NewEastCoastRN

NewEastCoastRN

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  1. Leaving work at work

    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. 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?

    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...

    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!

    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?

    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?

    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?

    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

    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

    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

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

    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

    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

    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

    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?

    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

    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?

    I like running charge and patient emergencies. It is a nice change of
  19. Has anyone been dx. with Hiatal Hernia??

    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

    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!!

    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?

    Live in Baltimore. Not too familiar with Frederick. Originally from Madison,
  23. seasonal birth control pill- only 4 periods a year? healthy

    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

    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?!?!?!?!?!?!

    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