eatmysoxRN ASN, RN

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    Has Anyone Considered Chiropractic?

    eatmysoxRN replied to aboxofrain's topic in General Students

    We cant tell you what you want. Do not just go into nursing because other people do. If you desire to be a chiropractor, do that instead. It sounds like that's what you want and you are seeking...
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    Is it just me???

    eatmysoxRN replied to dsb_fam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I briefly had your problem. Then I realized that I have been expised to worse and usually my body took care of it. Dont let micro transform you into a germ nut. Just remember that in important...
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    Certifications for an ER nurse

    eatmysoxRN replied to lyttlemomma's topic in Emergency

    Speaking of IV gauges, have you guys looked at the packaging of IVs? Those things can push fluid out quickly enough to blow a PIV. I know large gauges are preferred, but geez, if a 22 is all they can...
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    Did i really do anything wrong?

    eatmysoxRN replied to lizzyreg's topic in General Nursing

    I see that this is already resolved, but did you really only give 1 day prior notice? Unless it is an emergency, that seems like it isn't adequate time to say you want a half
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    What color do you wear?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Lorien_LPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Any colors or prints I want. I usually stick with black/gray/navy though. I don't care too much for
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    Family members applying topical ointments

    eatmysoxRN replied to powlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If a patient is capable, I encourage them to apply topical medications within reason. If it accompanies a dressing change, I do it myself. I'd be uncomfortable putting lady partsl medication on a...
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    Why glucose need to be control in MI patient?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Fitri's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught that tight glycemic control is beneficial in all hospitalized clients. It helps to lower infection risk and heart patients need their bodies to focus on healing cardiac damage rather than...
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    Nursing School vs. A&P - how much harder is it?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    My instructors said the first day that the lecture portion was comparable to taking both A&P 1&2 simultaneously. I
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    Question on giving a full bed bath

    eatmysoxRN replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    That seems like a great way to spread some nasty monsters. Pt A gets a glove free bed bath and some invisible secretion gets on your wrist or forearm. You may not thoroughly wash your entire arm, or...
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    "You look tired"

    eatmysoxRN replied to nickel78's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'd share that you have a new baby, and it's a side effect of a screaming baby. Then internally remind yourself that it's actually a result of pointless call lights and running around like a ......
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    Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    eatmysoxRN replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    The difference lies in that forgetting the correct answer on a test leads to a lower grade. In real life, it potentially leads to problems as severe as the death of a patient. When I was an extern,...
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    Abnormal UA

    eatmysoxRN replied to iisonu's topic in Nursing Career

    Omg. That is crazy. How do they even get that urine from a dog or cat? Eek. That IS crazy. I certainly wouldn't want anyone else's urine in my bladder either. Whew I have heard it all
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    Nitropaste

    eatmysoxRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My previous place of employment utilized nitropaste on every chest pain patient. We weren't able to do nitro drips though, and if they needed that, they had to be transferred out. Now that I work on a...
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    Day shift vs Night shift

    eatmysoxRN replied to juleslevesQ86's topic in General Nursing

    I love nights. I have the most amazing coworkers ever. My floor is the busiest with the highest turnover and it's nothing to turn the whole floor over. It gets crazy but all the admissions aren't...
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    My boyfriend's ex is a drug seeker/substance abuser/narcotic pill popper

    eatmysoxRN replied to Queenofhearts_'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wouldn't get involved in this issue. Also, per TOS, we cannot give legal advice. Call an attorney if you feel you need
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    I love you boss ... BUT!!...

    eatmysoxRN replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I don't answer. I check my voicemail. Although at the current time I'd love the extra hours if
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    New RN, first med error. I need advice!

    eatmysoxRN replied to jordana888's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your pace will pick up with time. It seems like you've learned from your mistake, so let it go. I always be sure that any BP med/diuretic is accompanied by a blood pressure and hr check. IV narcs I...
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    What exactly is it like to be a nurse?

    eatmysoxRN replied to brooookeexo's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I spend more time charting and doing meds then I do bonding with my patients. I work on a telemetry unit. I don't get the patient contact I thought I would. Sometimes I love being a nurse....
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    Is the nicu and nursery easy?

    eatmysoxRN replied to almostmadeit's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If NICU were so easy, everyone would do it. I couldn't handle taking care of unhealthy infants. It would break my heart. In addition, having to be extremely cautious with even the amount of a saline...
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    NOC shift and calling the MD

    eatmysoxRN replied to LindseyB.rn's topic in Cardiac

    On my floor, chest pain warrants an EKG. Depending on results (ST elevation/depression, third degree heart block... changes that are bad - call M.D. and probably prep for Cath lab.) If no change on...
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    Not doing what I was hired for

    eatmysoxRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    With your attitude the way it is, you don't need to keep your current job. Hospice care makes me think of utmost respect and care in the final times of a person's life, and you cannot provide great...
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    How scary does this sound to you? Or am I the only one -

    eatmysoxRN replied to njgrl622's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd be afraid to supervise. Especially since early on (and probably still) I don't have the knowledge base to be fully in charge. School doesn't teach you everything. I wouldn't take this
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    16 year old in the ADN nursing program, now they're asking me to withdraw? :

    eatmysoxRN replied to xAngel's topic in General Students

    I'd definitely discuss this with a counselor at your college. It isn't fair to you to discriminate against your age. I'm sure they've had similar situations before at the college. Good
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    Please help! I am kind of torn, nursing or sonography

    eatmysoxRN replied to dalman97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depending on where you live, nursing jobs can prove to be difficult to obtain as well. It sounds like you want to do sonography, so do it. Don't let fear guide you. Unless you aren't able to move for...
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    Discouragement from others - Do I have what it takes?

    eatmysoxRN replied to samanthajo23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't let what she said bother you. In a few years when you have RN behind your name, what she or anyone else says won't