lady_jezebel replied to ProspectiveRN's topic in General Nursing
I also had the BS in biology first, and then returned to school for nursing. I'm glad that I chose the accelerated BSN route, for it has led to a really wonderful job in research nursing. The...
I really don't think it's your business. If she wants to talk about it, just tell her flat out that you think it's inappropriate & don't want to hear her jabber; but otherwise, who really cares?...
It says more about the "experienced" nurse than the "graduate". I think most experienced nurses can relate to it, and how we began our careers with so many ideals -- most of which have fallen by the...
lady_jezebel replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing
You're bored & wondering if you should make a change? My answer: YES! Life is short. Listen to your heart, not your fears. Nurses have lots of options. It's hard to get started in the process of...
lady_jezebel replied to kittypepper028's topic in General Nursing
I used to think "no", but now that I've decided to leave the hospital environment & apply for a research nursing job with a physician group, I've found that it definitely matters. Nurses may not...
lady_jezebel replied to jessnurse05's topic in General Nursing
I think that intuitively you already know all this, but I'm going to write it anyway: Your daughter is probably a very normal kid, since "difficult" behavior is just part of growing up. All kids go...
We use propofol gtts for INTUBATED pts in my med/surg ICU. It's a godsend, since pt's can be sedated or awoken within minutes. Our protocol allows us to use it for 8 hrs & then switch to a versed...
lady_jezebel replied to kileykids's topic in General Nursing
We've had great success with daycare. Our son started part-time care at 5 months. I would work 3 12-hr shifts per week, and be with him full-time on my days off. When I worked nights, I would use...
I will be working as a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator for a medical group in a few weeks. I would like to prepare for my job. Does anyone know of valuable professional or informational web...
lady_jezebel replied to passing thru's topic in MICU, SICU
He underwent a very serious surgery rife with potential complications & his health was obviously not the best to start with. I agree with the previous poster, he could have had a stroke. This is...