Spritenurse1210 BSN, RN

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    Wellbutrin XL

    Spritenurse1210 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you all feel about Wellbutrin XL. I've been prescribed them and they are working for me. I was diagnosed with PTSD and they have been working wonderfully(see domestic violence survivor under...
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    Wellbutrin XL

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    they would make a perfect pair. they are both nuttier than squirl
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    Pediatric Deaths: Help with coping?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to mom2gabriel's topic in General Nursing

    Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 4:5 To every thing there is a season, a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, a time to die, a time to plant,...
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    Need advice...life threatened by pt's family today

    Spritenurse1210 replied to SotaRN's topic in General Nursing

    any chance of getting him a psych eval? someone who threatens you like that should be seriously evaluated. I understand it's the patient's family but still. dont they have protocol for that at your...
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    Oddest things found in a patient!

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

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    Inventions we'd love to see....

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    :roll :lol_hitti :bow: IT's The
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    Jobs worked to get through school

    Spritenurse1210 replied to nursethelma's topic in General Nursing

    LOL some people i know worked as strippers to make it through nursing school. the cost of it is
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    Inventions we'd love to see....

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    no no i understand what ativan is, i was asking if the canister she wanted the spray ativan to be in would be like a mace can only filled with
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire she wasn't getting enough attention from her husband so you had to wade in her vomit? that's
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    Pet peeves!

    Spritenurse1210 replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    2 Words: Non-Compliant Patients. you know, the kind where you say "ok Mr. Jones, you know that if you eat a rice crispie treat once a day and that's all your blood sugar is going to bottom out,...
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    Inventions we'd love to see....

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    Similar to mace i
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    Inventions we'd love to see....

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    oh boy can you imagine?!?! "Mrs. Jones can you spell the name of your lawyer for me?" oh wait!! I got a better idea! Closet orderlies!!! If the Tech does'nt reply to the call bell quick enough, the...
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    How does this job offer sound to you?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    that's about 9 patients per LNA. Not too bad. It would be better if everyone worked as a team (i'm a dreamer by heart!). I'd say scope it out first and then if a better offer didnt come alont i'd...
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    Inventions we'd love to see....

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    Force Field button that deflects random flying objects (for the ever pleasent ETOHers, Dementia, or the just plain Combative Patients) body fluids and sharps. Maybe a micro-chip for the dirty old men...
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    Bashful Nurses?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to moosie's topic in General Nursing

    I've definately gotten over my shyness. If you really feel as though this line of work is for you then go for it. I've been a CNA for 4 years and believe me this field will toughen you up. If you...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    gotta love those holy
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    Tips on how to grow a thicker skin without losing yourself

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    I've had to deal with that a lot in my experience. I'm not making excuses for them, they need to deal with thier frustraitions in a different manner, however in a high stress environment, people can...
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    Dissapearing Aids... the norm?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to APP's topic in General Nursing

    Not every CNA is like that and not every Facility is like that. There are disapearing aides....i would often be the only aide o nthe floor for 50 people with a nurse (not bashing all nurses, just...
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    Domestic Violence Survivor.

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    if you like, you can PM me on
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    :barf02: :barf02: :barf02: :barf02: HOLY
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    :lol2::lol2: :lol_hitti :selfbonk: :lol_hitti :selfbonk: :lol_hitti :selfbonk: :lol_hitti :lol_hitti :selfbonk: oh boy keep em
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    cleaning poop

    Spritenurse1210 replied to tprashad's topic in General Nursing

    you get used to it eventually, although there will be a patient who's excrement will make your eyes cross and water at the same
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    Domestic Violence Survivor.

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    i'm actually scared to go to
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    Would nurses support MA licensure?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to LorraineCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that you had to have a license to practice as an MA. I am nationally licensed and worked very hard to get and maintain
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    Please help ASAP! Need patient care info!

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Pay attention to all the body mechanics they teach you in your CNA class. They are envaluable and have saved me from serious injury countless times. you can always report this woman to the...