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  1. I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

    PS0812 replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Case Management does not always involve being in a clinical setting. The insurance industry hires case managers. One can either work in claims or in underwriting (evaluating medical records/risk of...

  2. PRN- Should I feel bad?

    PS0812 replied to fifiandclea's topic in General Students

    Heck no, don't feel badly. You're PRN. If you wanted to work full time you would. Nursing administrations love warm bodies. Stick to your guns and offer no

  3. Should I do more??

    PS0812 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

    For every action there is a reaction.....thank you Mr. Newton. Don't burn any bridges. I feel your pain, we've all been there. Try to blend the receptionist and nursing work as the patient load...

  4. So Embarrassing

    PS0812 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I think my most embarrassing moment happened when I was a young nurse in the ER. There was a handsome available resident and I wanted him to ask me out so I thought I'd dazzle him with my knowledge....

  5. Unusual treatments

    PS0812 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Used to be able to tell there was a pseudomonas infection (by smell) on a burn patient before the lab confirmed

  6. What does an order of "Q2D" mean to you?

    PS0812 replied to Manofstone's topic in General Nursing

    I'd interpret Q2D as every second day, but not being a recognized abbreviation, I'd contact the person that wrote the order to seek clarification. Now you younger nurses are going to think I'm nuts,...

  7. Do you aspirate before giving an IM deltoid injection?

    PS0812 replied to seasalt1023's topic in Patient Medications

    Giving an IM in the backside.......yes, you aspirate first. Per the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses' site: "According to the CDC, aspiration is not indicated for IM injections of vaccines and...

  8. Drop the pen and back away slooowly...

    PS0812 replied to Joe V's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I learned never to use a good pen. I was charting with a gold Cross pen. It was 2 AM and suddenly we had a code (CCU) and had to open a chest. After cleaning up I came back to find my pen MIA....

  9. Feel like I'm failing as a mom and student

    PS0812 replied to tobeornottobe25's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Worrying about a job after graduation is normal. The nursing shortage is regional. Expand your sphere and consider jobs outside the acute care hospital. Is relocation possible? Consider long term...

  10. I'm a sexless nurse

    PS0812 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Love the wandering around comment. I'm a nurse in the USA and that's the only reference I can comment upon. If I had a nickel for every heart/lung sound I listened to, I could have retired early...

  11. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    PS0812 replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    As a clinical nurse I always thought that I should have my own malpractice insurance. I knew - as I was told - that the hospital covered all their nurses for malpractice. Once I left the clinical...

  12. Getting Re-hired on Previous Floor?

    PS0812 replied to lizrn1214's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Run away from that postpartum unit as fast as you can!! You do not want to work with others who appear to be catty and certainly not with a manager that lets catty nurses sway their opinion. Who...

  13. Working Nights and Having a Life

    PS0812 replied to Annath's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked nights when I was younger and loved it! The schedule at times interfered with some social time but all-in-all it was a wash. I never maintained the same sleep habits and did really well,...

  14. Can I be an RN with a mental illness?

    PS0812 replied to BipolarMT's topic in Nursing Career

    As long as your bipolar is controlled and you're doing well, you should not have problems. Good luck to

  15. Disappointed in nursing

    PS0812 replied to nursingilove's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, nurses can be brutal to each other. Have you considered taking your skills to something like medical case management for an insurance company? Insurance companies look to nurses to provide...

  16. Can I Become a Registered Nurse While Being TERRIBLE At Math?

    PS0812 replied to HarleyQuinn's topic in General Students

    To answer your question, yes you can be a nurse if you're not strong in math. I started nursing before there were pocket calculators and IV pumps. Math was never my forte. I calculated drip rates...

  17. Advice

    PS0812 replied to starla2112's topic in Emergency

    No you're not crazy, go for it! I worked ICU-CCU prior to going to a level 1 ER and the ICU-CCU experience was invaluable as a precursor to ER nursing. Even a level 1 ER can range from boredom to...

  18. Debriefing after traumatic event?

    PS0812 replied to BecomingNursey's topic in Emergency

    Never had a debriefing in any ER that I worked. We usually commiserate with one another. Can be lots of tragedy in the ER and that usually helps

  19. New grads in the ER

    PS0812 replied to missnurse89's topic in Emergency

    I don't think there is any one perfect answer to the question. My preference is to have the nurse gain experience in med surg before coming to a speciality unit like ER (or ICU-CCU). This experience...

  20. Is LTC to ER nursing possible?

    PS0812 replied to SillyRN3's topic in Emergency

    Yes I think it is possible. Depends upon what type of ER, community hospital? Level 1 trauma center? ER nursing is like no other. Even the trauma becomes somewhat routine. If you're confident...

  21. This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    PS0812 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Can't say I've learned a lot this week, so far, but I have enjoyed reading other nurses comments. NURSES

  22. Funny Things Patients Say

    PS0812 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, I would have been annoyed! I had an ICU patient who after she regained consciousness and I was trying to orient her, I asked her if she knew where she was. Her response was "I think I'm in...

  23. Please don't call me Dude

    PS0812 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It would not bother me and I've been in nursing for 43 years. I agree with another poster's comment about it being a term of endearment. Most of all I think it's the delivery that counts. If it's...

  24. You will all probably hate me for this

    PS0812 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    I agree the poster should not be personally attacked. However in my 43 years of nursing I note that the statement that "Nurses eat their own" has proven to be true. Stand up for your beliefs and...

  25. Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

    PS0812 replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure where the stereotype came from, but I do acknowledge it is out there. It doesn't bother me. I let my abilities and professionalism speak for themselves. The stuff you see on TV is...