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    dry cracked heels

    truern replied to birdgardner's topic in General Nursing

    Another Ped Egg affectionado here!! I use it after bathing and then rub on whatever lotion is laying around. If I have a *really* bad spot I use one of those little razor thingies, but not very often...
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    Need advice and/or maybe shoulder to cry on...

    truern replied to Beary-nice's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd suggest that the DON monitor the staff that she doesn't trust. She needs to know whether or not they're up to par. I'd definately delegate the dictation!! Then I wouldn't "ask" about...
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    Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

    truern replied to fancyme50's topic in LPN to RN

    There's a LOT to be said for life experience!! Go for it!! I was the oldest graduate in my class in NS...didn't hurt me a bit, not even when appying for work. If anything, it HELPED, I
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    Cna Vs. Medical Assistant

    truern replied to gkbroaro's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Somebody is feeding you a line of horse manure. Think about it: why would a MA with less knowledge and responsbility make anywhere NEAR what I make as a RN? Oh, and try finding a job with a...
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    Low Blood Sugar. D50?

    truern replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    A BG of 56 will come up with a snack or breakfast. It would take me HOURS to come down from
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    lidocaine for IV starts?

    truern replied to NativeTexan's topic in Emergency

    I'm a VERY hard stick and if you're coming at me with an 18g IV you'd better have some lido in your other
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    vitamin b12 injection

    truern replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    B12 doesn't have to be given IM....can be given SQ as
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    How do you feel about wearing the nursing caps for pinning?

    truern replied to MnemonicFanatic's topic in General Students

    I loved our pinning ceremony!! We all wore white and our caps (if you wanted....only one girl didn't wear hers and truthfully she looked out of place). We received red roses and our pins...we had the...
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    Oh well....

    truern replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Operating Room

    I LOVE that quote!! OP, you may have to take a circuitous route to the OR...try getting a position in PACU or pre-op holding. Get that experience and then try for the OR. Don't let anything stand in...
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    Taken off schedule by new DON !!!!

    truern replied to aloevera's topic in Nursing Career

    Ask to be one of the nurses hired for
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    Do you raid the patient fridge?

    truern replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    My fav used to be cranberry juice until the unit stopped stocking it (telemetry). I have been known to snitch a sandwich or some crackers and cheddar cheese...yummm. Peanut butter and grahams are a...
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    nclex repeating the same question

    truern replied to shush001's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had one ? that repeated and I know the answers were the same because I wrote them on the board we were given. Having already carefully thought the ? through and coming to a conclusive answer, I...
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    tiniest micropreemie

    truern replied to mweaverrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Interesting thread! My premie was 2 lb 2 oz and 28 weeks.....she's now 30 years
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    New Grad needs Help Pleasssssssssssse.

    truern replied to Bety3ny's topic in New York Nursing

    If there's a department or unit you're really interested in, then I'd skip HR and approach the unit manager directly. I'd already started orientation on my unit when I got a call from HR to come in...
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    Excessive Foley drainage

    truern replied to bisacat's topic in Emergency

    Have had a urologist tell me he never wants his patients clamped...said what was the point of the foley if not to empty the bladder? Personally, I've had more discomfort from an full bladder than from...
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    Is it legal for a teacher to invite a student over to study?

    truern replied to nautica843's topic in General Nursing

    HUN, I would've thought you'd post that wonderful news?? Surely you must see how this thread comes across...hope you look good in green. I agree with the posters that say MYOB and take care of...
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    The things you never forget...

    truern replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Sweet LOL from out of state with her hubby presented to ED with difficulty breathing....aspirated her chest and sent her to ICU over the weekend. When I got her she had a homemade dressing over her...
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    Why are male nurses looked down on?

    truern replied to USCUAmber's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Stereotyping?? Hardly. Maybe you can pull up a 250 pound patient but I can't. And I'll continue to look for the strongest most able-bodied person to assist me....male OR
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    I flunked out in my last semester by a tenth of a point!! Please help me..

    truern replied to nautica843's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, at my NS passing was 78%. Guess it varies from school to
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    What is Telemetry nursing?

    truern replied to ummwhome's topic in Cardiac

    On my tele unit you must be BLS and ACLS certified. We also had classes in cardiac meds, drips, reading EKGs,
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    Why are male nurses looked down on?

    truern replied to USCUAmber's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Are they?? I've certainly never noticed any of the great male nurses I work with being looked down on....if anything they're appreciated for being terrific help when you need a strong
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    I flunked out in my last semester by a tenth of a point!! Please help me..

    truern replied to nautica843's topic in General Nursing

    Nautica, you would have just barely passed....think of this as a chance to get the material down pat and have that knowledge under your belt. There's no shame in failing a semester if you're willing...
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    What was your 1st OR experience in NS?

    truern replied to MedicalNerd's topic in General Students

    During a med/surg rotation on an orthopedics floor I got to see a hip replacement. It was like being in an auto mechanics shop or wood-working shop!! I swear I'd seen most of the tools used during...
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    Wearing Cologne to work Yes Or No

    truern replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in General Nursing

    Have chemo just once and see how ANY cologne/perfume/body spray makes you feel Please, please, please...if you have any consideration for your patients don't wear it at
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    Concerns with brand new nurses

    truern replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NursePeace, you've been nothing but rude this whole thread....you can hide behind your "not trying to judge or offend" all you want, but that's exactly what you've done. What I know of your job...