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1. Most RN's first borns?

   Room2Move replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

   My oldest sister, first-born, is an RN. My middle sister is an alcoholic. Separated by several years, along came me. I was a part-time caregiver to our alcoholic father. This is a fascinating thread.

2. What makes a good dialysis nurse?

   Room2Move replied to Room2Move's topic in Urology

   DeLana, Thanks for taking time to write a thoughtful reply. This is great information for anyone considering becoming a dialysis nurse. Should I decide to go forward with this, I will definitely ask to shadow a dialysis nurse at the clinic.

3. What makes a good dialysis nurse?

   Room2Move posted a topic in Urology

   I am lookng for a new job and am considering applying for a position as a dialysis nurse. I am wondering, what qualities make a good dialysis nurse? A little bit about me. I graduated in Dec 05 and have been working in acute care at a pediatric hospi...

4. What is this called? (stupid question)

   Room2Move replied to mommy2boys's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Sounds like a bidet to me. They are very popular in Europe.

5. Will Peds be a good place for me??

   Room2Move replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Pediatric

   I have to laugh as I read this thread. I started working in Peds about a month ago. My children are in their late teens now, and I keep thinking to myself, "I'm so glad my children are grown, I would have been scared to death had I only known about a...

6. Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

   Room2Move replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   At the bottom of the article, here's what the hospital says is potential HIPPA violoation: ORMC said Mejia is requesting information on if there were other patients or someone on her floor with the streptococcus. They said, if they release that to he...

7. Pediatric or Adult Nursing for New Grad

   Room2Move replied to dive687's topic in Pediatric

   Grace, Best of luck to you, although I don't think you'll need it. It sounds like you have what it takes to be a fantastic pedi nurse. When I tell people that I'm going to do pediatric nursing, many of my classmates say, "I could never so that." And ...

8. ANY AdVICE ABOUT KIDDOS

   Room2Move replied to LIZ_RN's topic in Pediatric

   Beth, I'm afraid I don't follow the meaning of your comment. Are you talking about problems caused by language barriers, or by cultural differences? Perhaps you could provide an example.

9. ANY AdVICE ABOUT KIDDOS

   Room2Move replied to LIZ_RN's topic in Pediatric

   Thanks for starting this thread. I graduate in December and start my dream job working in a children's hospital in January (surgical unit). I am very excited, but also nervous because I want to do my best. I love the idea of telling a young one that ...

10. left crying!

    Room2Move replied to tx2007's topic in General Students

    I understand how you feel. At my very first check-off, my instructor YELLED at me because I wasn't moving fast enough. Well, that had the opposite effect that she wanted. I froze up like a deer in headlights and couldn't remember anything. When I fi...

11. Positive TB skin test?

    Room2Move replied to Room2Move's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your replies. Coopergrrl, what is INH? I haven't been out of the US and always tested negative. We have to be retested every year for nursing school. All I can think of is that I was exposed to it during clinicals. I didn't have any pat...

12. Positive TB skin test?

    Room2Move posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had my annual TB skin test two days ago. There is an approx. 6 cm red bump on my arm where the PPD was injected. My doctor looked at it today and ordered a retest for my other arm. He said if I have a reaction to the second test, then he will do a ...

13. 4 hours between shifts

    Room2Move replied to dinkymouse's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you for standing up for yourself. Today you were a mighty mouse!

14. Too freakish for words!!

    Room2Move replied to tramalady45's topic in Emergency

    He's a real do-it-yourselfer, in more ways than one.

15. Signing things you didn't do

    Room2Move replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric

    You're right, this is a great place to ask questions and vent your thoughts. I think that by writing down the cold, hard facts of the situation, you now clearly see the correct path to follow. Put aside your personal feelings about your coworker. Don...