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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 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  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 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...

  10. Does your SO understand job stress?

    Tobygo2 replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. Difficult Coworker

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

  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

  16. Changing Shifts (Eves to Nights)

    Tobygo2 replied to naptimeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have done both and while you feel like you've wasted your whole day before working evenings it was much better on my sleep/wake cycle. Nights didn't have as much stress and busy work of...

  17. Evening shift to day shift

    Tobygo2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I currently work evening shift and have an opportunity to move into a day shift position which I've wanted to do for quite some time. Of course now that I have the opportunity to move I'm...

  18. Evening shift to day shift

    Tobygo2 replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

    And that's exactly how I feel! Do I choose a great work life OR a great personal life? How can you choose?? Of course I want both

  19. New to chemotherapy...concerned about exposure risk...

    Tobygo2 replied to SYNURSE's topic in Oncology

    Ensure you wear PPE and double glove if you wish. As long as all safety measures are taken you should be just

  20. Oncology & blood transfusions

    Tobygo2 replied to bsnanat2's topic in Oncology

    Just tonight I had one pt get platelets and 2units of PRBCs and sometimes I have multiple patients getting transfusions. However on other shifts they may not get any! All depends on the patient's...

  21. 3 most important things to know for an oncology nurse

    Tobygo2 replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Oncology

    Know what you're facility considers to be neutropenic. Ours is a cutoff of 1500 but I know other places differ. Know about ANC, H/H and platelet levels as MDs frequently call to check on these labs...

  22. Work anxiety...advice appreciated

    Tobygo2 replied to JMoney's topic in General Nursing

    If it makes you feel any better I'm the EXACT same

  23. I don't know how long I'll be able to do nights...

    Tobygo2 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel about 8-he nights, they are BRUTAL. I'm working my last week of them before I change shifts. Stay optimistic though, a position opened up that I got much quicker than I...

  24. Anxiety

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

    Of course you can take medication! Half of the nurses I work with do, Lol. When I was drug tested I just showed them my prescriptions, no questions asked

  25. Anxiety

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

    Are you currently on any anti-anxiety medications? I take 20mg Lexapro and it helps but I'm still anxious quite a bit. I easily get overwhelmed at work and need to consciously make myself stop and...