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  1. What Nursing Job is for Me?

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to trulynurseatheart's topic in General Nursing

    If your favorite things are pt interaction and pt education then you probably wouldn't enjoy ICU. I always thought I would like ICU but when I did my clinicals, I disliked the lack of interaction. (I...

  2. Nurses Are Professionals? Oh Really?

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Does the card have scripted replies for your pts response to this? What if your pt says, "No he's not excellent, he's an

  3. Question about G-Tubes with Mickey Button

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to nurse ladybug's topic in General Nursing

    Also you need to know what your pts doctor wants done should it pop out. (This happens more to babies because they stiffen their tummies when they cry; however the balloon can leak on anyone.) Check...

  4. Question about G-Tubes with Mickey Button

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to nurse ladybug's topic in General Nursing

    The adapter should have a medicine port and a feeding port. You can put meds in the med port without having to disconnect the feeding. (provided it is ok to mix with food of

  5. What to do with people who think they know nursing?

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    I remember once telling my mom a story about a coworker. The coworker refused to push a certain amount of Lasix. She told the doc she would get the med and the syringe and he could do it but she was...

  6. Rationing Health Care for Seniors

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes. You are asked to report any "fishy" emails, texts, or

  7. Rationing Health Care for Seniors

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep CapeCodMermaid is on the "fishy" list

  8. Long Term Care Facility has 5 nurses and roach infestation

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the conditions are truly as bad as you describe you have a legal and ethical obligation to report. But be prepared for the "you know what" to hit the fan. Hopefully others can give you more...

  9. Infant Safety classes

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to nicunana's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We actually have discharge nurses who do classes several times a week. They make a folder full of goodies like pamphlets, refrigerator magnets with emergency numbers and etc. Classes are held in our...

  10. Any new grads having a hard time finding a job??

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    Quote: "Try UMC or CMMC. They might have openings due to people not wanting to work there. Especially, CMMC!" Vanillavirtue, I hope as you begin your nursing education you learn to only...

  11. Pressure Ulcer, CHF, & UTI r/t Foley

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to WildFlowers84's topic in General Nursing

    She should be on dry flow pads not "diapers". Sounds like she needs an airflow bed if you have those. If not at least an "egg crate" or decibitis pad. Sounds like she really needs a Wound Care Nurse...

  12. I can't handle it when kittens die...how can I be a nurse?

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    It is completly understandable how you feel. It seems strange to say but animal deaths can be so much more upseting to me (and many others) than human deaths. I work NICU but I don't think I could do...

  13. Any new grads having a hard time finding a job??

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    For anyone who lives in the Jackson area.... I heard an advertisement on the radio that River Oaks is hiring due to their expansion being

  14. Nurses and social networking sites (Facebook, Myspace, etc)

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to running_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is a pretty big issue where I work. It seems like every unit meeting we get a "facebook lecture". First it was don't be "friends" with parents because they put pictures of their babies on their...

  15. Scared for Nclex, Bad Hesi scores

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to nurse1219's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my opinion HESI was much harder than NCLEX. I was so frustrated by HESI but I passed NCLEX the first time. I did the Hearst

  16. Gavage Feeding Policy Revision

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to nicunursejen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is it more accurate to listen for the air or to feel for it? We are taught to listen but I've noticed that a lot of people feel. I have tried feeling and noticed in really little ones I can actually...

  17. I Think I Had Swine Flu This Week ...

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to PacoUSA's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Of course I still plan on taking the vaccine if I get the

  18. I Think I Had Swine Flu This Week ...

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to PacoUSA's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I too have been sick since Tuesday night. Fever, VERY sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, some GI issues, and body aches. I had to call in twice (Friday because I literally couldn't work; tonight because...

  19. Hate My JOB, please give me some perspective

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Keep this job until you can find another. It doesn't sound like you are in an unbearable position... Just a boring one that will do nothing for your skills development. You could start with the LTC...

  20. Is this the general opinion?

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to Bridgette_H's topic in General Nursing

    It is better to be flexible. If you are only focused on one area in nursing school you are likely to become discouraged. For example if you are sure you want to do peds if is gonna be that much harder...

  21. Nurse Salary vs. Teacher Salary?

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I taught school for six years before leaving to do get my BSN. I will make more money in this, my first year of nursing than I did in my sixth year of teaching. Now when I work overtime I actually get...

  22. Vent: Embarrassed during change of shift.

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and if she broke the skin you may want to get a shot. She sounds rabid..... Just kidding.

  23. Vent: Embarrassed during change of shift.

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    YOU have nothing to be embarrassed about. You should be mad! Obviously she is a loose cannon. I agree that if she will do this to a coworker there is no telling what she would do to a resident. You...

  24. Vent: Embarrassed during change of shift.

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    You mean the other nurse dug her nails into your

  25. IV Infusion Nurses

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Also you wouldn't necessarily do that many IV sticks; many pts would have a picc or