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  1. So tired...L&D not for me?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Halinja's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Remember that you are under a lot of stress due to the deaths in your family, as well. I'm so sorry about you losing your father. I lost my father during my first year of nursing, as well. I think...

  2. The same question everybody keeps asking...

    oldiebutgoodie replied to jspacegirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I know you have already made a decision, but here is just another vote for a year in med-surg: Because you have a LOT more patients, you see a LOT more stuff. In the ICU you may see the same set of...

  3. why the cliques in nursing ?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think that the negative culture of ICU nursing is something that the AACN should address, but they don't. They cook up theories and models, and obsess over family presence at codes, but don't...

  4. For "Second Career" Nurses

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Mom2Chaos's topic in General Nursing

    After 25 years in the IT industry, I went into the nursing field to "help people" and for job security. The first 2 years out of school was hell. I think floor nursing is truly a lousy job, and the...

  5. why the cliques in nursing ?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of the reasons I left ICU nursing. In 2 different ICUs, I was treated like dirt. I started thinking I was just a lousy nurse. Then I transferred to a regular floor, and amazing! People talked to...

  6. Chicago Graduate Programs - Any reviews/opinions?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Amxixi29's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently in Rush U's MSN program. Started as an Acute Care NP, but just switched to Med-Surg CNs. Rush has a lot of options in their MSN program. Many of the classes are online, but there are...

  7. Need to vent (over a very petty issue)

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Trophywife81's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahaha. Wait till she has to clean up poop/pee/vomit/sputum/unidentified body fluids. You could always ask her how she is going to handle stuff like that, maybe in a concerned tone of voice: "Oh,...

  8. How often to change colostomy bags???

    oldiebutgoodie replied to CareBayer's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    1. ALWAYS change if leaking. That includes if you see leakage under the tape collar, not just leaking all over the bed. 2. Change if patient complains of itching or burning. 3. For new colostomies,...

  9. Males in nursing

    oldiebutgoodie replied to byswe0525's topic in General Nursing

    I like working with males nurses. Less drama, less estrogen. My son is starting nursing school in the fall.

  10. The soap, the gloves or BOTH.

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    I recently went through the same thing. I switched to the non-latex gloves, and it went away (but it took about a week or so). Try eliminating the latex first, and give it two weeks, and see if that...

  11. T-shirt slogan for Intensive Care

    oldiebutgoodie replied to javajunkie's topic in General Nursing

    It's possible that the shirts are just a one time thing, like for Nurse's week or something. Or a softball league. I doubt the OP's ICU is changing to T-shirts all the time.

  12. Z-Coil shoes???

    oldiebutgoodie replied to need714's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love love love love mine. Yep, they are unique looking. 10 year old boys are usually quite impressed with them, thinking I can now jump up high to make baskets like Michael Jordan.

  13. Nursing School (how Do You Play The Game)

    oldiebutgoodie replied to kristiern's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. Consider it like the military. As a previous poster said, "Smile and nod, smile and nod". I personally think it is a travesty that nursing schools are like this, but, you are there,...

  14. radiation burn

    oldiebutgoodie replied to bebop1's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    In terms of a dressing, our cancer center has been using Mepilex Lite, which is a thin adhesive silicone foam. It sticks to the burn, but doesn't hurt coming off. It can be lifted off, medication...

  15. Is Joint Commission more hindrance than help?

    oldiebutgoodie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just thought I would throw this one out there: Do you think that the activities that floor nurses must do to satisfy Joint Commission requirements are a help or a hindrance to patient care? It...

  16. How do you get the nursing care done with hourly rounding & computer documentation?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't worry about meds getting done exactly on time (unless they were really important and time dependent, which most meds are not--giving the Colace a half an hour late is not a big deal), under...

  17. I am so frustrated..........vent!!!

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Hagabel's topic in Emergency

    I think that all reviews tend to have some BS comments in them. Unfortunately, in this world, if you complain about anything, you are considered a whiner and not a team player, even though your...

  18. A couple random Questions

    oldiebutgoodie replied to mitch8lem's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hi, trauma, why would you choose the acnp?? you are a cns, right? do you think the cns has limited you? (we have corresponded privately--i am doing a med-surg cns right now, wonder if i should change...

  19. Anyone else a little "lost?"

    oldiebutgoodie replied to eccentricRN's topic in General Nursing

    A confession: Once I graduated from nursing school, I became obsessed with TV, which I NEVER watched before. Now my addiction is mainly movies from Netflix. I think I just like having time to rot my...

  20. O.M.G. Time to test!!!

    oldiebutgoodie replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations!

  21. I need advise please

    oldiebutgoodie replied to ICdebbers's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Illinos Department of Public Health.

  22. Best-smelling liquid meds!

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    Bourbon.

  23. More sick calls on Superbowl Sunday? (Why was I not surprised to get a call?)

    oldiebutgoodie replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Kylee45, My sympathies with the loss of your dad. I lost my dad a year and a half ago--didn't think it would still be so painful. Good for you for working today!

  24. Dealing with The Yellers

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    "To hell with the baby". That's hilarious. That's probably the elderly demented woman that I will become. So watch out!

  25. How was your service today?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    One of the reasons I left floor nursing! No matter what we do, we haven't done it good enough. It's like taking a test with 3000 questions, and if you miss one, you flunk. I think the treatment of...