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  1. for all neo nurses!

    ChicagolandRN replied to Dream2BAneoNurs's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm not a neo nurse, but I want to say that I admire your enthusiasm and conviction (and at such a young age!!:) ). Go with your heart. I'm 23 years old and I work in oncology, and plan to go to...

  2. Who's wearing white?

    ChicagolandRN replied to RNBN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few sets of white, feminine scrubs that I wear from time to time just for kicks...I'm just glad I wasn't wearing them when my pt opened a very full colostomy bag which spilled all over my...

  3. Mark Your Calender Now

    ChicagolandRN replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Nursing Humor

    Well, it's a bit cold, but I wouldn't want to risk being labeled UNPATRIOTIC!!! COUNT ME

  4. Trach Suctioning

    ChicagolandRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    No problem...Good luck

  5. Trach Suctioning

    ChicagolandRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you hold the end that is going into the trach first in your sterile dominant hand, you can use your nondominant hand to attach the suction cath to suction. Hope that

  6. Increase in abusive patients?

    ChicagolandRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is it just me, or have pt's been more abusive lately?! I had one this week, and I know Tweety was having problems earlier this week too. Now we're being abused in OUR OWN FORUM!!! I have a headache...

  7. Increase in abusive patients?

    ChicagolandRN replied to ChicagolandRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm so glad to hear that I'm not alone. One thing I've learned from allnurses is that the BS is universal, but sometimes it's good to hear it too. Misery loves company, ya know?! I love my career...

  8. Need pt education tool

    ChicagolandRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking for info on passive range of motion from the net for the family of one of my pt's. Any ideas on where I can find a simple FREE instruction

  9. Consents

    ChicagolandRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering how other hospitals handle getting consent. I was taught in nursing school that it's the physician's responsibility to explain the procedure and obtain a signature, and the nurse's...

  10. Time Heals???????????(long)

    ChicagolandRN replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you're hurting. I'm sending hugs and prayers your way. I'm glad you opened up to us here on allnurses...sometimes just letting your feelings out helps you feel better.

  11. tropical vacations

    ChicagolandRN replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    OK...I don't want to hijack the thread, but has anyone ever been to the Palace Resorts in Cancun? My fiance and I are thinking about getting married at the Moon

  12. Question regarding nursing care...

    ChicagolandRN replied to KatrinkaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow! That's pretty unreal. I would think that if this trach pt developed an infection they would be LESS comfortable, which kinda goes against the whole "comfort care" thing!!!

  13. Med/surg nurse needs Help

    ChicagolandRN replied to Genista's topic in Psychiatric

    I just had another thought... Maybe you can schedule a brief meeting with the psychiatrist and/or nurse. This way, the staff will have time to prepare to talk to you. An an onology nurse, my...

  14. Med/surg nurse needs Help

    ChicagolandRN replied to Genista's topic in Psychiatric

    (((((kona2))))) I don't have any specific answers, but I recommend checking out the NIMH (mational institute of mental health) website. If I remember correctly, it has lots of good info. Good luck,...

  15. Drowning Nurses Given Cement Overshoes

    ChicagolandRN replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    We use meditech at my hospital, and the more you use it, the easier it can become. I know what you mean about the abbreviations and using the look up key, but you'll learn those VERY quicky...trust...

  16. Great books you'd recommend

    ChicagolandRN replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I like one called Sacred Passage by Margaret

  17. Hmmm...where to work?

    ChicagolandRN posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm planning on moving to northern virginia (Alexandria or Fairfax) within the year and need some advice. By the time I move I will have worked as a nurse in oncology for a total of about eight...

  18. Hmmm...where to work?

    ChicagolandRN replied to ChicagolandRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks!

  19. giving report to a monster!!!

    ChicagolandRN replied to itsnowbegun's topic in General Nursing

    HeeHee...I had a similar problem recently. Although I think my nurse actually had good intentions, she would keep me late SO many times with her suggestions. My solution was to give her my email...

  20. When does it get better

    ChicagolandRN replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you, peaceful! I too just finished orientation and also have issues with depression and anxiety. I actually had to take two weeks off to get myself centered because I knew things were...

  21. "Those days"

    ChicagolandRN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    For all of you who have had one of "those days", just remember... THE SOONER YOU FALL BEHIND, THE MORE TIME YOU HAVE TO CATCH UP!!

  22. Elevated troponin level

    ChicagolandRN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I know that dialysis pt's can have elevated troponins without MI, but how elevated is considered to be WNL for a renal pt? Also, would the troponin level be expected to go down after dialysis?...

  23. electrical conduction of heart

    ChicagolandRN replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    I always thought it helps to draw a picture. Also, the cardiac conduction always reminded me of a track team running a relay race. Hope that

  24. Luvox

    ChicagolandRN replied to HazelLPN's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not a psych RN, and I don't know about mixing ETOH with Luvox, but I do know about mixing alcohol and depression. My uncle committed suicide on September 19 of this year. He was depressed and...

  25. Nasa...

    ChicagolandRN replied to jnette's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL!!! :chuckle My taxes went to these pens TWICE...I paid sales tax when I spent over $100 on one for my fiance :roll Anything for love, I