javanurse2000

javanurse2000 BSN, RN

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  1. Hand Care problems

    javanurse2000 replied to Mister Chris's topic in General Nursing

    When my hands start cracking and bleeding in the winter, I use nivea cream (not lotion) in the blue tub. I really slap it on at night before bed and it repairs the damage and keeps them in good...

  2. it doesn't matter what kind of nurse you are.

    javanurse2000 replied to jpatrick188's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!!!!!!!!!!

  3. LVN Vs. RN?

    javanurse2000 replied to elleon's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it varies from state to state but in SC RNs work under a Licensed doctor's supervision. That doesn't NOT mean the are simply an assistant to the doctor...far from it, an RN practices nursing...

  4. Out with "Nurse" In with...?

    javanurse2000 replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    1. Captain Keys 2. Mr. Medicine 3. Sir Catheter of Foley Ok, just being silly....a nurse is a nurse I guess, huh? If it walks like a nurse and cares like a nurse then it's probably a nurse...male or...

  5. How did you "get" the skill of starting IV's?

    javanurse2000 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Great

  6. Patient is falling while standing up while sleeping

    javanurse2000 replied to hapyguy's topic in General Nursing

    Does he realize when he starts to doze off? I have seen merrywalkers used...if you've never seen one its like a walker made of PVC pipe and has a seat that follows him around....if he feels like he's...

  7. is RUE a mistake?

    javanurse2000 replied to deegale's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Deegale - I also signed with RUE and now wished I hadn't b/c the study materials ARE available for free from Excelsior. Nothing to do now except make the best of it. I read all of the replies and...

  8. Quit or be fired?

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been with the same company for 4 years and have NEVER called out b/c of snow/ice storms. This weekend my two kids ages 16 and 12 will have to be alone while I'm at work and its a pretty sure...

  9. Nurses Will Eat Anything

    javanurse2000 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ok fine, I'll admit it...I ate the pumpkin seeds. Shells and all. They were roasted so nicely (my co-charge nurse brought them in) and even though I have IBS and know better....a lot better...I ate...

  10. 75 questions...scared!

    javanurse2000 replied to Lahnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know its scary...I have never heard of anyone have 75 questions and failing. For what its worth...mine shut off right under 80 and I thought I failed, too. I have a friend who shut off at 90 and...

  11. LOL- quit or be fired, part II

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everybody...just got off the phone with my (former) DON. If you read the old thread...where she told me not to plan on coming back...ie. "you're fired". I called to explain to her that I really...

  12. In You Are in School or Even If You Have finished Please Respond.

    javanurse2000 replied to FocusRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started out for RN so I took all those pre-req.s then ended up jumping into the LPN clinicals but I'll say this - as you go through as you start to get a lot of those classes behind you, you are...

  13. Babies that are choking-- HELP PLEASE!!

    javanurse2000 replied to LINUS's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Although I am a nurse, this response is more from a mother. During the first month of my third childs life the very thing you are describing would happen at home. I called my pediatrician really...

  14. Hypomagnesiumia, I am a ticking time bomb!!

    javanurse2000 replied to curleysue's topic in General Nursing

    Curleysue: First, I am so sorry that you are going through this. Have you tried enteric coated mag tabs? (maginex makes them). Also, have you tried taking 1/4 the dose qid or 1/10 10x/day...which...

  15. Quit or be fired?

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update for everybody. I spoke with my weekend supervisor and she is going to fill out my reference form (the agency gave me 2) and asked if I wanted her help to get my old job back. She has...

  16. Is anyone using RUE publishing

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't know what you consider lump sums. Even the initial entrance fee ($800+) can be split over several months with Excelsior using the FACTS payment (a program most colleges use, I'm paying for my...

  17. Is anyone using RUE publishing

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh yeah, they told me the same thing....financing excelsior interest - free...just tacking it on at the end and isn't that even better than gov't loans and blah blah blah....the contract is signed and...

  18. Nurses Will Eat Anything

    javanurse2000 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    mmmmm....I LOVE scrapple....only from Phila of

  19. Pay for agency nurse

    javanurse2000 replied to DLHRNUSAF's topic in Agency Nurses

    Lol...actually I was just teasing...I am a transplant from PA...SC is ok but I miss the northern food, everything is deep fried here (even the turkey). I lived in Susquehanna County near the New York...

  20. Pay for agency nurse

    javanurse2000 replied to DLHRNUSAF's topic in Agency Nurses

    Things to do: #1 - Finish my LPN to RN #2 - Move to

  21. migraine faker at the ED!

    javanurse2000 replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    Hi guys - I don't want to get in the middle of the heat BUT (I am a chronic migraine sufferer)and when I start vomiting from the pain I go to the ER and whatever Dr is there depends on what they give...

  22. I take the Nclex Tomorrow!!

    javanurse2000 replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in First Year After Licensure

    take a deep breath and remember everything your toughest clinical instructor ever told you....do your best and just relax and go with your first instint. Don't change the answer unless you are...

  23. Quit or be fired?

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Z's playa: This was a difficult call so I asked everybody else what they would do and why. Personally, I was "left to fend" for myself at a young age...although I survived my teenage years I...

  24. Quit or be fired?

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I would be tired of it, too. Please try not to lump all single parents together. To answer your question about hiring nurses without dependants - I think that's illegal. I don't think its legal for...

  25. Quit or be fired?

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have thought about this..I'll let you