PeachyOrthoRN

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  1. Sleep meds

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to greysage's topic in General Nursing

    Most of our post op ortho pts come back with either ambien or restoril ordered prn. As a standing rule we don't usually give them to anyone over the age over 60 for the very reasons you mention. I...

  2. Seeking IL RN Refresher Course

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Fly669's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Greetings and welcome to

  3. Approved Visa!!!

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to presC.'s topic in International Nursing

    Congrats!

  4. This is just the best ! and it's true !

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Awesome

  5. New to Site! Hello~

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to BrianKimB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Greetings and welcome to allnurses!

  6. Bkat - New User

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to NURSE1913's topic in MICU, SICU

    Greetings and welcome to allnurses!

  7. Hospital policy about absenteeism.

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to NYNURSE8000's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our hospital is also kind of the same as everyone has been describing. We get six call offs in a six month period any more and you go into a disciplanary action that means you can lose your bonus as...

  8. Day sleepers..........

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just use a dark sheet over the window now, but used to use aluminum foil and it worked great was pitch black in my room except my glow in the dark stars (man I miss those!).

  9. You know its going to be a bad shift when...

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in Nursing Humor

    When you walk in for your shift and the first patient you see is someone trying to "eat" through their restraints!! Can you say Full Moon!

  10. hello everyone

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Xenene's topic in International Nursing

    Greetings and welcome to allnurses!

  11. Hello there!

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to bucky72's topic in International Nursing

    Greetings and welcome to allnurses, good luck to you!

  12. Did I fail

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to smileyone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats and good luck to you!! :balloons:

  13. Management in Nursing "Sucks"

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to yellowbird's topic in General Nursing

    Greetings and welcome to allnurses. Unfortunately there are those types of managers all around. Gratefully I have a manager that isn't like that. She sticks up for the nurses when patient...

  14. just a quick intro

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to I_B_Nurse_Robin's topic in General Nursing

    Greetings and welcome to allnurses!

  15. You know its going to be a bad shift when...

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in Nursing Humor

    You know it's gonna be a bad night when you have 4 codes called within the first two hours of your

  16. There was a full moon last night. Can you usually tell when you're at work?

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely have to agree that there is more craziness during the full moon and it's just not the full moon it's the few days leading up to it as well. 1. had a guy tell me he had bugs...

  17. lies on the med/surg floor....

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to angtxrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You definitely need to speak up. We also had 90 days and we got those 90 days. You need to say something. This is something that was promised to you. Also there is usually some policy regarding...

  18. hi everyone, need help here

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to navydocstang65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Greetings and welcome to allnurses!

  19. My patient fired me!

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    Please, please try not to take this personally. I know it's hard. I have been "fired" before too. It's not easy especially when you know that you have tried to do everything for the patient....

  20. Salary.com seems inflated!

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to leisa22's topic in General Nursing

    salary.com is on the money so to speak for my area as well, and for the area I am planning on moving to as

  21. Best Hospitals in Chicoland Area to Work At

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Soozen's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey Edwards Hospital just got Magnet status as

  22. Best Hospitals in Chicoland Area to Work At

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Soozen's topic in Illinois Nursing

    St Francis and St Anthony's are also Magnet hospitals and to answer your question somewhat at least. You would have to inquire to their HR department. You might make that much, but you would have to...

  23. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to say that I could not go into Peds, Mother-Baby or L/D. I can't deal with sick kids. My emotions can't take the fact that some kids get sooo sick it's just too much for

  24. passed nclex

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to harle53's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!!!

  25. Passed!!!

    PeachyOrthoRN replied to Denham0607's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!