getjock

getjock specializes in Geriatric, Cardiology.

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1. If you own Danskos did you...

   getjock replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

   I sized up...hated them but w/ that investment couldn't afford another pair until after graduation. Will not buy another pair of lead blocks.

2. The Frustrated Learner Thread aka "I HATE studying MORE THAN ___!" All rants welcome!

   getjock replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   I LOVED learning the how's and why's of the human body. I LOVE teaching pts about what is going on in their body, especially when you can see the light go on and everything makes sense. Studying just gave me opportunities to have the light go on re...

3. Oddest things found in a patient!

   getjock replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

   THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!! I laughed so hard I was afraid I'd wake up my family. Have a great day.

4. MALE Nurse, Female Police Officer, Female Dr.

   getjock replied to likemike's topic in Male Students

   As a woman who had a male nurse while preparing for a Csection I have to admit it was weird having a man ask me if I wanted help w/ my panties! He was appropriate, it was just odd.

5. Have you ever wondered?..................

   getjock replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX

   Also- you can usually check if you passed w/in 24-48hr on your state's dept of health website for free. Look in the "search credentials" part, put your name in and VIOLA! It shows that you are an RN! (occasionally not...but we won't focus on that!...

6. Have you ever wondered?..................

   getjock replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX

   Pleasure reading!!! I don't know how many books I have read in the last 14months since I graduated...nice. Remember the NCLEX is testing your critical thinking, school tested the content. If you are clueless as to the particulars, think about what ...

7. IV policies

   getjock replied to RN8's topic in Infusion

   I have seen an RN use a portion of a 10ml NS flush prior to IVP, recap, give med, then use the rest of the 10ml flush after the med. Is this kosher? I thought once used it was considered contaminated...she is proud of her cost effectiveness. What'...