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  1. Tips and tricks for new grads in the ED

    newgrad2004 replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Emergency

    I heard of a new grad not in ED but once being told pt couldnt swallow PO meds being told to push them thru "the tube". The new grad crushed them and pushed them thru the PICC line instead of the...

  2. Pt's C/O in the ER (funny)

    newgrad2004 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Omg that is tff

  3. My Diagnosis, and I'm really not kidding!!!!

    newgrad2004 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think having babies reduces brain cells! With each pregnancy I got more absent minded, loosing car keys, leaving new purchases by a bench, ect. If we didnt get dumber why do some people have 10 of...

  4. Care plan help from the EXPERTS

    newgrad2004 replied to johnnrachel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We were allowed to use right from the book. The book is more detailed than any careplan you might see (check box form type) that they use in the hospitals. I used "nursing care plans" by mosby. It...

  5. Why do nursng students HAVE to have health insurance b/4 they strart cliniclas?

    newgrad2004 replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Ii Dont understand that. I dont even recall signing a statement that I didnt have insurance, which I did not and still wont until I go to work at the hospital. I think it is ridiculous to ask you to...

  6. Ever have a major crush on a doctor

    newgrad2004 replied to ninaldunn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I dont think I would want to ever date my OB, even if he was goodlooking. I mean this is a person who sees EVERYTHING, up close and personal. *shudders* I couldnt even act flirty with someone who...

  7. Ever have a major crush on a doctor

    newgrad2004 replied to ninaldunn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dang is he married?

  8. Texas calling Australia

    newgrad2004 replied to Pilar's topic in International Nursing

    i always wanted to visit OZ. I think the accent is so awesome especially the men :) I love looking at photos and dreaming of visiting there one day! Thanks for all the info on the living and work...

  9. Pt's C/O in the ER (funny)

    newgrad2004 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Yah and here I thought I was a lil kinky

  10. Nurses and tattoos

    newgrad2004 replied to YCAussie's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the instructors, the school, if they have policies, if they inforce them, but most of all the tatoo. I know a guy in my class had some pretty offendning tattos and was told to...

  11. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    newgrad2004 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Or a-systole and doing

  12. Pt's C/O in the ER (funny)

    newgrad2004 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    A mouse? wth? A gerbil? Im lost. Man I guess I'm just not kinky

  13. Do you wear makeup?

    newgrad2004 replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Students

    LoL a cockerspaniel!!

  14. Do you wear makeup?

    newgrad2004 replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Students

    I would feel sorry for the people I work with if I didnt. But in school, I wear it but dont bother to do my hair a lot of times. Wore sweats to class a lot too! Especially those late night lab...

  15. from student to shift supervisor???

    newgrad2004 replied to IowaCindy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know new grads who have taken supervisor or charge positions with in the year. Crazy yes. But its the shortage, so it isnt hard or doesnt take long to move up. I would be scared. But if you feel...

  16. Just read this "woman does own C-section"

    newgrad2004 replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    What do you think they did before anestesia... I say more power to her and thank god she didnt die. But I know I couldnt have done it. Maybe she sent the kid before she did it. But how on earth...

  17. Caribbean dreaming

    newgrad2004 replied to billw's topic in International Nursing

    From listening on here i heard FL has worst

  18. Bathing a 7 y/o

    newgrad2004 replied to Nurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree about the red flags, and I would definatley look into it, BUT I know my nearly eight yr old..if she suspected that I didnt want her or had a problem with her taking a bath at her...

  19. Youngest labor patient?

    newgrad2004 replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I dont get it. At 12 do they even understand fully that a baby can come from sex? I doubt they think that can happen to them, teens think they are invincible. It kills me and frightens me to think...

  20. I got a JOB!!!

    newgrad2004 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am graduating in may and I went on my first interview and got the job. I was so nervous before and even asked for help on this board with my interview. I got some good advise and YIPPPPPPEEEEEEE...

  21. I got a JOB!!!

    newgrad2004 replied to newgrad2004's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all! Im so excited I can hardly sleep knowing I'm jumping to a new tax bracket soon! But I am also scared too! But the orientation is good and I will have a preceptor so I will be

  22. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    newgrad2004 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    well said

  23. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    newgrad2004 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Family or patients that act like the hospital is the "Hilton". Ordering extra trays for everyone who visits and complain about everything they get to eat, WE ALL KNOW HOSPITAL FOOD STINKS, get over...

  24. My First "Bad" Baby!!

    newgrad2004 replied to Darchild77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The story gave me goose bumps :) Wonderful

  25. No time to review patient charts

    newgrad2004 replied to joey1967's topic in General Students

    not in california any more. 4:1 step down units. And soon going to 5 on regular units. Did I mention MANDATORY