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  1. RN school and tattoos?

    irshnrse replied to DirtRoads's topic in General Nursing

    Sally Hansen spray on hose, or something like that. But definitely Sally Hansen completely covered my 5 large tattoos while I was a bridesmaid this summer. It was

  2. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    irshnrse replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually speaking to the original nurse and the thin and beautiful one. I was not speaking to the posts just prior to mine.

  3. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    irshnrse replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, I am sure glad you do not work hospice. You might find this hard to believe, but some of us are considerate smokers. I am amazed that someone that speaks like she is so judgemental is in the...

  4. Ughhhhhh I'm being bullied at work.

    irshnrse replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital where I used to work had a great dept called "employee relations". They still were looking out for the hospital's best interest, but they knew when something was happening that they...

  5. DNR/I pts with multiple tests

    irshnrse replied to galfromnairobi's topic in General Nursing

    That is why DNR/advance directives are not working. The key here is that the sister is selfishly going against her family member's wishes. That is why I tell people to make sure their...

  6. Share what helps you get through gross situations!

    irshnrse replied to Rockstar's topic in General Nursing

    A good sense of humor always helps

  7. Group One background checks in Texas

    irshnrse replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey- Drive a little bit and come to Oklahoma!! We have great sign-ons and plenty of specialty hospitals with good patient-nurse ratios. Our nursing board isn't like Hitler (although they are slow as...

  8. "GROUP ONE" victims

    irshnrse replied to IWant2Believe's topic in General Nursing

    What is GROUP

  9. Suction???

    irshnrse replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, we have suction available at every bedside. The patient is not charged unless we use it. I am a firm believer that suction should be within arms reach at all

  10. irrigating a foley catheter

    irshnrse replied to lesrn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry, one more thing. I always tell the patient that they are going to feel ALOT of pressure when I irrigate but to take slow deep breaths and that I am going to take that pressure away as well....

  11. irrigating a foley catheter

    irshnrse replied to lesrn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also--turn off the CBI while irrigating that way it is easier to tell if you are getting back the saline you put

  12. irrigating a foley catheter

    irshnrse replied to lesrn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey- You disconnect from the lumen that is connected to the foley drainage bag. Use an irrigation set. Be sure to pinch off the lumen as it will leak. Irrigate and pull back-make sure you are...

  13. Technique in recharging JP drains

    irshnrse replied to AKAKatydid's topic in General Nursing

    I strip the tubing and then fold them flat. All the surgeons I work with fold them flat as

  14. Can I get an R/N job in Texas with a felony conviction?

    irshnrse replied to jmss2003's topic in Texas Nursing

    Most states will grant you a hearing before you go to school, or attempt to take your boards, to determine your eligibility. I completely agree with the previous post that, before you go to school,...

  15. Are there any Texas hospitals that offer signing and relocation bonuses?

    irshnrse replied to twigloo's topic in Texas Nursing

    Where in Texas are you going to

  16. How to prepare for ACLS?

    irshnrse replied to QuilterLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As far as clearing the table just say, "I'm clear, you're clear, we're all clear", every time and you won't

  17. How to prepare for ACLS?

    irshnrse replied to QuilterLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is more intense than PALS, but not too bad. Just study the book and pre-test and you will do

  18. introduction/help with abuse

    irshnrse replied to rigobecca's topic in General Nursing

    If this is where you are planning on working after graduation, you have to either stand up for yourself or transfer to another floor. You need to document EVERYTHING. Just like they teach you in...

  19. End Of Shift Report - The Sapnish Inquisition

    irshnrse replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    I am an agency nurse and I am on a different floor everyday. I was a recovery room nurse and I think that I give a pretty thorough report, but there is always someone who frowns and makes...

  20. Hanging IV Potassium

    irshnrse replied to MrsMinor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Same here. Just Friday. 40mEq in 400mL over 4hrs. but in an internal

  21. Merit Raises? What is your annual raise?

    irshnrse replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    At our not-for-profit, teaching hospital the highest merit raise is 3%.

  22. ER Pet Peeves

    irshnrse replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    people who come in at 0400 with a headache that they have had for six months. "yes sir, and what exactly is different about this headache tonight at 4am that brings you to the ER?". AND they have a...

  23. I got my denial letter from DCCCD

    irshnrse replied to ksparkman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry, but what is the DCCCD?

  24. Inguinal Hernia - General or Urology?

    irshnrse replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in Operating Room

    General surgeons handle inguinal hernia repairs whether inpt. or outpt. If, when the surgeon is operating, he sends something that requires a urological consult he will call one in the room. But, I...

  25. Erie, PA Lifestar medevac helicopter missing

    irshnrse replied to Shamira Aizza's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I will be praying for the best. How