CFitzRN

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L&D; GI; Fam Med; Home H; Case mgmt

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  1. what do the docs use in colonoscopy?

    CFitzRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    At our endo unit, our pts are advised to start clear liquids 2 days before their procedure, then the day before their procedure, they begin their prep, which consists of polyethylene glycol (miralax)...

  2. Am I being "dumbed down" in my current dept?

    CFitzRN replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know what I've learned in my 45 years on this planet? There are very few "wrong decisions" when you are pursuing your vocation. There are deviations in the path, but you will ALWAYS learn from...

  3. How does this happen??

    CFitzRN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Well said - I totally agree. LOL @ "what would Dorothea Orem do?" Hahaha! So

  4. To all the moms out there: How did you do it?

    CFitzRN replied to Karina1481's topic in General Nursing

    SOM - it's really cool that you've found a good school for your little guy. It sounds like things worked out well for you and your family. I know there's no "one-size-fits-all" but I have to say,...

  5. To all the moms out there: How did you do it?

    CFitzRN replied to Karina1481's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to try to say this with as much respect and kindness as I can... I promise you, the ability to provide superficial material (designer) goods is not worth losing the time with your children...

  6. Lasix

    CFitzRN replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    CHFers tend to get pulmonary edema, so you're right - it is usually CHFers and such who get it, but he was having the same symptom as a CHFer, and the Lasix worked the same way it would for someone...

  7. How does this happen??

    CFitzRN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

  8. How does this happen??

    CFitzRN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    That is a good question. I have a theory that stems from my own experience. When I was in nursing school 2 years ago, we got -very little- actual clinical instruction. We got more theory and...

  9. More of a personal health question...need input

    CFitzRN replied to NYRN09's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't see your initial post but I had a root canal - aside from the incredible boredom and length of time I had to sit there with my mouth open (it took 2 appts to do one root canal - about 1 hour...

  10. To all the moms out there: How did you do it?

    CFitzRN replied to Karina1481's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not going to be a lot of help because I waited until my kids were 7, 11, 14 and 16 before starting nursing school for the reasons you mentioned, and also for a reason carlajane stated - because I...

  11. Can I - as an RN - recommned OTC drugs?

    CFitzRN replied to mischaj718's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is a pretty big difference between recommending an OTC to a patient and actually administering something in a hospital or other facility setting. There are usually standing orders in...

  12. insomnia question re: night shifts

    CFitzRN replied to alias's topic in General Nursing

    I really think you'll be okay if 2nd shift is what you really want. I am ALWAYS seeing openings for 2nd shift - at the hospital, home care, LTC, you name it. I seriously wouldn't worry about that...

  13. Does any one know the answer to this??

    CFitzRN replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

    YES! I WIN! Just kidding, but I do love to be right.

  14. which field of nursing is the most flexible?

    CFitzRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly? I think I'd have killed people if I'd gone straight to ICU from graduation... but it's cool if there are those out there who feel confident in such a move. I know there are great ICU...

  15. Does any one know the answer to this??

    CFitzRN replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to know, too.

  16. Intimidating? ME?

    CFitzRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, he sounds like a really tough nut to crack, but I think, despite all odds, that you are actually making a tiny fracture in that hard shell of his. And that's cool. But still, don't put up...

  17. I want to change to do something else in nursing

    CFitzRN replied to monikfree's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, what she said. I hope it works out for

  18. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    CFitzRN replied to Meraki's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have -zero- experience with this but wanted to say that I definitely believe you are suffering with a real, debilitating illness, and I very much hope and pray that you will recover

  19. My Favorite Pen Has Been Banned! Help!!!!

    CFitzRN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite pen is whatever VIAGRA gives out. hahaha - not even kidding. Once my VIAGRA pens are depleted, I'm screwed. pun

  20. New Nurse & New to Night Shift. Need Advice!

    CFitzRN replied to OBGYN*RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm posting this not to discourage you AT ALL, but to give you the other side of the coin. Keep in mind that when I started my nursing career I was 43 (a whole 20 years older than you!) and I am...

  21. Approved for a BSN course of study yesterday. :)

    CFitzRN replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    Now this is a GOOD use of taxpayer dollars! So much of our taxes are just wasted - this is a great thing. Congratulations! And thank you for your service to our country

  22. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    CFitzRN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you - it wasn't only the creepiest story, it was very powerful from a spiritual perspective. I have come face-to-face with evil before and it is absolutely real. What I pray is that...

  23. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    CFitzRN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I realize this post was years ago, and things have changed I'm sure, but it sounds to me like you were being given some discernment about what would be happening. I also don't know your spiritual...

  24. Request for Advice

    CFitzRN replied to stu1963's topic in General Nursing

    Holy moly, I'm glad I didn't read this before I went to nursing school! I never would have

  25. Somthing going on with my son...

    CFitzRN replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    Totally understandable. I would too. Just try not to worry too much while you're waiting for him to get a good exam but heck yeah, keep fightin' for your