sparklie.lady

sparklie.lady

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  1. What type of RN do you wanna be?

    sparklie.lady replied to reeta116's topic in General Students

    Right now, I'm leaning towards pediatrics or pediatric ER. We have a few peds-dedicated ERs in my area, so hopefully I will be able to find a job

  2. Are there any acceptable absences?

    sparklie.lady replied to parrothead36's topic in General Students

    This is just my opinion, but a family cruise would not be an excused absence, especially from a clinical day. There's just no way to make those experiences up. In my program, we are "allowed" two...

  3. Only tobacco free employeess??

    sparklie.lady replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in General Nursing

    Rumor has it, the CEO of the Cleveland Clinic has mentioned stopping hiring obese people, but was told there was no way to make that legal! He definitely fought a hard (losing) battle against the...

  4. Help with nursing dx, please :)

    sparklie.lady posted a topic in General Students

    Evening, all... I am really struggling with this dx. (We do two for our care plans.) Anyway, patient is 59 y/o M, with HTN, ETOH, who is post op from getting a neobladder (bladder CA). Hx of 2ppd...

  5. Help with nursing dx, please :)

    sparklie.lady replied to sparklie.lady's topic in General Students

    Thanks, guys! I did got with ineffective tissue perfusion r/t infiltrates in the lungs (which I missed reading on a CXR). I really appreciate your

  6. how old were you when you decided to become a nurse?

    sparklie.lady replied to bridezillatobe's topic in General Nursing

    32 when I decided (2nd career) and I will get my license (fingers crossed) at

  7. Can't get it out of my head

    sparklie.lady replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in General Nursing

    You *are* a hero! Focus on

  8. Nursing Care Plan

    sparklie.lady replied to connk's topic in General Students

    Well, if she doesn't have any c/o, then perhaps using a different diagnosis would work. I haven't had L&D yet, but would knowledge deficit work (is she a 1st timer?). How is she coping? Good...

  9. Adoption

    sparklie.lady replied to Gabby_101's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are giving an amazing gift to the world! As a mother, I cannot think of a more precious thing than to help another woman (or man!) complete their family. While I support everyone's right to...

  10. Boston Med-new TV show, will you be watching?

    sparklie.lady replied to kat von b's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a review from the New York Times. After reading it, I know I will DEFINITELY be forcing myself to stay up tonight!

  11. Are there any pediatric hospice nurses here?

    sparklie.lady posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm writing a paper for my research class and I'd like to do it on some aspect of pediatric hospice. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas to narrow my topic. I am thinking of looking at special...

  12. Are there any pediatric hospice nurses here?

    sparklie.lady replied to sparklie.lady's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow, thanks, Erin! These are some excellent topics. I think I may see what I can find about preparing siblings. You're doing wonderful work with these kids--I hope I can do the same when I get my...

  13. Are patients more likely to be honest with the nurse or the doctor?

    sparklie.lady posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've had a patient all week (I'm on my second clinical rotation of an ABSN program) who gives everyone a different story about his alcohol consumption. Yesterday, he told me it was 8-9 shots/ night...

  14. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    sparklie.lady replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for answering. I was honestly curious. Based on a cost of living conversion, that would be about $21/ hour where I am. That makes sense, even if there are barely any new grad jobs here,...

  15. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    sparklie.lady replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd like to know where new grads are making $36+ per hour (52 weeks @ 40 hours per week). I'm graduating in 11 months and want to know where to

  16. Are patients more likely to be honest with the nurse or the doctor?

    sparklie.lady replied to sparklie.lady's topic in General Nursing

    For example, was told in report pt A drinks 2 drinks a day but is in ETOH precautions, receiving ativan q2 due to withdrawls. I ask pt A, "So I can correctly dose your medication, I need to verify how...

  17. Any mothers in nursing school with preschool-age children?

    sparklie.lady replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    I have a 3.5 year old who just finished her first year at preschool. I don't know what I would have done if we weren't able to afford it (only can b/c my mom passed away and left her the $)....

  18. Quirky Habits?

    sparklie.lady replied to dorisc1981's topic in General Nursing

    I can only eat one food at a time. Once it's done, I can then move on to the next item on my plate. Drives my husband NUTS...he's trying to teach our daughter to mix up her bites, but she's a smart...

  19. Needle Stick Injury on HIV+ pt

    sparklie.lady replied to holdencaufield's topic in General Nursing

    *hug* Keep us

  20. Accerlated BSN and sleep?

    sparklie.lady replied to Rmedin19's topic in General Nursing

    I'm about halfway through with my accelerated program and pulling As consistently. But, I have to admit, I am definitely sacrificing sleep to keep up with the mountains of busywork. None of it is...

  21. Does anyone have a good site/advice for breastfeeding?

    sparklie.lady replied to friendlysmile's topic in General Nursing

    You've gotten great advice so far. I just want to add some encouragement-- once you and your little one have your routine down, it is the easiest thing ever.

  22. please help these senior nursing students!!!

    sparklie.lady replied to TiaKay's topic in General Students

    posted to fb!

  23. pls help

    sparklie.lady replied to hopeless case's topic in General Nursing

    What normal prenatal screenings would a pregnant woman have? Titers, BP,

  24. personal tragedy

    sparklie.lady replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking of your family now. Miracles happen! And so should second

  25. What nursing drug book do you like?

    sparklie.lady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Oops! I forgot to buy one and now it's care plan time. So before I shell out bigtime bucks, what book do you like, and why? TIA!