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  1. Disaled with Codependency

    nurse.sandi replied to waynesbororn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Some friendly advice would be to try and figure out a few coping skills that possibly could work for you. If you feel like you are spinning out of control, remove yourself from the situation and/or...

  2. New dx of "possible MS"

    nurse.sandi replied to CloudySue's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I can not tell you how to try and work with ms, but I can offer some friendly support. If you are thinking of being a RN because you think you will not be lifting or walking, that is nott he case. If...

  3. L5-S1 Disc Herniation

    nurse.sandi replied to vlmusicalsound's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    A suggestion..change your major and move on. Nursing is extremely hard on your body. You are still young..as you get older it gets harder to lug and tug and stay on your legs for 13 hours a day. When...

  4. I screwed up!

    nurse.sandi replied to nankie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I understand and sympathize with you. What I normally do is make it a habit to ask the patient if we can talk about anything that is going on with her in front of the person with her. You are still a...

  5. Response to Pregnant Friends

    nurse.sandi replied to littleneoRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I do not like giving friends or family medical advice. But when I do I always tell them to ask thier own doctor. If it something dangerous I tell them frankly to go to the

  6. New grad who wants to be ICU, pls help!

    nurse.sandi replied to bigcrisrn's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Many teaching hospital take new grads to ICU. However, most of the time you end up on the midnight shift. Each hospital is different. Good

  7. Orientation length

    nurse.sandi replied to zoogsRN's topic in Critical Care

    Every nurse is different. I had 16 weeks. I was ready to go on my own, but had to wait to sit for the boards due to $ and my nclex date. Before you are sent on your own, the educator and manager...

  8. If you were my preceptor......what should I know?!

    nurse.sandi replied to FLancaster11's topic in Critical Care

    Congratulations on all your accomplishments. Here is a good story. One of my ICU preceptors was amazed at how I got the ivpb med into the line. She showed me an easier way. I thought she would make...

  9. Anyone who has completed an RN-BSN....

    nurse.sandi replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations. What type of position did you

  10. Moving a patient with traction

    nurse.sandi replied to peaceloveheal's topic in General Nursing

    I remember this question. I agree with the above post. I would not touch the weights. Seems I had to actually deal with a situation back some time. I just stood there..pondering and the transporters...

  11. Any Remedies for Foot Pain?

    nurse.sandi replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try and go to your regular doctor. When I have foot pain I elevate, ice or heat, get pedicures, or soak them. I can not take NSAIDS, so I just take plain tylenol. Best bet is to get checked and make...

  12. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    nurse.sandi replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A CNA can never call themselves a nurse. As a RN I call myself a nurse. I was a LPN and I called myself a nurse. I do not think CNA should be calling themselves a nurse. I worked hard to get to where...

  13. Hiring outlook for ADN vs. BSN in your town?

    nurse.sandi replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    ADNs have a

  14. Hiring outlook for ADN vs. BSN in your town?

    nurse.sandi replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    BSN in managerial positions. ADN floor

  15. Tough decision. Could use your thoughts.

    nurse.sandi replied to alaskaman's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. If it is not an emergency than do not bother nurses at work. That is the bottom line. I heard some not so good stuff about that company. Good luck moving

  16. Iran makes first herbal anti-cancer drug

    nurse.sandi replied to tomjones200824's topic in General Nursing

    There is still so much that needs to be researched in cancer drugs. I wanted to do a dissertation on male breast cancer and my own professor told me there was no such thing. I was like what??? Anyway,...

  17. Demerol 75 mg was given IV instead of IM. Fired!!!

    nurse.sandi replied to mirtesen's topic in General Nursing

    ok let me rephrase my point. I do not believe there is one nurse in the world that has never made a med error. To error is human. And as to the unemployment issue. I understand OP's

  18. Demerol 75 mg was given IV instead of IM. Fired!!!

    nurse.sandi replied to mirtesen's topic in General Nursing

    Remember the 5 R's. Double check. Ask other nurses to check your meds with you. Yes, you are human and you made a med error. I am not sure firing you was the way to go. Could be your manager just did...

  19. What are your thoughts on working PRN on top of FT?

    nurse.sandi replied to ANH_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You will do what you need to do. Yes, sometimes prn nurses make more money because they do not get bennies. Maybe some shift diffs and weekend diffs too if the facility offers them. I worked two full...

  20. Salem sump NG tube

    nurse.sandi replied to ProHooah's topic in General Nursing

    You can do a few things to find out the answer to this question. I would call my nursing educator and ask her to do an inservice for the unit. You could get a number or name off the box and call the...

  21. First time looking for a job in the US

    nurse.sandi replied to jennyzu's topic in General Nursing

    Ideas off the top of my head...yes to pals. It can not hurt. Fill gaps in with education and taking care of your family. If you have experience ...home health is the way to go to get a day shift job....

  22. Furthering career options to my LPN degree

    nurse.sandi replied to mmcdlpn's topic in General Nursing

    This question is right up my alley. I earned a bs in community development and a masters in leadership and neither are helping. Take my advice. Get a ASD or BSN or MSN if you want to stay in nursing....

  23. When job-hunting, when/how to ask for time off

    nurse.sandi replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are that hopefully by the time your friend goes they have accumulated some pto. Also, if it is a conference, maybe the facility will be cool with that esp. if your friend can bring...

  24. Interview attire

    nurse.sandi replied to heyheyhey's topic in General Nursing

    Wear what you are comfortable in. But there is nothing like a nice

  25. Need to know More about Chicago State Nursing Program Please HELP!!!

    nurse.sandi replied to MsWannaBeaNurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My recommendations are to get the packet mailed to you or go online and look at the criteria. If you meet it..go for it. If you do not fix or take what you need to be qualified. You need to talk to an...