huskersfan

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1. Nursing (free tuition) vs. OT (many loans)

   huskersfan replied to tencents's topic in General Nursing

   I would say go to ot school.. There are no similiarities in being a nurse or an ot.. and I agree with the other posts. Spend time with your mother and then worry about school.

2. Tips For Improving Morale

   huskersfan replied to Ophelia78's topic in Relations

   We have monthly pot lucks, warm fuzzy celebrations, always end meetings on a positive note, rather than on a negitive. We try to help the "doom and gloomers" maintain a more positive attitude by telling them that they are doing such a good job and we...

3. Do you enjoy TV surgical/medical shows?

   huskersfan replied to MSJ2007's topic in General Nursing

   I like to watch House, but only for entertainment purposes. I tell my family that it is not like what really happens in real life. Greys Anatomy is too sappy for me...ER used to be entertaining when George Clooney was young in the early seasons. I h...

4. i failed my nclex test

   huskersfan replied to deloveiest's topic in LPN/LVN

   You are not stupid because you got this far. Forget what your mother said, and concentrate on what areas you need to brush up on. I work with nurses that took the test several times and they are excellent nurses and are advancing in their careers. ...

5. 1st day off orientation was HORRIBLE

   huskersfan replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   You will get used to the wonderful world of nursing. We all have days when nothing goes smoothly and are frustrated and then the next day will be better compared to what happened the day before. Hang in there, it will become easier for you. And re...

6. What to do in a code situation

   huskersfan replied to ladydame's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely everything needs to be documented from times to meds to patient response/no response to meds etc. I would document all I did in the code if the lead nurse isn't doing it. We have scribbled notes on paper towels, or arms where ever at tim...

7. floating

   huskersfan replied to remched's topic in Geriatric

   At my facility we have to take turns floating to another unit if someone calls in and they can't find a replacement nurse. We get no orientation to the other floors and are expected to figure it out and ask questions. It can be very stressful.

8. How do you deal with seeing a dead body?

   huskersfan replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

   It does get easier over the years, I still remember my first death and cares like it was yesterday! I agree with the other posts, treat the family and body with much respect and I also feel that the body is the shell of the person as the soul is gon...

9. How Your Life Can Change in the Blink of an Eye!

   huskersfan replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

   Keep us updated on your mothers condition. I will keep you all in my thoughts. I know how difficult it is on you and your family. My mother is a terribly brittle diabetic, with dementia, osteoporosis with fractures, legal blindness and no appetite. ...

10. How Your Life Can Change in the Blink of an Eye!

    huskersfan replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    Is any of her lab work off? That can cause confusion, also a uti can cause delirium. Elderly get confused so quickly and it can be all kinds of things. It doesn't sound like dementia to me. The Tramadol can cause confusion also. She will need reha...

11. Another 'nursing burnout' thread

    huskersfan replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    Dealing with demanding, uneducated family members can be more stressful than taking care of the sick loved one. And I love the ones that always throw in the words lawsuit, lawyer, calling a tv station etc to intimidate and throw the floor in an upro...

12. Had my first doctor scream at me today

    huskersfan replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Relations

    In time it will become easier when some jerk dr yells at you. It will continue to happen from time to time. I just let it roll off my back and continue to discuss what was the issue at the time very calmly and make eye contact. They have to know t...

13. In doubt

    huskersfan replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it!!! You can do it!!

14. Should I wear support hose?

    huskersfan replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Absolutely, wear support hose. I wear knee high Teds, wish I would have done it years ago! I wear socks over my Ted hose, so no one knows I have support hose on. Maybe if I would have worn these sooner I wouldn't have all the spider veins I have o...

15. 30 Day notice for resignation??

    huskersfan replied to ctyler98's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility our handbook states that floor nurses give 3 weeks notice and management give 4 weeks. There have been nurses give 2 weeks notice and then been told to go ahead and finish their shift and not to bother to come back, that their resigna...