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  1. Do you allow Tele patients to leave unit to smoke?

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

    I've worked at 2 different hospitals- 2 completely different "rules" 1st hospital- If a pt. wanted to go out to smoke, they would sign a release. You cannot stop an adult from smoking. It is their...

  2. Most RN's first borns?

    blackIrish replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the middle child, only girl-definitely the caregiver. Dad is a functional

  3. 75 Questions on the NCLEX

    blackIrish replied to TheDude,RN's topic in General Nursing

    My friend from school and I coincidentally took it together. Both of us had 75. His computer results were up within 48 hours that he passed. Mine were not up yet. I e-mailed and called the BON....

  4. Relocating to San Antonio from far, far away

    blackIrish replied to blackIrish's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have heard alot of good things about working for University. I am really going to look into them. I wouldn't necessarily mind the drive if I love the floor. The traffic probably would be fine on...

  5. Relocating to San Antonio from far, far away

    blackIrish replied to blackIrish's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the replies!!!:loveya: Okay, we are here. It is absolutely beautiful and I'm so glad we are here. We live in the Stone Oak area. We've been here for over 3 months and I am just...

  6. So, when a patient says "I'm going to die"...

    blackIrish posted a topic in General Nursing

    This got me thinking-from the superstition thread- I ALWAYS believe them. But, what do you say? I was with one patient quickly circling the drain- V-tach, torsades, and back again a few times. She...

  7. Midnight Dr. Call.

    blackIrish replied to m4blondi's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the above posts. I am a night-shifter. One more thing-let me know what you guys think. I was always taught to not apologize to the MD for calling. Don't say "Dr. Smith, I'm SO...

  8. Moving to Kane County in February-where should I work?

    blackIrish posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello! I'm from PA-lived in Milwaukee for the past year, now heading down to St. Charles, IL. I have 2 years med/surg, and telemetry experience. I'd like to do either ICU or hospice. (Quite the...

  9. Moving to Kane County in February-where should I work?

    blackIrish replied to blackIrish's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! I already sent my resume to Delnor. Waiting to hear back from them. I will send my resume to the others listed as well.

  10. Are there any Illinois hospitals I should avoid?

    blackIrish replied to raindrop's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Bumping because I'm also curious. Especially about

  11. So, when a patient says "I'm going to die"...

    blackIrish replied to blackIrish's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. I know it is something we all experience. I think I mean though-like when WE know it doesn't look good. They are scared and hell, so are we. What can you/do you say to help...

  12. Hello-Spankin' new to Cardiology Nursing

    blackIrish replied to blackIrish's topic in Cardiac

    Just a little update. And I need to spend more time on this board. I like the people I work with. I love what I am learning and how my confidence is growing. I have been on my own for a month...

  13. Hello-Spankin' new to Cardiology Nursing

    blackIrish replied to blackIrish's topic in Cardiac

    Thank you so much for your replies Indy and telehead! I just went for my pre-employment drug screen/physical today. I will start the 1st Monday in June. I think they will give me classes on strips...

  14. Please help-I cannot get a job (LONG)

    blackIrish posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone. I will try to make this long story short, so if I leave something out, I will try to clarify. Dh and I moving halfway across country for dh's job promotion. I moved him and house out...

  15. Please help-I cannot get a job (LONG)

    blackIrish replied to blackIrish's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for all of your replies- The nightmare this has been so far has me seriously questioning my skills or worth as an employee/person. I know that is stupid- but it feels like noone...

  16. Please walk me through a code blue

    blackIrish posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I am a new RN working on a hectic med/surg floor. I have never seen a code in school or since I've been working. I've seen tapes in school about the process and the mayhem that goes on. I am...

  17. Please walk me through a code blue

    blackIrish replied to blackIrish's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been here since I posted the origional thread,(don't ask-haha) but I wanted to thank everyone for the replies! No pts. coding yet, but I do feel a little better after reading all of this....

  18. working vs school, not seeing kids

    blackIrish replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi honey- I just finished school in May. (passed Nclex last month-now have RN after my name! ) I am now working full time and for the first time in our married life, we are making ends meet. I work...

  19. Had a tubal, now want another baby-

    blackIrish posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    :uhoh21: Maybe it is temporary insanity, but I am going through a time right now. I've been wanting to have another baby. Problem is, I had a tubal last year. I am not good pregnant. I am put on...

  20. Had a tubal, now want another baby-

    blackIrish replied to blackIrish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Okay I had the old "talk" with the husband. He didn't really have alot to say. I would only want to go ahead with this if he wants another baby also. I did some research, found out my options and...

  21. Please help with Nursing 101....

    blackIrish posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, I am freaking out here. My first day off orientation on a busy med/surg floor. I did not have a NA until 2 hours into my shift. (call offs) Nurse Manager never even came to see if I needed...

  22. Please help with Nursing 101....

    blackIrish replied to blackIrish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm going to tell my manager- That I know now- But I'm still wondering what the correct procedure should have been concerning 2ml SQ. Should I have given 2 seperate SQ injections w/ 1ml each? Is...

  23. Is it possible to be born with two uteruses?

    blackIrish replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey I have a bicornuate uterus. Did not know until I was pg and having buttloads of problems. Incomp. cervix, preterm labor @22 weeks, pain and bleeding the whole pg, finally, a placental abruption-...

  24. Taking the weight off after nursing school

    blackIrish replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey I also gained a buttload(literally!) of weight during school! 20 pounds actually (On top of the 15 I still hadn't lost after having 2 kids 1 year apart!) So at my highest, I needed to lose almost...

  25. Has anyone had to wait long for results and still passed?

    blackIrish posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I could have written the thread "Panic Attack" I took my test Wed. and today is Friday. I looked online this morning at 7am and nothing was there. My friend who took them the same day is already...