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    Hey nurse, why do you smoke?

    BSNbeauty replied to emtb2rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm borderline obese..... Although I know the effects it has on my health. I'm just addicted to
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    Any advice on IV insertion skills?

    BSNbeauty replied to Emma_H's topic in General Nursing

    This is my problem. When I cannot see the vein I miss all the time. I also have a problem with threading the catheter. I suck at IV's period. I've had plenty of time to hone these skills but I just...
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    How to properly care for Antepartum patients

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks so much for the info. Klone, very informative! So the debate another day was whether moms who are in actively contracting with PROM, and is 22 weeks should be put on a monitor? Some nurses say...
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    New Grad Mistake!

    BSNbeauty replied to CaligirlRN75's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is why I HATE verbal orders. I understand that it was urgent in this case but right after I gave the Benadryl IM and settled the patient I would have taken him the chart to write the order........
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    Are you married sweetie?"

    BSNbeauty replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Still don't see how anyone would be offended. I don't really want kids and I'm not offended by those who do or talk about their kids. To each its' own. For example, I hate lying. I don't like to lie,...
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    Are you married sweetie?"

    BSNbeauty replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I disagree. If a patient wants to ask a personal question then they should be prepared for what ever the answer is. It is not offensive to say I don't want kids. I love kids but it doesn't mean that I...
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    Nurses are getting younger...

    BSNbeauty replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I've always been the "baby" on the unit. Ofcourse now that I'm 24 years old that is soon to be changed. I became a nurse at 20 years of age. Nursing has aged me a bit, I must
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    OB nursing was the one thing I didn't want to do!

    BSNbeauty replied to SubSippi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I always wanted to work in OB. I recently started in PP and LOVE it
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    comparing myself to co-workers

    BSNbeauty replied to LookForward's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Grntea, I didn't get this from her post. I think you can feel insecure at any age. I have a coworker that have been a nurse for 35 years who is always insecure about her practice. I just don't think...
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    comparing myself to co-workers

    BSNbeauty replied to LookForward's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    Are you married sweetie?"

    BSNbeauty replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I thought I was the only one. I work in PP and many co-workers are shocked that I'm not walking around with baby fever. Truth is, 90 percent of me do not want kids. I like only having to be...
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    Are you married sweetie?"

    BSNbeauty replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Every day I work I get asked the same in addition to whether I have kids or not. I work in PP so these questions come up alot. I've also have had several patients over my career want to hook me up...
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    Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

    BSNbeauty replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of poop, I do enjoy working in PP where the only poop I have to clean is a babies. There poops are almost
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    I'm turning 25 soon and I want to be a nurse, am I kidding myself?

    BSNbeauty replied to christinem2388's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nope, you're too old, for nursing school. Just kidding. I say go for it!!!! It will be worth
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    Made a dangerous mistake

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient with a mag level of 1.7. and doc ordered 2 grams of mag to run over two hoursX2doses. I programed the pump perfectly, set it at 50ml/hr for a 100ml bag. Had another nurse double check...
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    Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

    BSNbeauty replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Op get over it. I don't go to work thinking " boy, I just can't wait to clean up poop today". Don't let poop keep you from your goals. Time to be mature and grow up
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    Made a dangerous mistake

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the encouragement. I thank God the patient was okay
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    Made a dangerous mistake

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    The previous poster is correct. Secondary tubing should always be set above the pump so it doesn't go in as a bolus.....My stupid mistake. Cannot blame the pump at
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    Code words

    BSNbeauty replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    At my job we do have a code for HIV. It is "1234". The reason being is for privacy. We are not allowed to say the word HIV while giving report or doing patient care because someone may over hear what...
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    June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    BSNbeauty replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Size doesn't matter, it is what you can do with it. Having bigger stethoscope will not make sounds any
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    Going back into acute care.

    BSNbeauty replied to raincloud's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe it's
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    Mommy Nurse

    BSNbeauty replied to ekev12's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with Klone. I don't have any kids so I have nothing to
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    NCLEX PN too easy?

    BSNbeauty replied to Neeks86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt both PN and RN nclex was challenging. Thankfully, glory be to God I passed both on first try with min. amount of questions. I think the nclex makes everyone feel different. Everyone has their...
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    Online Stats

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in a RN-BSN program and all of our online classes are six weeks. Which means, I'm currently enrolled in a six week online stats course. I think with hard work and dedication it is doable. I'm...
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    What do you do when...

    BSNbeauty replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is hard to change the culture of a facility or unit when you are new and no one else is complaining. My best advice is to pick and choose your battles carefully. I've learned that I cannot get...