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mhy12784

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  1. anxiety depression and adhd have caused me to struggle to find my fit as a new nurse

    mhy12784 replied to brad0428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    When some person who is incredibly religious opts not to seek any treatment whatosever for their gravely ill child because they believe that spiritual healing or something is going to cure them. Would...

  2. What can you do AFTER being an OR nurse?

    mhy12784 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Ill start off with im a new nurse. Ive never really planned on going into OR nursing before because of how difficult it is to get a position in. But recently was told about a potential opportunity to...

  3. Operating Room as a new grad

    mhy12784 posted a topic in Operating Room

    So I recently started a fellowship new grad program about 5-6 weeks ago. And have spent about half that time in the classroom (orientation, arrhythmia, cardio) and the other half on the floor. Today...

  4. anxiety depression and adhd have caused me to struggle to find my fit as a new nurse

    mhy12784 replied to brad0428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Taking only pharmaceuticals is recognized to be ineffective ? Have you ever seen an MD (not D.O but M.D) prescribe any of these herbal things ? i never have, nor have heard of it happening. Herbals...

  5. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sample size of 213, and plenty of other things wrong with the study. I could probably find a junk study suggesting that cigarettes prevent cancer if i use a poorly enough designed study with a small...

  6. Have you used Periop 101 ?

    mhy12784 posted a topic in Operating Room

    So im a new grad in the OR. My hospital told me that in several weeks they will have us using some program/software from the AORN called "Periop 101" Apparently its pretty common for OR training. Was...

  7. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yet theres no evidence that the herbs listed on the label are even present (active, or in the quantities listed) in the capsules. I think that would be pretty

  8. New Grad & First Job in LTC - Lots of Overtime/Doubles - How Much Is Too Much?

    mhy12784 replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Possibly not the best advice, but id try to split the difference. If someone asked me to do a double, id express my concern that I feel uncomfortable working 17 hours and feel that it puts both me...

  9. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, you were being sarcastic about big government adding more regulations. Which I presumed was a knock at big

  10. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So I cant use healing dance as an intervention on my careplans ? Even if I put that a chiropractor told me so as the rationale

  11. Leaving job for love after working one year

    mhy12784 replied to NYnurse13's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with this It would be a huge mistake to quit a nursing job without having an incredibly attractive resume (or another job lined up) A decent amount of facilities in my area want 2+ years of...

  12. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    while im a fan of your anti government rant, you cant be serious. Im not sure if youre some kind of bio engineer or organic chemist or something. But if I bought lets say American Ginseng and opened...

  13. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A doctor is practicing acupuncture in the emergency room

  14. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If Herbals had to undergo the same regulations and scrutiny as real medications, my issue would be far far less if not non existent. I cant just order a beta blocker from amazon or something. And...

  15. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Except most diabetics (around 95% I believe) are type 2, which has nothing whatsoever to do with celiac

  16. Help!..I need some nursing advice

    mhy12784 replied to coffeebean13's topic in Nursing Career

    Dont change your dream off of one experience. Youll have to try different environments, and see what works for you. Getting paired up with a person that seems like they "dont want to talk to you"...

  17. Preventing RN Injury With Patient Positioning

    mhy12784 replied to SuchanSuch's topic in General Nursing

    I would discuss it with employee health. At least at my facility they are responsible for training nurses how to avoid musculoskeletal injuries. And have all kinds of gadgets (and training for them)...

  18. Vacation Requests Constantly Denied: A Rant

    mhy12784 replied to MECO28's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I heard someone ranting about this at work today how its impossible to take vacation time in the summer. Maybe someone could fill me in on this, but why dont people love taking vacation in february ?...

  19. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Garlic is better roasted or sauteed. Just sayin. But my point wasnt that nurses should hate herbals. But that someone who isnt qualified/educated/certified on a subject (herbals/alternative medicine...

  20. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I argued that it is dangerous and irresponsible. I agree that some herbs do "something", its just what exactly something is isnt always predictable and

  21. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Which are all reasons why they are dangerous. If a PCP doesn't know anything about them, and is prescribing you several medications. Its a recipe for disaster and nasty interactions. And just guessing...

  22. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Im not arguing with you about its efficacy. Because I agree 100% that some herbs DO work as good as drugs. The problem is theres no standardized dosing, theyre not even fractionally as as...

  23. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thats a patient going to a practitioner for a holistic services. I still think theyre throwing out their money but thats their right. Nurses in a hospital however, probably shouldn't be doing any of...

  24. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In the United States herbs arent regulated though. That Saw Palmetto, could be saw dust. And they arent prescribed/monitored by a professional. Heck the dosing and bioavailability is going to be...

  25. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not at all, I certainly dont think im the standard at all. I really dont mind people believing whatever they believe (ok it bothers me a little when someone rants to me about how great their non...