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  1. CHF & low BP (hold BP meds?)

    newtelenurse replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in Cardiac

    Hi, You can always ask them if it is a home medication. If it is something that they have been taking for some time then odds are they can tolerate it. Also, as others have stated, usually their BP...

  2. What can you teach me today?

    newtelenurse posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi, I recently switched jobs from a small rural hospital (80 beds) to a larger (400 beds). When they got to sick for the rural hospital the larger is where they were usually sent. SO these patients...

  3. What can you teach me today?

    newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for the info. You are right that it is a very exciting place to work. Things get get very tricky very quickly. I thought that would scare the h*** out of me. Truth is I LOVE IT! Don't get me...

  4. What can you teach me today?

    newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in Cardiac

    That knowledge base is what I am looking for. I know that a lot of it comes with time and experience. But even more of it comes from nurses with life experience of what happens not the books from what...

  5. Tips/advice for things to include in resignition letter?

    newtelenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got word today that I got a new job. Now...to write my letter of resignation. The job I am leaving is my 1st nursing position (2yrs.). I am leaving for a bigger hospital, same dept., higher acquity,...

  6. 80 bed hospital to 480 bed...advice???

    newtelenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Been with a small rural hospital since getting RN 2 years ago and 2 years there as an aid. We got a new CEO and he has brought about many changes. Lots of improvements on the outside...the...

  7. 80 bed hospital to 480 bed...advice???

    newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I got the Job!!!! I'm still nervous!!!! I'll keep you all posted. I start on May 21st. Now to type up my

  8. 80 bed hospital to 480 bed...advice???

    newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the advice. The good thing is there are 2 other girls from my hospital that will be starting at the same time. I KNOW that I will never get a chance like this again.In my head this is a...

  9. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    newtelenurse replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Just Off

  10. 80 bed hospital to 480 bed...advice???

    newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that is the good thing. It is a self scheduling floor and they have already told the girls(1 interviewed last Mon. and 1 today) that is an option. I know this is a great opportunity, just need a...

  11. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    newtelenurse replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    How about PIA?? Hint...we've all had a pt. like

  12. Any hot tips for starting IV's????

    newtelenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just can't seem to get the knack of IV starts. I work nights at a rural hospital on the tele floor. 99% of the time they come from ER with one already started. Usually I only start one if it goes...

  13. Any hot tips for starting IV's????

    newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all! I will check out the past posts and the web site...and keep on

  14. UGH! I get so upset with myself...

    newtelenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, Been a nurse since Jan. '05. I have always been a nevous nelly. Can't seem to find a way to trust my judgement. Now granted things are better, been doing it a little while. BUT whenever I...

  15. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    newtelenurse replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    CREEPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  16. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    newtelenurse replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Creepy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  17. UGH! I get so upset with myself...

    newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys, I will listen to that voice a little harder. I like the idea of saying... this is what I think. What do you think? I need to give myself credit for the good calls I do make, and quit...

  18. Thinking of moving from Ohio to Pulaski Co...

    newtelenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Been thinking of relocating. My Dad has a vacation place in Bronston. Everytime we visit I get the "fever" to move there. It is so beautiful. I am an RN with 1 year exp. in tele in a small rural...

  19. Thinking of moving from Ohio to Pulaski Co...

    newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I will check into it! Have a great Memorial

  20. Please Respond!!

    newtelenurse replied to NCJill's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!!! I have been hoping to get some feedback. I will check into that. Are you working there

  21. Were you happy after changing jobs??

    newtelenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been thinking of relocating to another state. I am pretty nervous about getting a new job. I work in a small rural hospital and for the most part I do like it. I am 36 and have been an RN since...

  22. Please Respond!!

    newtelenurse replied to NCJill's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know anything about Lake Cumberland Regional hospital or Wayne co. hospital? I'm thinking about relocating to that area. I see lots of posts for louisville and lexington but that's really not...

  23. What makes you say THAT'S WHY I'M A NURSE??

    newtelenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Been kicking around the idea of starting a new thread, then I read the post about the hostile work enviroment and decided it was a good idea. True we do come here and vent the bad days, only those who...

  24. When did you start to trust your memory with trade/geneic drugs??

    newtelenurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been working bedside nursing in a rural hospital for about 7 mos. We still have handwritten MAR's. I "KNOW" that tenormin and atenolol are the same thing. Yet I find it hard not to dig out the...