eatmysoxRN ASN, RN

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    LACK OF STAFF

    eatmysoxRN replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If they've been saying for 2 years they'll fix it and they haven't yet, I doubt they will. Move on and find another job. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Are you in it for the money?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    No. Seriously. I have no clue which jobs have demand that pay well and don't have heaps of stress. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Are you in it for the money?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'd go to school for anything if I could find a job making the same amount. I just have no idea what jobs that pay well are out there that are less stressful than nursing. ~ No One Can Make You Feel...
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    Any benefits with joining Phi Theta Kappa?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    I was in it. Potential scholarships later and it looked good on my resume. Took a few days for volunteering requirements but nothing too extreme. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your...
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    New to the forum

    eatmysoxRN replied to AmandaBusch's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You will get a variety of answers on this site about an appropriate amount of time. Best to look at programs in your area and see their requirements. As far as I know the 2015 thing is a rumor....
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    How *not* to draw up morphine

    eatmysoxRN replied to anashenwrath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If not for reading it on this site a couple of years ago, I'd have made the same mistake. Thanks allnurses.com. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    How to Survive the Night Shift??

    eatmysoxRN replied to sixela21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like a great job! I don't personally care for coffee and, with the exception of a rare energy drink, don't do much caffeine. What wakes you up though? If I get sleepy at work I drink ice water...
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    Running PRBC concurrently with NS?!

    eatmysoxRN replied to nurseap's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did what you were supposed to do. Starting another iv would have been good, but running NS with blood is fine. If the provider specifically stated to decrease NS to 70 then I don't see...
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    Ever "rip 'em a new one''?

    eatmysoxRN replied to blackvans1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your story made me sad. I don't think people with such little compassion (like that CNA) should be in healthcare. It happens daily but it doesn't make it right. I'd suggest reporting it to your...
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    How to explain fibro and diabetes to future employers

    eatmysoxRN replied to Tacy Lynn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Everyone has limits. Most nurses aren't comfortable taking the patients we are expected to take. If the medication helps you, is there a reason you don't want to take it? If your symptoms and DM is...
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    Auscultation S2 split VS S3

    eatmysoxRN replied to Findoo's topic in General Students

    I suggest you Google heart sounds and listen to them over and over again. Some heart sounds are subtle and you have to pay a lot of attention. Low grade murmurs are especially difficult to auscultate...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    What's wrong with wearing tshirts? ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    UBC course load and an "exotic" part-time job.

    eatmysoxRN replied to exoticdancer90's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'd say continue if you want to but don't disclose it. It's not relevant in my opinion. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    NGT residual question..

    eatmysoxRN replied to maiohmai's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I return residuals per policy. Check your policy. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    When someone mocks you for being a nurse

    eatmysoxRN replied to fraydar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Jealousy is an evil monster. Kill them with kindness. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Plunger?

    eatmysoxRN replied to AlaBro2010's topic in General Nursing

    I've only hit bone once and I cringed. Luckily I don't think the patient noticed. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Patient dilema

    eatmysoxRN replied to Anggelica's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's very important for this reason for everyone to, at a reasonable age, draw up some type of advanced directives. I find situations like this immensely sad. Advocate for her. Get more...
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    blowing veins during IV starts

    eatmysoxRN replied to queenjulie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if it's been mentioned, but an inflated blood pressure cuff is a fantastic tool in IV starts to replace tourniquets. They provide more even pressure and are much more comfortable to the...
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    Why do we use insulin drips?

    eatmysoxRN replied to EGVnurse's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I had a patient on an insulin drip when I floated to SICU one night. The experienced nurse that gave me report said she didn't really know why the patient was on it. I asked some other nurses who also...
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    Different Piggyback Antibiotics, Same IV Tubing??

    eatmysoxRN replied to Pinky89's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Let's just add a bunch of secondary ports and have one for every piggyback. :sarcasm: ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    who lives an hour away fro work? or would you consider it?

    eatmysoxRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    I drive an hour to work. At one point I lived 10 minutes from work which was great, but I move frequently. I now live just a few miles from another hospital and should switch but I hate to job hop...
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    Attention All Nurses....

    eatmysoxRN replied to combsj25's topic in General Nursing

    Some days I love my job. Other days I consider quitting and applying for a cashier position at Dollar General. The nights when I'm being pulled 50 directions because we are short staffed. The nights...
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    What would you do?

    eatmysoxRN replied to WldChrry's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No reason to give it unless the patients status called for it. I'd document that the patient received percocet at 8. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Wasting

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

    I always waste when I pull it from the pyxis. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Waiting a month to be paid

    eatmysoxRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    You could always advertise for yourself and break away from her. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt