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  1. Male Nursing Students

    jaimealmostRN replied to simple500's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Let me just say that male nurses are great! My sexy bf is one, ex-police officer, and there is NOTHING feminine about him! He, and the other males I have worked with, are extremely intelligent,...

  2. using names when charting

    jaimealmostRN replied to djsrn's topic in General Nursing

    oops forgot to add, if someone places an IV or some sort of interviention on someone else's pt, then they chart it, not the primary nurse. But yes, in our school we are always taught to use names as...

  3. using names when charting

    jaimealmostRN replied to djsrn's topic in General Nursing

    As an extern, I ALWAYS put the dr.'s name if we had to page her/him in an emergency or ugent situation.... "0300 page to dr. jones. pt complained of substernal chest pain 10/10 stabbing, O2 applied,...

  4. Addict in Recovery w/ MS Pain

    jaimealmostRN replied to CarVsTree's topic in Pain Management

    I agree that he should be seeing someone specializing in pain mng't also, but has he tried something like Baclofen? It's a anspasiticity/muscle relaxant used in MS. Of course, the pain specialist...

  5. Addict in Recovery w/ MS Pain

    jaimealmostRN replied to CarVsTree's topic in Pain Management

    I agree that he should be seeing someone specializing in pain mng't also, but has he tried something like Baclofen? It's a anspasiticity/muscle relaxant used in MS. Of course, the pain specialist...

  6. Elevated cortisol level- what does it mean?

    jaimealmostRN replied to vwgirl's topic in General Nursing

    What I meant is that when you go see your new dr. they should be there for you, thats one criteria that I would insist on before chosing them as my specialist or PCP. But if your hands are swelling...

  7. Elevated cortisol level- what does it mean?

    jaimealmostRN replied to vwgirl's topic in General Nursing

    What I meant is that when you go see your new dr. they should be there for you, thats one criteria that I would insist on before chosing them as my specialist or PCP. But if your hands are swelling...

  8. Elevated cortisol level- what does it mean?

    jaimealmostRN replied to vwgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember, your doctor is there for YOU, not vice versa. Tell them your scheduling needs, insist on an AM apt if thats what works for you. I got this from "laboratory tests and diagnostic...

  9. Elevated cortisol level- what does it mean?

    jaimealmostRN replied to vwgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember, your doctor is there for YOU, not vice versa. Tell them your scheduling needs, insist on an AM apt if thats what works for you. I got this from "laboratory tests and diagnostic...

  10. Took NCLEX today

    jaimealmostRN replied to Jenn_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for posting that! Good

  11. Question about PALS

    jaimealmostRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    In response to a recent post about ACLS, I got to thinking about PALS. I will probably be taking it in the next few months...but am concerned. Someone told me that to practice the inbuation you...

  12. Question about PALS

    jaimealmostRN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU all so much. Now I'm really excited at the prospect of taking the class. If they did still do this I think all the kittens would probably be coming home with me LOL. Thank you agian...

  13. Pearson Vue in New Jersey

    jaimealmostRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, I KNOW I read somewhere on the pearson vue homepage that quickresults are available in NJ. Today our dean swore that this was illegal and that there was no way peason vue was allowed to do this....

  14. Complaining nurses

    jaimealmostRN replied to kevinsnurse's topic in School

    Whatever, troll alert. I personally don't like cleaning up poo either...but I will if the person needs it, does that mean that I smile when I do it? H#LL no, this is a place to vent not be completely...

  15. Nasty medical students

    jaimealmostRN replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    This makes me sad...why go into healthcare if you have NO respect for co-workers or PATIENTS? In my expirence, most if not all med-students/residents are very nice and even a bit shy. But it seems...

  16. Pain Medicine for a dying patient ...

    jaimealmostRN replied to Tweety's topic in Pain Management

    This is the Principle of Double Effect. The good effect (easing pain and respiratory distress) outweighs the bad effect (possible death). This is considered OK (even good) by the Nursing...

  17. Thankless at times, downright mean others!

    jaimealmostRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I get comments like this a lot, but usually in a friendlier way. My response is always something like, "wow, thats so sweet, I'll thank my dermatologist!" So then they think your like 45 but got...

  18. Thankless at times, downright mean others!

    jaimealmostRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Triage, yes go ASK your husband for a perm LOL...that dates this guy right there. My only expirence was in our very 1st semester of school at a VA home. I have blonde hair that is dyed and usually...

  19. svt question

    jaimealmostRN replied to RN92's topic in Cardiac

    Supraventricular Tachycardia A generic expression for any tachycardia that originates above the BUNDLE OF HIS. Ventricular Tachycardia An abnormally rapid ventricular rhythm with wide QRS complexes,...

  20. acute MI comes into the ER.......

    jaimealmostRN replied to dazzle256's topic in Cardiac

    Do they have intensivists or residents on your unit? Where I worked as an extern and tech there was a chain of command if their was an innapropriate order or situation (like yours). 1st call the...

  21. does anyone get to wear fun scrubs

    jaimealmostRN replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    I 100% agree with this. How am I going to convince someone to take their DM meds when I'm bouncing up and down in my Hello Kitty scrubs? I know I wouldn't take myself seriously if I was a pt. and...

  22. Lack of Confidence/Self esteem. I cried at Clinicals tonight

    jaimealmostRN replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    Even though I'm already assigned to pts, I still ask them if its OK if I spend the day with them along side of their regular nurse. I've never had anyone refuse and they usually feel empowered that...

  23. I'm Tired Of Being Cursed Out

    jaimealmostRN replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Ugg I hate that! ((((((((3rdshiftguy)))))))) Years as a phlebotomist has shown me some of the most ahem, interesting veins (and people attached!). The one thing I found though, was to let them...

  24. It's Thanksgiving, and well, I'm at work

    jaimealmostRN replied to Carotid's topic in Emergency

    Carotid-your patience level is astounding! I had to work last thanksgiving so I feel for you! I hope everyone brought in a lot of treats, happy

  25. 1st ED interview tomorrow

    jaimealmostRN posted a topic in Emergency

    I....am....sooooo....nervous. Tomorrow (today I guess) is my first interview for a nursing postion in an ED. I have already met with the NM but this is the "real" interview with HR. It is right...