dazedandconfused

dazedandconfused

GI,Rehab, Ortho/Neuro

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  1. Is there a problem in the Neonatal ICU at UNC?

    dazedandconfused replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    From being a parent of one of a patient in the NICU for 2 weeks. The nurses were wonderful and supportive of the families and of each other. I learned so much from them I will never forget. I can...

  2. Baby Brain?

    dazedandconfused replied to BlearnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have to agree with Tiggerbelly. Ever since my little angel came along I have lost part of my brain:) I hope I can find it

  3. QUESTION: Who have you TOLD about allnurses.com to ? ? ?

    dazedandconfused replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Any student nurse that I worked with and a few experienced ones too

  4. Fingerprinting in Raleigh

    dazedandconfused replied to dazedandconfused's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks- I went today to get it done. I was nervous for some stupid reason. The packet is in the mail- hope I remembered to fill in

  5. Fingerprinting in Raleigh

    dazedandconfused posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    So I am finally getting around to transfering my license from Va. I received my background check packet in the mail today and I have no idea where to go to get finger printed. Where did anyone go to...

  6. Fingerprinting in Raleigh

    dazedandconfused replied to dazedandconfused's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks- I called the info line for RPD today and was on hold waiting for a human for 10 minutes- I gave up. I used to know where all the local stations were at home. Here I see all the cruisers but...

  7. A shy nurse ?

    dazedandconfused replied to kennyd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was shy when I started school and during my first year. My public health clinical instructor actually told me that I would not make it as a nurse because I did not force my way into a patient's...

  8. Career counseling in Raleigh

    dazedandconfused posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Once again I turn to my favorite people for a little guidance. I am unemployed, by choice, since moving to Raleigh. I am also 4 months pregnant. I have been trying to figure out what I want to...

  9. Thoughts/feelings 9/11

    dazedandconfused replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really watch the news either. Every once in a while I will watch, but I avoid network TV most of the time. Apparently my hubby likes the political shows- go figure. Living in the DC area...

  10. Where were u 9/11/01?

    dazedandconfused replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    Was at work on thhe ortho/neuro unit at my hospital that happened to be the first responder for the pentagon. We transfered out as many patients as we could to get ready for anything that might come...

  11. GI Disorders and NSAIDS

    dazedandconfused replied to Hoping LVN2BSN's topic in Gastroenterology

    I want to preface my answer with Pharm was not my strong suit in school: Most of the docs that I worked with stopped the NSAIDS with the bleeders if totally possible. The patients were also placed on...

  12. Olympus washers vs Custom Ultrasonic washers

    dazedandconfused posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Does anyone have a preference? On the unit where I work, we currently have washers from custom ultrasonics. Lately, we have been experiencing problems with breakdowns and customer service. We...

  13. Hospital recommendations/advice -Manassas area

    dazedandconfused replied to Stacky's topic in Virginia Nursing

    What part of Manassas exactly? There are big teaching hospitals and a few small ones. But depending on where you live would dictate how far you drive. Inova Fairfax is the biggest in the area-...

  14. Old Dominion Students

    dazedandconfused replied to NursingStudent08's topic in Virginia Nursing

    From the literature that I have gotten, they seem to have really advanced the basic lab set up and even the graduate programs. The technology building was being rebuilt the last time I was on campus....

  15. Old Dominion Students

    dazedandconfused replied to NursingStudent08's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I graduated from ODU over 12 years ago. Sorry I can't help you. I think the program has been revamped since my time

  16. Post-Op Guidelines, procedures

    dazedandconfused replied to WaynesvilleRN's topic in Gastroenterology

    On the unit where I used to work- we would keep patients a minimum of 30 minutes after the last dose of medication given. If their vital signs were stable and their ride was there, they could leave....

  17. Plantar Facitis-Heel Pain, help!

    dazedandconfused replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    I had and still have PF. One of the ortho docs that I worked with told me to get heel cups and that should do the trick. I went and got them on the way home from work that night- and I don't work...

  18. Thank you to the endo nurse who took such good care of me

    dazedandconfused replied to MG-NotANurse's topic in General Nursing

    Glad "Mary" was able to help you get through your procedure. I have told patients in the past the hardest part is not knowing what is going to happen. They are amazed when it is all over and it was...

  19. All You Lefty's Out there....

    dazedandconfused replied to Melly1022's topic in General Nursing

    Add me to the list. A lefty and proud of it:) My hubby is a lefty

  20. Help! Moving to NC - need to find a house this week!

    dazedandconfused replied to myrrhw's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am sorry I can't help you. I am moving shortly to Raleigh and I thought I had a deadline. Good luck in your

  21. Do you have a favorite allnurses post?

    dazedandconfused replied to mom and nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Have to agree with beautifulb- got to be the ghost stories. I can't get enough of

  22. JCAHO and Time out

    dazedandconfused replied to Dixielee's topic in Emergency

    We havebeen doing the time out for about a year and a half. Each doc does it in their own special way- ugh. The biggest problem is getting them to complete the paperwork before starting the...

  23. "YOU'RE my Nurse?!?!?"

    dazedandconfused replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to be 35 next month. Some docs that don't know me assume that I am in my early 20s. That is until they speak with me. Like everyone said keep your head up and your wits about you and you...

  24. You know your from Virginia Beach when....

    dazedandconfused replied to Princess74's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Can't remember the phone number- Dough boys, Y not, or Bamboo hut? It's been a

  25. I'm such a tourist...

    dazedandconfused replied to SWAT_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Va Marine Science Museum is always a cool place- both to see and get out of the sun. I love the happy crab- plus they have hermit crab races daily. To watch a sunset- The Duck In. If you wanted...