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  1. Graduating...moving...does anyone work in Seattle?

    Sis123 replied to Tasket's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, I was born in Seattle General Hospital back when it was located in downtown Seattle ages and ages ago. I am a native also. Yes, it's too bad that Seattle gets a bad rap about it's weather....

  2. Graduating...moving...does anyone work in Seattle?

    Sis123 replied to Tasket's topic in General Nursing

    Nice place, really bad weather. If you don't mind living under dark clouds and drippy rain for about 9 months out of the year, and then three months of beautiful, then it might be for you. If you...

  3. Anatomy is pretty darn hard.

    Sis123 replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing schools ARE VERY selective because so many people apply for the available spots. It is pretty tough to gain entrance without really good grades, especially in the sciences. Most schools look...

  4. treating patient anxiety

    Sis123 replied to leigh.anne's topic in General Nursing

    If it means making the difference between a patient having trouble sleeping at night and the patient being able to sleep like a log (hospitals are noisy at night), then why not give it? It's fairly...

  5. Scared, having a hysterectomy

    Sis123 replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also had a TAH-BSO for endo. Wished I had the hyst when I was 20, because endo can be such a "life-wrecker". Also went on hyster-sisters, they have lots of great advice, and do just plan on taking...

  6. standardized uniforms

    Sis123 replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    As soon as I am given a chance to select my uniform, it'll be a whites, with white hose, white shoes, etc. I'd consider wearing scrubs if they were hospital provided, in a nurse's locker room, and I...

  7. Surgical Tech with "Nurse" on lab coat

    Sis123 replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    Just between you and me, I believe that the technical school that is training the young lady in the surgical tech program and the dental assistant program where the oral surgeon likely hired his...

  8. Injection into a patient's head

    Sis123 replied to greatshakes's topic in General Nursing

    It could have been an injection of kenalog, a steroid, to reduce inflammation. Those shots can stop all migraines for about a month of sweet freedom. When I had that done, it was given deep in the...

  9. A & P book question

    Sis123 replied to treeguy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might want to check out http://www.craigslist.org and look under your closest city's listings. Search using Anatomy, or some key word in the title of the book. I've seen quite a few people...

  10. Digital Voice Recorders

    Sis123 replied to Gurmo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmm. Looks like a newer version of my Olympus DVR. If yours works like mine, mine worked well, but I always sit in the first or second row, close to the center of the class. If this is not...

  11. Moving from Washington to Portland

    Sis123 replied to curlynurseLPN1's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Okay,

  12. Moving from Washington to Portland

    Sis123 replied to curlynurseLPN1's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi Curlynurse, Send me a PM through Allnurses! I've got a suggestion for you, or at least a place you need to check out. Gorgeous......

  13. Ethical/Legal question

    Sis123 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi, Here's a hypothetical question: Patient A comes in for elective surgery (TAH BSO) and is in pre-op. Anesthesiologist sees patient and does the normal pre-anesthesia talk. Patient refuses Versed,...

  14. RN as Inpatient, horrible and looong rant

    Sis123 replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I just saw this today. How horrible for you, Haunted! What an ordeal for you, and a lot of it could have been prevented had everyone had NOT skimped on taking care of you because you are a nurse....

  15. Dry hands

    Sis123 replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    Cetaphil cream. Excellent

  16. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

    Sis123 replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, according to her past posts: -(S)he passed her NCLEX in early August -Needs to get a sponsor inNY or NJ so (s)he can get her green card -wonders if it would be possible for her/him to work as a...

  17. Got burned????

    Sis123 replied to heatherRNinAK's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How would you like to be awakened at 2 or 3 am for an assessment and your vitals? Nobody likes it, lots of people are grumpy, don't take it personally, just get your vitals and info anyway. As for...

  18. What do you do when you see this??

    Sis123 replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse yet, but I would say something like "I'll help you stand here so that you can wash your hands, or I can bring you a washcloth so that you can do it too. Which would you rather do?" I know...

  19. Handling long shifts and pets

    Sis123 replied to DogWalk's topic in General Nursing

    In the Seattle area, we have a thing called "Doggy Daycare" for situations just like yours. Some folks leave them home in the backyard all day, and some folks take their doggy to doggy daycare, so...

  20. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    Sis123 replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    How about the one about a nosebleed? Put bread under the top lip (between the lip and the teeth to stop a nosebleed. Also from friends in India, for females; Don't lift anything heavy otherwise...

  21. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    Sis123 replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    How about the one about a nosebleed? Put bread under the top lip (between the lip and the teeth to stop a nosebleed. Also from friends in India, for females; Don't lift anything heavy otherwise...

  22. Well Patient Who Did Not Want to be Coded

    Sis123 replied to SilentfadesRPA's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the man had a near death experience, "saw the place " where you go when you die, liked it, wanted to stay, but couldn't. Perhaps he doubts his ability to work and function as a nurse,...

  23. Silent birth? Anyone see one?

    Sis123 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Okay well Katie, Tom Cruise's fiancee' is going to have a baby any minute now, and I am very curious if anyone has ever witnessed the "silent birth" that scientologists strive for. I can't imagine a...

  24. How narrow is the path?

    Sis123 replied to zaggar's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to see these same numbers PER SCHOOL. Also, it would be helpful (as someone selecting a nursing school) to know the numbers: a. How many people entered the program & the year b. How many...

  25. Anyone else with sacroiliitis?

    Sis123 replied to MomNRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is inflammation to varying degrees of the sacroiliac joint, which is a synovial joint between the sacral part of the spine and the iliac bone of the