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It all depends on your body & how you heal. My son was 4 weeks old on Thursday & I could go back no problem. This is my second child, however, so it has been much easier than the first. Also, consider sleep deprivation. If you have support to...

Actually, a PCT I worked with had to take the personality test when she passed NCLEX and became an RN. She failed and had to find a job elsewhere as an RN, even though she had been there a year or more. Kelly

I worked at Condell in Libertyville as a PCT for 4 years. LOVED it. Can't wait to go back!

I was granted intermittent FMLA, and I made copies of everything and gave them to my manager. When I mentioned this to employee health, they said I didn't have to give her a thing, that they give her copies of what she needs to see and know, that it ...

I am wondering if anyone could give me a list of the hospitals within an hours drive of Port Charlotte, Florida? I am in Illinois, currently working in Wisconsin. I have absolutely NO idea of what the Port Charlotte area is like, but we are consideri...

Zoloft will not show up as a benzo, because it is not a benzo. Ambien will not either, it is a sedative/hypnotic but not in the benzo category. I take both and have not ever had a problem. Also, an old prescription is still valid if you still have th...

I did full time nights for a year and a half. Loved the shift and the people. My body hated it. I have to take meds to sleep anyways, and it just MESSED my system up. Always tired, always crabby. My daughter was freaking out at night because I wasn't...

If it's ordered, and a patient wants it, I give it. I won't do 4mg dilaudid to a pt who is being discharged in an hour who just wants "one more dose" before we take the IV out, because they will not be going home with any dilaudid. Who am I to judge ...

He was out of line. You did the right thing in NOT pushing it fast. Kelly

I don't mean to sound **^@*y, and I don't have time to read through all 6 pages of responses right now, so forgive me if this has been said already. What were you thinking drinking a case of beer the night before a job interview?! Alcohol is not ille...

I have had short hair for about 7 years. Personally, I can't wait until it gets long enough that I can pull it into a ponytail and go! Everyone thinks short hair is so much easier to work with. I like my cut/style, but I have to "do" my hair every da...

Congrats to you!! Sorry you had to struggle through it. Take a deep breath and ENJOY that you will never have to take NCLEX again! Kelly

I often call patients hon or love. It is usually after I have had them a few times, and get to know them better, but I know I should NOT do this. It can be offensive to some, or even condescending. I developed this habit when I was a tech and have no...

I have only been an RN for a little over a year, but my answer is no, I don't worry all the time. I have a friend/co-worker RN who stews about stuff so much it keeps her up at night sometimes. I worry about my patients when I'm at work, but I really ...

I love nursing, but I have only been a RN for almost a year and a half. I tech'd before that for 4 years. I would definitely still work. However, I would not be doing 40+ hours a week. Maybe 3 days. Just because (at least on my floor) 40 hours physic...

I'm going to add my .02 to this, because I have gone through it myself. The OP stated she isn't doing it to lose weight, she has loose skin that is a problem. If she was doing it to lose weight, GBS or lipo would be involved. It is none of anyone's d...

In the last year and a half or so the Advocate system in the Chicago area has gone to the "LET" system rather than DNR. I left about a year ago, so I can't remember exactly what the term means, but limited emergency treatment comes to mind. When the...

I work in cardiac step down, and I assess lung sounds, abdominal sounds, pedal pulses, IV access, basic skin for edema- ecchymosis, and general mentation. If the pt came in with bed sores, or has been immobile for a while I take a look at their backs...

We drug tested every semester prior to the semester starting. I know in Illinois (where I went to school, it is a law to do this, not a choice. What I would do is wait until he comes to the point of orientation and being tested for the first time. If...

We call them COWs (computer on wheels). We don't take them into isolation rooms. Kelly

We also were not allowed to do any type of venipuncture. I was taught when I was hired at my job. Kelly

I am familiar with Kenosha Hospital. Email me! Kelly

2300-0700. No holiday pay at my hospital, just another shift for me.

I'm a new grad, and just got off my own orientation. I started with a handful of new grads, and we are down to 2. The rest were honest with our manager, said the floor was too much, and they have all transferred to different floors without problem.

Manor Care in my area (between Chicago and Milwaukee) is LTC and some "rehab" as a go between the hospital and home. I have not worked for this company, but have a friend who does and loves it. On a personal note, my dad spent his last week at a Mano...