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  1. What do you think of fibromyalgia?

    redhotzz replied to Emergent's topic in Health, Stress Management

    SMART lady, you are! I injured my lower back at an early age (24) slipped while cleaning a shower and herniated the L4-L5 and into S1 discs. Instead of running to surgery, my Chiropractor/Ortho MD...

  2. What do you think of fibromyalgia?

    redhotzz replied to Emergent's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sorta like us WOMEN who got pegged as nutty or druggies when we had HORMONAL MIGRAINES every moknth...with PVCs. Once I got pregnent, at age 39, never had them again. Now, all kinds of treatments for...

  3. New Grad RN Programs in Charlotte, NC: Looking for input!

    redhotzz replied to rosalita425's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    This is my first-hand understanding of what the 'deal' is with ALL the NC hospitals as of this time, at least in the Charlotte vicinity: they are mandating ALL RNs that do not have a BSN, to get it...

  4. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    redhotzz replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I always try NOT to tell, but it depends on many factors. If I'm the patient, I'm an impossible stick (and have let RN/techs stick me up to 13 times before I insisted Anesthesia be called~WON'T DO...

  5. Aesthetics Nursing

    redhotzz replied to NurseKimberley's topic in Aesthetics

    WE are living in the age of DEGREED programs.Save yourself the hassle down the road, even if you are now a RN and call the BOARD governing that specialty in your state and GET THE FULLEST degree to...

  6. Never seen anything quite like it (the things visitors do...)

    redhotzz replied to NurseKatie08's topic in General Nursing

    Just when you think you've heard it all, something else comes along!!! That ADMIN came and told you that and apologized to him is just NOT right! People just never stop blowing my mind! (we need THAT...

  7. And I continue my rant of MAs pretending to be nurses..

    redhotzz replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in an office and have NEVER seen the doctors sign anything off as to a MA's advice. In NC, I don't know what the rules are on this, but I have listened to the MAs talk or advise while...

  8. Military wife/mom of 2 - nursing school and career really possible?

    redhotzz replied to DarcyD's topic in General Nursing

    Just MY opinion, as kids are who they will be by I think age 5~you need to be a stay at home mom til they get into school. After that, go for it! Nursing is one of the fields wide open to what you can...

  9. And I continue my rant of MAs pretending to be nurses..

    redhotzz replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    Honest to God...I hope that I am dead before this happens. No joke...this would be a sad day and I'm a Boomer getting ready to probably be on the receiving end of this mess! #1. I'll be continuing to...

  10. Talking about co-worker in a rehab program, ethical?

    redhotzz replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    If it was me...I'd be looking for a new place to work ASAP, new grad or not. It's obvious from your witnessing the Charge nurse in it too. Learn this early>>>follow chain of command...pretty...

  11. LPN VS MA Please help!!!

    redhotzz replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing

    I heard that LPNs were being phased out in 1970...in Miami, FL...and it's yet to happen! IMHO>>>do not waste your precious school time on either one...go and get your RN. You will end up...

  12. Enough is Enough

    redhotzz replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hear what you say and I know all about patient ratios and how busy things can get...I'm a lifetime ER RN, and was a ER Tech in HS, and a PARAMEDIC for 17yrs. I must say that 1hr check and sign thing...

  13. Does reputation matter for Nursing School?

    redhotzz replied to Lindsay2228's topic in General Nursing

    For me...I have NEVER wanted to be in administration at all. I make that known when I change jobs. I am a "worker bee". I will do charge, but not all the time. I absolutely love to precept new nurses...

  14. Does reputation matter for Nursing School?

    redhotzz replied to Lindsay2228's topic in General Nursing

    In these days of "I'm a Phoenix" advanced learning, it matters not where you went to school. In 40 yrs I have never been asked where I went to school or what kind of grades I made. When you are...

  15. Enough is Enough

    redhotzz replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely do not beat yourself up for leaving...my eyes were made WIDE OPEN when I went to level 1 Trauma Center which also is a teaching hospital. Med students are taught the "7 minute rule". It's...

  16. Enough is Enough

    redhotzz replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In 1989 I had a woman come in c/o abd pain...I put her in the room and a trauma came in...diagonal to her room, so she could see why I left and see me RUNNING back and forth to obtain 2 bags of warmed...

  17. Enough is Enough

    redhotzz replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    BRAVO for your honesty! I, too, think that this hotel mentality has gone waaaay over to the other side of insanity! I've done surveys...in many ERs and asked about people going elsewhere if they...

  18. Aesthetics Nursing

    redhotzz replied to NurseKimberley's topic in Aesthetics

    There are many companies out there that you can learn Botox and dermal fillers at, ALL very expensive. I have no current knowledge about them, but have seen them make promises that sound too good to...

  19. Job Offer. Should I take it????????????

    redhotzz replied to gerry79's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was out in Arlington, TX last Fall and spent my whole internship in Arlington. If that is a true offer, I say TAKE THAT BALL AND RUN WITH IT!!!! (caps meant as screaming). Medical Center of...

  20. What was the toughest pre-req you took?

    redhotzz replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    I bet that IS quite a combo to do at the same time. My suggestion...relax, take one chapter or one day or one test at a time. Find some time during the day, even for 30 min, for YOU...and if possible...

  21. Aesthetics Nursing

    redhotzz replied to NurseKimberley's topic in Aesthetics

    WOW...thanks for the kudos. I hated to post such a negative, but I have learned and I check things out 10 ways to Sunday. It will not deter me! I am one who dusts my butt off and keeps moving forward....

  22. What was the toughest pre-req you took?

    redhotzz replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Chemistry because I'd not had it in HS...I was an athlete. Luckily, the instructor made cool examples in class like Fluorosene that CSI use to find blood and we made "Goop" too. I just took one test...

  23. Aesthetics Nursing

    redhotzz replied to NurseKimberley's topic in Aesthetics

    For thekid, I hate to be the one to come and rain on your parade, but I AM currently transitioning from ER RN of 38yrs to aesthetics and will share with you what I have found out. I began wanting to...