When I started in nursing we mixed all of our own IV meds, including potassium. The saying was "If you did not mix it, you do not hang it". The theory was that if you did not mix it yourself then you...
One thing that I have noticed in the last few years is that the students are being shown/taught to do procedures by the floor nurses. It takes a lot longer to show someone how to do something or to...
Sure did have both. I wore my cap every shift I worked for many, many years. I was so used to having it on that I would forget it was there. Did I mind wearing it? No--I did not. There was not any...
To all the questions I feel the answer is "all the above" plus better Nurse to patient ratio. To work very, very hard and go home knowing you have not given the patient all that they need is very...
The policy at every hospital I have worked at over the last 24 years has been to discard the "opened" vial after 72 hours. Personally, I would not use anything older than that. I believe the...
kday I just have to tell you that you are really something. I enjoy your posts immensley. I agree with you on all fronts. Probably amniotic embolis. Was wondering if they checked for a uterine...
OK, just have to add my 2cents worth. I have been a nurse for 24 years. Started out with whites and the cap. It never bothered me then--everyone wore them. Once the cap was on, you never noticed it...
Welcome Robin It wil be great to have you aboard. And yes, we do all need to have a place to vent. Families get tired of hearing it and you rarly have time to vent at work. I, too, have been a nurse...
Hello Rita Yes--without hesitation, I would do it again. I got my LPN at the age of 30 and my RN at 40 (54 now). I also had children and a husband at the time. It was not easy but it can be done. I...
Have not been here for a while--what a posting to see on my return. Guess I could say "been there, done that." Got my LPN in 1976. Three children, a husband, and never enough money. Where I went to...
NurseyK Thanks for that web site--it is one I will bookmark and send to others Thanks again ------------------ Sheryl If you enjoy word puzzles come visit me at
OK--I know a lot of city dwellers will not be able to do this BUT the best stress reliever/exercise thing in the world for me is horses. I lost over 40 lbs in 9 months and ate everything and anything...
Hi Duckie I work 3-11P and enjoy it. My children are all grown and live out of state. My husband is self-employed so we see each other as much as we want to. I also raise horses and this schedule lets...