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  1. Would 2 years in small ICU provide enough experience to get into Trauma/Neuro ICU?

    hollyster replied to AKav8trix's topic in Nursing Career

    Take as many ICU/CCU, hemodynamics CEU or seminars that you can. Sometimes it is easier to learn in a smaller unit so that when you make the move. You skills will not be too different so the move will...

  2. Has anyone ever seen a prolapsed rectum?

    hollyster replied to angelymick's topic in General Nursing

    I saw the repair of a prolapsed rectum. The MD shortened the rectum and tightened the muscles. Surgery has a high failure

  3. RNS with depression - r u out there?

    hollyster replied to zacsmimi's topic in Psychiatric

    Does your employeer have an EAB program? You could get short term help. It is suppose to remain confidential. Check with your HR. Gook Luck

  4. HORRIBLY painful bowel movements-help

    hollyster replied to nursejoey05's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried SennaPrompt, Each dose is 500 mg psyllium and nine mgs of sennoside? Take it with at two 8oz glassess of H2O or juice. Coffee will speed up the effect. Just make sure you drink two full...

  5. Solid Color Uniform Help

    hollyster replied to eborgelt's topic in General Nursing

    One our Cardiothoracic surgeons recommended White miniskirts,fishnet stockings and stilettos for nursing staff. We all agreed to it until the MD realised that we were picking out theirs and some of...

  6. Did you ever "neglect" a patient???

    hollyster replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had just arrived in the ICU when the secretary said that I had an Emergency call. My nephew has just been flown into Shands. My sister was driving in(she was 75 miles away.) I called the NM in her...

  7. To all London nurses.

    hollyster replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    Bless You All.

  8. help about chronic pain and meds

    hollyster replied to n8isgr8's topic in Pain Management

  9. Botox?

    hollyster replied to TRousse's topic in International Nursing

    I would imagine that they would have to take a classes or become certified. The slightest slip will cause paralysis not to mention

  10. So... best PDA software?

    hollyster replied to Guitar_Heroine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For a great drug guide go with FA Davis drug

  11. Any tips for this new grad ICU RN?

    hollyster replied to Gigglesforall's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ask a lot of questions.

  12. Question for pacu nurses

    hollyster replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in PACU

    I can honestly say that I never thought twice when pts were coming out of it. It just part of the reemergence. The ones that get me are the ones who come out swinging or grabbing. The only...

  13. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

    hollyster replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That was my strategy as well. I also learned that when an instructor is hesitating or reiterates a point, you will see it on the test. I graduated with a 3.96. I was a single mom with two children,...

  14. What to do if a pt. aspirates???

    hollyster replied to limabean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Zofran is a great antiemetic if it is given before vomitting starts does not work if pt is already vomitting. Tweety is right he needed reglan not zofran. It is rare to get any residual from a...

  15. Order Clarification

    hollyster replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is how we did it as

  16. My best friend's nightmare

    hollyster replied to Antikigirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am so sorry for the young woman and her family. I am glad that she is now getting the care she

  17. Central Florida Students Roll Call

    hollyster replied to brazuca's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am waiting to find out if I made it into the RN-BSN at FL Hsp College. If I am accepted I will start in August. Thank you for the help

  18. Question about volunteering

    hollyster replied to Jen51699's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do not know about volunteer work unless you are interested in Fire/Rescue. It is a good way to see rapid treatment but it can be intense to see some of the scenes. Welcome to allnurses!

  19. Jacksonville University Online RN to BSN program? Need guidance

    hollyster replied to All4Jesus's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There is software that will put everything into APA

  20. Looking for advice from experienced and new CCU RNs

    hollyster replied to Bijou-Spice's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I started in the OR and worked PRN in CCU. Loved CCU left the OR. I understand the logic behind the ideal of working on med/surg but knew it was not for me. Yes, there is a lot to learn but you will...

  21. Statistics Class

    hollyster replied to Nathalie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found a good book. Lots of practice problems for each step. Written in plain English. Statistics for

  22. Anyone heard of serotonin syndrome? Anyone experienced it??

    hollyster replied to passing thru's topic in Psychiatric

    5-HTP,valerian root,magnolia bark,SAM-E can cause adverse effects with

  23. My best friend's nightmare

    hollyster replied to Antikigirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How terrible. My thoughts and prayers are with Daughter and Mother. The hsp is inhumane and in violation EMTALA. They cannot legally release her unless she is medically stable, needing blood or...

  24. non revealing scrub top suggestions

    hollyster replied to martymoose's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I went to OLD NAVY an was able to get tanks and short sleeve tops for five dollars

  25. Irritating residents

    hollyster replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have read a lot of posts saying that everyone should spend a year of Med/Surg. After reading all the LTC posters, It looks like everyone should do six to tweleve months in a LTC. I bet their views...