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  1. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    chacomom replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    There were many useless things I learned in nursing school(Class of 1974) I think I knew so little about medicine and nursing that I felt like I needed to know everything. As a new graduate I started...

  2. My fellow gimps--My one-month report

    chacomom replied to Cobweb's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Try the chair yoga if you have a class available locally. There is also a DVD by Peggy Cappy called "Yoga for Arthritis" which might be helpful. Either way give it a try. I have found it to be very...

  3. My fellow gimps--My one-month report

    chacomom replied to Cobweb's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    My experience with knee replacement 3 years ago was somewhat similar-second knee was much more painful post op and not adequate PT(insurance issues) Wish I had water therapy available but didn't. Have...

  4. Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    chacomom replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Everyone is a new nurse at some point. Accepting the fact that we have all asked a stupid question or two as new nurses should allow us to give them some slack. My favorite new nurse story is about a...

  5. New grads shouldn't work in ICU?

    chacomom replied to Kayla2013's topic in Critical Care

    You go girl! I started in ICU in 1974 fresh out of graduation from a BSN program It was hard and at times a little scary, but after a year I had acquired most of the skills I needed. The most...

  6. Medical words that make you cringe.

    chacomom replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    You are going to see plenty of bedsores in nursing. Get used to it

  7. Questions about Courage in nursing

    chacomom replied to NurseyNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to reply to you rquestions as you asked. I would prefer to do this by email. Is that OK? If so, I will send you my email address . How do you think would be the easiest way to do

  8. Questions about Courage in nursing

    chacomom replied to NurseyNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I would be glad to help you with your project. I have been a nurse since 1974. Your questions are very thought provoking. I have printed them and will respond in the next few days, if that would be...

  9. RN's, in your opinion, did coming out of school with a BSN really prepare you...

    chacomom replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think it did.The addtional sciences and other subjects that I studied has helped over the years. I started out on nights in ICU and quickly learned what I knew and didn't know. I also learned...

  10. Frustration Rant

    chacomom replied to Aniroc's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like my last job. I have way more experience than you, and think you handled yourself well. One brutal night(3-11) we had 3 RNs for 33 beds.(one staff member was a very new but competent grad)...

  11. Nurse Vs Daughter! Help Me!!!

    chacomom replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Reconnect with your father how ever you can. God has provided the opportunity for you. I lost my father in 1993 to cancer . We had a great relationship and I still miss him. You will be so glad that...

  12. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    chacomom replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I would be a weaver of silk or wool or a motorcycle

  13. I use up all of my compassion at work.

    chacomom replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Compassion fatigue has happened to me many times in my 30 plus years as a nurse in various capacities. ICU is where I started out asa new graduate and I lasted about 4 years there before I went on to...

  14. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    chacomom replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Treat everyone the way you would like to be treated. 2. If your gut tells you something is wrong, it mosy likely is. 3. All bleeding stops

  15. Light reading on workplace violence

    chacomom replied to cb_rn's topic in General Nursing

    My feeling is that our society has become more violent in general. Plus the fact that there isnot the respect there used to be for nurses, teachers,etc. When I worked in a small town ER 7 years ago I...

  16. Highly disturbed today at Clinical...

    chacomom replied to cookiesandcream22's topic in General Students

    In a LTC facility(or anywhere for that matter) sometimes a patients dignity is all they have left. You respected that. It something feels wrong don't do it. I agree that this should be reported to...

  17. Is it wrong to be ambitious?

    chacomom replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a unique profession in that there are so many things you can do. Never stop learning. I have sone many things in my nursing career.(ICE,ER,PACU, MED-SURG,CARDIAC RESEARCH,etc) and that's...

  18. Why do nurses eat their young?

    chacomom replied to mindyt289's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think nurses that treat you this way are burnt out and like to make themselves feel better by point out what the "new Grad" doesn't know. Everybody was new sometime in the past. Nursing is difficult...

  19. Have you ever seen a seizure for hypoglycemia?

    chacomom replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    Patients can also experience cardiac symptoms, ie chest

  20. Major Vent

    chacomom replied to LouisVRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We are a nation of immigrants except for the Native Americans who were just about obliterated. Respect the person and their culture. My husband is from Mexico and is studying to become a citizen. The...

  21. not sure if this is a normal feeling?

    chacomom replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    The last med surg job I had was the same as you describe. I've worked in a number of different areas in my career(ICU, PACU, ER), and I can tell you that med surg was the most stressful to me. I...

  22. Insurer targeted breast cancer patients to cancel

    chacomom replied to netglow's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Having survived breast cancer for 2 years, I live in fear of the same

  23. Is it legal to call yourself "Nurse" when you in fact are not?

    chacomom replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse for over 30 years, I have always found this to be offensive. It demeans the profession and all the hard work that is required to be a real nurse. The facilities/doctors who promote this...

  24. How do I get over this?

    chacomom replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    You will never get over the death of a close friend who took their own life. But time heals many things. Take time to heal and grieve. Talk to your instructors so they are aware of what has happened....

  25. The All-Important Bedside Manner.

    chacomom replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Tell the family you are happy they are there to support their family member and if you don't have answers to all of their questions you will find them or find someone who does