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  1. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    mandrews replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Yes I do. I had a patient with a brain tumor and I would read her cards to her from her Church family and sometimes she would kind of wiggle her body around. I know she could hear me. I was assessing...

  2. Newbie Question about "Blown Veins"

    mandrews replied to jsinr's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    EXACTLY!!! Unfortunately it took several attempts before my preceptor said, "Hey I think you would have better luck if you advanced just a hair further."

  3. blood tinged sputum in 9 year old

    mandrews replied to carz's topic in Pediatric

    I hope everything goes well. Keep us posted.

  4. Ok, need to ask this question about "gifts"

    mandrews replied to Roy Fokker's topic in General Nursing

    I think a card is very appropriate. My school had a $5.00 gift limit rule for their policy. We usually had about 12 people to a group and everyone threw in $5.00 and we bought gift certificates to...

  5. My mom does not want me to become a nurse

    mandrews replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry for your mothers lack of support. Nursing school is a time when you need all the support you can get. I hope your mother learns to accept your decision soon.

  6. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    mandrews replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    At the end of each hall we use a room for linen storage and geri chairs, etc. My first week on the night shift I went to get linens and as I turned to leave I thought I saw a young ladie with shoulder...

  7. Newbie Question about "Blown Veins"

    mandrews replied to jsinr's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Good info Binkey as a new nurse I find IV's frustrating, and I am not getting alot of practice on my floor. One thing that I noticed is after I get the flashback if i advance just a little further I...

  8. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    mandrews replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    I am the caregiver- ESFJ-Love People slightly extroverted 11% Slightly Sensing 12% Very Feeling 88% Distinctively Judging 67%

  9. Many questions for you travel RNs!

    mandrews replied to vegnurse21's topic in Travel

    Thank you for clarifying what I was trying to say. My mother works L&D, ICU, and NICU. It has been her experience that she needed 2-5 years experience.

  10. Question about surgical procedures(m)

    mandrews replied to endoblues's topic in General Nursing

    Low warm heat and

  11. Many questions for you travel RNs!

    mandrews replied to vegnurse21's topic in Travel

    Most travel agencys want atleast two years experience. My mom travels and she has been to hospitals that would contact the agency and tell them to take their nurse back and don't send her back because...

  12. what is an average RN hourly in georgia?

    mandrews replied to apexsw20trd's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Savannah is very beautiful and very southern. Cost of living was high. Living close to Florida is a big bonus. One thing you will learn about Georgia is overall everyone is friendly.

  13. what is an average RN hourly in georgia?

    mandrews replied to apexsw20trd's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I used to live in Smyrna off Windy Hill road and I loved the city. I rented an apartment in Vinings and it was a beautiful, reasonable area and so close to Buckhead. (Essex House Apartments) Kennesaw...

  14. Is your hospital DIRTY ??? Does housekeeping clean the empty room and bath in

    mandrews replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I am lucky to have very good cna's on the night shift. One aid pulled me to the side and said she was told the man upstairs was working on the budget and they had been told to use washrags sparingly....

  15. How do they post DNR in the patients rooms at your LTC

    mandrews replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our dnr patients are given a purple wrist band.

  16. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

    mandrews replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

    At my hospital when you are giving phenergan iv the mars says please dilute in 5-10cc of normal saline.

  17. Autism, mercury and cover up???

    mandrews replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    [ "I want to get somebody to do a study on that community," Rep. Dave Weldon, R-Fla., told United Press International. "I would like to get funding and have somebody go into the Amish community and do...

  18. should I call?? New RN waiting on call-backs

    mandrews replied to heatherRNinAK's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :) My nursing school had a class on finding a job and writing resumes. On the cover page in closing we were to write I look forward to speaking with you, if I don't hear from you I will be calling on...

  19. Tips and tricks of the trade?

    mandrews replied to RNKITTY04's topic in Travel

    My mom is a travel nurse and she is in barrow alaska right now. While she was in Wisconsin she picked up a pair (can't remember the name, lol) of metal cleats you strap to your shoes to walk in the...

  20. how did you pay the bills during school? Hubby freaking out!

    mandrews replied to marcieg's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't qualify for any financial aid because of my husbands income and he had a job he hated. I went to a 26month diploma RN program. He paid my first semester from his savings account. I FOUND OUT...

  21. After graduation present.......

    mandrews replied to gasgiver's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

  22. Nursing Exam Secrets Study Guide

    mandrews replied to ATL_RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The hurst review is an online study program. You print outlines and watch and follow along with Marlene Hurst as she teaches you how to pass the nclex. She is funny and really teaches you alot. I...

  23. Is your hospital DIRTY ??? Does housekeeping clean the empty room and bath in

    mandrews replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    We have beeen talking about this at work. I walk into rooms sometimes and stick to the floor. Housekeeping will not clean a room that has a patient in it. I don't care if they have been in that room...

  24. Job Hopping...

    mandrews replied to ahamarq's topic in Colorado Nursing

    At my hospital they just need a pulse. I didn't get asked any past history they just wanted to know what I was looking for.

  25. How to get in to Forensic Nursing

    mandrews replied to Jackie F.'s topic in Forensic

    A girl I went to nursing school with wanted to go into forensics and she was thinking of the FBI route. Just an idea.