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  1. Case Study: Magic Mushrooms as Medicine? Mind-Body Connection Pt. 3

    SamyRN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Great article-I, too, am an Oncology RN. I've been interested in this topic for years, for patients, and for personal reasons. I've watched documentaries and read numerous articles on psilocybin....

  2. Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    SamyRN replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

    It was a Lasix drip, not

  3. Cathflow

    SamyRN replied to ritrit's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Does your hospital have a policy or have you ever let the Activase dwell in the catheter for longer than 2 hours? I received instruction at one point to let the Activase stay in the cath overnight...

  4. 1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    SamyRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Nurse: "I know they said the new doctor was a b**ch, but I didn't know they meant it

  5. Stereotyped...and not sure what I should do

    SamyRN replied to gorjos's topic in Men in Nursing

    Don't know about you, but I feel the need to be able to trust those around me. What I do is too important to not have someone have my back; if your pt. crashes, you've forgotten something, you need...

  6. She actually said it! Yay for my instructor!

    SamyRN replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    I found that when I had something personally to relate to a disease process, such as knowing a family member, neighbor friend with the disease, it made it stick in my mind like cement. I'd write...

  7. Sesame Street Breastfeeding: Moms Push To Bring Nursing Back To TV Show

    SamyRN replied to lrobinson5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow. Really? Stargazer said "Sesame Street has a long tradition of addressing social issues, going back primarily to the 1980s. Sesame Street has addressed themes such as death, love, marriage,...

  8. Need to share my feelings

    SamyRN replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    ..... and CICA: I love the phrase you used, and use it often.... "His wife was lucky to have had him." Caretakers need to hear it and love to hear it. Use those words lavishly! They need to...

  9. Need to share my feelings

    SamyRN replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    KAW; I believe that we cross paths with people at certain times for specific reasons. Whatever the reason, be it for your gained perspective on your passion, his, to know there are people who...

  10. How long did you stay at your 1st job?

    SamyRN replied to 01dayatatime's topic in Nursing Career

    still here after 18 years, 9 months, and ...... however many days. same facility, different positions, "movin' on up." as pointed out here several times, unless you have extenuating circumstances (a...

  11. Sense of Dread....When Will It End?

    SamyRN replied to AICU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Awesome post, Babs. You made EXCELLENT points that we all need to remember. I've heard of housekeepers, etc. reporting to nurses about the patients, and were met with a much different response than...

  12. Sense of Dread....When Will It End?

    SamyRN replied to AICU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    MattRNstudent; You said it very well when you said "I think that being self-conscious is natural for those of us who really want to be good nurses and provide the best patient care we can." Yes,...

  13. what are some things I can say I learned?

    SamyRN replied to sunnyskies2's topic in General Nursing

    "....the professor that told me i would never be a nurse because i am so shy and quiet..." This statement is bothersome to me. Not certain what the basis of her statement was? That you wouldn't...

  14. I almost made a stupid nursing mistake and now I can't stop thinking about it. Help!

    SamyRN replied to Sabinacrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sabinacrn, Don't believe for a minute that nurses around you haven't had similar "near misses" or worse. That's all it was. Not to belittle the issue by any means. You sound like a great,...

  15. A Nursing Exemplar; One New Nurse's Experience

    SamyRN replied to kris5's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't tell from your post if this event was current or was earlier in your career. Never lose that knowledge that you made a difference by treating your Ruthie with the same respect and kindness,...

  16. Medical words that make you cringe.

    SamyRN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    SMEGMA!

  17. OMG I PASSED 2nd time - I hope this will help others

    SamyRN replied to Emerlindo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    emerlindo congrats on your test! i'm an "old nurse" but still enjoyed and appreciated your tips and review! good

  18. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    SamyRN replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    After reading the replies here, I felt the need to clarify my earlier post (#70) especially now since no one wants to work with me... (I just don't understand ! I would think everyone would want to...

  19. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    SamyRN replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Nursinger; It should be noted in your evaluation! If you worked for me it would be! I suggest you drop a note or a subtle hint to your supervisor regarding the issue. Falls under the topic of "a...

  20. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    SamyRN replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Nurseinlimbo; Thanks! I'm glad too!

  21. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    SamyRN replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    If someone wants to make it to work, they can make it to work safely. When my facility hears of a big snow storm prediction, they put up staff of any dept. and provide food, etc. There is a hotel...

  22. A Sister Never Forgets

    SamyRN replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    AmericanChai and CentexRN; I am struck by your strength and courage, and how you have used these attributes to tell your story. One of you funneled the adoration of a sibling and life's lessons...

  23. CLEP HELP

    SamyRN replied to purplelpn2's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Purplelpn2; I am currently going for my BSN and have the opportunity to CLEP out of College Algebra. I was told to, first, be certain your particular institution accepts CLEP. Since your...

  24. Am I Nurse Material?

    SamyRN replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    When in the heat of the moment, you do what you have to do and deal with the emotions later. I have worked in Oncology for 11 years now, (been a nurse for 16) and have found as the years pass it...

  25. Am I Nurse Material?

    SamyRN replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    RE: "my kids were not emotionally scarred by having their mom busy"; to the contrary! My kids benefited greatly from witnessing my drive, ambition, and hard work to achieve my goals. I felt guilty...