NewEastCoastRN

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  1. Leaving work at work

    NewEastCoastRN replied to FLoridarnl's topic in Emergency

    I have the same problem, especially when work is particularly stressful. I find myself either not able to sleep because my mind keeps running over the things you described, or I dream about work. If...

  2. "The transition from Student Nurse to Registered Nurse"?

    NewEastCoastRN replied to Mena1's topic in General Nursing

    There are a ton of articles on this topic. I am assuming that you have a library database available through your school. Look up this topic through a database like CINAHL and you will find

  3. Do you guaic emesis the same way you guaic stool?

    NewEastCoastRN replied to Shell5's topic in Gastroenterology

    It is funny that you ask that because this came up a few weeks ago and we all thought it was a somewhat-humerous situation. Anyway, we weren't sure and used the materials for stool just for the heck...

  4. I have never met anyone like her...

    NewEastCoastRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    On our unit we have behavior contracts for patients who are abusive like this. We have a form which specifies which behaviors will not be tolerated and the consequences of continuing such behaviors....

  5. Post-op pain!

    NewEastCoastRN replied to epiphany's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Didn't she have an IV? She must have if she just a c/s and was ordered for a PCA. Why wasn't IV morphine

  6. Any Fall 2006 JHU Applicants?

    NewEastCoastRN replied to Peachy720's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry, I am not in the same boat as you, but I wanted to wish you good luck. I am a graduate student at JH, getting my MSN/MBA. Let us know how things go, and feel free to message me if you ever...

  7. NICU or Med-Surg 1st?

    NewEastCoastRN replied to AliceMay's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Go for the ICU. You will get the experience you need there. I work in med-surg, and I think that it was good experience for me, but for your goals, it isn't necessary to work in med-surg. New grads...

  8. What to do when the IV bag runs dry?

    NewEastCoastRN replied to mstigerlily's topic in Patient Medications

    Even though the bag ran dry, the tubing does not. If you look closely, you will see that a small amount of fluid remains in the tubing, thus, no air gets into the patient. Just make sure that you...

  9. Rookie RN - Serious Questions

    NewEastCoastRN replied to flashyrn2be's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have been a nurse on a unit similar to yours for about 1 1/2 years. Here is my advice, question by question: How do you tell if a patient is going bad? As you gain more experience, it is true...

  10. Today I was too busy

    NewEastCoastRN replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you are feeling this way just shows how good of a nurse you are. I have had many days like that you have described. They are extremely frustrating and are a reason why many nurses...

  11. 12hr shifts and holidays

    NewEastCoastRN replied to ernurse728's topic in General Nursing

    We have to work 12 hour shifts, yet we only accrue 8 hours of holiday to use later. Nice policy,

  12. Alcohol Withdrawl

    NewEastCoastRN replied to zambezi's topic in General Nursing

    we use a serax taper and IV ativan as needed. banana bags are usually given as

  13. Article re: tx of Nurse in Glamour mag

    NewEastCoastRN replied to catinthebox's topic in General Nursing

    What I really love about situations like this is that they always assume that this is a "nursing" issue. Like it is always our choice who goes where and why. Like other posters have said, we often...

  14. Don't like myself right now

    NewEastCoastRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I don't want this to become a whining session, but I know that many of you can probably empathize with how I am feeling. I have been a nurse for almost 2 years now at a large teaching...

  15. Reason of hypernention in Post CABG OP

    NewEastCoastRN replied to nurse_kambiz's topic in Cardiac

    I don't want to start anything here, but I think the last poster was rude. It was obviously just a typo, let it

  16. anyone knows anything about the GREs?

    NewEastCoastRN replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell you that Hopkins is not overly difficult to get into. Your scores are definitely good

  17. Question Regarding Hourly Rates for RNs

    NewEastCoastRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in my job for a little over a year now and I make $26.09/hr. When I started I was a new grad. This is on a medical inpt floor. I work in an inner-city hospital, so that makes a little...

  18. And Now.....What Do You LIKE to Do At Work?

    NewEastCoastRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I like running charge and patient emergencies. It is a nice change of

  19. Has anyone been dx. with Hiatal Hernia??

    NewEastCoastRN replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

    I was not diagnosed with a hiatal hernia but I had severe reflux that necessitated surgery. I had the same symptoms you are having, especially the dysphagia. I was up to taking Prilosec 4x/day, and...

  20. Personal question

    NewEastCoastRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started taking Seasonale OC approx 1 1/2 months ago, and I have noticed that my, er, underarm odor has gotten really bad. This has NEVER been a problem for me! I even switched deoderant, and the...

  21. scared about passing out!!

    NewEastCoastRN replied to futurenrskatie's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a student I almost passed out while watching a colonoscopy. It just came out of nowhere, but I was able to get myself together by sitting down and taking deep breaths. I haven't had any...

  22. Where is everyone from?

    NewEastCoastRN replied to shllby1's topic in General Nursing

    Live in Baltimore. Not too familiar with Frederick. Originally from Madison,

  23. seasonal birth control pill- only 4 periods a year? healthy

    NewEastCoastRN replied to Angela Mac's topic in General Nursing

    I actually just started on this pill since I was going to have my period during my wedding. I will let you know if there are any problems. So far so

  24. I need a nurses opinion

    NewEastCoastRN replied to shllby1's topic in General Nursing

    You live in a pretty good area to make more money than average, especially if you are willing to work in a more urban area. I live in Baltimore and make 25.30/hour after 1 year of experience. The...

  25. CRNAs?!?!?!?!?!?!

    NewEastCoastRN replied to notamannurseanymoRCC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I highly recommend reading his other posts. He obviously #1 has a lot of free time on his hands, and #2 has a major issues with nurses and the nursing