nursedawn67

nursedawn67 LPN

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  1. How do you give cough syrup?

    nursedawn67 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I read somewhere (in a nursing journal or something to that affect) that you should drink water after cough syrup it helps get it into the blood stream quicker so it can start working. Just...

  2. Fox TV's House

    nursedawn67 replied to ticker-rn's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen the show....but here is my 2 cents....Doctor's for years have treated nurses like dirt. And people should see nurses in a new light that we can do the simplest of task that even a...

  3. gifts

    nursedawn67 replied to Butterfli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How about nice relaxing gifts for after all that schooling and work....such as scented bath salts or bubble baths, scented lotions...you know that "bath and body works" type stuff. Nursing can be...

  4. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    nursedawn67 replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    I agree, no matter what field of nursing you work in there is always something bad, and if you don't find some humor some where it will eat you alive. You can't wear the weight of the world on your...

  5. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    nursedawn67 replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I found it funny myself and somewhat true...but I could see where it might upset

  6. THINK you FAILED NCLEX ~ READ!

    nursedawn67 replied to luvfornursing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well congratulations on passing...we have all been there I know I left feeling like the stupidest person on the planet and even told my husband well i'll be taking that again. But I passed. I think...

  7. charting

    nursedawn67 replied to girlfromtx's topic in General Students

    I have always been taught you would chart "resting quietly in bed with eyes closed" and if they happened to be woke up for something then would add "arouses easily to verbal stimuli" or "arouses...

  8. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    nursedawn67 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have 3 teenage daughters, one of which is now married. I often had to work holidays and just sucked it up...yes of course I would have much rather have been off but that's how it goes. Years ago...

  9. Rita's coming-my hospital won't close!!

    nursedawn67 replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    I agree run like H***! You and everyone down that way are in our thoughts and

  10. need advice asap

    nursedawn67 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok here is the scenerio..... Saturday my daughter got married...so you know that means alot of stress over the past few weeks. Of course I drank alot that night, but not enough to be sick or...

  11. need advice asap

    nursedawn67 replied to nursedawn67's topic in General Nursing

    Hi again, ok first off...sorry about posting this in this forum, I had not seen or was aware that there was a advice forum. I haven't been on allnurses as much as I used to. But for those of you...

  12. I am very embarrassed... my work day yesterday.

    nursedawn67 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I personally think all you showed them was you are human. And really that is what a boss is there for to work through possible problems, or to reassure there are no problems. So take a deep breath...

  13. man holding wife still during epidural dies!

    nursedawn67 replied to smk1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think they should have asked one of the nurses to hold the wife. But I agree with the others as far as it is a very sad and unfortunate event, many people have passed out during a loved ones...

  14. do i pass with 85 question?

    nursedawn67 replied to dawnregit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check your states website, alot of them you are able to check out people's licenses, look up your name. That's how I found mine in the state of MI, TN and Florida (not at all the same time but...)...

  15. HORRIBLY painful bowel movements-help

    nursedawn67 replied to nursejoey05's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this alot working in the nursing homes, people on alot of heavy duty pain meds get constipated quickly and severly if not treated. What irritates me is when your hubbies case is why the...

  16. Tattoo's on Nurses

    nursedawn67 replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    I have 4 tattoos which are all covered by my scrubs, occasionally one may peek out but it is tasteful...it is 2 baby tigers sitting and laying beside eachother, but the most that gets seen is the...

  17. No She/he Did Not!!!

    nursedawn67 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    That's funny...when I had an admit one time another nurse came to help me and she said "did you notice how edematous and shiny that womans leg is? You should address that in her care plan" I said...

  18. Callin all Floridians.....need some moving info please

    nursedawn67 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am planning on relocating to Florida and I am an LPN. So I have a few questions if anyone feels they can help me out....I really can use a buddy already there to help get prepared for the move. I...

  19. Venting...Hosp pts coming from skilled nursing facilities

    nursedawn67 replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    stidget99 congratulations on doing the right thing! You are to be commended for doing your job and caring. (((hugs))) Decubs can be easily treated and prevented in many patients (I have seen...

  20. Callin all Floridians.....need some moving info please

    nursedawn67 replied to nursedawn67's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey all....new info on my relocation process. So far I have had 2 job offers...which are well aware that I may not move until June and both have told me "we will have a job for you whenever you get...

  21. Any Florida LPN's (relocating questions)

    nursedawn67 replied to sfgibson's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ohh it's lovely around there. There is a State Prison in Zephyrhills (Zephrhills Correctional Facility), that I have heard is paying more ($20.) than other LPN State jobs ($14.). Due to the demand...

  22. Does anyone know a good website to buy scrubs?

    nursedawn67 replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    This is where I get all mine too, they have pretty good prices, and if you check out their clearance items they have some great deals there

  23. Any Florida LPN's (relocating questions)

    nursedawn67 replied to sfgibson's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey thanks for the reply, I have noticed in researching jobs online that Tampa does seem to have alot of opportunities. I have also been researching into getting my LPN license for Florida. I have...

  24. Callin all Floridians.....need some moving info please

    nursedawn67 replied to nursedawn67's topic in Florida Nursing

    This does help alot, thank you for your reply. I am interested in Nursing homes too, if you know of any good ones or anyone I can get in contact with that would be great and if not thanks anyhow for...

  25. Callin all Floridians.....need some moving info please

    nursedawn67 replied to nursedawn67's topic in Florida Nursing

    :) gentle bump