scary...

  15. Question about morphine

    pharmgirl replied to pharmgirl's topic in Emergency

    i agree txspadequeen, 2mg was nothing. this patient was used to a lot more! in total we ended up giving him 15mg, which he still prolly could have used

  16. Question about morphine

    pharmgirl replied to pharmgirl's topic in Emergency

    It definately is not something we come across a lot in the ER. And you are right, we are in the save lives mode. I think it is totally a moral/ethical issue, I did have a talk with the other nurse...

  17. Question about morphine

    pharmgirl replied to pharmgirl's topic in Emergency

    The called EMS to bring the patient to the ER on Friday because "he was having trouble swallowing". Well, yes, he was definately having a trouble and therefore, unable to take his pain medication...

  18. Finding the right path

    pharmgirl replied to coastiewife's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about mental health nursing? There are clinics that deal with adolescent mental health patients, teen drug addiction, teen suicide. In my area, we have comp care which runs several...

  19. Drug seekers

    pharmgirl replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    *sigh* I am a brand new RN in the ER and I am trying to come to grips with this every day as well. It's so frustrating on so many levels. Frequent flyers coming in and taking up beds that could be...

  20. Externships worth it in long run?

    pharmgirl replied to akmt's topic in General Nursing

    I did an externship and was hired by the hospital upon graduation. The externship really REALLY was invaluable. I was able to see what it was like as a nurse on the floor, practiced skills and...

  21. Please give this nursing student some answers...

    pharmgirl replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Students

    I am in rural East Tennessee and the average new grad rate is between 18 and 20 an hour. However, as someone else posted, its all relative. Rent for a 2 bedroom is about 375 -450. Nights and...

  22. Vent about students

    pharmgirl posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really need to vent. I have been so aggravated at work lately. I'm a new grad myself and believe me I am still licking my wounds from the last 3 years of school/clinicals and precepting. When I...

  23. Vent about students

    pharmgirl replied to pharmgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I haven't had the opportunity to talk to the instructor yet. We usually will get 1 or 2 students a shift. The instructor shows up maybe once a week to check on things. Believe me I will be sure...

  24. Vent about students

    pharmgirl replied to pharmgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oops, posted in wrong forum......staff please move for me. Sorry, thought I was in a different

  25. iv infusion

    pharmgirl replied to bonhic's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like homework to me.....what have you figured out so