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  1. How bad is this med error?

    bluestar replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. You've learned something. Don't let it get you down. This is not a big deal. Good

  2. Need Help!

    bluestar replied to NoDayButToday's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend you see your

  3. Does anyone else feel like there is too much gossip going on?

    bluestar replied to ashley7's topic in General Nursing

    There's gossip everywhere, but you can chose not to participate in

  4. ED security

    bluestar replied to KatieBell's topic in Emergency

    When I worked ED (Level 1 trauma in an urban area) the security officers were armed. Most had either police or military backgrounds and you could depend on

  5. Vacation Woes (rant)

    bluestar replied to TreetopAngel_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't get upset, get an answering machine and caller

  6. Have the floors poisoned me?

    bluestar replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    I think the nature of each unit is different. When I worked ER the goal was to treat the patient and try to move 'em out as soon as possible, ie discharge home, admit to floor, transfer to...

  7. "Nurses are like waitresses"

    bluestar replied to ICRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Just ignore

  8. staying healthy in first year of nursing

    bluestar replied to sliedberg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When working at the bedside I utilize the height adjustment to bring the patient up to me so I'm not always bending over. Saves the back. Just be sure to lower the bed when you're done. As stated...

  9. Are 12 hr shifts long and drawn out?

    bluestar replied to FirstYear2005's topic in General Nursing

    12 hour shifts can be long days, but after working three days straight it sure is nice having the next four days

  10. Was anyone a not so great High School student and become a GREAT college student?

    bluestar replied to emndarmic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Average high school grades. Went to college as an adult, took it very seriously, did very

  11. "You can't be a Nurse!" Vent...

    bluestar replied to sconoli's topic in Nursing Career

    Wait till you're a practicing nurse and people ask why you're not a

  12. hello

    bluestar replied to kblunt751's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome

  13. taking students, precepting

    bluestar replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Well

  14. Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    bluestar replied to Kolt19's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree. If you really want to do ICU, go for

  15. Negative experience in the ER

    bluestar replied to Sadie04's topic in Emergency

    I agree. Let us know what kind of response you

  16. anyone ever think about getting out of nursing for a while?

    bluestar replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    I take a break every weekend. Hope to take a vacation in the spring

  17. Coming Soon, Onsite Healthclub!!!

    bluestar replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Very cool. My employer offers a fitness club membership (the club is just three or four years old). All the latest equipment as well as hot tub, saunas, therapy pool, exercise pool, and lap pool....

  18. report to the ICU

    bluestar replied to gizelda196's topic in Emergency

    Same

  19. telemetry for new grads

    bluestar replied to shyone2005's topic in General Nursing

    With a good orientation and training you can work telemetry. Your first six months will be busy learning new information and applying it. Good luck and

  20. New male thinking about nursing

    bluestar replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    No problems working with women. I was the oldest child in a family of five kids and all of my siblings are female. As a nurse you can work in many environments, not just hospitals. The opportunity is...

  21. Shoes???

    bluestar replied to MarylandNsgStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    12 hours, four days a week

  22. Shoes???

    bluestar replied to MarylandNsgStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NewBalance for me. Usually wait until there's a sale and by two pairs, so good for about a

  23. Hey I'm new and..

    bluestar replied to angel kisses's topic in Oncology

    Welcome! Have you considered volunteering or, perhaps, working part-time on an oncology unit in your area? Good luck, nursing has alot to

  24. Narcs on the loose?

    bluestar replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    To leave such meds lying around unsecured is sloppy

  25. telemetry nurses

    bluestar replied to shyone2005's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer should offer a basic EKG or rhythym-strip interpretation course. That's a good place to start. "EKGs made incredibly easy" by Springhouse is a good book for your library, as is "Rapid...