Thought BSN, RN

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1. Superstitious Nurses

   Thought replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

   During my teenage years, I went rockfish fishing with my father, two brothers, and three of our father's coworkers. Some time after the boat took us into the water, everyone opened their grocery bags that contained snacks. One of my father's coworker...

2. I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

   Thought replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

   Something I found very helpful when I first started driving in the snow was to slow down. Leave early and drive 10-15mph below the speed limit. Give extra wiggle room for the car in front of you and start slowing your vehicle early. Sudden stops, esp...

3. Misconceptions/truths about specialities

   Thought replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

   OR nurses aren't "real" nurses.

4. 3 Simple Ways To Squash Compassion Fatigue

   Thought replied to Ashleigh Boyd Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   So, if hundreds of thousands of people jumped off a bridge, would you jump off a bridge, too?

5. How Do You Fit In 30mins Of Exercise In Your Work Day?

   Thought replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in General Nursing

   When I worked 10's and 12's, I got up a little over an hour early. It would give me time to take a shower afterwards, fill my lunch box, and head out the door. At first, it was difficult. After a couple of weeks, it became a habit and stuck!

6. Women's Right to Choose

   Thought replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

   FullGlass, I feel a couple should communicate his and her wants (marriage, kids, etc) with each other early on. If the two of them are not on the same page, it wouldn't be fair to stay and attempt to change the other's mind. Why waste each other's ti...

7. Favorite Motivational Quote Nurses Week Contest

   Thought replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

   "It's ok to cry." ~This was said in response to a patient not making it.

8. Patients Say the Darnedest Things Nurses Week Contest

   Thought replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

   Back when I worked as a CNA at a LTC/rehab center, I was talking to an alert resident. He always joked with the staff. As he and I talked, two elderly female residents (one confused) walked by and we asked how they were doing. Confused resident: "I'm...

9. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things Nurses Week Contest

   Thought replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

   Surgeon was placing an elderly woman's leg in a Hana traction boot before surgery and noticed the periwick catheter. Surgeon: "What the hell is that? I've never had a patient so bold as to bring their vibrator with them to surgery." Me: "This is our ...

10. Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    Thought replied to MgoBlue37's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, MgoBlue37! I work in the OR as a circulating nurse. Circulating is very physically demanding. Different cases require different amount of heavy surgical instrument trays and items to be opened. Patients are pushed to the operating room sui...

11. RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    Thought replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    My coworkers are great; we're like a family and help each other out. We don't let each other sink. My charge nurses and manager are absolutely fantastic and go out of their way to help everyone. As a nurse, I'm there for a patient during one of the s...

12. What in hades.

    Thought replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Does it include fancy soaps in the bathroom?

13. Night Shift & Eating

    Thought replied to iheartnursing91's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work night shift, and would meal prep to save time (and mindless snacking). Before work, I would make my superfood shake and drink it on the way. A couple of my meals included baked chicken with veggies and quinoa, chicken parmesan spaghett...

14. "My pain is about an eight and a half"

    Thought replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I recently asked a patient in the holding area to rate her pain. Her eyes were closed, and as soon as I asked, she opened them, gave me this look like I was disturbing her and rated it a 10 before closing her eyes again. Yeah, okay then...

15. falling asleep during nightshift

    Thought replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in General Nursing

    I worked night shift for 1+ years in the OR. Just like working on a floor or nursing home, the OR, ED, etc, all have slow and crazy times. If the OR was crazy, the time flew and my shift was over before I knew it. My patient laying on the table was m...