Shed13911

Shed13911

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  1. Working 7p-7a when Hurricane Ivan...(pray)

    Shed13911 replied to warhawk's topic in Florida Nursing

    You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We hope the storm comes and goes quickly without too much damage. Take care of yourself and let us all know that you are OK after the hurricane passes...

  2. New Mothers Groped by Lab Technician

    Shed13911 replied to ERNurse752's topic in General Nursing

    What a horrible thing to happen to these new Moms after having their babies. I am sure the guy never thought he was going to be caught. I hope all of the women involved press charges for assault and...

  3. Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

    Shed13911 replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

    I have wanted to be a nurse since before middle school. I have been a nurse since I was 17 years old. I was made to be in the profession and could not imagine doing anything else with my life. I am...

  4. LPN's who can't pass NCLEX-RN??

    Shed13911 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LVN for 17 years before I went back to school and got my RN. I graduated in 1995 for the RN program. I too was terrified but I had only 75 questions and the computer turned off. I felt OK but...

  5. need some advice on getting family member medical attention against their will

    Shed13911 replied to rhonda L's topic in General Nursing

    You did not say how old he was. Is he in his right state of mind? Does he understand that he could die from infection from the open wounds on his legs? How tragic that he puts his elderly mother...

  6. Question about flu shot

    Shed13911 replied to West's topic in International Nursing

    I live in TX and I take the shot most years. I have some minor aching at the site but nothing more severe than that. My whole family gets the flu and I am well enough to care for them. Being in the...

  7. Co Worker passed out

    Shed13911 replied to sdg's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear of her loss. I have had 3 miscarriages myself and you never get over the loss, I didn't. She is in my prayers

  8. Three men in heaven

    Shed13911 replied to dianah's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow, I thought I was having a baddddddd day!! You all win, :chuckle all 3 of

  9. Anyone pass nclex with 265 questions?

    Shed13911 replied to surgeryrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am happy for you. Congratulations, now enjoy the fruits of your labor!!! :)

  10. New grad needs advice

    Shed13911 replied to scallisto's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, you just need to be honest with them and let them know that you still want the job. I am sure they will be glad to have you. Good luck to you and congratulations on both passing boards and...

  11. i stop at 80 questions

    Shed13911 replied to Ajay507's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that it should be good. Most of the time you have proven your knowledge by then and the computer shut off. How do you think you did? Usually you would have felt pretty good about the...

  12. hand, foot and mouth disease, sounds serious but is not

    Shed13911 replied to oramar's topic in Pediatric

    I am a pedi telephone triage nurse in San Antonio, TX and we get calls about this all the time. It is more common in children 6 months to 4 years of age. 99% will have the mouth ulcers and others may...

  13. Murses

    Shed13911 replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    That is the stupidist thing I think I have heard in a long time!!

  14. NCLEX Tommorrow 7/30!!!!!!!!!

    Shed13911 replied to pattyboyy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The best advise I can give is that you should hit the enter key twice once you make your decision of the best answer. It will ask you if that is your final answer(just like millionaire). Do not talk...

  15. Help!!!

    Shed13911 replied to arkansas_girl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the oral sex issue. Many teenagers do not look at oral sex as being sexual and do not believe that the can get STD's that way. They will not be using condoms with oral sex either so they...

  16. Taking Kids to the Job is it OK?

    Shed13911 replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not only is it not OK, it may be illegal. The employer is paying for you to do a job and not care for the kids. The patients are not getting your full attention as you are trying to make sure that the...

  17. Feeling guilty and mad at the same time

    Shed13911 replied to gladtobeOB's topic in General Nursing

    Tell them to quit calling you as you are already working the hours you prefer/need. Quit bugging you and disturbing your home life and

  18. im really really worried, need some advice please.............

    Shed13911 replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad that your check up went fine. Now you can sit back and await the new little bundle!! Congratulations!! Please keep us posted on how you are feeling.

  19. Different Titles Mean What?

    Shed13911 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Some states use the LVN and some call the same nurse an LPN. The schooling is all the

  20. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    Shed13911 replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think you wrote a wonderful porthole into what pain is to the person that is suffering. I have had severe back injuries and so far have had 3 back surgeries. I get the same feeling about what others...

  21. Charge pay

    Shed13911 replied to ikimiwi's topic in Emergency

    Zero where I work too! Really not fair when you think about it is

  22. How is this issue delt with?

    Shed13911 replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree that they should work with you. You may need to be really flexible for them to be able to reschedule some of the skills needed that require both hands. I would be very honest with them...

  23. 4th of July, no time and half

    Shed13911 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital does not pay any different than any other day. We do not even get holiday for Christmas or Thanksgiving. Consider yourself lucky if you get anything more than your nl pay as some of us...

  24. Please Help: I need a good topic for a research paper for a Science and Technology ..

    Shed13911 replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    What about the advances in computer/electronic charting over paper charts? Maybe pros and cons of both. Maybe do a survey on nurses who have done it both ways and the associated problems with each?...

  25. Please Help: I need a good topic for a research paper for a Science and Technology ..

    Shed13911 replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    What about the advances in computer/electronic charting over paper charts? Maybe pros and cons of both. Maybe do a survey on nurses who have done it both ways and the associated problems with each?...