NurseyBaby'05 BSN, RN

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    I don't think I understand pain management.

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think sometimes people equate pain management with "miracle drug." They're not meant to completely erase all of the patient's pain. They're to manage it. If you have just had back surgery or a...
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    Accelerated Bsn Programs In Pittsburgh area??

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Em1107's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Carlow University has an accelerated RN-BSN program that can be done in 12-18 months. Each class is 8 weeks long and you only are in class one day a week. I think Wednesdays from 9-4. Tuition is...
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    ICU nurse needs some neuro info...

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Phishininau's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Too unstable? We send ours down for emergency stat head CTs all the time. If it's for altered LOC a nurse must go with pt. Perhaps they don't want her lying flat? That's the only thing I can gather....
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    What should I get my girlfriend for graduation?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Nurse's Boyfriend's topic in General Nursing

    My good friend got me a gift certificate for a local uniform store here. I was really glad to get it so I could get some new uni's and did not have to wait for the first paycheck. The other thing I...
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    Colt's fans anyone?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to phn92's topic in Indiana Nursing

    ::Sob!:: Don't remind me! I think Big Ben forgot his to bring his poker face back with him. Those Colts defensemen were reading him page by page. And Peyton, well, he's just that good. I really...
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    Colt's fans anyone?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to phn92's topic in Indiana Nursing

    My Steelers got read like a book! ::Sniff!:: Hats off to Indy! They're the real deal this year! :yelclap: Having Steeler's alum Tony Dungee as coach helps I'm sure.
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    Bipolar-Needs your advice

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to MidlifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say welcome to the board! :icon_hug: Good for you to have to guts to take the step and do the refresher course! It seems like there is a fine line with you between knowing your...
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    links for nervous system

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to o2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This site was recommended from the ball busting A&P Instructor I had. Something must have sunken in. I'm a neuro nurse now.
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    was this Vanco dose a little high?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to LPN2RNdude's topic in General Nursing

    I've frequently given 2g every 12 hours for many of our infected patients. We usually don't run it as as fast though. It's usually run over 2-2.5
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    working on Christmas?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: In rereading my previous post, I realize it came across a little more bluntly than I intended. What I was trying to say is that hospitals are making attempts to make holiday scheduling...
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    working on Christmas?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you should "just walk into a job and get what you want." Obviously after seven years you're not appreciated. You can roll over your 403b or whatever other retirement you have to somewhere...
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    I need a cheat sheet or something! Help!

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to bth44's topic in Medical-Surgical

    bth44- I made up a cheat sheet. I attempted to PM it to you or copy and paste it on here, but he format keeps getting all balled up. If you want, PM me your email address and I can send it as an...
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    I need a cheat sheet or something! Help!

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to bth44's topic in Medical-Surgical

    bth44- I PM'd
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    I need a cheat sheet or something! Help!

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to bth44's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I found myself doing something similar when I first started. I would write detailed notes from report r/t the previous nurses assessment. I found it was influencing mine when I went in to check the...
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    Am I weird or what?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't feel too confident after I took the test. Not one question was black and white. Tests that had a lot of gray areas were not my strong suit in school. I'm glad you feel less nervous with...
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    Am I weird or what?

    NurseyBaby'05 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got done with my NCLEX and couldn't get a feel for the test at all. It shut off at 75. I had a lot of prioritization questions. It just didn't seem that bad to me. My tests in school were much...
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    Ethical dilemmas in nursing practice

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to SDLP99's topic in General Nursing

    A patient having a communicable disease and not making any efforts not to spread it. I had a patient with a serious disease that could be very easily passed on to his/her spouse and the spouse had no...
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    Am I weird or what?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I kept saying I was going to do x amount of questions a day. Obviously, that did not happen. I missed a lot of time because I didn't have an hour or two to devote to studying, so I didn't do any at...
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    Do nurses have a role in "educating" physicians in new treatments? Consider the story

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I just read this thread! :rotfl: OMG this is so true! Back to the original topic. Sorry for the
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    Hygiene issues, behavior issues, a much older boyfriend, etc...what would you do?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Psych and social services consults are in order for these guys. While they may indeed be just trashy, there might be some underlying issues that need addressed. Also, why are these people allowed to...
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    Central Lines: saline or heparin?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to nursemouse's topic in General Nursing

    10 mL NS per port 1 x shift or tid. As long as everyone does this at the beginning of his/her shift, we very rarely have problems with them clotting off. Occasionally we won't get good blood return...
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    Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    Does Henry have a middle name? :rotfl: :imbar :chair: Sorry . . . couldn't
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    funny baby shot poster

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to jensmya's topic in Nursing Humor

    It wasn't for shots. It was for a tympanic thermometer. I can't remember who the manufacturer was though. Will try to do a
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    Am I weird or what?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Muchas
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    Am I weird or what?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awww . . .:imbar :icon_hug: Thank