bonjoduea

bonjoduea

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About bonjoduea

I am an Lpn who has attended RN school but never completed. I have 25 years exp. and am now disabled.

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  1. Whites or Colored scrubs?

    ;)I believe that white uniforms look more professional, however, in many circumstances it is difficult to keep looking clean and sharp. Colored are nice especiallly when working with children, as they associate white with pain many times. When wearin...
  2. Whites or Colored scrubs?

    Sorry guys, my post somehow got repeated a few times.. OOPS!!! I believe that all nurses are angels sent from God. God Bless Everyone of YOU, the work you do is so wonderful.. The last time I had surgery the nurses were just the best ever!!! Keep u...
  3. Whites or Colored scrubs?

    ;)I believe that white uniforms look more professional, however, in many circumstances it is difficult to keep looking clean and sharp. Colored are nice especiallly when working with children, as they associate white with pain many times. When wearin...
  4. Whites or Colored scrubs?

    ;)I believe that white uniforms look more professional, however, in many circumstances it is difficult to keep looking clean and sharp. Colored are nice especiallly when working with children, as they associate white with pain many times. When wearin...
  5. Spinal fusion surgery

    I have had IV morphine after a cystoretrocycle repair and it did not last more than 10 minutes..Is this different? I am taking Lorcet 10 now for the pain and it sometimes only lasts 3 hours..Am I in for a very unconfortable time? Also do I have to l...
  6. What is your least favorite kind of med-surg patient?

    I am reminded of an acquaintance of mine who was an alcoholic with pancreatitis that would end up in the hospital at least once every 2 weeks. He knew all his meds and when he could have them etc. Unfortunately, I found him dead on the bathroom floor...
  7. Spinal fusion surgery

    I am going to have spinal fusion done on L4-5 with disc removal and bone graft from my hip. I have not been in the surgical arena for a long time and need to know what I am going to expect post-op. I am worried about pain and what kind of medication ...
  8. Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

    I have been working in the nursing field since I was 14 years old. I had a job as a CNA in a nursing home. Now,40 years later,(I became an LPN?EMT) I hurt my back lifting a patient and cannot work anymore. Needless to say, where I worked was a religo...
  9. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    HOOP JUMPER, I have experience and I have conducted a research about high stressful areas which effect nurses. I know you believe that you are the almighty nurse that knows all and no one can reflect their opinion about any issue you are discussin...
  10. I don't think it will hurt you as long as you are sober now and being completely honest with them. But I wonder if anyone has any experiences with being monitored with working with the narcotics due to this in their history? Keep a "stiff upper lip" ...
  11. Infant first aid supplies

    Thanks for the advice. I guess it's been a LONG time since my kids were little. I appreciate any advice you have to give... THANKS!! bonjoduea
  12. Infant first aid supplies

    I was not aware of this. Is the same true of Motrin drops? I know every fever should be evaluated, however in the instance where medical care is far away is there a "safe" dose? Thanks. bonjoduea
  13. Infant first aid supplies

    It is for my son's first child (my first grandchild) to keep at home or take with when they travel. So it is family related. But I would like it to have everything so in the middle of the night you're not searching for things you need.
  14. Infant first aid supplies

    Is anyone able to help me put together a first aid kit for infants? I am sure someone knows of what to put into one or where to get one. Thanx