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FLmed

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  1. Newsflash: Med/Surg RN's have the toughest job

    FLmed replied to Guttercat's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree!! Med/Surg nursing is not for the weak. You have to be smart in just about every area of the human body. I wish that Med/Surg nurses were able to get lower patient/nurse ratios. I think...

  2. Major anxiety over first clinical

    FLmed replied to java12's topic in General Students

    I LOVE what you wrote!!!! I completely

  3. Whoa!! Tape debacle

    FLmed posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I had a patient who was on blood thinners and prednisone. I d/c'd his IV. I applied alcohol to loosen up the tape that was holding the IV in place. When I peeled back the tape, holy moly, this...

  4. Whoa!! Tape debacle

    FLmed replied to FLmed's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you to all who posted. I have written down all the suggestions. I appreciate

  5. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

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

    [quote="wish_me_luck "Other than that--atrocious email addresses, pajamas/jeans, etc., I agree. However, I once did wear corduroys and a nice top (somewhat casual, but nice) and sperrys to an...

  6. How accurate is the Pearsonvue trick - on a Saturday!?

    FLmed replied to cannonball59's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We had 2 people not pass NCLEX in my graduating class. When they signed up to take the NCLEX again after just taking it, it took them to a credit card page to reschedule it. If you got the "good"...

  7. How accurate is the Pearsonvue trick - on a Saturday!?

    FLmed replied to cannonball59's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's the "good" pop up. Welcome to the RN

  8. What color do you wear?

    FLmed replied to Lorien_LPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Blue!

  9. Newbie

    FLmed replied to FLmed's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you, JJones. I'm feeling the love! It's very

  10. First week in classes. Mental meltdown.

    FLmed replied to mustlovemars's topic in General Students

    And yes-- panic attacks and overwhelming anxiety is common. Make sure to schedule in some exercise time.

  11. First week in classes. Mental meltdown.

    FLmed replied to mustlovemars's topic in General Students

    I graduated in May of this year. It was one of the most rewarding days in my entire life! Not everybody can get through nursing school. It's not for the weak. When you think about quitting, just...

  12. Being an ugly nurse

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

    First of all, you are very articulate. Your personality really shines in this post, and I would count myself lucky to work with somebody like you. My advice is to keep your nose in the books....

  13. SHOES... glorious shoes

    FLmed posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Okay-- ladies and gents, What kind of shoes do you prefer and why? Please help a girl out! I just bought some Danskos and they feel really clunky. Does it just take some time to get used to them?...

  14. Just another new nurse needing some advice :(

    FLmed replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Haha! I wrote bug hug. Lol. See-- we all make mistakes. Darn phone. Lol. Big hugs being sent your

  15. Just another new nurse needing some advice :(

    FLmed replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Medical-Surgical

    There's some great advice here. I just wanted to send you a bug hug!!!! Hang in there!!! You aren't a moron. We are all human and entitled to our mistakes. The key is to learn, grow, and move on....

  16. What Is It Like?

    FLmed replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I ****loved*** your

  17. Blood pressure medication / checking blood pressure

    FLmed replied to abeautifulmind's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am baffled when I see nurses giving BP/cardiac meds without getting a recent BP and HR assessment. We all worked hard to get our licenses and it can easily be taken away if we aren't being safe....

  18. Career advice please (x-post)

    FLmed replied to ExpatHopeful's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I like the suggestion that Tokmom gave you. If you ever wanted to go back to your original unit, it might not be hard to do so since they like you. :-) If you have the opportunity to spend more...

  19. SHOES... glorious shoes

    FLmed replied to FLmed's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Awesome suggestions. Thanks to all who took the time to respond! Since many of you said Danskos were good, I am going to go ahead and give them a shot. :-) I do plan on trying some different...

  20. Newbie

    FLmed replied to FLmed's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Tstorm, thanks for the note. Congrats to you, as well!! :-) How awesome that you will be in the ICU. What a great opportunity for you. GitanoRN-- you have such a great personality. Thanks so...

  21. Newbie

    FLmed replied to FLmed's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Olliesmommy-- congratulations! You certainly must have impressed somebody!! Many of my classmates are having a really hard time obtaining employment. My heart really goes out to them because they...

  22. Newbie

    FLmed replied to FLmed's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, Lindsey. Thanks so much for the response. So nice to meet you. Congratulations, Nicolle! So glad to meet somebody who is also starting a new career as an RN and on the same day too. :-)....