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  1. Opinions on J pouch procedure

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in Gastroenterology

    My fears regarding an ostomy are that it will break open when I'm working, bent over a pt. or that a confused pt. will grab it and rip it off. Did you have any of those problems or fears? Could you...

  2. Opinions on J pouch procedure

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in Gastroenterology

    You weren't confused, I was. I had an appt. with my GI doc on Thurs. and a second opinion on Fri. Turns out that I misinterpreted information. My Crohn's and UC is contained in my large intestine....

  3. "I'm going to sue you", What do you say?

    bethin replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Career

    So did he end up suing you? I've heard this said in the heat of the moment when a pt. or family member is either very mad or very upset. That is no time to make these kind of decisions. I'm afraid...

  4. But I'm Pregnant . . . . .

    bethin replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Gee, I think I'll get pregnant and use the excuses "no weekends, no

  5. NET Testing

    bethin replied to lee99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go to amazon.com or ebay and get a study guide. I got a NET study guide and I also went to the local library to get a GED study guide. I had heard from several people that the GED is alot like the...

  6. Anyone have a coworker like this?

    bethin replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    You just described a coworker of mine! She is also PRN so we don't have to deal with her too much. You can be having a private conversation with someone and she will jump in with her opinion. If I...

  7. ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    bethin replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am! I am! I start Jan. 11. I am sooo nervous! I hope I learn some interesting things. I have a feeling I'm going to need all the help I can

  8. There is NO snow so where are all the HOOSIERS??

    bethin replied to Stdy2BaNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm here! Just a little achy. I'm going to Ivy Tech Columbus and next semester I'm taking micro, intermediate algebra and lifespan dev. I plan on applying in the spring but also applying to do surg...

  9. You're going to Community College?

    bethin replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, I hate those people who having nothing nice to say about CC. I've been a student at a university and am now attending a CC. At BSU I was just another person paying tuition so professors can get...

  10. Job description for your tech's?

    bethin replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A NM needs to speak with them and tell them to get off their

  11. please help after needlestick

    bethin replied to gilda's topic in General Nursing

    I had a needlestick a few years ago so I can understand your angst. I worried for weeks, waiting for the tests. Wondering what I will do if I end up with AIDS. All of my time was spent wondering...

  12. can gallstones return?

    bethin replied to DianeS's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely see your doctor. Could be a duct problem. Hurts like a b*%ch doesn't

  13. can gallstones return?

    bethin replied to DianeS's topic in General Nursing

    I had my gallbladder out in 2000. I felt great for a year and then BOOM! It felt like I was having an attack but much much worse. Went to the dr. and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I don't...

  14. I would never recomment Nursing

    bethin replied to joseph2005's topic in Nursing Career

    Why are you here? If you're on a nursing website then you are obviously interested in nursing. If you are still in school then why don't you quit? There are days where I wonder why I'm in this...

  15. Job description for your tech's?

    bethin replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow. That's all I can say. I work as an aide on a med/surg floor with 29 beds. To me, we are responsible for I & O's, VS, preparing a room for a pt., do water pitchers, etc. I d/c IV's and...

  16. What has happened to simple, basic care???

    bethin replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, good hygiene isn't considered important anymore? If that was the case we'd all stink. I worked with an ICU nurse once who told me that a nurse should walk in while the aide is giving a bath to...

  17. Is a suit appropriate for the interview?

    bethin replied to mtn_aire's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not a guy but I've had the same question when I go to interviews. I've decided that you can never look too professional. As far as a suit, I think it's fine, but it depends on the color. You...

  18. Nurses are overpaid!

    bethin replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    How old is that syringe? I feel sorry for the pt. if the nurse or doc didn't sharpen it before using it.

  19. NICU duties

    bethin replied to BlaineCM's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On average, how much pain medicine (in mg) do you give to a preemie? I know it depends on weight but it seems like it would be an itty bitty amount. As for being intubated -- I woke up after surgery...

  20. Outta Line........

    bethin replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    The OP didn't mention anything about an appy. I was using it as an example when she mentioned aggressiveness. I've seen some appy's up and walking hours after surgery. That's fine for them but not...

  21. Outta Line........

    bethin replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya. I'm not the agressive type. Recently a nurse wanted a fresh open appy out of bed. He was elderly, still very groggy and a 2 assist. When she asked me to help her I refused. No way am I...

  22. BSN's vs. Community college

    bethin replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Oh, just when you think you've met all the small minded snobs another one comes

  23. Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    bethin replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Emergency

    It could be your ER's mission

  24. Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    bethin replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Emergency

    Not a nurse yet but some I'd like to write: 1) Some orfices were meant as 'exit only'. Just because a Media star did it in a movie does NOT mean you can do it too. 2) You have COPD and asthma. Stop...

  25. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    bethin replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Having roses appear from nowhere and smelling roses can be contributed to St. Therese of Lisieux, a Catholic nun from France who died very young. I cannot remember exactly what she is the patron...