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  1. 1st ED interview tomorrow

    jaimealmostRN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much everyone. Well the interview was a typical HR one (as pennylane said), lots of "whats your biggest strengh/weakness" type questions. I thought it went OK, I didn't mess up...

  2. When physician's act up/out

    jaimealmostRN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    The floor that I am a student on just did this last week. There is no "official" code orange or any thing, but as many nurses/managers/residents/techs as possible go stand next to the person being...

  3. Was this nurse's behavior appropriate?

    jaimealmostRN replied to mileena's topic in School

    Its so interesting how we all remember these type of things. I remember my math teacher saying some really nasty things to me. As an adult now, I can't imagine saying something like that to a kid...

  4. Learning thread (ER medicine)

    jaimealmostRN replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    Beta HCG can also be used in testing for colon, lung, pancreas, stomach neoplasms, ovarian ca, and testicular ca and possbily bladder ca (bhcg increased). Its used to follow the status of neoplasms...

  5. "A monkey can be trained to do what you nurses do"

    jaimealmostRN replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    :imbar You should have asked him to read an EKG

  6. Learning thread (ER medicine)

    jaimealmostRN replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    C'mon all you expirenced ED nurses!!! More questions for us newbies! I read elseware that it is difficult/impossible to "capture" when pacing if the person has hyperkalemia. Is this true? I...

  7. A Tech Made Me So Angry, I was ready to choke the tech (rant)

    jaimealmostRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    Are surg techs allowed to be first assists??? She/he must have had something to prove by taking your spot. You could also mention this to his/her

  8. Describing Skin Turgor

    jaimealmostRN replied to snwflknurse's topic in General Students

    We use resilient if it is good...haha did I spell that right? I'm tired! For example: "skin is resilient and urine output is 45ml/hr" on a post-op pt at risk for

  9. Opinions needed on RSI

    jaimealmostRN replied to tridil2000's topic in Emergency

    I am still in school, but have expirence as a tech in the ED. Common sense tells us/me that the resident/attending should have put in a line....the charge nurse got lucky IMO...had the pt died and...

  10. Something for you guys to look forward to!

    jaimealmostRN replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That looks like so much fun! Congrats on your RN and passing that CPNE (which fyi sounds like

  11. Nclex Delegation/prioritization Questions

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

    Good luck

  12. Trazodone

    jaimealmostRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One, ahem, interesting s/e is priapism, so be on the lookout!

  13. My name is Chim-Chim Apple Hiney

    jaimealmostRN replied to kristylee's topic in Nursing Humor

    Tootie Chicken Chunks

  14. TLC Special Duggar Family

    jaimealmostRN replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ok ewww, just saw the white "pride" website link that praised the family. (no flames, i'm caucasian

  15. TLC Special Duggar Family

    jaimealmostRN replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I saw this and immediatly thought CULT-like. I think they are nice people and am impressed by how polite their kids are but this is way too sheltered. The girls all wear those dresses with blouses...

  16. SHAVING & WAXING

    jaimealmostRN replied to barkley's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've had laser on my upper thighs and then wax to a 'brazillian' (you go stevie!). I seriously can't imagine having a "natural growing forrest." YUCK!!!! It makes me remember back to my A&P book...

  17. 8:1 ratios in the ER???

    jaimealmostRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hey everyone, I heard this today from a very expirenced RN at my new job. Where I previously worked the ER RN's had 4-5 patients and maybe (maybe) in a real pinch they'd have 6 pts. Where you work...

  18. Learning thread (ER medicine)

    jaimealmostRN replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    LOOOOVVVVVVE this thread! Ok, what type of "critter" bite can cause

  19. Are you ashamed of being a nurse?

    jaimealmostRN replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career

    Vortex, I hear what your saying. I recently saw a 'Friends' rerun where there is a very handsome nurse (male) and Chandler makes fun of him...the nurse says something about serving in the war...

  20. What do you HATE to do at work?

    jaimealmostRN replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

    Anything having to do with poo esp. bad pans, colostomy, people who don't flush (don't mind ileosotmys though....maybe b/c it's liquid nicely contained in a bag???). And women who have LOTS of...

  21. meds that should never be given IV push

    jaimealmostRN replied to newgrad2005's topic in General Students

    I posted KCl on another post, but also, Vancomycin. It has to be hung over 60min (?) at least I

  22. Earthquakes

    jaimealmostRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Has anyone ever been through an earthquake? What was it like? I was reading the CA and Nevada info sites and got scared! What did you do with your pets/young kids to keep them safe? Thanks!...

  23. 4 12s a week?

    jaimealmostRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Does anyone regularly work 4 12 hour shifts a week (or 3 12s and an 8?)? Seems like a good idea to work 2 days then take one off and then another 2 days on. Opinions anyone?

  24. meds never to be given IVP

    jaimealmostRN replied to newgrad2005's topic in General Nursing

    Potassium chloride!!!!!! lopressor IVP can only be given by tele/cardiac/critical care nurses at my

  25. Vote here! allnurses presidential race poll

    jaimealmostRN replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

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