CherryAmes_RN

CherryAmes_RN

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  1. Please tell me why you dreamed of being a nurse from a young age

    CherryAmes_RN replied to avhoney's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't. I thought about it my senior year of high school, but was holding out on coming across something more... "Fun..." Yeah right. Became an aide @ 18, went to nursing school @ 22. 10 years in...

  2. Protecting Skin Grafts

    CherryAmes_RN replied to Lynx25's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Are you putting a dry dsg over the xeroform? What about securing with a bunch of large

  3. Applying to 'no experience necessary' jobs and being rejected for lack of experience?

    CherryAmes_RN replied to moodyred01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow. Ok, I'm not going to parrot what everyone else has already wisely told you- it's starting to sound like you really don't want the advice that you came here seeking. I am going to answer the...

  4. How do you draw up meds for IVP?

    CherryAmes_RN replied to FineAgain's topic in Medical-Surgical

    For narcs I use a 3ml syringe to draw it up, draw a couple of ml NS from a flush unless they've got fluids going & then I just push slow into the lowest port without disconnecting. Cardiac meds I...

  5. Anyone else a Biker Nurse? ;)

    CherryAmes_RN replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    We have a 71 BMW R60/5... A few old Hondas in various stages of disrepair. I've been wanting to pick up a nice little scooter to ride to & from work in the nice

  6. Daytonite has passed away...

    CherryAmes_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Very sad to hear. Sending positive thoughts into the

  7. What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    CherryAmes_RN replied to BigCSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nike shox, always. They're pricey, but I only wear mine to work & they last about a

  8. How many Nurses had their CNAs before Nursing School?

    CherryAmes_RN replied to GarrettLeonard's topic in Washington Nursing

    Wasn't an actual CNA, but was an aide or 5yrs before becoming an RN. Not require by any law that I have ever heard of, some schools do require it as a prerequisite. Don't know a think about the...

  9. stethoscope question

    CherryAmes_RN replied to keyna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oils from the neck/hair break down the tubing over

  10. Alert & Oriented & I want to go home

    CherryAmes_RN replied to HannahLeah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Couldn't have said it better myself. Its crazy & its demanding & its sad & it'll make you laugh & want to cry. It gets easier with time and then you'll have a minute or two to sit with...

  11. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    CherryAmes_RN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Before becoming a nurse I was an aide at 2 seperate MH/MR facilities. Many of the patients had pica, 2 of my 3 stories involve this: 1. Resident with colostomy would constantly pull off his bag. One...

  12. Chocolate Crocs

    CherryAmes_RN replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    mmm- sarris. i dont like crocs, but ill eat em

  13. Anyone Bipolar???

    CherryAmes_RN replied to phoenix72's topic in Health, Stress Management

    well im a little late in the game but ill share too anyone bipolar? why yes, yes i am. i was diagnosed with BP II at 18. i went through hell as a teenager, starting @ age 12. i saw a total of...

  14. Nurses and Coffee

    CherryAmes_RN replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    yess, i have an unhealthy relationship with caffeine of all sorts... coffee, tea, sugar free red bull & diet pepsi. sorry, kidneys. since ive started my 1st nursing job, ive become a java monster...

  15. I'm trying nursing, but I'm hardheaded..will I last?

    CherryAmes_RN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'm going to go into nursing, but I am hardheaded. no, this wouldnt be a problem in the nursing field. provided that you would be able to work as a team member. in the field (just as on this...

  16. Would you take a bullet for your colleague?

    CherryAmes_RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    absolutely not. i own my practice, as should everyone

  17. Somthing going on with my son...

    CherryAmes_RN replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP meant that the MD was verbally short (terse/curt) in speaking with him. JOJO beat me to

  18. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    CherryAmes_RN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    after reading so many of yours, i feel comfortable sharing a few "experiences" ive had, and had shared with me, without you all thinking im crazy :dzed: ...in chronological order, present to past......

  19. Need to know please help Bipolar and in school

    CherryAmes_RN replied to jt2007's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    you cannot be denied a schooling, a license, or a job for a diagnosis. theres not a list. tips: stay on your meds & see your doc as needed... take care of yourself- sleep, eat healthfully, find...

  20. Who you gonna call??? (not Ghostbusters!)

    CherryAmes_RN replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    if the pt is their own responsible party, we tell them... myself, i always explain the N/O with rationale & make sure they understand. and document, document, document! something like... N/O:...

  21. How many residents do you care for Per Shift?

    CherryAmes_RN replied to NCIANurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    responding to the OP... i work at a SNF/rehab & have recently been assigned a steady hall on the acute rehab unit. i work 3p-1130p (1130 if im lucky )... i have 25 patients. 99.999% of the time,...

  22. How many going to Haiti?

    CherryAmes_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    wish i could... again, not qualified & also have to work for

  23. I've only cried once...

    CherryAmes_RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey guys... So here I am, I don't think I've posted since I was trying to decide where to work. I've done a whole lot of creeping around without feeling like I have much to say that hasn't been...

  24. Tattoo's....quick ?

    CherryAmes_RN replied to nursingstudent221's topic in General Nursing

    nope. i work at a SNF/rehab & i believe that theyre policy says as long as the tattoos isnt offensive or vulgar, its ok. im a RN with 1/2 sleeves & forearm tattoos that will eventually be full...

  25. Shoes with Good Support!

    CherryAmes_RN replied to Dempather's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i LOVE my shox. they took a couple days to break in, but didnt hurt my feet in that period. now, my feet feel awesome while at work AND when i come home. my fiance bought them @ lady footlocker, with...