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  1. PYXIS

    puzzler replied to JLBLPN's topic in General Nursing

    We had the same problems when we started using these machines at our hospital. We had to re-do all the in-services. Then each error required an incident report. Attached to the incident report was a...

  2. How your staff knows you care?

    puzzler replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all Being in a Supervisory position I have the same problem as Duckie. I try to tell the staff (at all levels) "thank you" as often as I can. Most of them work very hard. I also try to take the...

  3. OB Nursing

    puzzler replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    Hi burger Where you live/work will influence if you can go straight into L&D. The hospital I work at hires new grads for L&D without a second thought if we have an opening. At many times in my...

  4. travel nursing

    puzzler replied to Mary OC's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Mary I am afraid I am too tied down right now to travel nurse. Just wanted to let you know that a number of nurses I have worked with have gone into travel nursing and just love it. Most are much...

  5. floating

    puzzler replied to vette63rn's topic in General Nursing

    Vette You did the right thing. It is not only your right, but also your responsibility to recognize the areas in which you are not qualified to care for patients. Every nurse has the right to NOT do...

  6. Rotating shifts anyone?

    puzzler replied to hollykate's topic in General Nursing

    I worked rotating shifts for many years-- wore me out. I am definitly not an 11p to 7A person. I choose to do straight 3P to 11P many, many years ago and love it now. I do work nights if there is a...

  7. Let's play I Remember When.....

    puzzler replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

    I love this!!! I remember all of the above. Yes, we dissolved morphine tablets to create the injectable form. We routinely irrigated foley caths with potassium permanganate b.i.d. too. Remember that...

  8. STRESSED OUT nursing student

    puzzler replied to NurseKrissy's topic in General Nursing

    Time to learn patience and stress management. Nursing school is indeed stressful (we always want so much so fast). Just learn all you can now and enjoy the freedom to ask questions (you will be doing...

  9. Dropped out of highschool..want to be a nurse

    puzzler replied to BerryBear's topic in General Nursing

    Never too late to start. My story-- quit school and got married at 15yo; 3 children by 21; GED at age 22; LPN age 30; RN age 40 Still going strong. If I can do it-- you can doit too. Go for it!!!! You...

  10. student nurse wants to work with geriatrics

    puzzler replied to csnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bless each and every one of you. It takes a very special person to work LTC. Thank you for being there for our parents, grandparents, and ourselves one of these days. Good luck in locating a good...

  11. To LPN or RN?

    puzzler replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Colleen My experience was about the same as your position. My decision was to go to LPN school then do the RN school part time while I worked as an LPN. It worked out well and this was with a...

  12. please respond.

    puzzler replied to dixiechic's topic in General Nursing

    Dixie Contact your state board as soon as possible. I would hate to think that the persons in that office are working under your license. It is always better to be safe than sorry. When you get an...

  13. New Grad Needs Help

    puzzler replied to NurseNikki2001's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to all the new grads out there. All the previous replies are wonderful and true. I remember when I took state boards (about a hundred years ago)it took 2 days of testing. My only...

  14. Postpartum position as a new grad's first job?

    puzzler replied to ShannonB25's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Shannon Glad to have you in this wonderful field of Nursing. Yes-- you will get a lot of advise to get med/surg experience first (even from me) BUT you have to go with your heart and a postpartal...

  15. Almost Red

    puzzler replied to nursejanedough's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nurse Jane Just have to say "Thanks" for starting my day off with a smile. We are in the middle of a HCFA inspection and smiles are a little hard to come by right now. Thanks again ------------------...

  16. Nursing & Hypoglycemia

    puzzler replied to lauralauranurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I too have had problems with low blood sugar in the past. I agree with the previous reply. You will need to be aware of what Your needs are and plan in advance for them. Be sure you have the...

  17. Would you do it all over again?

    puzzler replied to KatieD's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Katie Would I do it again. Absolutely. I came to nursing as an older adult. Had a husband and housefull of kids. I had worked in the business world for a number of years in various positions. I...

  18. Life after L&D?

    puzzler replied to Jhope's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi JHope I was in L&D for 12 years at a charity hospital. I loved it!!! But there finally came a day when I realised that I was having a very hard time keeping up the pace. It was also time to...

  19. weight loss

    puzzler replied to allevi's topic in General Nursing

    allevi I have worked 3 to 11 the last 10 years or so. I too had added some pounds and some inches. If I eat at all after I get home it has to be fruit or veggies. I also take my own supper to work. I...

  20. new grad seeks advice

    puzzler replied to GLW's topic in General Nursing

    GLW Just have to add my 2 cents worth. First congratulations on becoming a nurse. I have been a nurse for 24 years. I have worked med/surg, psych (5 yrs), Labor & Delivery (12) years, and a very...

  21. Lonely Need A Friend!

    puzzler replied to Angela LPN's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS Angela I am sure all members of this BB are very happy for you. Please fill us in on what a KVAT test is. I just recently joined this BB and have found everyone to be caring people....

  22. BSN or ADN?

    puzzler replied to Iwant2banurse's topic in General Nursing

    Another 2 cents worth (LOL) I went the LPN, then ADN route. Always meant to go on but did not. My daughter went straight BSN and it did not really take that much longer. If I had it to do over again I...

  23. Why did you go into nursing....

    puzzler replied to nurshathaway's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so very much!! It is so good to hear some of "the good things" about nursing. I just got home from an extremely difficult shift. I was tired, frustrated, and discouraged. You have helped...

  24. Nurses need to stand tall and fight for our profession

    puzzler replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you the best of luck in getting some attention for our profession. I have been in nursing for 24 years. Yes, it is hard at times and I have laughed and cried with many of my patients and their...

  25. Saline flush before and after

    puzzler replied to sparrow's topic in General Nursing

    I have never used the same flush before and after. The risk of contamination is too great for the small savings Sheryl ------------------ Sheryl If you enjoy word puzzles come visit me at...