Iamjustme

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1. So, she does drugs... (advice please)

   Iamjustme replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

   Just because a person is on mediaction for pain does not imply that they are impaired. This rule about no meds 8 hours before a shift...well, if I have pain and know these medications do not effect my working ability, why would I suffer for the shift...

2. What Makes Nursing Beautiful???

   Iamjustme replied to jennijen56's topic in General Nursing

   Seeing the look of appreciation on an elderly patient's face when you do simple tasks; such as getting her sweater for her because she's cold. Watching a person's health improve with your care and attention. The feeling you get at the end of a hard d...

3. Good Shoes

   Iamjustme replied to babyphat's topic in General Nursing

   I like Dansko's but find that my toes hurt towards the end of the shift. I don't get that achy, tired feeling though. I have a pair of the sling back clogs. I just bought a pair of Croc's, haven't tried them out yet. Also like New Balnce for comfort ...

4. A nurse health?

   Iamjustme replied to babyphat's topic in General Nursing

   I find that I'm more ill at this point in my life. My job is stressful and since I'm getting older, I'm sure that doesn't help the situation. I have 2 new dx. in the last month! Have just been off work for a month D/T avascular necrosis and now I've ...

5. Fibro

   Iamjustme posted a topic in Pain

   Anyone out there have fibromyalgia? What have you found helpful to get you through an uncomfortable day? Any suggestions:o ?

6. Autoimmune disorder?

   Iamjustme replied to Mandarella's topic in General Nursing

   How were your lab values? My rheum. still doesn't know for sure whay I have. My HLAb27 was positive so we believe its in that family with the symptoms I have. My rheum. factor negative. Bad pain and stiffness in the mornings, and strange pains (burni...

7. How many nurses here have their license currently suspended?

   Iamjustme replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

   Get this...I was given the option of either quitting or be fired for...ready for this?....GIVING ONE eye tear instead of two! Now this mistake only happened with one eye. I did give two drops in the other eye! Geez!!!!:uhoh21:

8. Preparing for Hurricane Frances..Any other Floridians out there??

   Iamjustme replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

   Fort Myers here...just alot of heavy wind and rain. Were not going to exp. what we did with Charlie. Seems this one is going up the coast. Problem is you never know if things change suddenly. Hope everyone is safe. I hated losing power for 6 days aft...

9. Florida Roll Call ......

   Iamjustme replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida

   :) Hello Everyone! My husband and I moved here to Ft. Myers from Wisconsin just in time for hurricane Charlie! Aside from some tree's and utility poles down, no major damage. We were without power for 6 days tho'. and what fun that was getting ready ...

10. Rethinking Pain Assessment

    Iamjustme replied to gwenith's topic in Pain

    This issue seems as though it will never be resolved. I have had chronic pain for the last 2 years, and have dealt with nurses and Dr.s doubting my pain. In the beginning most doc's are sympathetic, but that changes in time. I do feel there is fear ...

11. Places that are bearable?

    Iamjustme posted a topic in Florida

    HELP..I need a job fast. I'm in Ft. Myers area, and am not sure where to apply for nurs. position. Background in geriatrics, but would like to try something new. I have an RN license. Surely there must be FL. nurses reading who can give me some good ...