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    24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    twinmommy+2 replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    Ok, :icon_roll honestly, who here has not THOUGHT about giving saline instead of narcs:up:. I am fairly sure that none of us here would really DO something like that. Thinking about doing something...
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    24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    twinmommy+2 replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    Ok, for all those afflicted with some disease mentioned here in this thread, this is not an attack at anyone. This is a vent thread. If we do not vent adequatly we will burst and that will cause...
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    I cant start IV's!

    twinmommy+2 replied to Creamsoda's topic in Emergency

    What works for me is getting it in to the flash point, then just a little further, then advancing the catheter without the needle so I don't blow the vein. That works pretty well in most
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    Funny dreams about your job as a nurse

    twinmommy+2 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nursing Humor

    That reminds me, had several where I was sleeping in a patient bed completely naked with patients sleeping in the bed next to me and of course these were patients that I was charged with their...
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    Seriously? I don't think I want to do this anymore.

    twinmommy+2 replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, first off was any harm done to the patient? Probably not. So lets just get that off your shoulders and move on from it ok? Next, like someone else said, where did the problem lie? If it was...
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    Funny dreams about your job as a nurse

    twinmommy+2 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nursing Humor

    On one of my first days as charge on med/surg I had a very busy day (12 hours) plus the last 4 were without secretary. Needless to say I dreamt about charts all night long. I used to have my alarm...
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    What made you quit your job and go into Nursing?

    twinmommy+2 replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    I had just had my twins and my oldest was 14 months older than her, the job I had previously was only paying $10 an hour and I hated the job. So I told my dh either we suck it up and finally get me...
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    OK ED nurses, fill me in on the real story.

    twinmommy+2 replied to eriksoln's topic in Emergency

    No, I have never seen our ed hold pt's whether that be nurses or otherwise. We have to make beds for the masses trying to enter through the door and we cannot say no to anyone. Usually during the...
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    What grade did you achieve in Chemistry and/or Anatomy?

    twinmommy+2 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    Chemistry=A Anatomy 1=B Anatomy 2 with Honors=A Graduated December
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    Is this odd to you too?

    twinmommy+2 replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    i've never heard of that being a religious ritual, just sounds like family that loves their mother and are trying to protect her in a way even though she has passed on. i think a little education at...
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    2 quick and easy questions about nursing school?

    twinmommy+2 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I know my community college starts in fall and spring (I started in the spring). For BSN programs I don't know... As far as when to apply that is totally up to the school you choose. You would have...
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    What's the saddest thing you've seen in your career??

    twinmommy+2 replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I think pretty much all of us would have some pretty bad stories to tell. The important thing is to take yourself out of the situation emotionally as much as you can (that doesn't mean emotionally...
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    hmmm?

    twinmommy+2 replied to raisonbrancruch's topic in General Nursing

    I joined the Army and did 4 years long before I went into nursing school and used the GI Bill to get me through my ADN. It worked out nicely and think the discipline gained from the millitary helped...
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    What's so bad about working for the VA?

    twinmommy+2 replied to Buggus's topic in General Nursing

    It starts after graduation. There are two programs though. One is where you get tuition reimbursement, and don't have a service contract to satisfy. The other is a scholarship and that is the one...
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    Only 1 month of orientation !!

    twinmommy+2 replied to AnaBanana12's topic in Emergency

    at my community hospital its 6 months for new grads and 3 months otherwise. I also transfered from med/surg and was glad for all 3 of those months, even though I had days when I wanted to be off...
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    What's so bad about working for the VA?

    twinmommy+2 replied to Buggus's topic in General Nursing

    I just started at the VA in December, and I'm really liking it. So far, I get paid more than I was making, they pay for things like having a BSN, they also pay more for having certifications. It has...
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    Does anyone know anything about "Comm Living Center" floor @ the VA Hosp?

    twinmommy+2 replied to naturelvr's topic in General Nursing

    I think my my va (I'm new) it is Alzheimers and rehab. They are supposed to be working hard at making it a place where they live since they are here for so
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    Dangerous nurses

    twinmommy+2 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yes, only a few that I would say were dangerous to patients. Usually I would try to bring up situations that I viewed as dangerous to the charge nurses and usually was told they were aware of the...
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    ER nurses wear "biggirl panties"

    twinmommy+2 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    You know its only my granny panties that get me through my day. No where else in nursing I think could I see and do the kind of stuff I do every day. I love the
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    Help Please!!

    twinmommy+2 replied to ashleyjean3's topic in Emergency

    I currently work in two ER's. In the larger one (still small by most respects but pretty busy), the ICU comes for the patient on almost every admission to the unit. I call and give report on the...
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    Graduating in May, having a baby in April, need advice

    twinmommy+2 replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I was just thinking that they may look at your pregnancy as a good thing, that you are so far along in it that they won't be dealing with the issues of your pregnancy once you come
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    Graduating in May, having a baby in April, need advice

    twinmommy+2 replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated nursing school I was 9 months pregnant, and shortly after had an interview for a job. It went very well. I just tryed to make sure I didn't look too tired and wore something that...
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    Full Code Not Carried Out

    twinmommy+2 replied to FELICIA33021's topic in General Nursing

    And you are right about that. Pt's should be allowed to be full codes if that is what they want. By all means, you may have the most terminal illness and may pass away tomorrow and I will honor your...
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    Full Code Not Carried Out

    twinmommy+2 replied to FELICIA33021's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunatly in my area there are many hospice patients who are full codes. I'm not saying that people should not be allowed their beliefs to be carried out, by all means they should. But hospice...
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    twinmommy+2 replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You said only detectives have talked to her so far? It might be a good idea to find a SANE nurse in your area who can tell you what rescources you and she have available to you. Not for the evidence...