shel_wny

shel_wny

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  1. What equipment to bring to psych unit?

    shel_wny replied to Clark_Kent's topic in Psychiatric

    I just bring a pen. (And a kind heart, and a mutually respectful

  2. Made to Falsify Documentation :(

    shel_wny posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ok...so I'm just learning the ropes as a new CNA on board and charting is one of the tasks. We are supposed to check and change (if needed) everyone on our team (20 people) every 2 hours for...

  3. Drug Testing

    shel_wny posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to get raked over the coals for this one... But I just HAD to ask this question. At any point in your nursing career were you drug tested? I'll say no more. And no, I'm not a pothead.

  4. Help with taking BP

    shel_wny posted a topic in General Students

    Well, in clinical we learned how to take blood pressure, and I've practiced it a million times but I am still filled with self-doubt. Is the systolic the first sound I hear or does it have to actually...

  5. Will I Be Ok?

    shel_wny replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in MICU, SICU

    I usually just say, "Well...I'm not quite sure. You're in the ICU and you're pretty sick right now." Then I often look up at the monitor and tell them what is good and what our goal is for the end of...

  6. Meds to know for the New Grad in ICU

    shel_wny posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I just accepted a position that starts at the end of May in the SICU/MICU. I personally know that meds are a weakness for me and I want to crack down on them in preparation for this job. Could anyone...

  7. Prior service and looking to work at local VA Hospital

    shel_wny replied to doubledown_58's topic in Government, Military

    Ok, as I understand it, your prior service in the military would count toward your time for retirement. The VA loves to hire veterans. I would definitely go for it and put in an application with human...

  8. Healthier Living Support Thread: PART TWO!

    shel_wny replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks for the response everyone. Still haven't found a good pilates DVD yet, but haven't done much looking besides asking on here. I'm finding that jasmine green tea with 1 tsp of honey really helps...

  9. Healthier Living Support Thread: PART TWO!

    shel_wny replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi everyone! I'm encouraged to see this thread is still here from before I took a break from Allnurses stuff. As a full-time student who works full-time I've definitely gotten into the habit of eating...

  10. Meds to know for the New Grad in ICU

    shel_wny replied to shel_wny's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks! Now time to hit my med

  11. Can't Decide - NeonatalICU or Stay in Trauma

    shel_wny replied to CarVsTree's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always thought a long orientation was preferred against a shorter one. At least that's what my instructors and colleagues seem to make me

  12. Options for childcare when mandated

    shel_wny replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Exactly the kind of information and encouragement I was looking for. :) Much appreciated,

  13. Options for childcare when mandated

    shel_wny posted a topic in General Nursing

    The facility where I work enforces mandatory overtime. My husband and I are anticipating having a child within the next 5 years. A major concern of mine is being mandated and having no one to care for...

  14. Heroin OD in the Boston Public Garden

    shel_wny replied to CraigBSN02's topic in Emergency

    Wow! What a strange case of the photographer being in the right place at the right time. Very unfortunate for the user and his friends. Maybe one life will save two...

  15. Major Props to those who work in this field!

    shel_wny posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I had the opportunity today to float to a lock-down inpatient psych ward. What a whole different take on nursing! The nurses and assistants were great and the whole process was fun to watch. I don't...

  16. Dallas, Tx or Tacoma, WA

    shel_wny replied to military spouse's topic in Nursing Career

    Dallas is very hot, right wing, metropolitan, and suburban. The NW is rainy, cooler, liberal, beautiful, and full of nature. I was raised in Dallas and I've visited and dream about living in WA or...

  17. No luck in finding Nursing job.

    shel_wny replied to brotherbear's topic in Nursing Career

    Did you try the VA hospital there? Lots of LVN positions and your military history would help you get your foot in the

  18. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    shel_wny replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    My gosh - that lady was a JERK! :angryfire Let me at her! :smiley_ab You sound like such a sweet and normal lady. It makes me furious you were treated so poorly! Now go and seek out a PCP that isn't a...

  19. No She/he Did Not!!!

    shel_wny replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    HAHAHA! That's GREAT! Made my night. Keep em coming!

  20. Nurse donating kidney to dialysis patient

    shel_wny replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's kind of cool. I've thought about donating one of my kidneys before. It's a very personal decision.

  21. If there was one piece of advice...

    shel_wny replied to ImaERtraumaRN's topic in Emergency

    HAHA! LOVE this

  22. Horrible CNAs! Need to vent

    shel_wny replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    You would be surprised. I know our facility doesn't drug test.

  23. Grandmother w/ alzheimers - Malnourishment question

    shel_wny replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    How wonderful of you to be taking care of your grandmother! I can't imagine a harder task. You'll make an awesome nurse. :) You'll know if she's going to die from malnutrition... It's a pretty slow...

  24. migraines and nursing

    shel_wny replied to Jen,SN's topic in General Nursing

    My pathophysiology teacher is an MD and he swears by a big bottle of gatorade to rid yourself of a migraine. I've never had a migraine so I haven't had the opportunity to try this. It's worth a shot...

  25. i am a tall girl - need advice!

    shel_wny replied to toadflax's topic in General Nursing

    5'11" here and as a CNA I've had zero problems. Electric beds are my best friend as they go up really fast, and no need to crank that rusty old crank. I'm mindful of always bending my legs and using...