eatmysoxRN ASN, RN

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    Pulled to other floors?

    eatmysoxRN replied to DroogieRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work telemetry and I have been pulled pretty much to every floor open at night except peds. ER is always fun although I'm there for support and to start IVs. I love being in the ICU since I get to...
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    Too tired to work - weight of the world on my shoulders

    eatmysoxRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Sometimes when my neck feels broken after a long shift my steth looks about that
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    How to choose which PRN blood pressure med

    eatmysoxRN replied to vashtee's topic in Patient Medications

    I typically have a PRN order on almost all my patients for IV Lopressor, IV Vasotec, PO clonidine. I usually give Lopressor if heart rate is up. Vasotec if I need a decent drop in BP. Really depends...
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    For those who do not have experience!

    eatmysoxRN replied to Amoola85's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think one of the best reasons to volunteer is so you can meet nurses and nurse managers. Networking is invaluable. However, I found that many times it is difficult even to volunteer at some...
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    New-ish RN, missed an order.

    eatmysoxRN replied to Herman66's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I find a lot of overlooked orders all the time. We are in the middle of transition to CPOE and still have paper as well. Anyhow, I don't see why they would fire you. Just learn from it and go back...
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    how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

    eatmysoxRN replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I usually consider my work a workout. Although I have heard that activities you do regularly don't count since your body gets used to
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    RN's forced to do CNA work

    eatmysoxRN replied to rnckr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is a better idea in most cases, but sometimes that isn't practical when the RN who floats is not familiar with yhe types on patients on that unit. I'd be lost and dangerous to patients if I had...
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    Will I fail clinical for an unexcused absence?

    eatmysoxRN replied to strawberryluv's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If she said you could make it up I'm sure you can. In the future just be sure to read your schedule
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    What to do when a doctor won't let you read back an order

    eatmysoxRN replied to aem31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have just read it back while he said yeah yeah yeah. The doctor being so complacent is unsafe though. I would definately call back if the order was questionable. If you wake an MD up for an...
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    New nurse feeling overwhelmed and miserable!

    eatmysoxRN replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursing is hard on new grads no matter what shift or where you work. I used to feel the same way. My job really was ridiculous but so many posts here make me know that nearly everyone does this. Make...
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    You know you spend too much time at allnurses when...

    eatmysoxRN replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm on this more than Facebook. Only bad because I actually know everyone on my Facebook and here I recognize members by previous posts. I bet the way I picture members would be way different then...
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    Name Badges Worn Backwards

    eatmysoxRN replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    The place I worked last had double sided which was great. I struggle to keep mine in the right direction. I agree it's an issue especially since the letters "RN" are so small on my badge my patients...
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    The cost of a Ace wrap

    eatmysoxRN replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously though, I have been shocked by how much I'm charged for supplies at the hospital when I'm the patient. A couple hundred for an IV that was placed in 3 minutes? Geez I wish I was paid that...
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    Is this normal?....

    eatmysoxRN replied to sbem10's topic in General Students

    I think almost everyone goes through this at sometime or another. Even if the reaction is different. Nursing school is extremely overwhelming, especially if you have a lot of responsibility outside of...
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    I feel like everybody hates being a nurse!!!

    eatmysoxRN replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people go into nursing without the passion for it and end up hating it. A lot of people love it until they hit the real world. Honestly, I enjoy my job more when I have nice patients. One...
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    New use for Visine???

    eatmysoxRN replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in Patient Medications

    The same reason people drink bleach and eat massive amounts of Suregel and nearly intoxicate themselves with water. Because apparently everything on the internet is true. People who do crazy stuff...
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    Waitressing as a pre-req?

    eatmysoxRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I would be a terrible waitress with how clumsy I am. I did learn how to make coffee since I started nursing
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    Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    eatmysoxRN replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wouldn't want someone who was caring for me or my family to be under the influence of any drug. If you truly want to smoke weed or need to because it is all that will relieve anxiety and increase...
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    Things I wish I could say to my doctor...

    eatmysoxRN replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I've felt your pain. Then I get irritated when I receive a several hundred dollar bill for being blown
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    Doesn't It Make You Want To Scream, part two

    eatmysoxRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Sometimes it seems common sense is nonexistent in some
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    Another question about Amiodarone

    eatmysoxRN replied to Nrsasrus's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That's a good thing to check during chart checks when you start working (if you work nights). I am genuinely surprised how many things get overlooked related to routine labs and important labs that...
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    10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    eatmysoxRN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    I tried to convince you to get the flu
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    Obesity and Nursing

    eatmysoxRN replied to Traci G's topic in General Nursing

    You sound judgemental. What if the best oncologist in your state was obese? Would you choose less than the best because of his/her weight? I have never met an obese person who enjoyed being obese. I...
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    Should a nurse ask to be assigned to specific patients?

    eatmysoxRN replied to DoraSanchez's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We use room numbers/hallways and give little mind to acuity. It's usually not too bad but there are nights when one nurse gets all the needier patients. We try to help each other out
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    A 40 year old should not be this confused, help!

    eatmysoxRN replied to Yolee's topic in General Students

    Have you shadowed a nurse before? I would contact a local hospital and ask about shadowing opportunities so you can see what it's like a bit better. This site is awesome and has tons of great stuff,...