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  1. What would you do?

    nursemeow replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Pain is the fifth vital sign, right? OK, there is no excuse for disregarding the patients pain. I think I better tattoo it on my forehead... DNR and MDP (morphine drip please!) muah.. love

  2. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    nursemeow replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just passed my boards and I cannot belive I am finally a RN! The test... to me was brutal. It shut off at 75 and I remember sooo many questions that it was haunting me!! For the two days I had to...

  3. questions about patients on radiation therapy...

    nursemeow replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    If they are receiving brachytherapy (implanted radiation) they are considered "radioactive" They should not have visitors for over 30 min, and children are usually not permitted to visit. There are...

  4. Anti-Dentites and Anti-Doctor-ites Unite!

    nursemeow replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing

    heehee! I just went to my dentist this am.. He is the sexiest dentist in my state.. it's just not

  5. Any RN's....can I have some help here???

    nursemeow replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Well first off, good luck to you! Let me just be honest... An online program may be the most convienent route, however, remember that even when you complete the program you still have to sit for...

  6. nj salary survey

    nursemeow replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If working conditions are far better than other area hospitals and you can safley take care of your pa. what is the reason that you would not recommend SOCH to a new grad??? I did a rotation of...

  7. Anyone here work night shift-past or present? Need advice pls.

    nursemeow replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    You are a night person or you are not. I think deep inside we all know what group we are under.... Me, I've always been a night person... that's all!!! GOOD

  8. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    nursemeow replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is any other profession that would have this discussion on these terms. It's funny. Do I feel guilty saying that money definaltey played a part on why I'm about to grad. in...

  9. nj salary survey

    nursemeow replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

  10. nj salary survey

    nursemeow replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Yes, I did my 3rd semester clinicals there last semester! It's a wonderful hospital. It will definatley be expanding in the future. The ICU is a wonderful dept. They do not have a peds floor yet, but...

  11. What can I expect?

    nursemeow replied to ThinkFirst's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    nobody enjoys changing a bedpan/commode. This is a common thought that this is all nurses do from someone who is not familiar with the field I think. Once you start with nursing school (if you do...

  12. help! Starting 7p-7a and nervous.....

    nursemeow posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    HI Jersey guys and gals! Ok I start my extern at DEBORAH Heart and Lung in a few weeks. However, it is 7pm-7am and I am getting nervous. I have a 5 year old and a husband who works 6:30-3:30... does...

  13. What NOT/Never to talk about at work...

    nursemeow replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    In my personal opinion the reason why religon is off limits happened on that last thread about religion in the workplace... I would love to talk to people about their beliefs and explore all sorts of...

  14. your opinion on changing careers

    nursemeow replied to counselor1st's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I am 25 and it has taken me 4 years to get thru college. I grad in Dec 04 FINALLY! So I have never had a diff. career. But, from my point of view if you are questioning you career path and that...

  15. Religion's Place in Nursing

    nursemeow replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    Woh..ok back to the topic @ hand. "Reilgion" in nursing. Whatever faith we have will leak into the workplace, sure. Especially since as nurses we are right there witnessing what may be the deepest...

  16. Religion's Place in Nursing

    nursemeow replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whoever you are thank you! This is exactly how I feel. I agree 105,000% and I appreciate you and your respect. ALOT of people could use a lesson or two from you. GOD BLESS

  17. Religion's Place in Nursing

    nursemeow replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, someone mentioned that it is her "duty" to correct my/our "ignorence" with regards to God. I am speechless. I was not aware that I am an "ignorent" person because of "my" faith is not exactly of...

  18. Religion's Place in Nursing

    nursemeow replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    Religion..cults..whatever works for ya'll. In all our history we fight and kill in wars upon "G-D" . Who the helk do we think we are to believe OUR belief is RIGHT and TRUE, but others are wrong and...