roma4204

roma4204 BSN, RN

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  1. Any runners out there who work 3 12's???

    roma4204 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I was curious...are there any other nurses out there who are runners and work 3 12's a week? I find it so hard because after being on my feet all day I have no desire to run, and after 3 days in a...

  2. Any runners out there who work 3 12's???

    roma4204 replied to roma4204's topic in General Nursing

    I think I might do the Space Coast marathon in November...there aren't many in the summer here because it's so hot. I have run some disney races though and had a lot of fun so we'll see. Did you find...

  3. Any runners out there who work 3 12's???

    roma4204 replied to roma4204's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I've been thinking...I think I'm going to start getting up before work. Especially with the weather already getting hot here in FL. I can stand to run a short run before or after work but...

  4. Public Health in Florida

    roma4204 replied to roma4204's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think the state of the economy is pretty obvious. And no county health department is alike, especially in the types of programs they have. I was hoping to find out which ones have a reputation for...

  5. Public Health in Florida

    roma4204 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I have wanted to go into public health nursing for a while now. I currently work as a med/surg staff nurse at a hospital. I don't know if I want to stay in Florida or start to look in other states. I...

  6. IV help

    roma4204 replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    And the vein most likely rolled. I always call the IV nurse in my hospital and ask for advice and try it myself before I ask for

  7. IV help

    roma4204 replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a new nurse? I get frustrated every time. There is nothing that you can do except try try try

  8. Meditation or Yoga (non traditional training)

    roma4204 replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had time to even think about helping my patients this way. I work on a medsurg floor. Sadly it would not make any

  9. pt with traumatic brain injury

    roma4204 replied to kubebe's topic in General Nursing

    think about how his age might relate to the diagnosis. think outside the box a little bit as

  10. What job can I get with Exercise Science and Nursing Degree

    roma4204 replied to namazonian's topic in Nursing Career

    They did where I did my public health clinicals. It would just take some work to find a job opening with so many budget cuts these

  11. What job can I get with Exercise Science and Nursing Degree

    roma4204 replied to namazonian's topic in Nursing Career

    That's what my degrees are as well! I am just working as a staff nurse right now but I am looking into Public Health jobs that might include community programs for wellness,

  12. Has anyone had a pt's family member take pictures of you during care?

    roma4204 replied to TonyaM73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a husband try to take a picture of his wife's recently amputated knee while I was changing the dressing. He was being such an idiot. I defended her because I sad how stressed her face looked and...

  13. HELP a nursing student out!

    roma4204 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    a very new one is that my unit does not test the balloon when preparing a foley cath. apparently new research shows this leads to more

  14. How to assess Bruit and Thrill

    roma4204 replied to JacelRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is my understanding that it is not just because they will filter out, but because BP meds can actually make the BP go too low during the dialysis and they have to treat it accordingly and it can be...

  15. Helpful hints DVD

    roma4204 replied to ipasgas1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would love something like that

  16. New grads, once of orientation....

    roma4204 replied to MJB2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It gets so much better as time goes on. Things take less time, you are less nervous and you get to know your patients and environment

  17. Most Common Patient Diagnoses

    roma4204 replied to beauty912's topic in Medical-Surgical

    AMS - Altered mental

  18. IV Bolus Order

    roma4204 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would have ran it at the 125 for 2 hours like it said then 100/hour. But if my charge nurse thought it was the other way I would have called and clarified the order

  19. New grad being laid off :/

    roma4204 replied to Ace587RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    where in

  20. Is FL new grad friendly?

    roma4204 replied to lisa.4's topic in Florida Nursing

    sorry i didn't see you replied until now! what do you need to know!? i'd be happy to answer any

  21. Is FL new grad friendly?

    roma4204 replied to lisa.4's topic in Florida Nursing

    i guess it depends...i moved here and got a great job within a week :) it depends on YOU and where you're

  22. ...best jobs while in nursing school.

    roma4204 replied to brotherbear's topic in General Students

    Nanny!!! By far! I paid cash through school and had a second family in

  23. Alphabet soup

    roma4204 replied to badphish's topic in General Nursing

    Those letters take hard work. I understand how it might seem cocky sometimes, but I am not sure why you wouldn't want to encourage the professional development of your

  24. How do you email a thank you letter?

    roma4204 replied to chiuli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would NOT email it...mail it out asap or drop it off with the secretary tomorrow. In the future bring the stamped envelope, write it literally right after and send it. It's really a generational...

  25. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME! NCLEXRN Tomorrow!

    roma4204 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think I could ever feel prepared enough for this test. I'm terrified that for some reason I'm just going to get questions I don't recognize. God was great to get me through nursing school,...