EJBNeuroRN

EJBNeuroRN

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  1. Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    EJBNeuroRN replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    i hate to say it, but you are not special and unique when it comes to your nursing credentials. i'mt ired of reading countless posts from people who think because they struggled and overcame...

  2. Oh crap...I can't believe I forgot...

    EJBNeuroRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    to turn on the Heparin drip after I did a blood draw on a jugular access site!! Doh!! I did the lab draw at 0600 and when I was sitting in my car on the way home at 0730, I suddenly remembered...and...

  3. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    EJBNeuroRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    3AM during my last night shift... Walkie/talkie patient with a cervical neck fusion on his second day post op. Continues to have sore throat and hasn't eaten much in the last day. Patient: I'm...

  4. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    EJBNeuroRN replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm sorry, if you keep leaving your room to go to the street and buy crack you're going to have to find another place to

  5. What are the usual work hours? Also, some questions.

    EJBNeuroRN replied to MissNancy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First of all, you wouldn't be "stuck" with an AA degree. Also, an AA degree does not completely close options for the future. If you get you choose to go the Associate degree in nursing route, you...

  6. Pill falls on pt gown...is it safe to give?

    EJBNeuroRN replied to sle1191's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This story is going to gross you guys out.. Six months ago I was working at a SNF on the rehab unit. I was taking care of a guy who was in his mid forties, can't remember why he was in rehab at this...

  7. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    EJBNeuroRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah he was OK, went for a walk, had some crackers...turned out not to be a big

  8. Depressed, or just "Life?"

    EJBNeuroRN replied to JDougRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think this is such an interesting topic because depression, altered moods, and chemical imbalances are such a part of our society as of late. It seems that a lot of mood disorders are misdiagnosed,...

  9. Nclex dilemma ... PLEASE RESPOND

    EJBNeuroRN replied to RENEfromLA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Breathe! I'm sure things will work out in your favor and the stress is getting the best of you. Worst case scenario, you have to take it again. Not at big deal. There are countless people on this...

  10. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    EJBNeuroRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    I bet he's lonely and needs someone to talk to

  11. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    EJBNeuroRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great discussion! On a side note, I had more flexibility with standing house orders at the LTC center I worked at! Tums 3AM?? Sure!! cough drop? Absolutely! Straight cath and UA for...

  12. Think Twice Before Becoming a "NURSE"

    EJBNeuroRN replied to mcrutRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm annoyed by the title of this thread...why is nurse in quotes? I'm also annoyed by the OP. Not every job is perfect and of course the health system is not perfect. Vent away OP, but just so you...

  13. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    EJBNeuroRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    well guys, here's the thing...i'm with netglow and redhead i'm going to try other nursing interventions before i call the md. i think trying some crackers, milk, going for a walk etc and then...

  14. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    EJBNeuroRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    bravo! you guys are all such wonderful nurses and i appreciate all the insightful and well thought out criticism. however, pmfb-rn and sapphire 18, i love you enthusiasm and moxie to call everyone...

  15. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    EJBNeuroRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd rather write the order as a telephone order than call the doc in the middle of the night! Has anyone dealt with a neurosurgeon at 3 AM? It's not pretty. Furthermore, since this is turning in to...

  16. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    EJBNeuroRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, heartburn can be very frustrating and painful. Unfortunately our facility does not have standing house orders where we can give patients OTC meds when they are needed. The only physician on the...

  17. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    EJBNeuroRN replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I have mostly worked in customer service/food service before I became a nurse. I originally went to college for engineering, hated it. Then I became part owner in an ice cream store, sold the...

  18. Nursing exams - testing your patience

    EJBNeuroRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    My fellow nursing school friends and I can totally relate to the cartoon!! It's a scantron test, just run the fricking thing through the machine!! We did have one rotation where we took the test...

  19. No more fun scrubs

    EJBNeuroRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    It was recently decided at my place of work that the staff is to change to all one color scrubs, for example, RN's are navy blue, PT is royal blue, LPN's are eggplant...and so on. The hospital...

  20. Vent. Should I feel bad about not picking up shifts?

    EJBNeuroRN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel guilty, just don't answer! I have an option on my phone that can block a phone number from ringing, and send it straight to voice mail. This way I don't have to see when they are calling...

  21. No more fun scrubs

    EJBNeuroRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all this great responses! I could go either way when it comes to wearing the scrubs I have versus the designated color. It would be nice to not have to go out and buy new scrubs,...

  22. Female vs. male nurses

    EJBNeuroRN replied to andrewmiller1's topic in General Students

    First of all, congrats on finishing your nursing program! Second, I think it comes down to the person and not the gender. I do not think that in ANY profession one gender is better than the other....

  23. How long did it take for you to find a job after graduating?

    EJBNeuroRN replied to wrenRN06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It really is a tough job market. I graduated in May 2010 and didn't find a job until Nov 2010 in a TCU (not my first choice, just happy to be employed) Turned out that I learned SO much from that...