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  1. 10 year old died after I performed CPR

    Dikid replied to MjHudd's topic in General Nursing

    He didn't die after you did CPR. CPR is only done on dead people. He was a child and he was dead for at least a few minutes before you arrived. CPR works less than 10 percent of the time when not in...

  2. Detox in Jail?

    Dikid replied to Glycerine82's topic in Correctional

    ((Hugs)) this must be super duper tough to watch. I think the best thing is sitting tight. The withdrawal will be painful but she won't die. Alcohol withdrawal is another beast of its

  3. I Made an Absolute 'No-No" Mistake :(

    Dikid replied to frustratedRN16's topic in General Nursing

    This is tough. Yes you did the wrong thing but you didn't come hear to hear that. The first step is admitting you were wrong, you did just that. Now it's time to say, you are human, you erred, this...

  4. My first cry

    Dikid replied to RNby24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is crazy! 8 pts is too many even for the most experienced nurses. Was innaoropriate to give you that assignment. Make sure to submit something in writing, you want it documented how you are...

  5. Littman master cardiology versus Cardiology IV

    Dikid replied to Dikid's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Update. I decided to go with the IV when I get it I will try to

  6. Littman master cardiology versus Cardiology IV

    Dikid posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The subject really says it all. There are pros and cons of each. I am starting nursing school and I am getting a stethoscope as a gift which have you tried? What is your experience. I want...

  7. 2016 UIC Graduate Entry Master of Science Program (GEM)

    Dikid replied to tribute's topic in School, College Programs

    Well said. this experience has left a bad taste in my mouth. I do not think I will accept my position as I don't know if the rest of the program is run in such a haphazard way as well. I am feeling...

  8. Insight on Dilaudid?

    Dikid replied to LifeIsBeachy's topic in Patient Medications

    ya I got that. I just thought I'd share that cuz it's a really good tidbit to

  9. Insight on Dilaudid?

    Dikid replied to LifeIsBeachy's topic in Patient Medications

    When benadryl is pushed quickly it can cause a terrible episode of chest pain in some patients and a feeling of overwhelming fear being allergic to reglan is no fun! Zofran is not always enough to...

  10. Littman master cardiology versus Cardiology IV

    Dikid replied to Dikid's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    With the IV being so new it's hard to find lots of reviews. I like that it is lighter than some other cardiology scopes i wish there was a store near me that stocks the cardiology scopes and allows...

  11. New OR nurse who wants to quit in less than 6mos

    Dikid replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    if you were told it was a 6 month orientation etc... They are the ones breaking the

  12. Vacation?

    Dikid replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

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  13. Vacation?

    Dikid replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    Tell them, you requested one week off 7months in advance. They have no reason to deny your hard earned PTO. Especially becuse if they don't give it to you, when are you supposed to take it? tell them...

  14. Let's have some fun!

    Dikid replied to WinterLilac's topic in General Nursing

    Your the C to my diff the Ben gay for necks- that's stiff ...gowns to rooms in isolation the RT for intubation ...c-scope for colorectal cancer prevention lasix pill for fluid

  15. Insight on Dilaudid?

    Dikid replied to LifeIsBeachy's topic in Patient Medications

    I was switched from morphine to diluadid as the morphine wasn't enough to knock out the pain. The dikaudid still left me in pain but I was able to sleep for at least 20-30 min after each dose. I had...

  16. Getting into nursing school.

    Dikid replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    It is the schools problem not yours. You don't have to jeapordize your dreams, careers, and education because of their decision. Depending on the program you may or may not have been accepted because...

  17. Let's have some fun!

    Dikid replied to WinterLilac's topic in General Nursing

    You're my tramadol for colitis the PT for interstitial cystitis youre the lovenox for the clots ...IT for EMR bots ...IV team for rolling veins ...ibuprofen for ankle

  18. Nursing students and their bad behaviors >:(

    Dikid replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Students

    Umn some people may have disability accomadations to show up late or leave in middle. Their tardiness is not something that need to justify with you, just to the faculty if the program. While I...

  19. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    Dikid replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much!! These tips are great!! im starting in the fall and want to do as well as

  20. New Nclex format

    Dikid posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey! so apparently there is a new type of test that will include multiple choice questions with the option to select multiple answers. There will also be a sequencing section, identify images, and...

  21. New Nclex format

    Dikid replied to Dikid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was under the impression that you can only select one answer in multiple choice questions on the current format. The new one allows multiple

  22. 2016 UIC Graduate Entry Master of Science Program (GEM)

    Dikid replied to tribute's topic in School, College Programs

    Overall I am not very impressed with how much info we were given or the amount of time it took to notify us of the decisions. I felt rush did a much better job of telling us about the program etc......

  23. 2016 UIC Graduate Entry Master of Science Program (GEM)

    Dikid replied to tribute's topic in School, College Programs

    I know they pay tuition, book and supply fees and pay a monthly stipend. They require you to work in specific settings for 2 years after completion of school. It does guarantee you a job but you will...

  24. crohns and ulcerative colitis

    Dikid replied to ViolinTreble's topic in Gastroenterology

    I know this is years later but as of now no diets have been shown to improve inflammation. The CCFA is going to do some studies now. For or a patient who has active inflammation in the colon ans is...

  25. 2016 UIC Graduate Entry Master of Science Program (GEM)

    Dikid replied to tribute's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats to those who got their