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I would be willing to bet there isn't a single sporting goods store on the planet that would carry a cup to fit the massive set she grew that night... Way to go! :bowingpur

Congrats on the interview...good luck!

I don't want to identify myself as a nurse; my family, however, isn't so bashful

That was beautiful, Mara...did you write it?

Anyone want a KitKatacholamine? How about a Diuresis Peanut Butter cup? Or perhaps diaphoresis pieces? Maybe a 100 Grand Mal Seizure? Milky Wenkebach?

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You just don't get it...this has NOTHING to do with that nurse...this has EVERYTHING to do with your poor attitude and your lack of responsibility. Nobody gives a flying fig about what that nurse does or doesn't do in her spare time...and it's no one...

LOL...I would have been like "umm...YOU'RE WELCOME!"

Reading your post, I'm reminded of a similar situation that occurred when I was an aide. I had a lady who was a feeder and was also frequently incontinent. One evening after helping her with supper, I checked her undergarment--sure enough, she needed...

Finding dried blood on the glucometer after you've already touched it :barf01:

You must really go above and beyond the call of duty :chuckle:roll:roll:chuckle

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Whenever I've taken a drug test, I've always had an opportunity to list the medications (prescription or otherwise) that I have taken so they know ahead of time in case it shows up in my sample. Did they not ask you the same thing?

I'm sorry this happened to you...although I haven't stuck myself with a contaminated needle, I was exposed to a pt's blood, and it came in contact with an open sore I had on my thumb. Getting tested was definitely scary; I went through the typical em...

that is so freakin' cool!!! when i was in nursing school, there were several 50+ students in my class (and one of them was male). i'm so proud of you...you're gonna be great!

It's bad enough when things are so busy during a regular 8 hr shift that you can't get away for even a few minutes, but it really sucks when you're forced to double, and you STILL can't get a break in. I did a night to day double for 18.5 hours yeste...

A new nurse is eager to ask the doctor's advice and follow it accordingly. An old nurse gives the doctor advice and tells him/her what should be done. A new nurse is very upset over his/her first "mistake". The old nurse isn't too upset because he/sh...

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Oops...forgot to mention that I did ask another (experienced) nurse first, and we tried to find documentation of the tube measurement, but couldn't find it...she also thought it would be a good idea to call the physician just to be safe.

I am a newer nurse ( My question is, did I overreact by calling the MD? Was it appropriate for the other nurse to push the tubing in? BTW, the KUB showed that the tube placement was fine.

I don't remember the names of the bones of the wrist, but I can tell you the mnemonic...Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle :monkeydance: :roll ~Lori

Never had a needlestick (God willing), but I got blood in an open cut on my hand...they tested the pt (neg for hep C/HIV), and I continue to be tested with negative results. Count your blessings!!!

atropine is an anticholinergic....it's going to dry things up and will increase hr....usually give with pre-op meds to dry secretions up and also during symptomatic bradycardia. just wanted to add that a neat phrase i learned in school was an antich...

i don't think you "blew" your chances of getting into nursing school...many people (myself included) have issues with math or science, and some need a little help now and then. you said you can take the math again in january? in that case, this isn't...