HappyJaxRN

HappyJaxRN

Transplant, homecare, hospice

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  1. Idiopathic Edema

    HappyJaxRN replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I know you said that she had labs done. In my experience, for myself as well as my patients with hypertention and edema in the lower extremities, with a fluid shift comes electrolyte imbalances....

  2. Idiopathic Edema

    HappyJaxRN replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone taken her blood pressure lately? If she has lower extremity edema, her heart isn't able to pump this extra fluid out. Undiagnosed hypertention tends to lead to kidney problems. When the...

  3. Puuuuuuulese!!

    HappyJaxRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    OMGosh! That's

  4. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    HappyJaxRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Almost everyone in my family is either a doctor or a nurse. It felt natural to be a nurse. I became a CNA in my senior year of high school. Took me an entire lifetime to buckle down and fulfill my...

  5. How did you find out about allnurses?

    HappyJaxRN replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    LONG LIVE GOOGLE! Google

  6. Nursing programs with NO WAITLISTS!

    HappyJaxRN replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is there such a

  7. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    HappyJaxRN replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    YES! Uniform City is awesome. They are great life savers. Mave is right

  8. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    HappyJaxRN replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    For NCLEX review: Flash cards, as many review books as you can find to give yourself a variety. Swap guides with your friends to save money. I used the flash cards and felt that they helped...

  9. My instructor said I need to have more confidence in myself. I am trying but.....

    HappyJaxRN replied to JGLPN2BE's topic in General Students

    How horrible. Difinitely make an appointment to talk to her. Might I mention that if you've never had patient care before, feeling comfortable doesn't come natural and it does take time for you to...

  10. does smoking really cause lung cancer?

    HappyJaxRN replied to cumberland40's topic in Oncology

    Anytime you damage cells, they grow back differently. Especially those that are continuously damaged. I forget the terminology for all this, but the new cells that grow back tend to be shaped...

  11. Moving to Jacksonville

    HappyJaxRN replied to lortarn's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi there! I'm in Jax. Work in a hospital here. The best paying hospital is Shands. However, you will age 10 years in the first year and definitely wonder why you got into nursing by working there....

  12. Is misdemeanor automatic disqualification for school/work?

    HappyJaxRN replied to Ment2B's topic in Nursing Career

    I believe how the process works, and yes you still have a chance, is that you have to disclose it to your school as well at the nursing boards. They're going for find out anyway when they do a...

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

    HappyJaxRN replied to ashley7's topic in General Nursing

    I was reading the other posts on this thread...I feel so sorry for the bullies. How ugly that the feel on the inside. The very things that they pick on you is how they feel about themselves. I do...

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

    HappyJaxRN replied to ashley7's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. It's at the job I'm leaving....IN 43 MORE DAYS.....woo hoo! It's REALLY REALLY bad there. Back stabbing....extreme childish behavior by many, especially two team leaders. Both of these team...

  15. Treating residents/patients like idiots

    HappyJaxRN replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit, I'm guilty also of calling a pt "hon." But that's about the extent of it. I will say, I raise my voice sometimes as well, until I know I don't have to. I imagine that is kind of...

  16. Help! New position in Bone Marrow Transplant

    HappyJaxRN replied to 5thflrnurse's topic in Oncology

    In nursing, we're always learning new things. Spread your wings and do what your heart tells you to do. I think it's a great move, if it's what you want to do. You're going to be afraid. Mostly, I...

  17. What would you do?

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow....sounds like the unit I'm leaving. Why does it have to be this way? Have you talked to anyone on your unit? Like the nurse manager? Do you want to stay there? I finally had to leave. I feel so...

  18. Lunesta vs. Ambien

    HappyJaxRN replied to ER-RN2's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. I take Ambien PRN and don't feel hung over at all. That IS, as long as I get at least 6 hours of sleep. There's a new and improved Ambien on the market. It called, Ambien CR (extended...

  19. If you had a choice.....

    HappyJaxRN replied to minnielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there. I considered doing that, but realized that with 4 extra months of school, I could graduate as an RN. With a degree as an RN, I have more oppertunities and better pay. It all depends on what...

  20. Your Worst Mistake

    HappyJaxRN replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have to say that the worst mistake that I've made is I ran Amphotericin in with a pre and post flush of D5NS. Ampho is to be flushed with only D5W...ONLY! Or so I'm told. When Ampho and NS mix,...

  21. Your Worst Mistake

    HappyJaxRN replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. Unfortunately, to err is human. When you feel overwhelmed, stop, take a deep breath and get your thoughts reorganized. I do this now. I take about 5 to 10 minutes to figure out what is...

  22. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    HappyJaxRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse too

  23. What would you do?

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I totally agree. I took a bold step and went to my agency, re-listed with them and applied to transfer out of the unhappy situation I was in. It may not solve all my problems, but I think it will help...

  24. What would you do?

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. I agree with you. I feel like some of the more experienced nurses (I speak only for the ones on my unit that have been very nasty), don't realize or forget that the new grads/nurses don't have the...

  25. What would you do?

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the replies. I gathered up the courage from the support here and applied myself to getting what I want from nursing. I applied at another hospital and applied to transfer off...