Yppah

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1. Unsuccessful CRNA Student

   Yppah posted a topic in SRNA

   I was unsuccessful at passing a CRNA class during my first year. Are there any other students or CRNAs who were or are in my situation (if so feel free to comment or PM me)? Does anyone know of a school that will accept a student who was previously ...

2. is it okay to buy littmann stethoscopes in Amazon?

   Yppah replied to heronurse's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Mine is from Amazon, if you even suspect a fake call Amazon and Amazon customer service will allow you to exchange it for free.

3. How can I keep my scrubs from fading?

   Yppah replied to TeleRN311's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I've got to try this vinegar wash! I hate when my scrubs fade! Thanks for the suggestions.

4. Electronic Stethoscope.. worth the $?

   Yppah replied to dev.miles's topic in Uniform/Gear

   My mom is hard of hearing and tried to use the electronic stethoscope (I'm sorry, I cannot remember the brand). She found that the Littmann Cardiology III was just as helpful as the electronic stethoscope. But I believe the choice in stethoscope is...

5. sneakers/shoes

   Yppah replied to heather717's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Oh, sorry one more brand that I love is Keens.

6. sneakers/shoes

   Yppah replied to heather717's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Don't judge, I love MBTs! They are pricey (and ugly) but very comfortable!

7. Pharmacists giving injections!?!

   Yppah replied to chevyv's topic in Medications

   While I am protective of nurses and their roles, I think the greatest good for the community is to allow Pharmacists to give vaccines to the public. As someone else said, Pharmacists are very valuable healthcare team members.

8. Can my personal health be revealed without my consent?

   Yppah replied to kineticheaven's topic in Professionalism

   I'm so sorry this happened to you. I would try to keep personal health problems private, even among my coworkers. I agree with the above commenter, that this is probably not a violation of HIPPA violation.

9. Discrimination against males in the nursing profession.

   Yppah replied to Halim F. Dagher's topic in Men

   In my experience, it seems that men are offered management jobs sooner in their professional career than women.

10. Kaiser Permanente nurses begin 7-day strike

    Yppah replied to herring_RN's topic in Union

    Yes, California has safe patient ratios.

11. Precepting Tips

    Yppah replied to vintagemother's topic in General Nursing

    Ask questions, lots of questions. Be very humble as a student, in other words, don't act like a "know it all." If you are planning on applying for a job at the facility, remember this is your new grad interview. Best of luck to you!!!!

12. Never Have I Ever Done That Before

    Yppah replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in General Nursing

    I have never taken care of a neonate patient, but it's on my to do list, one day!

13. Words You Hate

    Yppah replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I hate the word "tardy!" It's so gross sounding. Just say late....please!

14. Scribes for nurses. Yeah I like that!

    Yppah replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    Where do I sign up?????? This is awesome!

15. Would you report possible diversion?

    Yppah replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You must report drug diversion. This nurse is a danger to patients and oneself.