Howej1

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1. What Freaks You Out?

   Howej1 replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Hair, hair keep your hair off me. Hair is dirty and nasty and especially curly ones. I can totally overlook poo and urine and mucous but if a stray hair is on me I want to shower twice!! LOL!!

2. Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

   Howej1 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   Between my locker, my bag I carry to work and my car I bet I have 50 pens. I also have several highlighters to use on discharge instructions. Even if I do not have paper I always have a Pen. When I am at the grocery and not wearing scrubs and I reach...

3. The Wrong Dose - A True Story of Medication Error

   Howej1 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Safety

   I have had a near miss with Insulin as well working in the Elergency Department. I also had another med error in that same department. I was a new nurse and had an EXCELLENT preceptor. I learned from both but was never involved in a root cause analys...

4. Will marijuana ever be okay in nursing?

   Howej1 replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

   I am sorry but affect the employers bottom line??!?!? Well life affects the bottom line. I have never smoked but really resent that as a healthcare provider I have some of the worst insurance I have ever seen. Can't get needed tests without almost dy...

5. Will marijuana ever be okay in nursing?

   Howej1 replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

   I want to start by saying, I don't smoke and never have smoked marijuana. That being said I worked in a midsize Emergency Department for many years and have seen probably thousands of people come through. I have additionally been certified in Emergen...

6. What is your opinion on calling in "sick"

   Howej1 replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

   I agree it is important to keep looking for a job if one is this emotionally draining. I find, however, that saying I would"never" do something usually ends up Biting me in the butt as it then soon happens. For example, if I were a single mom and tha...

7. The Men in OB Debate: Help!

   Howej1 replied to jay_prn's topic in General Nursing

   Quote from Emilyjoy726 I'm a labor and delivery nurse I definitely think you should go for it if you are passionate about it! I don't have an inherent issue with it. Some of the best nurses I know are men so I have no doubt you could be great!” ...

8. The Men in OB Debate: Help!

   Howej1 replied to jay_prn's topic in General Nursing

   I have had multiple men as OB/GYN's. My best friend in high school was a man and I think if you are good at it you will be doing the field of nursing a disservice by NOT following the path you love! There will always be areas where we as nurses have ...