Ginger80

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1. Hilarious maternity nursing sayings/pics

   Ginger80 replied to RN2B123's topic in Nursing Humor

   LOL~ I think all nurses (maternity or not) can relate to these! Hilarious! Thanks so much for

2. Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

   Ginger80 replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

   I honestly could have written this post myself. I wonder if the stress is all worth it. I have been a nurse for 3.5 years- 1 yr in LTC, and the rest a a very busy family practice. Both jobs have...

3. Do you Watch what you Eat?

   Ginger80 replied to ChristineN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I watch what I eat, especially in terms of nutrition (less worried about calories). My thinking goes "Have I eaten enough fruit today? Did I get my good fats?". That's not to say that I never divert...

4. Did I do the wrong thing by holding my residents coumadin dose?

   Ginger80 replied to NewGrad828's topic in Patient Medications

   If a pt's INR is in the therapeutic range, I advise the pt to continue with the current coumadin dosage, otherwise the INR with go down. Find out for sure what your facility's procedure is regarding...

5. How many Hours per Week do you work

   Ginger80 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

   About 50 hours/week at a very busy family

6. Lying about a med to a psych patient

   Ginger80 replied to cel58's topic in Emergency

   If the pt understood enough to consent to IM ativan, he should have been told about the haldol. I don't know the 100% legal answer. I'm looking forward to other responses from psych nurses perhaps who...

7. What disorders did you diagnose yourself with in Nursing School?

   Ginger80 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

   Hmmm, quite a few actually: headache= brain tumor/aneurysm sore throat=throat cancer pain in leg= DVT constipation= bowel cancer period coming 2 days earlier than usual= having to have hysterectomy...

8. Anyone else the QUIET nurse?

   Ginger80 replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I think you and I are very alike in this way. I'm a quiet person (at work, haha!), but like you, I become more outgoing when I get comfortable around people. I have never really seen this as an...

9. I've made a mistake, and now I need help

   Ginger80 replied to holdyourheadhigh's topic in General Nursing

   I would just be honest: things like this happen. It's not the worst mistake in the world. Fix it now rather than have it come back and bite you in the behind. I bet you won't forget the consent form...

10. Fun Questionnaire for Nurses

    Ginger80 replied to sarah16493's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) What type of nursing licensure do you have? Please check or type your title. LPN 2.) How long have you been a nurse? B. 1-3 Years 3.) What annual salary do you expect as a nurse with...

11. Tips for a good shift!

    Ginger80 replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    Always bring a tasty, nutritious lunch. It's something to look forward to, and gives you energy to get through the day. I usually make a batch of salad (something with protein, like a quinoa or...

12. Suggestions on gift for preceptor...

    Ginger80 replied to OhioRn11's topic in General Nursing

    A $10 gift card for Starbucks or any other popular coffee place in your town is always

13. Question about injections

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. It's pretty much what I

14. Question about injections

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you give an IM injection subcutaneously, or vice-versa, what would happen? I'm asking this out of curiosity. I have heard some nurses say "I'm not sure I went into the muscle" when giving IM...

15. What is your attendance policy?

    Ginger80 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    At the nursing home where I currently work, there are no strict policies either. I have coworkers who call in every 2 weeks. No write-ups or