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  1. If you were to move from ER...

    pugmom79 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    If I left ER it would be l&d. I loved ER and l&d in school. I was actually trying to get into l&d position recently (I was inpatient pcu) and an ER position in a level 1 came up. I tried...

  2. TAXI DISCHARGES

    pugmom79 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I ditto what bebbercorn

  3. how can i help my mom destress from her ER job l?

    pugmom79 replied to mymomsmyhero's topic in Emergency

    Wine

  4. Do you have to be an adrenaline junkie to work in the ER?

    pugmom79 replied to Nola009's topic in Emergency

    I did floor nursing for 2 years and hated the monotonous routine of it. I'm in the ED and I finally feel like I am thriving as a nurse. It just depends on what you like. Others love the floor because...

  5. Heavily considering change to Day shift

    pugmom79 replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Emergency

    Days were so chaotic that I always felt I was struggling to get through tasks and not able to see the big picture. I just hated it and felt like a bad nurse. It's not that there isn't teamwork, but I...

  6. Heavily considering change to Day shift

    pugmom79 replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Emergency

    I would never go back to days. Hated every minute of

  7. Crossfit

    pugmom79 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Was curious if any nurses out there do crossfit? I've been doing it for a few months and love it

  8. Ugh. Rejected from dream job

    pugmom79 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hated med/tele but I had amazing coworkers and got amazing experience. I went into nursing wanting ER/trauma. I ended up also loving l&d. I was the top student in my class and could only get...

  9. Atheism in nursing

    pugmom79 posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I was looking for some input. I am an atheist and haven't believed in God for as long as I can remember. However I understand that faith is extremely personal and important to many people. I may not...

  10. Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

    pugmom79 replied to SubSippi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    2 times I can think of going above and beyond, and it's because I really liked those patients. On Xmas day my patient was admitted with a bad gi bleed the day before. Her family was driving all the...

  11. Hey so young nurses, are we really making "that much"?

    pugmom79 replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    The commuter - what type of job do you

  12. Crossfit

    pugmom79 replied to pugmom79's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Awesome!!

  13. Favorite ways to decompress

    pugmom79 replied to duskyjewel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sex. Crossfit. Reading. Taking a

  14. Crossfit

    pugmom79 replied to pugmom79's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been doing it non stop for several months and love it. I know rhabdo is associated with it and I was waiting til it was brought up :). In my experience, if you are at a good box and your coach...

  15. Confused-Which MSN program?

    pugmom79 replied to cathering's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you so much!!! This cleared a lot up for me

  16. Confused-Which MSN program?

    pugmom79 replied to cathering's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What would the best path be if my goal is Ed or ICU? Most schools near me offer FNP. Is the acute care a school path or just a certification?I'm still trying to figure out what's best and how it...

  17. Common meds in transplant ICU

    pugmom79 replied to Melissa1986's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm on a transplant pcu and see all the abdominal transplants. I agree with all of the Meds and ideas lol thee posters mentioned. This is my second nursing job. I was on a med tele floor and I love...

  18. Confused-Which MSN program?

    pugmom79 replied to cathering's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Can an FNP work in a hospital ED or

  19. Fitness and nursing

    pugmom79 replied to Rhi007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Never on the days I work. I workout at a crossfit 3 days a week and try to stand up paddleboard 1 day a week. I work full time, am in school 3/4 time (9 credits a semester). Some days I don't want to...

  20. non-religious overseas medical work

    pugmom79 replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Project

  21. Interview dress code

    pugmom79 replied to AprilCroushore's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In all my careers a suit never served me wrong. It shows professionalism. You can't ever go wrong with that. I have had interviewers (for nursing) tell me I was one of only a few people who wore suits...

  22. Interview dress code

    pugmom79 replied to AprilCroushore's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A

  23. To give or not give insulin

    pugmom79 replied to Twisted Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Are your npo diabetic pt it on some sort of d5 fluids? I would give the ss and lantus if they are on d5 fluids. It's a part if our

  24. Transplant nursing

    pugmom79 replied to pugmom79's topic in Critical Care

    What are your ratios like? Are your pt walkie talkies? Do you enjoy it? Lots of teaching opportunities ? Or would you consider it a glorified med surg ? Our unit is a pcu so I am hoping to get some...

  25. Transplant nursing

    pugmom79 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Is there a sub forum on here for that? I have an interview and wanted to read more about it.