galenight

galenight BSN, RN

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  1. 87 yr old new mother

    galenight replied to WannaBRN4's topic in General Nursing

    Five years old? How is that possible? I realize a girl is born with all her eggs, but they are not yet mature. I can see 8 or 9. Maybe 7 in those ethnicities that menstruate earlier. I also know...

  2. Anyone ever take Claricept?????

    galenight replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Not familiar with the drug, but thought the name was funny... sounds like a combo drug between aricept and claritin. An antihistimine for the aging brain or something!

  3. 87 yr old new mother

    galenight replied to WannaBRN4's topic in General Nursing

    I was a later in life baby. I believe I missed out on some vital activities due to the physical limitations of my parents (they were in their 40's). My mother's health in particular was poor and...

  4. online schools cheapen our profession?

    galenight replied to $/satisfaction?'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    My opinion is this: if you are not a nurse, online school is not an option. I also believe that a LPN studying for an RN degree should also do that in the classroom setting for the most part. I...

  5. Pepcid IV

    galenight replied to ckh23's topic in Emergency

    We hang it IVPB, with a special inline filter below the pump. If it is necessary to use the filter IVPB I would be concerned about using the drug IVP. The filter is packaged by and for the express...

  6. 2nd career nurse - keep my CPA?

    galenight replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with TraumaRUs. Someday there may be a sub-sub-sub specialty of nurse accountant and you would have a leg up if you kept your license. You know they say to never burn your bridges and...

  7. Let's talk TRASH! Useless, outdated, OLD equipment or supplies on your unit, that is!

    galenight replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    our nurse manager calls the kidney shaped emesis basins "puke deflectors".. so true! Have prefilled syringes... love 'em to pieces.. worth the minimal extra cost (pharmacist said they are almost as...

  8. Not a very merry christmas!

    galenight replied to janejoeben's topic in Emergency

    What a rotten day for you, I'm sorry it was so awful. What is RTC? I'm either having a brain fart, or it's not a common abbreviation where I am from. I do hope that the rest of this year and the...

  9. Twas the night before Christmas in the ER

    galenight replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    tee

  10. best christmas gift

    galenight replied to kblunt751's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats.. like everyone else said.. take time off.. not days... weeks.. then when you are ready to study then go ahead.. i found a book called Nursing bullets to be helpful... good

  11. How do you know if you've got what it takes to be an ER nurse?

    galenight replied to Beth_audrey's topic in Emergency

    It doesn't hurt to be an adrenaline junkie either! Also, you have to be able to like or at least be able to deal with the unexpected. Not knowing what is going to happen from minute to minute is...

  12. I Did It I Did It

    galenight replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Now that's a great Christmas present! Or Hanakuh or

  13. Funny patient names by nurses

    galenight replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    On the Today show this morning there was a little girl who was in the choir. The anchor asked her what her name was and she said, "I adore her". The anchor said, "your name is I adore her?" and the...

  14. Help, advice needed!!!!!

    galenight replied to hreddevil29's topic in General Nursing

    An order for ice for basic first aid?!? That's preposterous. I can see needing an order for prolonged cold or heat therapy, but not for this type of situation. Puhlease... and that charge nurse was...

  15. Singing the praises of AWESOME doctors!!! =)

    galenight replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Dr. W. who I work with in ER. He is a humanitarian and genuine nice guy. He listens to the patients, is thorough, kind and empathetic. He is great with the staff, from nurses to housekeepers. He...

  16. Visitors Code of Conduct

    galenight replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    -Advocate for your loved one, but don't be a pain in the behind. Good luck wording that one. -Do not bring food/drink to patients without prior authorization DAILY from the nursing staff. -Do not...

  17. Lapel watches???

    galenight replied to salliwag's topic in General Nursing

    I don't use any other kind of watch. I've been a nurse for 9 years and that's what I asked for when I graduated. Mine came from a jeweler, brand name Calibri. It is very high quality and stylish....

  18. What Gets to You??

    galenight replied to mshooha's topic in Emergency

    I have not witnessed it yet, but I think enucleation will get the best of me. I mean, I think I'll be able to handle it in the moment and do what needs to be done, but when all is said and done, i'd...

  19. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    galenight replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Here' a couple as firearm deer season approaches: Do not climb up to and use an abandoned tree stand that has obviously been sitting for years. The stability of this old structure may be compromised...

  20. Merit Raises? What is your annual raise?

    galenight replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small rural hospital, not for profit. We have a clinical ladder and once you are at the top and have worked there 5 years, your salary caps. That stinks! I was at the top of the ladder...

  21. I think my PPD is positive

    galenight replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto what the other poster said. It is NOT considered positive unitl it is red and indurated at 48-72 hours. Also remember that anything smaller than 5mm is also considered negative for health care...

  22. ER Pet Peeves

    galenight replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    I forgot one I had a while back re: preg test. Girl comes in and says whe wants a preg test. I said, ok.. what makes you think you're pregnant? Answer: I don't.. I'm a day late and I want to go...

  23. VERY weird code today

    galenight replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a code when I worked on med/surg where the gentleman was in vfib. We did cpr and shocked.. meds the whole thing.. guy fought the ET tube placement even during the code... he survived and...

  24. ER Pet Peeves

    galenight replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    1. Docs who give you multiple verbal orders on multiple patients simultaneously and want them done all at the same time... uh... write it down and I'll do the most important first and get to the...

  25. RN to Paramedic

    galenight replied to BamaBound2bRN's topic in Emergency

    If you want to be a flight nurse here in Michigan, you must also possess a paramedic license. If you want to work on a Mobil ICU you also must have at least a EMT license, if I'm not mistaken. I...