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PRETTYODD

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  1. heamoglobin of 6 and pt got iron only

    PRETTYODD posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is a scenario where pt had hgb of 6 , age 75 male with hx of diabetes and heart bypass surgery done 4 yrs ago. He was just given iron by doctors but after 4 days he still had hgb as 6. His egd...

  2. heamoglobin of 6 and pt got iron only

    PRETTYODD replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    pt is not jehovah witness and is 77 yrs old asian guy practicing religion which does not restricts

  3. Will volunteer work help you get a job?

    PRETTYODD replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Like all replies, I agree too that volunteering helps in getting a job because it also helps employers know about your compassion for serving people. A letter of recommendation from your supervisor...

  4. is it ok to take advanced pharmacology and health assessment together

    PRETTYODD posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, Is it ok to take advanced pharmacology and advanced health assessment course together in a NP program with 3 days 12 hr shift job. I am in a program where both subjects are to be taken as...

  5. much awaited job interview-help from senior RN

    PRETTYODD posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was trying to get a job interview for a certain hospital since a year and luckily I have a 1st stage - phone interview next week. I do not care for salary or commute as I adore this hospital work...

  6. workplace disorganization, mental torture and bullying

    PRETTYODD posted a topic in General Nursing

    this does not involve any particular person. I am a new grad and have been lucky that I found job for which I keep thanking God every moment. I never thought nursing also involves workplace chaos and...

  7. how to cope with humiliation

    PRETTYODD posted a topic in General Nursing

    how do you cope with humiliation when called inside manger's office when it is not your

  8. need some advice for working night shift

    PRETTYODD replied to nursing assit. 2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with nurse2033 and deangel, Good sleep and routine is very important and at same time because it is night time many nurses like to rest and you would be hearing your name called out several...

  9. i want to pass my nclex rn

    PRETTYODD replied to toto rose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hurst review is best ! I passed in 1st try with 75 questions. if you cannot afford live review then buy her pathophysiology review book from barnes and noble. it goes through all

  10. How do you manage your spouses in nursing

    PRETTYODD posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently enrolled in 6 hrs of msn school, 3 days/wk RN job and a mother of kindergartner and middle school school child. Sometimes my frustration comes out on my family and I snap at my hubby....

  11. How do you manage your spouses in nursing

    PRETTYODD replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you arigato and others, no, my husband otherwise is helpful with kids and some errands at home but he feels as if after getting added paycheck at home, I am being snooty and want to boss. He...

  12. Missing Daytonite

    PRETTYODD replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I read many of her posts and definitely this forum will miss her a lot

  13. Got a call for interview, but had applied 8 months back

    PRETTYODD posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a med-surg floor nurse and sometime during last yr I applied for this cardiac tele floor and got a call from them this weekend after 8 mos that the manager wants to interview me. My present job...

  14. Got a call for interview, but had applied 8 months back

    PRETTYODD replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    Crusadersfun, This is my 1st job and I am new grad RN. I had applied for this floor when I did not have any job experience, only certifications and license. telemetry would be my second job and this...

  15. New Grad with no experience feels like being discriminated

    PRETTYODD replied to strawberrypie's topic in General Nursing

    Strawberrypie, Don't give up hope and keep trying. Go door to door with your resumes and meet nurse managers. I had a friend who applied to 72 jobs online untill she started going physically on floors...

  16. workplace disorganization, mental torture and bullying

    PRETTYODD replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for such a good feedback, it is making me feel better now. if you all with so many experiences went through all this then I am nobody. No, I don't want to change facility atleast for next 6...

  17. New Grad with no experience feels like being discriminated

    PRETTYODD replied to strawberrypie's topic in General Nursing

    I felt the same way as you are feeling now when I got out of school. I have seen my resumes being tossed in trash pile behind desks in jobfairs. Make a strategy as to how you would apply. Uptill now I...

  18. can someone review my resume?

    PRETTYODD replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    Kissell, you are so lucky all the experienced members are giving you absolutely relevant advice. If possible start your resume with an objective and reduce the length so that person reading it does...

  19. I am victim of speaking for myself

    PRETTYODD posted a topic in General Nursing

    I confronted one manager upon her rudeness and creating hostile environment for me. She started picking on me and collecting brownie points to show to people above her that I did such & such...

  20. I am victim of speaking for myself

    PRETTYODD replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    thanks whodatnurse . I think you understood my

  21. inserting foley, some tips please

    PRETTYODD posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is best way to preserve sterile field in foley

  22. inserting foley, some tips please

    PRETTYODD replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    thanks, so having extra pair of gloves and flashlight

  23. how do u cope with blame game

    PRETTYODD posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got off orientation 2 wks back and am scared all the time what if I do this or this wrong. While putting IV's or blood draw I shiver what if it does not happen. I have very supportive team but...

  24. How to keep track of Dr orders?

    PRETTYODD replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    thanks anonymurse and Louis, I think I can do it too. Well, next time I will write on my organization sheet " check chart" at certain time intervals. May be, this can help

  25. How to keep track of Dr orders?

    PRETTYODD posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am sick and tired of being reminded that I missed such and such order. I forgot to do labs etc. I am less than a yera old RN and try hard to note and act on all orders but sometimes due to getting...