LittleWing21

LittleWing21 RN

Family Medicine, Outpatient Pediatrics, IBCLC

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  1. Getting sick over and over again

    LittleWing21 replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    Good point!!! Eyes are big one, since people often rub or pick at them without thinking twice. I used to be guilty of that (cuz of my allergies) but when I started nannying, I began using the inside...

  2. Question about Med/Surg...

    LittleWing21 replied to LauraLiz's topic in General Nursing

    Even though my floor is technically "neuro/medicine"..I still call it med/surg because we get anything and everything, including surgical pts!!!!!!! It's a dumping ground of sorts since we're a...

  3. Getting sick over and over again

    LittleWing21 replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    I used to get sick ALL the time. I almost constantly had an URI. Then I started taking regular allergy meds (allegra and veramyst) and I've been healthy for almost a yr!!! ::knock wood:: I think...

  4. Associate Degree or Direct Entry Masters?

    LittleWing21 replied to clenz's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same choice to make about 3 yrs ago. I also have a BS (sports med). I ended up choosing community college mostly because I was told that the Masters program was so demanding that you...

  5. Can't find a home in nursing

    LittleWing21 replied to belindalou's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in the same position as you. It seems like this is pretty normal....I mean, you don't marry the first person you date right (ok maybe that analogy came from sleep depriv.)? lol As a new nurse, I...

  6. Telemetry - why is it so hard?

    LittleWing21 replied to KalipsoRed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YES!!! So annoying, especially since I work on a neuro/med unit where many of our pt's are CRAZY..it's just one more thing for them to pull off. You have to constantly answer those calls, fix the...

  7. I'm at the end of my rope.....(warning=long)

    LittleWing21 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Last September, I left everything and everyone I know (except my now fiance) to take a med/surg job in North Carolina. I signed a 2 yr contract to get a sign on bonus and relocation reimbursement. I...

  8. any recommendations for ADN programs in the Boston, Ma area?

    LittleWing21 replied to casualintense's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Nope, I went to Cape Cod CC. Don't mean to offend, I applied there and found them to be very unorganized and I've always heard negative reviews. I could be wrong, in fact, I hope I

  9. any recommendations for ADN programs in the Boston, Ma area?

    LittleWing21 replied to casualintense's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Cape Cod Community College in Hyannis: May be too far from Boston...but it's a great program!!! can't say enough good about it. I would avoid MassBay (IMHO).....unless they've drastically changed...

  10. What shift?

    LittleWing21 replied to pumpkin455's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there! Congrats on the job! If possible, I would recommend orienting on both days and nights. That's the best way to get a feel for it. I also think it helps you have a better understanding and...

  11. I'm at the end of my rope.....(warning=long)

    LittleWing21 replied to LittleWing21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks everyone...and the counseling suggestion is a good idea. I am lucky enough to have a lot of support, but I understand the need to seek an unbiased listener (even just to lessen the burden of...

  12. Pitt Country Hospital in Greenville, NC (Vidant Medical Center) unit reviews

    LittleWing21 replied to vld0315's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Haha nope but I do know a bit about neuro icu because it's a new unit and its sorting of branching off the floor I'm on now (neuro med). Should be a good floor...some good people are going over...

  13. Pitt Country Hospital in Greenville, NC (Vidant Medical Center) unit reviews

    LittleWing21 replied to vld0315's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I like Pitt and I feel that they treat their employees well. Where are you

  14. How many OR rooms?

    LittleWing21 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello! Just wondering how many rooms y'all have? Our hospital has 25 and then 5 rooms in the new heart center. That seems huge!!! I feel like I'll get lost ! Do you usually keep the same block of...

  15. Pitt County Memorial Hospital

    LittleWing21 replied to zeinoonm's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Don't forget stroke!!! When I moved here, I was told it was the "stroke belt." I also find that there's a pretty decent % of pts without a HS education, compared to the area that I'm

  16. Pitt County Memorial Hospital

    LittleWing21 replied to zeinoonm's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    In general, PCMH treats their travelers well; often times extending contracts if asked and being pretty flexible. Some of my fave nurses here have been travelers! As for the MICU, one of my good...

  17. Nurse Transfer?

    LittleWing21 replied to Aneroo's topic in Operating Room

    Haha nah MamaCheese, I like me some strong personalities!!! Makes the work day more interesting hehe. I'm glad to hear bout how much you love your

  18. PICCs

    LittleWing21 replied to 75au78's topic in General Nursing

    I do 5-10cc NS in each lumen (aren't they typically 5ml? i think it says in small print on the tubing but I could be totally wrong!) then 1.5 ml of hep (1/2 syringe) in each. That's pretty much...

  19. Giving Lantus insulin when patient is NPO

    LittleWing21 replied to retiredlady's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that at our hospital, we ARE supposed to give Lantus when pt is NPO (for the reasons already mentioned). Some docs get ticked when the nurse holds it for this reason. Of course, you need...

  20. Please help. Am I at risk of air embolism?

    LittleWing21 replied to blueyee's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, Are you in the medical field? When did this happen? I'm a little bit confused....if the needle is in a vein, then just blood should enter the syringe when you pull it back. If air was...

  21. Night shift: Tired all the time ?????

    LittleWing21 replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work 12 hr nt shifts, and I hear ya!!! I just did 4 in a row, two off, then 2 more nights. I feel like a Zombie most of the time, but it seems to come in waves. Like I'll have a couple weeks were...

  22. How much did you earn your first year?

    LittleWing21 replied to whitecats's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Starting pay at my hospital for new grads is $20. Doesn't matter your degree, prior employment, etc., we all got the same. Of course there's shift diffs and all that jazz. I do six 12 hr night...

  23. May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    LittleWing21 replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pitt Count Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC is always hiring new grads (nope, I'm not a recruiter!!!) They'll pay to move ya and give you a sign-on bonus. If you're willing to relocate, its worth...

  24. Starting PIV = bane of my existance. Any advice?

    LittleWing21 replied to whykiki0103's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Coming from a floor nurse, please don't start it in the AC unless you have to!!!!!!!!! AC IVs are the bane of my existence!!!!! The pumps go off every 10 min cuz the pt bends their arm "occluded pt...

  25. First year in nursing really that hard???

    LittleWing21 replied to R.NICU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle i'm sorry, but every time i see the title of this post it just cracks me up. yes, it is hard. it's hard for many diff reasons that vary depending on...