HiHoCherry-O

HiHoCherry-O

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  1. Asking for advice and opinions

    HiHoCherry-O replied to blameitonrio's topic in General Nursing

    As a surgical tech you will get scrub-in experience which is very valuable! When you decide to go back for your RN it will be an easier transition for you if you decide you like the OR and want to...

  2. Any other EMS professionals turned nurses having issues!

    HiHoCherry-O replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about critical care transport? This is also available as a neonate team if newborns are more your thing. If you can handle flying, flight nursing is very much like

  3. Experienced Nurses, I Could Use Your Help

    HiHoCherry-O replied to TDCHIM's topic in General Nursing

    The Anatomy and Physiology classes will be very helpful. Pathophysiology courses would also be helpful but best taken after A&P. The pathophysiology courses cover disease states and what some of...

  4. Gotta Wear Shades

    HiHoCherry-O replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations

  5. My vent.

    HiHoCherry-O replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know this may sound funny and may not apply to all units (ED specifically) but we turn the lights down at night. I have noticed that when the lights are dimmer, the noise level goes down. When day...

  6. Help with Major CNA Problems

    HiHoCherry-O replied to JSBoston's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my experience, I have found that treating the CNAs I work with like true co-workers and demonstrating to them that there is nothing I will ask of them that I am not willing to do myself or help...

  7. Drug Guide Suggestion

    HiHoCherry-O replied to delabeaux's topic in General Nursing

    I love Lexi-Comp. Don't care much for Davis. Micromedex is great for cross referencing medication

  8. How Is Your ICU/CCU Tracking Acuity?

    HiHoCherry-O replied to danegerous's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The ICU I work in uses WinPFS to track acuity levels. It sounds just like what you described for the MedSurg and Tele floors except ours is done on the computer. Good

  9. therapeutic hypothermia

    HiHoCherry-O replied to Phylis's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We use the arctic sun as well. So long as it is applied correctly, I have not seen any skin issues either. We did have one patient who had a balloon pump in for a while and ended up having a rash all...

  10. If you had a choice, what area/state would you live for nursing school/working?

    HiHoCherry-O replied to leenak's topic in General Nursing

    I am originally from New Mexico (do not live there now, boohoo). UNM School of Nursing is good. University Hospital is the states only Level I trauma center and an EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT place to learn....

  11. For the Student or for the Teacher

    HiHoCherry-O replied to SchoolNurseLaura's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree. Denying food is not appropriate. Perhaps denying an extra playtime or as one poster mentioned, he is responsible for cleaning up his mess. Was it witnessed that other kids were cutting in...

  12. Pacifying a difficult family that will not listen to reason??

    HiHoCherry-O replied to Work in Progress's topic in General Nursing

    So many good responses on here! As mentioned by JoPACU, you will encounter this many times over. My response in the past to families has been "I can only account for the time I have been xyz's nurse"....

  13. I don't have a passion for anything (anymore)...need advice .

    HiHoCherry-O replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest taking a career assessment test. You should be able to do this through your school. There are many different types but most provide a window to areas that you would most likely have an...

  14. Question re ACLS

    HiHoCherry-O replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend a rhythm interpretation course first (or good reference book; one that keeps it simple). Just some points to remember with regard to rhythms that I found helpful when learning them...

  15. Mirena Perforation

    HiHoCherry-O replied to nkochrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'd be worried about infection more than back up birth control. As mentioned by TDFlMedic, time to seek emergency

  16. Nurses, I need advice

    HiHoCherry-O replied to kstain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Exactly what type of research is this? What site? Who is providing this information? I would suggest you take the LPN courses. You will have a good idea if this is really the career for you. As...

  17. Funny doctor orders

    HiHoCherry-O replied to laurenicoleRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I like to think I would have said: "Oh, thanks for the tissue." Then use it to blow my

  18. Funny doctor orders

    HiHoCherry-O replied to laurenicoleRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    wound care to lower extremities?? Maybe? One of the funniest things I have seen was by a unit secretary. At one of my first clinical rotations, I was sitting around with my classmates and instructor...

  19. Major career and life crossroads

    HiHoCherry-O replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    My fellow New Mexican. . .:hug:. Better yet, snuggle up with some good red chili (and green!!). Reflect back on things that have interested you both in and out of nursing. Anything you could picture...

  20. Want to become a nurse but also a mommy

    HiHoCherry-O replied to PositiveChica's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter was 2 years old when I started nursing school. It can be done but it is not easy. I was also working full time so my daughter pretty much lived in daycare

  21. Nursing after pre-med coursework?

    HiHoCherry-O replied to beastykato's topic in General Nursing

    The pharmacists at the hospital where I work LOVE their jobs. I'm kind of jealous:rolleyes:. They do spend a lot of time cross referencing medications, dosing coumadin, antibiotics, double...

  22. Question to ER Nurses

    HiHoCherry-O replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Emergency

    Check out this article: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/542501 It mentions that this is a rather reliable pain indicator regardless of how conscious or unconscious the patient is. Good

  23. Over riding a resident?

    HiHoCherry-O replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    I would have completed the orders. You never know when it will be something more than "just soreness." Not to mention 7-8 is crunch time as well; getting report, prioritizing patients, new orders...

  24. RN License in Washington or Alabama?

    HiHoCherry-O replied to rcfj2290's topic in General Nursing

    I currently live in Washington but completed my BSN in another state. I took my NCLEX in Washington. I called the BON first to ask what would be better, take NCLEX and get licensed in prior state or...

  25. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

    HiHoCherry-O replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in General Nursing

    Could I collect disability for