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  1. Pt's C/O in the ER (funny)

    TweetiePieRN replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    :chuckle Seriously had a patient's family member claim that they worked in the medical professional. I could overhear this family member asking the RN about the antibiotic scheduling and going on and...

  2. Male vs. Female

    TweetiePieRN replied to CarllS's topic in General Nursing

    In the dept I work in...there aren't any male RNs. What do you think should be done in this instance?

  3. How Common Are False Neg Hpt??

    TweetiePieRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You guys are all so great!! I appreciate the feedback!! I am going to the docs tomorrow since I'm 2 weeks late with neg HPT result! Have a great rest of the weekend!!

  4. Help!! I think my mom is very sick with Rotavirus!!

    TweetiePieRN replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Encourage your mom to visit the doctor. Most of us here are nurses and we are not doctors. We don't diagnose!! For your mom's health...please advise her to visit her

  5. Lovenox Questions

    TweetiePieRN replied to mkfunk's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I am a nursing student in my last semester. I have given lovenox and have been told to not aspirate. Just like you would not aspirate Heparin. I guess if you aspirate it will increase the chance...

  6. Period 8 days late...neg HPT!!

    TweetiePieRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you again for the info!!!

  7. whats with sutter and Sacramento city?

    TweetiePieRN replied to amber74's topic in California Nursing

    What fairshare stated is correct. I dont have any other details than that now.

  8. Period 8 days late...neg HPT!!

    TweetiePieRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, I have already made a drs appt. I have also been taking prenatal vitamins since October. I do not drink or smoke...I take pretty good care of myself. I will keep you all posted on what the doc...

  9. Period 8 days late...neg HPT!!

    TweetiePieRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for the happy vibes!!

  10. Male vs. Female

    TweetiePieRN replied to CarllS's topic in General Nursing

    In the dept I work at the hospital....THERE ARE NO MALE RNS! So if a male patient were to need a catheter...does that mean we are supposed to find a male to perform the catheterization...Does a male...

  11. Period 8 days late...neg HPT!!

    TweetiePieRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the advice. I am actually VERY relaxed and not stressed at all about this...I guess most woman get stressed about a possible preg. Its hard to convey thru typing what my emotional state is....

  12. Looking for CAPTIVATING Nursing Slogans

    TweetiePieRN replied to celticmystery's topic in Nursing Career

    "Nurses give the best shots" Bar hop nite? Don't make nursing as a profession look bad. Maybe your shirt shouldn't mention nursing at all on it. Just my opinion. The graduating class before us had a...

  13. Male vs. Female

    TweetiePieRN replied to CarllS's topic in General Nursing

    what century are you from? it doesn't matter what sex is performing the catheter procedure!! haven't you learned this in nursing

  14. California best for nursing degree

    TweetiePieRN replied to bousheboo's topic in General Nursing

    I live in calif and know that at the hospital i work at, it doesnt matter how you got your RN...you get paid the same regardless of BSN or ADN (Note: it is not normally called ASN)status. Unless of...

  15. Kudos from one pt make this worth it

    TweetiePieRN replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in Oncology as a CNA. I will be graduating from nursing school this May and have a job waiting for me on the Oncology floor as an RN. I love my job!! I love working with cancer pts...

  16. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    TweetiePieRN replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    AGREED!!!!!

  17. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    TweetiePieRN replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    I live in california, land of the illegal immigrant influx! I am all for closing the borders and getting our state (not to mention on country) back on track! No more wasting tax payers dollars on...

  18. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    TweetiePieRN replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    :) You have a good point!! I remember doing my peds rotation and the nurse was explaining d/c instructions to a 13 year old...telling her to "force fluids". The child's face looked confused, but the...

  19. Gross bodily functions driving me crazy

    TweetiePieRN replied to etmx5313's topic in General Nursing

    Good point Shotzie!! What finally prompted me to see my doctor in the 1st place was the fact that dad and gramma had colon cancer in their 40s. I am in my 20s, but ALL the symptoms I had coincided...

  20. Gross bodily functions driving me crazy

    TweetiePieRN replied to etmx5313's topic in General Nursing

    IBS and irritable bowel are the same exact thing. You should probably go see a doctor. The doctor will need to run some tests to rule out everything else before diagnosing you with IBS (Irritable...

  21. Levbid Aka Hyoscyamine For Ibs

    TweetiePieRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Its strange how when u are used to living with IBS, you dont realize how much you have had to adjust your life around having it! I forgot to take my Levbid yesterday. Hubby and I were enjoying a nice...

  22. Levbid Aka Hyoscyamine For Ibs

    TweetiePieRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have IBS (Irritable bowel). My doctor prescribed Hyoscyamine for this. I have been on it for 1 week. It is working great for my crampiness and everything else IBS-related. However, my eyes feel very...

  23. Trouble With Logging In!

    TweetiePieRN replied to TweetiPieRN's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are great!! Thank you Brian for helping me!! Have a great weekend all!

  24. **attention To All Sacremento Nurses**

    TweetiePieRN replied to luilui_604's topic in California Nursing

    Boy are u luckY! I work for a Sutter Health affiliate and I live in Sac area. I know exactly what hospital you are referring to as well. PM me and I will tell you more. For the record it is spelled...

  25. quick birth control question

    TweetiePieRN replied to alk3rainbow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is it just me...or isnt taking birth control in the first place "interfering with nature". I am not against birth control at all. I just thought it was odd that you would say that you didnt want to...