Deb123j

Deb123j

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  1. Where do you put your STUFF

    Deb123j replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's how I organize my stuff. My top has 2 pockets and cargo pants c 2 pockets. We don't use lanyards, we have a retractable clip that holds our badges on it. Shirt: Right pocket - multi-colored...

  2. Why do people try to discourage you? :(

    Deb123j replied to drinkmoresoup's topic in General Students

    First off...you're not dumb. And like you...I did things backwards, but I think it works better that way sometimes. I'm 34, have an 18yr, 3yr & 1yr. I did TERRIBLE in high school, pretty bad in...

  3. Pregnant in Nursing School ....

    Deb123j replied to sweettater0303's topic in General Students

    I was pregnant during my 1st & 2nd semesters in NS (on purpose). It's totally dooable! The only way we differ...I delivered in July. I think it might be hard to return to school right after you...

  4. Would being short a big disadvantage for being a nurse?

    Deb123j replied to green_tea's topic in International Nursing

    I'm 5' and have no problems whatsoever. There are also several other nurses in my unit 5' to

  5. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    Deb123j replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on a trauma floor, so LOTS of narcs. We give colace, miralax, metamucil, supp. and occ enemas. Also we encourage lots of ambulation if possible. We also have a place in our assessment...

  6. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    Deb123j replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ummm...where do you put the bag when you're transferring a patient? You can't exactly hang it on the side of the bed...it's likely to get pulled

  7. Who has a Littmann in a lighter color?

    Deb123j replied to southeRNyankeee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also have a pink one (with tons of marks on it) and a light blue one. The blue doesn't have marks on it...at least not yet. However I've been using the pink once since it was a graduation present,...

  8. Student loan repayment from hospitals in SW Ohio???

    Deb123j posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I will be graduating in December and am needing to find a hospital who will help pay off my student loans. Kettering Hospital will pay 9K for a 3 year contract. Miami Valley Hospital will pay 10K...

  9. So upset about VRE!!!

    Deb123j posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was working Wed night c a pt who had c-diff...no biggie. At 2300 while reading my pts hx from the docs notes, I found out that she had a hx of VRE. I'm 6 mo pregnant! Luckily once I told the...

  10. So upset about VRE!!!

    Deb123j replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    i don't have a problem with taking care of pts in isolation (i believe in my original post i stated such), however i do have a problem taking care of a pt who has vre, since my ob specifically said...

  11. So upset about VRE!!!

    Deb123j replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    If I wasn't pregnant...I wouldn't care, however there has to be some reason that my ob said NOT to take care of a pt who has VRE, because it's dangerous for my

  12. Loan Repayment in Dayton/Cincinnati

    Deb123j replied to KBoo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The poster has already been through nursing school and owes the school. If you already work at the valley you get $$ along the way, however if you start working there after you are done with school...

  13. Loan Repayment in Dayton/Cincinnati

    Deb123j replied to KBoo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Miami Valley Hospital - $10,000 - 5,000 after 6 mo, 2,500 after 1 yr and 2,500 after 2 yrs - no contract signed -- I think the same is for Good Sam Kettering - $9,000 for 3 years, I can't remember how...

  14. Did he get too much morphine?

    Deb123j posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse and am still learning drug doses and such. My brother had a lapchole today. After the surgery he was in his room resting comfortably. A student nurse comes in and asks if he's in any...

  15. Did he get too much morphine?

    Deb123j replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle:chuckle so so true!!!!!

  16. Did he get too much morphine?

    Deb123j replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    First off, I want to thank everyone who has responded to my thread!!! :heartbeat I knew that I would get some awesome opinions on here...that's why I love this web site soooo much!!! My brother...

  17. Did he get too much morphine?

    Deb123j replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

  18. Did he get too much morphine?

    Deb123j replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    This was one of the things that really bothered me. Typically I ask the pt if they would like medication before I draw it up. He's not a big guy...maybe weighs

  19. PICC line flushing question

    Deb123j replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So if you don't get blood return...do you still use it for meds? The nurses I have worked with don't seem to mind too much if you can't get blood out of it, other than you can't do

  20. I'm getting very discouraged...

    Deb123j replied to Mommyof2RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do any hospitals in your area offer an intern program? I'm just finishing an intern program and was able to work in 3 different units. It's nice to see the dynamics of the different

  21. PICC line flushing question

    Deb123j replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good question. I'm a new nurse and was never taught to aspirate first...just flush to maintain patency. I hate it when they clot off or they are able to be flushed but you can't draw labs off of...

  22. Can I have a kiss???

    Deb123j posted a topic in General Nursing

    My somewhat confused pt last night asked me, "Will you give me a kiss?" lol To which I replied, "No, I won't give you a kiss!" He asked why and I said nurses don't kiss their pts. He can wait...

  23. Can I have a kiss???

    Deb123j replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm...I guess that did come out sounding kinda wrong.

  24. New grad in cincy...am i being paid enough?

    Deb123j replied to musiclover77's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm a new nurse in Dayton and make $22. A friend of mine is making $21.18. So maybe a little low...but definately in the Ohio range. BTW...that 1st paycheck is absolutely

  25. Can I have a kiss???

    Deb123j replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    lol - I guess I should at lease take comfort that it was a man who asked me. lol Another nurse and I suggested the pt being put back on the vent. lol He was MUCH more cooperative!!!