squishyfish

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1. want to become an NP in the OR, but can't figure out next step after getting RN!

   squishyfish replied to bubbles42's topic in General Nursing

   I understand what you are asking, OP. There is a adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program (AGACNP) at University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) that offers a RNFA subspecialty certification. If you found this was the way to go for you, I ...

2. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

   squishyfish replied to Samx3's topic in New Nurse

   **Please take care of yourself, that is most important! Not eating and losing 13 lb is concerning, as well as not sleeping. Please follow up with your medical provider!** After taking care of yourself and your health, see how you're feeling, maybe lo...

3. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

   squishyfish replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

   As a new grad, there were often differences between what I learned in nursing school and what my preceptors or other nurses did. Even as a student, my clinical instructors did things differently. I would often ask why they did things a certain way, a...

4. Whats your favorite part of nursing?

   squishyfish replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

   This has always been a favorite of mine, especially when it's a little old lady/gentleman who I wrap in a warm blanket with clean sheets after a nice bath. Then checking on the patient later and seeing them peacefully asleep :)

5. Opinion about a nurse's erros

   squishyfish replied to PNPss's topic in Advanced

   I also concerned about these "erros." If I have concerns about something, such as vital signs, weight, glucose level, I will either request a recheck or recheck it myself.

6. Ask a CRNA anything...

   squishyfish replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical

   What schedule do you work? How much on-call are you expected to take?

7. Switching out of Psych

   squishyfish replied to alyceunison's topic in General Specialties

   As an internal candidate, apply to jobs at your facility (med-surg, ED) that interest you. Next contact the manager or nurse educator for that unit, let them know that you have applied for the position and request a shadowing opportunity. Treat your ...

8. "Safe Injection Houses"- What's This?

   squishyfish replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

   Next let's open a "safe house" for non-compliant diabetics to eat as much junk food and sugary sweets as they want, with absolutely no consequences. They're going to do it anyway and we'll be there to bail them out when they go into DKA!

9. "Safe Injection Houses"- What's This?

   squishyfish replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

   Nope, nope, nope, nope. Why are we rewarding dangerous and addictive behaviors with zero consequences? This sounds like such a bad idea.

10. Pysch nurses, how often do you do these things?

    squishyfish replied to outsidegirl's topic in Psychiatric

    I currently work on an inpatient psych unit in a hospital. We admit adults, both voluntary and involuntary. My answers to your questions are below in bold. Hope this helps!

11. Most Cringeworthy Thing You Did in Nursing School

    squishyfish replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Humor

    So my first day of clinical at the hospital, I went to the wrong unit and waited there for my classmates and instructor to arrive. No one showed up and I started to panic. A classmate texted me and asked where I was. I was lovingly mocked for the res...

12. Why your avatar?

    squishyfish replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    Mine is the only picture I had that would fit. I wanted my avatar to be Harley Quinn.

13. Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    squishyfish replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Because I like science and medicine, and I like helping patients. I enjoy being a nurse, I don't mind getting my (gloved) hands dirty. I'll jump right in and change a patient, make sure they are clean and comfy, and help other nurses pass meds. But m...

14. Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    squishyfish replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Because bedside nursing sucks and not everyone wants to be miserable in the name of "compassion."

15. What is everyone cooking for Thanksgiving?

    squishyfish replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My hopes and dreams... Just kidding: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie. The usual Thanksgiving foods.