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FLmed

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  1. Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    FLmed replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    Agree

  2. Favorite Words

    FLmed replied to Aimee2013's topic in General Students

    Tardive

  3. Just got hired for my dream job but... I'm pregnant!

    FLmed replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Original poster-- take the job. Most of the nausea and vomiting will pass after week 12-13. Happy for you-- job offer and the bun in the oven!!! These are exciting

  4. Just got hired for my dream job but... I'm pregnant!

    FLmed replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wanted to tell you CONGRATULATIONS on your pregnancy!!! I'm so happy for

  5. Extreme Lab Values

    FLmed replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    I bet that INR of 13 was an incorrect value the lab messed up. I just can't see how 1 dose of vitamin K could bring it back down to almost a therapeutic level. I've seen a potassium at 7.4 before...

  6. Mistakes... Feel like there is no coming back from it

    FLmed replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wanted to send you some love. I can empathize. I've been there too. We will get through this!!! Maybe if the hospital doesn't start staffing properly, you can look into getting a new job...

  7. Do you keep your personal life private while in nursing school?

    FLmed replied to Kadambari's topic in General Students

    ! The people in my entire nursing class were so awesome. I made some lifetime friendships. I'm so sorry to the original poster who had issues like

  8. Only Charting "The Good Vitals"?

    FLmed replied to whitecat5000's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is why I do my own vitals most of the time. I do get behind because if it, but I just can't trust anybody (except for 1 aide). It's sad. The aide that I trust is phenomenal. I love working...

  9. Disgusted - wipes for bathing

    FLmed replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I love what you wrote here!!!!!

  10. Newbie

    FLmed posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi! I just wanted to say hello. I graduated nursing school in May, and I passed NCLEX RN in June. I feel very fortunate to have secured a job on a Med/Surg floor. I am hoping to be an active member...

  11. Newbie

    FLmed replied to FLmed's topic in Medical-Surgical

    So glad to get report on you, honey! Thanks for checking in! It's a whirlwind, isn't it? I'm not sure how I'm going to get it all done. My ratio at my hospital is 6:1, but I've only had 4...

  12. Ethical/Personal Dilemma - What would you do?

    FLmed replied to EMEddie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Love what was written above!. Gossip girls and cheaters? You shouldn't be friends or associating yourself with this type of person anyway. I wouldn't want this person to ever be my nurse. Please...

  13. Feeling Stuck!!!!

    FLmed replied to CJ33's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel ya. It stinks when you feel like you are stuck. I'm with the last poster in that perhaps you should take the night shift tele position. It gets you closer to where you want to go. It gives...

  14. Hillsborough Community College Spring 2013

    FLmed replied to Rachanee's topic in Florida Nursing

    I hope you post when you get accepted. I want to celebrate with you!!!

  15. What are you really good at?

    FLmed replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would love to work with somebody like you! I love you already!!

  16. How's your dating life?

    FLmed replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    We had 2 nursing students in my nursing program who ended up divorced. :-(. It's tough for everybody involved. It puts strains on all of your relationships, even with your

  17. How's your dating life?

    FLmed replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Laugh out

  18. New Grad Starting in ED - Advice on Good Assessments

    FLmed replied to ecf1972's topic in Emergency

    Love what you wrote! Every interaction is turned into an assessment!

  19. Help :( getting confused with PPE

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

    You wont be asked a question like this on NCLEX like this one in Saunders. Remember the removal of PPE is done in alphabetical order: Gloves, goggles, gown, mask. That's what you'll need to know...

  20. starting fundamentals of nursing

    FLmed replied to TamTam23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! You are about to encounter one of the hardest things you'll ever go through in life. Nursing school is not like regular college. It's very stressful and time consuming. Just...

  21. Hillsborough Community College Spring 2013

    FLmed replied to Rachanee's topic in Florida Nursing

    . Yes-- exactly! Good luck!!!

  22. Hillsborough Community College Spring 2013

    FLmed replied to Rachanee's topic in Florida Nursing

    It's VERY good that you are trying to finish up your AA degree too. HCC gives preference to those who have more credit hours. Also, once you get your ASN, it is highly recommended to get a BSN as...

  23. Pancreatitis and soda pop?

    FLmed replied to SewJennie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I like what this poster wrote. Remember, you want your patients to be NPO--- they can't have anything by mouth. This is very important. You want their bowels to be resting. There's...

  24. Any thoughts about having a baby while in NP program??

    FLmed replied to tampabayRNBSN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Is it doable--- absolutely!! I have found that nurses (in general) can handle more than most people could ever dream of juggling. Just remember that our babies are only little once. If you are...

  25. Poll to " former" new grads. How did you land that 1st job?

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

    Completely agree!!!! ** I applied for 88 positions online at MANY different hospitals spanning over 50 miles from my house.** i knew that there might be some compromise and sacrifice in accepting...