Indus

Indus has 43 years experience and specializes in Cath Lab, ICU's, Pediatric Critical Care.

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1. BSN Only? Give me a break!!

   Indus replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I disagree with having to get a BSN, at least for bedside nursing. And I'm having some trouble with typing a response because, until I work alongside a BSN, new or experienced, who is 'better', 'more...

2. Good Nursing Books

   Indus replied to englishgeek's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I enjoyed the books by Echo Heron. Oldies I still have in hard back is 'Head Nurse' by Barbara Villet, and 2 books by Peggy Anderson: 'Children's Hospital' and 'Nurse'. Others: 'A Nurses Story' by...

3. What do you think of fibromyalgia?

   Indus replied to Emergent's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I have Fibromyalgia. It was diagnosed over 12 years ago. I have not missed one day of work from it. Have been a nurse for almost 43 years. Studies have been documented that what Fibro patients...

4. Your journey (jobs) as a nurse?

   Indus replied to %63theend's topic in Nursing Career

   Hi! Pediatrics > Medical ICU Stepdown > ENT/General Surgery > Cardiac/Gen Surg > Surgical ICU > Respiratory ICU > Adult ER > Pediatric ER/Level 1 Trauma > Infusion/Home Health...

5. You Know You're A *Pediatric* Nurse When

   Indus replied to slbull07's topic in Pediatric

   Love the posts! I was a Pediatric Nurse for many of my years in nursing! I started in Peds as a new grad, and I was lucky to have two very experienced Peds nurses from nearby Peds hospitals to help...

6. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

   Indus replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

   hi! 1. what is your degree in? i have an adn degree, from '71; have additional 33 credits towards bs/physics, but never completed. have been a full time nurse since '71. 2. what state do you live in?...

7. Cath lab documentation......

   Indus replied to s4twin's topic in Cardiac

   I'm working in a lab now that has 1 RN and 2 rad techs on a team. That means that the RN circulates, 1 RT scrubs at the table, and the other monitors. At my previous jobs, the teams could have 2...

8. I'm allergic to.....(laundry list)!

   Indus replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not allergic to any meds, but tell whomever, that I'm sensitive to Erythromycin...with my IBS, in the past, it plays havoc with my gut for 1-2 months! I do have an allergy to curry though. After...

9. Cardiac holding room?

   Indus replied to AvaRN22's topic in Cardiac

   Hi Angel! I'm a cath lab nurse. Holding areas for the Cath Lab can vary from one hospital to another. Some hospitals have a permanent staff for their Cath Lab Holding area, some places rotate their...

10. Do you see yourself retiring from nursing, or will you change professions?

    Indus replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working in nursing for 39 years. I've had wonderful experiences, worked with great nurses and supervisors. But now, at almost 59, I'm looking forward to retiring. I will retire at 62,...

11. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    Indus replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Drumwidow, Wow, you have been through a lot!! I hope life gets better for you, and you find some relief from all the pain. My husband deals with chronic pain all day, and he had to medically retire....

12. I have a mix of problems

    Indus replied to babynurse428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    S: Thanks for the post, and I'll fill you in on things after I get to see the ortho doc! Yes, I do have short term disability, as well as long term disability. Not to get off the topic, but when I...

13. ADHD/ADD nurse

    Indus replied to shhnack's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was diagnosed in the mid 90's with Adult ADD after attending several years of family/individual therapy with my son, who had/has ADHD. And after attending a couple of conferences on Adult ADD, it...

14. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    Indus replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have been reading all these posts related to FM, I thought I'd add my '2 cents' worth. :twocents: About 11 years ago, after moving to my current location, I had a very bad respiratory viral...

15. I have a mix of problems

    Indus replied to babynurse428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi, I've been thinking of taking a NICU job, due to issues I'll mention below, but all of them want experience. I have lots of Peds experience from years back. And would love to work with the NICU...