nursedawn67

nursedawn67 LPN

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  1. Loss

    nursedawn67 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm so sorry to hear this...how tragic.....and heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers go to all parties

  2. Sacred cows that need to be laid to rest

    nursedawn67 replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    The one that gets me....and I know the reasoning behind it but still makes no sense is.....having a 90 something year old resident come into the nursing home in failry good health, just unable to take...

  3. Mark Your Calender Now

    nursedawn67 replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hey it's freezing here! But on the plus side everything will pucker up and it will be like an instant body lift!!!!! Or...........If I walk out naked it will just scare them back to

  4. Nursing and fainting........(long)

    nursedawn67 replied to Euphrosyne7's topic in General Nursing

    I found that things that would normally bother me, do not when it is something I have to preform. It's like I unconciously and conciously realize I have no choice but to do it and I do. Also it...

  5. Question for those who did watch ER?

    nursedawn67 replied to salvati08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I saw one of the most basic nursing procedures royally screwed up on this past ER, while Abby is in the NICU and is using her stethoscope to listen to a baby...do you think it may have helped if she...

  6. Nurses pay

    nursedawn67 replied to ChristineG's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LPN in Michigan, LTC and I make $15 and hour....and I have been a nurse since

  7. and the problem is..........?

    nursedawn67 replied to marcicatherine's topic in Emergency

    These are so funny! Of course these type of patients are what keeps the day going with a little laughter. Thanks for making my day go with some laughter!

  8. Would it really benefit me?

    nursedawn67 replied to tumblebug's topic in General Nursing

    Definately!! It is a great learning experience towards your nursing career. Good luck!!!

  9. Hi I'm new!

    nursedawn67 replied to nickel606's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome and Happy New

  10. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    nursedawn67 replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    I would be a stay at home mom, but work from home doing something with computers. Oh yeah and paint ceramics to sell at

  11. Christmas Morning...What did YOU do????

    nursedawn67 replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well I was up at 5:40am, had to work today. Was off yesterday, we just sat around the house and played games with the kids and watched Christmas movies all day, had a big ham dinner. Today after I...

  12. please help....did I do the right thing

    nursedawn67 replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others that you did the right thing! What rude neighbors! Hope things improve soon for

  13. Funny video's

    nursedawn67 replied to sprtbikegrlsv65's topic in Nursing Humor

    Those were too cute...me and my daughter are cracking up at them! Thanks!!!

  14. The Nurse's New Clothes

    nursedawn67 replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.lydiasuniforms.com I get all mine here on line or from their catalog. They have a great clearance area too. Good

  15. Story about Dave...

    nursedawn67 replied to jnette's topic in Nursing Humor

    Apparently Dave has been a very bad boy!

  16. Just a Question

    nursedawn67 replied to sunshineclarity's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It never fails to amaze me that someone that is 93 years old, ate like a pound of bacon a day and stayed up to all hours of the night is now forced to bed at a certain time and forced on a...

  17. Lingo

    nursedawn67 replied to JACALA_CL's topic in Emergency

    I just love these...they crack me up!:chuckle BTW...there have been post like this before and I have taken the "lingos" and copied them and have a huge list of all of them. So once again if anyone...

  18. pooling of saliva in base of throat

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

    Good suggestion...I was thinking the same thing!

  19. Still conscious with a BS of 24 ???

    nursedawn67 replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    When low enough I prefer the OJ and sugar to get them up to a safe level and then milk and crackers to maintain it. And if they are really low and won't really take the juice, I try ensure (just a...

  20. Gotcha !!!

    nursedawn67 replied to jnette's topic in Nursing Humor

    busted!!!

  21. What is your least favorite.....

    nursedawn67 replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think one of the worst things is going to do an IM injection on the skinniest, most frail looking little old man/lady.....it's like where do you put the needle? Because every place looks like you...

  22. have you ever noticed

    nursedawn67 replied to nursepenny's topic in General Nursing

    yes positioning does definately affect BP. When I was pregnant I had very high BP and had doctors orders to lay around especially on my left side, to help keep the BP down. Always take BP while...

  23. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    nursedawn67 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have to agree..what if a female wasn't comfortable with a male taking care of her? Do we tell her "too bad!" I don't think racism is right, but it does come down to the patients

  24. How do you stay warm in your scrubs??

    nursedawn67 replied to mdwRN's topic in General Nursing

    trutfully...run like H***! I found if I put too much on then I roast during work, but if I don't I freeze going to my car. I would rather be cold for that short period of time then roast for 8 hours...

  25. Online LPN

    nursedawn67 replied to ExAirBagRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.deaconess.edu/