SeekUrBliss

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1. Telemetry unit

   SeekUrBliss replied to Woman_in_love's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Yes, we have only cardiac pts (most of the time- you know how that goes!) who come in thru the ER with c/o chest pain, they are admitted, taken thru the usual tests, stented, if possible, CABG if not...

2. Telemetry unit

   SeekUrBliss replied to Woman_in_love's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am currently working on a telemetry floor and i love it. Be sure to check, though... there are lots of "telemetry floors"- most are cardiac but there are lots of med-surg units who use telemetry...

3. PLEASE paper due-Nursing student- 5minute Questionairre 6?'s- gender stereotypes?

   SeekUrBliss replied to daze's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   my replies: 1. I do think gender stereotypes still exist- but in my opinion, its an "age" thing. We have 4 very good male nurses in our unit. I have had several of my geriatric patients say something...

4. What is pool status?

   SeekUrBliss replied to Woman_in_love's topic in First Year After Licensure

   May i add also-- having worked the "pool" before, its tough- different place each shift, no continuity really, and some people actually make it hard on the pool nurse... ya know, since she's not a...

5. nurses buttons bother administration

   SeekUrBliss replied to lllliv's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Amazing! Really? I haven't seen any belly-showin' nurses YET but i'm sure it'll make it here in

6. What happens if you drink a beer?

   SeekUrBliss replied to Regina66's topic in General Students

   We'd see a nursing shortage like we've NEVER seen before if we get in trouble for ingesting alcohol on our off time. :cheers: :beercuphe :cheers: :beercuphe :cheers:

7. 12 hr shifts- a thing of the past?

   SeekUrBliss replied to SeekUrBliss's topic in General Nursing

   That's great! For me, 12 hr shifts proved to be too much for me also. I was pretty much a basket case of stress and didn't realize it until i stopped doing the 12's. Like i said before, i feel so much...

8. If you could no longer be a nurse?...

   SeekUrBliss replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

   ....... I'd start my own lawn care business. I love mowing etc. I also do English smocking- i'd love to have my own sewing shop with lots of beautiful fabrics & lace.

9. newbie @ nursing

   SeekUrBliss replied to orangepink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Yes, u have to pass boards as an LVN also. As to where u want to practice- there are SO many travel nurse jobs that pay for your housing etc when u work a contract for them. It's an excellent option...

10. 12 hr shifts- a thing of the past?

    SeekUrBliss posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently became staff at a large hospital here in my city. As i sat through hours of orientation (the hospital's history and future etc), it was stated that the hospital is currently looking at...

11. How many Pt do you take care of?

    SeekUrBliss replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a Cardiac/Telemetry floor. On the 3-11p shift, our norm is 6 pts per RN or LPN. We usually have a charge nurse, secretary and 2 nursing assistants on our 25 bed unit. Its a busy, face-paced...

12. newbie @ nursing

    SeekUrBliss replied to orangepink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your Dad is a wise man

13. Nursing as maid of all trades

    SeekUrBliss replied to canoehead's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sounds like a VERY unsafe place! It's sad that type thing goes on way too often.

14. Looking for...

    SeekUrBliss replied to scoley's topic in General Nursing

    They probably will.. i got mine from the school bookstore. Anyway, best

15. Looking for...

    SeekUrBliss replied to scoley's topic in General Nursing

    Only thing i know of is The Anatomy Coloring Book- it's online for less than $15. That book helped me lots when i took