shenanigans_RN

shenanigans_RN has 4 years experience.

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1. Daith piercing with stethoscope?

   shenanigans_RN replied to RNSMC2592's topic in General Nursing

   I had both my tragus and my daith pierced. Originally I had a ring in my tragus and it did interfere with my stethoscope, but it was fine with a flat-backed stud. I never had any issues with the curved barbell in my daith. I took my tragus piercing ...

2. Trivial Question: What do you usually bring for lunch?

   shenanigans_RN replied to justmehappy's topic in Rock

   I always pack my lunch box the night before. I bring either yogurt/granola or a protein shake for morning snack, fruit, veggies, and a sandwich for lunch (either homemade with coldcuts or uncrustables PB&J), and some sort of packaged cracker or s...

3. Tattoos!

   shenanigans_RN replied to mmbucklerky's topic in General Students

   I have 9 tattoos, 7 of which are covered by scrubs/shoes. The remaining two are small; one on my wrist, hidden by my watch, and one on the back of my neck. Only 1 other nurse in my unit has visible ink, but it's a full sleeve so he covers it with an ...

4. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

   shenanigans_RN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   My bf is an EMT/FF, former military. We met working transport EMS. I always thought I would end up with a cop. I'm a bit of a "badge bunny". *sorry, not sorry*

5. So, why are you a nurse?

   shenanigans_RN replied to noelly10's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not sure where I heard it, or if it even applies in this case, but I was told that children with medical traumas tend to go into healthcare. When I was an infant, I was a near-miss SIDS baby. Blue, CPR, on a heart monitor for a year after. The wh...

6. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

   shenanigans_RN replied to adventure_rn's topic in Humor

   My biggest pet peeve is how (almost) everyone puts the stethoscope into their ears backwards. I've only seen it don't correctly on Royal Pains. The doctor even explained the rational to someone once! I was so impressed.

7. This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

   shenanigans_RN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   - even though I've been working as a nurse for over 3 years, since it wasn't in "acute care" I'm still a new grad - the "10 week orientation" I was promised will now be ending after 6 weeks - paper charting is the worst

8. How do you quit a case, and do you feel guilty for it?

   shenanigans_RN replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

   I left one case simply because I felt I could not provide adequate care for the child whose illness was getting worse. I was honest with my agency, and they were very understanding. I didn't tell the parents, but it wasn't on purpose. The next months...

9. Compression socks

   shenanigans_RN posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I am a not-so-new nurse but I am new to 12 hour shifts where I am on my feet most of the shift. I wear comfortable running shoes with custom made (running) insoles. Although my feet don't actually hurt after a shift, my legs are exhausted. I plan on ...

10. You are not a nurse...

    shenanigans_RN replied to TMT_P's topic in Relations

    When I was in school, I would joke with my family that I was a "nur" since I wasn't a "nurse" yet. I would never say that I was a nurse when I wasn't. That requires a license. Also, being in nursing school was a valid/easy excuse for getting out of f...

11. College Soccer & Nursing?

    shenanigans_RN replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    As sad as it was to actually play on the team anymore, managing was still awesome. I was more of a "bullpen catcher" than sitting and doing the books. Ask the coach if being an active but backseat player would be possible. That way you still get the ...

12. College Soccer & Nursing?

    shenanigans_RN replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    I played D3 softball while in college/nursing school. It was doable my first two years, but once clinicals started it was almost impossible. Since all of my lectures were only offered once a semester, my schedule was not flexible like most of my team...

13. Interviewing after accepting offer

    shenanigans_RN replied to shenanigans_RN's topic in Job Hunt

    Thanks! I'm waiting to find out my orientation schedule so I can call and set up the interview. I just don't want to make myself look bad so early in my career.

14. Rutgers ABSN fall 2015

    shenanigans_RN replied to Cass11's topic in School Programs

    Not sure if it's the same course load, but when I completed my bsn at Rutgers-Newark (not the accelerated program) we had to take organic biochem.

15. Interviewing after accepting offer

    shenanigans_RN posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I have been working private duty for 3 years, and my dream has always been to work ER/trauma. A few weeks ago I was offered and accepted a job at a rehab hospital. I am scheduled to start mid-May. Today I was called for and completed a phone intervie...