Tobygo2

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1. Certifications: Are they worth it?

   Tobygo2 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm debating on getting either my Oncology or Med-surg certification but I'm not sure how valuable they are. Any opinions? I'm not looking to change positions anytime in the near future but thought...

2. Nurse Practioner Vs. Physician Assistant

   Tobygo2 replied to bookworm33's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   You say you work in a hospital so why not speak with both a PA and a NP to see what they're opinion is. I work with a great NP so was able to grill him with questions about what he likes and doesn't...

3. Question about blood transfusions and H/H

   Tobygo2 replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

   Wbcs were 16. Platelets 275. She wound up going to ICU after she had chest pain during her transfusion She's stable from what I've heard but they still don't know what is causing this this. She's so...

4. Question about blood transfusions and H/H

   Tobygo2 replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone! I only had her for half a shift but she really got to me as she's a young, otherwise healthy girl. Definitely no gi bleed and no active bleeding anywhere else. We wanted to transfer...

5. Question about blood transfusions and H/H

   Tobygo2 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Recently had a pt with an H/H level of 4 and 15. MDs were leery of transfusions because everytime she has been getting transfused her levels would drop even more. I know you can develop antigens...

6. One of those days I would like to forget about...

   Tobygo2 replied to WanderLust07's topic in General Nursing

   My day today!! Felt HORRIBLE at the end of the

7. New nurse doubts

   Tobygo2 replied to Jk91's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I was terrified my first six months or so!!! It's completely normal and it's also good to be scared at first. Anyone who isn't scared probably should not be taking care of people's lives. Give...

8. recovering from eating disorder... eating at work

   Tobygo2 replied to nurseajrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Congrats on recovering!! I too have struggled with an ED and know how hard it is. We're not technically allowed to eat at nursing stations either but since everyone else does I've joined in. You...

9. Does your SO understand job stress?

   Tobygo2 replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

10. oncology (cna interview)

    Tobygo2 replied to alholtcna's topic in General Nursing

    As the above poster said it can be very, very sad however you balance that with many happy endings as well. Just know you WILL see young people die and sadly many times pts you have known for quite...

11. Does your SO understand job stress?

    Tobygo2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Do your significant others understand the stress that comes with being an RN? I'm an RN on dayshift working in a very busy med-surg unit. I typically don't get to use the bathroom until after...

12. Difficult Coworker

    Tobygo2 replied to Tobygo2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

13. Difficult Coworker

    Tobygo2 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How do you deal with a difficult coworker? I'm not one who likes confrontation in least, in fact I avoid it at all costs. Said coworker is someone who seems to make rude, condescending remarks...

14. "I don't want an admit..."

    Tobygo2 replied to MessyMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel for you! I NEVER complain about getting an admit. That's why it's called "work"

15. Changing Shifts (Eves to Nights)

    Tobygo2 replied to naptimeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was 28hrs so three to four nights a week. I also was up until at least 2am watching television :) Plus my only "real" meal was dinner... Healthy RN here too