cashew1

cashew1 BSN

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cashew1 has 4 years experience as a BSN.


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  1. Colostomy bag won't stay on

    Clean the peristomal skin with warm water and clean gauze or wash cloth. Dry skin gently with gauze or washcloth. Allow skin to thoroughly dry. Do not use the skin with sure prep wipes, unless the...
  2. I am a new nurse and I am hating my job

    I broke my contract and nothing happened to me. I had to move because of my husband's job transfer. I was so happy to get out of med surg. I Totally empathize with you. I also HATED med surg. It's...
  3. I am a new nurse who works 12 hour shifts on days in Med/Surg. I am very annoyed that sometimes I am so busy that I can't take a lunch break. Sometimes the other nurse with more experience also go...
  4. Bedminster, NJ area nursing jobs

    Thanks for your response. I'm in Texas now at a large acute hospital. I work in med/surg. I don't know what "IMO" means. Is that intermediate??? I hope I can get my RN license transferred easily to...
  5. Hi I will soon be relocating to the Bedminster area. I have never been to New Jersey before this, so I am totally unfamiliar with the area. I currently work as a medsurg nurse in a very busy unit and...
  6. Almost Fainting

    Thanks for sharing. Your stories sound funny now, but I bet at the time you did not think so. It is good to hear you eventually stopped
  7. Almost Fainting

    Thanks everyone for your advice and for sharing your stories. Now I don't feel so
  8. Almost Fainting

    Wow, thank you for the scientific explanation. I think that you gave really good advice about being hydrated. I know I was very busy prior to my near syncope episode and I think I was dehydrated. I...
  9. Almost Fainting

    I am a nursing student a little while ago I was watching a lumbar puncture procedure and I started to sweat, my ears were ringing, and I almost passed out. Fortunately, there was a chair in the room,...
  10. UTHSC at San Antonio fall 09

    I got the email letter twice, too. I haven't received any large packets yet. I didn't hear anything back regarding my background being cleared I better call them tomorrow. Does anyone know if you...
  11. UTHSC at San Antonio fall 09

    I got my letter today, and I got in. I am so happy and relieved. Good luck everyone else. I can't wait to start!
  12. UTHSC at San Antonio fall 09

    Good luck Miranda819! I still haven't heard from anyone regarding the
  13. UTHSC at San Antonio fall 09

    Hi, I have an interview at UTHSC on March 26th. I talked to someone recently who said they had their interview scheduled for today March 18th. If any of you have completed your interviews how was...