CherryAmes_RN

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 healthcare & can't see myself doing anything oth...

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

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 question you posted in all caps up there... YES. It wil...

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 draw up with a 3ml but inject that into a flush af...

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 weather.

Very sad to hear. Sending positive thoughts into the universe.

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

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 University of Washington. I personally feel that ever...

Oils from the neck/hair break down the tubing over time.

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 your patients & realize how truly awesome the...

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 day I went in to awake him & help him get ready...

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

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 THIRTEEN different psychologists & psychiatrists. not...

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 & also require it on days off before doing any...

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 forum) when you ask for advice/opinions from a se...

absolutely not. i own my practice, as should everyone else.

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

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... i work at a SNF/rehab... i havent seen anything pe...

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 something positive to help you decompress. as far as...

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: cipro 500mg PO BID x 7days, res. own responsible party...

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, when one is discharged on 7-3 i get one on 3-11. (...

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

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 said... Especially on the Geri/LTC Boards. But decided I...

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 sleeves. as far as piercings, i dont think were s...

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 the "special" insoles they offer, for about 140$.....