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FLmed

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  1. help! relationship. have no time.

    FLmed replied to Kdavina's topic in General Students

    I love the above advice!! This is for your future and it's very demanding!! It's a really tough "job" to be in a relationship with a nursing student. So, i do understand how lonely your man might...

  2. New nurse-never heard of this

    FLmed replied to TnRN43's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I think of PRN, the first thing that comes to mind is no benefits. You should be paid more if they don't give you

  3. Didn't get the job

    FLmed replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for sharing your heart with us. Keep us posted, and continue to apply

  4. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    FLmed replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know the exact patient you are talking about. Just an update, he did get 3 of his fingers amputated. It was a glorious day. He also got a heart transplant. So, now, this patient (like the Tin...

  5. 1-1-13 starting to prepare for NCLEX ....Join me and lets encourage each other!

    FLmed replied to BSN2biam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated in May of 2012. I scheduled myself for NCLEX-RN the first week in June. The only thing I used was Kaplan. I did ALL of the Q bank questions and 7 big tests. I passed with 75 questions...

  6. Nurses: How Do You Feel About Your Patients Being Nurses?

    FLmed replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree, and if anybody should understand prioritization of who gets seen first, a nurse should. Don't sweat it, honey. Glad you were able to vent though. Sometimes it just feels better to put it...

  7. "You've never said you liked nursing." A vent.

    FLmed replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    We are understaffed at our hospital. We are frequently getting very high acuity patients that have no business being on a Med-Surg floor as well. I had a patient with a blood sugar of 800 and I was...

  8. Med Surg Fluid and Electrolytes help!

    FLmed replied to jep039's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hahaha

  9. Med Surg Fluid and Electrolytes help!

    FLmed replied to jep039's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Could wear a fake mustache and glasses! I'm kidding-- of course. Lol. But, the paper bag would be super

  10. Giving meds together

    FLmed replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree. Each case will be different. Use nursing judgment and use resources like the pharmacist on

  11. Weight gain?

    FLmed replied to hawksrn2014's topic in General Students

    I was sooo cute before nursing school. Nursing school aged me and I put on 15 pounds. I was determined to lose it after my BSN. Now I'm working full time and in a masters program. I just finished...

  12. Who actually likes nursing??

    FLmed replied to mmcnabb3's topic in General Nursing

    The things I love: my patients, educating them, my coworkers on my floor, seeing how my care plan helps in the healing process, labs and pharmacology. I don't like: management trying to put...

  13. "You've never said you liked nursing." A vent.

    FLmed replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted you to know that I read your post. Sending you

  14. Can I get an accredited ACLS and BLS online?

    FLmed replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldn't recommend taking these online. Most employers want these to be American Heart Association certifications. Most AHA certifications have a test to pass and also a hands on skills portion....

  15. I am a student and I need to do an interview with a hospic nurse.

    FLmed replied to Cat Waggoner's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The Hospice nurses that I worked with for one of my clinical rotations were AMAZING! I remember seeing a chart of a patient who had diabetes and yet there was a chocolate donut served to him. One of...

  16. USF, UCF or UF? In a pickle!

    FLmed replied to Katsmeow's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm a University of South Florida alumni! Go Bulls! All of the schools you've listed have excellent programs! I would definitely apply to all three. I loved my nursing school experience. You...

  17. Advice needed! I think I am being phased out...

    FLmed replied to gigglestarsRN's topic in Nursing Career

    So happy for you.

  18. I am a student and I need to do an interview with a hospic nurse.

    FLmed replied to Cat Waggoner's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've always said that Hospice nurses are angels!!! Thank you for your service, Daisy!!! I admire what you do very much! Cat, good luck with your

  19. Leaving Nursing after first year - advice?

    FLmed replied to RNandMom2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you all don't need your income, I would definitely recommend you to be with your baby. I did the stay at home thing for the first 5 years of my child's life. It's the best decision I ever made....

  20. My Reasons For Avoiding The Acute Care Hospital

    FLmed replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with your statement about management and resources. I love my coworkers and my patients, but it's impossible to get everything done that management wants us to do. They are sucking my spirit...

  21. Passed my first semester!!!!!!

    FLmed replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!!!!

  22. BP situation

    FLmed replied to Standoe3's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I had a pt who had cardioversion done. It worked for awhile but then converted back to A fib. His HR was bouncing between 58, 60, then 65, then 68, then 61. That heart was quivering away but within...

  23. BP situation

    FLmed replied to Standoe3's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Did he have hx of

  24. First semester of Nursing School almost over and everything has gone wrong.

    FLmed replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

    Your story was so heartbreaking. I'm so sorry that you've had to go through so much. I just wanted to give you a little encouragement. I've had many friends who didn't pass a semester and had to...

  25. Tampa Bay RN help

    FLmed replied to AlaBro2010's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congratulations, Belle!! I'm in St. Pete and it's really tough for new grads, especially without BSN. I'm very happy for