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  1. 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. Although the research--trial size, etc has been limi...
  2. It was a Lasix drip, not insulin
  3. good grief; emotions are what they are! we all have them, and they are what we say they are, just like pain to a patient. lvnursing_216 said good lord you people are mean and cruel! it's people like you that give nurses a bad name. shame on you!!!...
  4. Cathflow

    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 and have the patient come the next a.m., instead of...
  5. 1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    Nurse: "I know they said the new doctor was a b**ch, but I didn't know they meant it literally..."
  6. Stereotyped...and not sure what I should do

    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 advice, or a "nursing consult".... Don't know your ...
  7. She actually said it! Yay for my instructor!

    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 myself a note in the margin to firm up that cement late...
  8. 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, divorce, childbirth, and even 9/11." AGREE AGREE AGR...
  9. Need to share my feelings

    ..... 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 remember that! S
  10. Need to share my feelings

    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 genuinely care, whatever. It doesn't really matter. I've...
  11. How long did you stay at your 1st job?

    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 volcano wiped out your hospital.) hey! it could ha...
  12. Sense of Dread....When Will It End?

    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 you gave. It is everyone's job to take care of t...
  13. Sense of Dread....When Will It End?

    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, it's true that it does get better. Eventually, perha...
  14. what are some things I can say I learned?

    "....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 speak up for a patient if needed? Regardless, I love ...
  15. 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, conscientious nurse. Don't loose sight of that. And, I don...
  16. 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, as you would any responding person. Some may feel...
  17. Medical words that make you cringe.

    SMEGMA! YUCK!
  18. OMG I PASSED 2nd time - I hope this will help others

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

    ....and if neither nursing or singing work for you, you could be a writer! You are a very talented person! I enjoyed your post tremendously! S
  20. On the Edge

    Dear Wannabe; NEVER, EVER, EVER forget all of these wonderful reasons why you want to be a great nurse, and follow through with all of them. You already have a good start down the path of nursing by recognizing what is important. You are correct: it...
  21. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    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 work with me; I will BE THERE to relieve you for my...
  22. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    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 consciencious person you can count on!" Kudos to all ...
  23. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    Dear Nurseinlimbo; Thanks! I'm glad too! samy
  24. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    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 across the street where staff can stay as well. They h...
  25. A Sister Never Forgets

    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 learned into the strength it takes to answer the call ...