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Hi- I went through the same thing. I work in LTC, and was put on 3-11 shift. I'm a new grad and a newlywed. I got so unhappy, and was just feeling stuck. I opted to go on my husband's insurance and work per diem at my old facility and two others. I'm going to have to drop one, cause there is plenty of work . Get your resume out there girl! It's a miracle if we find our ideal fit right away. I was nervous about "job-hopping", but it has rewarded me. Best of luck to you!

Yes! Wonderfully worded! :bow:

as a former LNA, I can tell you they fake 'em. Is there an LNA there that you could delegate the task to?

Yes! I learned so much about meds, know your calculations, know when certain meds should be given, i.e. ac,pc,hs, s/s og dig toxicity. You'll be fine enjoy the experience and find a mentor at your facility. Best Of Luck!

My prayers will include you and your son. Teenagers feel and percieve things so intensely, it's scary. I remember being his age, and I wouldn't trade being 39 for my teen years again except to do things differently. Hang in there. I'm so sorry for the way the ER doc treated you:crying2: . The last thing we need in horrible crisis is judgemental people who are supposed to HELP you and your son.GBY..Kim

OmiGOD!! I laughed so hard I scared my poor cat! Keep 'em coming, this thread is hilarious!!

I'm crying right now, reading all the wonderful messages you all have left myself and Keith. It's so hard. My heart goes out to you and the other posters who have shared their stories of loss. My biggest hope is that we all will be posting pictures of our beautiful babies on this site someday. May God bless you all and Happy, Healthy New Year:icon_hug:

Vistorol, Iron, and anything caustic to sc tissue.

I work in geriatrics, so I mostly use ventrogluteal. It' difficult to position an elderly and, possibly demented patient. I just find the best muscle pad that I can, since MOST of my pts are cachexic. Hope that helps:)

Hi Ya'll. I found out 2 weeks ago that my baby had a 7 mm nuchal fold and a huge omphocele:o . We went to Dartmouth in Hanover and they gave us no hope. I also had placenta previa, so the doctor wanted me to terninate quickly to avoid a c-section later on. We wanted this baby so badly. I'm heartbroken. Please keep us in your prayers, we'll try again in a couple months. Love to all, Kim

Oh That is reprehensible! I can't believe that a NURSE would give Rochephin w/out Lido:madface: Shame!

[/url] :uhoh21: ROCHEPHIN! OWWWCH! Plus I once tasted crushed aceteminophen w/ applesauce to se if it did the trick

This my be TMI, but I've used it to shave "down south", and it BURNS!!

What I tell myself is."Christmas is all day-24 hours, and my shift is 8 hours." That helps. The double-time pay, and sharing the holiday with people who really need and appreciate me also helps. At most places, they alternate holidays annually. I don't know what to advise you about Mom. Sometimes those we love are impossible. :uhoh21: Have a wonderful holiday season!

Hey Gianna- Welcome to allnurses . I know this is a scary time in your life, and I know first hand what it's like to be addicted. My hope is that you begin going to twelve step meetings everday. Keep an open mind and just listen. If you can learn about your addiction, begin recovery, and start to change it will help you immensely. We are not BAD people, we are sick people.I know you are ashamed and very scared.Also, it's not easy to stop using, and if you have stopped using, meetings and counseling will help you stay stopped. If you haven't stopped using, please seek help to do so. I just buried a 38 year old friend who was an RN and a mother of two. She couldn't stop, and now her kids have no Mom. If you embark on your recovery, and work hard at it, this situation will unfold for the better. My life is nothing short of a miracle, and at one time, I felt the best way out would be death. Hang in there, and know you are NOT ALONE:icon_hug: