Butterfly0328

Butterfly0328

future OB/L&D nurse(I hope) or hospice

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  1. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    If you read my post more clearly you would have seen I was referring to a time I went to the ER several years ago due to kidney stones. Yes, I did get dilaudid this time. The reason being I have...

  2. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    My original post had nothing to do with the nurse, but just a question regarding how pain is treated where you all work and an opinion. I didn't get upset until some nurses on here started passing...

  3. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    I am probably the most compliant patient you will ever have. I NEVER press the call button-ever. I never demand. I have dealt with pain for years, and I can assure you that I have never gone to the...

  4. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    You know, seriouosly, you are there to treat-PERIOD!! Not pass judgment etc. You may get a lot of people YOU FEEL should lot be coming to the ED, but if it were a perfect world and only those that...

  5. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    OK, NOW I WILL RESPOND!! I personally view your comments as personal attack stating it is patients like myself who will drive your out of the ED, not to mention making accusations to the fact that...

  6. Denied from nursing schools

    Butterfly0328 replied to buckeye47's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, I am talking ALL pre-reqs.. I have taken A&P more than once. I go to College of Sourthern Nevada.

  7. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    Not worth my

  8. Denied from nursing schools

    Butterfly0328 replied to buckeye47's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The college I attend will allow you to take any pre-req up to 3 times and will only use the best grade received to calc GPA - Thank

  9. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much for your reply. I am so sorry you have been through this hell. I do agree with you with regards to having a nurse just show some empathy. I once had a nurse tell me to stop...

  10. overreacting or not, that is the question!?!

    Butterfly0328 replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    You may be correct, but I was going by my personal experience, as well as information found on a couple of reliable websites, I have listed below. http://www.estrogel.com/hysterectomy.htm...

  11. overreacting or not, that is the question!?!

    Butterfly0328 replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever had a kidney stone?? Like I previously said, the pain is horrible and as it is moving down the ureter it gets worse. I have had a couple in which I managed the pain at home, but...

  12. overreacting or not, that is the question!?!

    Butterfly0328 replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    Stargazer- a complete hysterectomy is removal of the ovaries, tubes, uterus, and cervix. So the potential of a tubal pregancy is impossible-obviously. Ordering such a test on a person who has had a...

  13. overreacting or not, that is the question!?!

    Butterfly0328 replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    Stargazer- Are you completely nuts????? An ER visit wasn't warrented???? She was in pain, and pretty severe pain according to her post. SHE HAD A KIDNEY STONE!!! I have had over 20 of them, and...

  14. Telling your boss you're going to nursing school....

    Butterfly0328 replied to Ellis02136's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am very fortunate in that my employer encourages education and will adjust my schedule to accomodate my school schedule. I have been with this company for over 22 years and began this journey 2...

  15. I just want to talk....

    Butterfly0328 replied to darkbeauty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Westieluv- I couldn't agree with you more. It's unforgivable the way the elderly are treated in our society. My mother recently passed away after a 6 year battle with cancer. She was in hospice for...

  16. Oragel for hemorrhoids???

    Butterfly0328 posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, so have any you heard of this?? Long story short: my sister, whom is a pharmacist, recommended oragel be applied to my mothers hemorrhoids. My mother passed away on April 29th, I will miss her...

  17. Oragel for hemorrhoids???

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, I would have to agree. That would totally hurt!! Night night.

  18. Good deaths versus bad

    Butterfly0328 replied to missingmydad's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    OP, I know your pain as I just lost my beloved mother 2 days ago. I know what u mean about worrying about your mother. My parents have been married for 55 years and I am so worried about him. My...

  19. Do you hospice nurses attend funerals of patients?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi you all, just a quick update. My mother passed away Friday afternoon (4/29) after her long battle with cancer. The hospice nurses whom cared for her were incredible. And yes, my father has given...

  20. So Fustrated!! Please help!!

    Butterfly0328 replied to acollin6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    horseygirl2rn- you are also welcomed to email me at any time. You seem to be an amazing

  21. So Fustrated!! Please help!!

    Butterfly0328 replied to acollin6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just think we both need to realize that we are doing the best we can. These classes are hard, hard, hard. I also believe that some things happen for a reason. Ex. I had to take A&P I twice...

  22. So Fustrated!! Please help!!

    Butterfly0328 replied to acollin6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are so right. I keep saying, " God, just how strong do you want me to be?" LOL I have just had to put my trust in Him. My son is especially hard because as a mother you want to make it better,...

  23. So Fustrated!! Please help!!

    Butterfly0328 replied to acollin6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you soooo much. I really do appreciate the support. It has been very hard. Even just as hard to see my father suffering with her. They have been married 55 years. I am just so worried about...

  24. So Fustrated!! Please help!!

    Butterfly0328 replied to acollin6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I soooo know what you are talking about. I am taking A&PII for the second time this semester and still struggling. It's horrible. I feel just like you. Am I really this stupid???? I have also...

  25. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much for your insight. I will not take any such medication if/when I become a nurse. I will have to wait and see what happens with my back before making that decision. Either way I...