ambersnight

ambersnight specializes in med surg/telemetry.

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1. had a great day in nursing!

   ambersnight replied to ambersnight's topic in General Nursing

   thanks!

2. male nurses refusing to do certain treatments?

   ambersnight replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

   great point!!! your right whats wrong with this picture? guess women goods are more sacred

3. had a great day in nursing!

   ambersnight posted a topic in General Nursing

   As a new grad on a med surg floor I have had so many days where i honestly wanted to quit!! But im happy to share my great last night! All my patients were angels and i went to help an elderly man to the BSC after he urinated on his sheets. As I was...

4. male nurses refusing to do certain treatments?

   ambersnight replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

   the male commenting on how "gross" it is in my opinion is just immaturity. I think if a male is uncomfortable with inserting foley's on females or inserting vaginal meds (which is uncommon on a med surg/tele floor) then all he has to do is ask a fel...

5. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   ambersnight replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   With halloween now over, does anyone have any ouija board stories? I recently stayed at the Myrtles plantation in St. Francisville,la and was too scared to bring a ouija board. Like many, im fascinated about the idea. Please share:uhoh21:

6. First mistake hanging blood

   ambersnight posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi. I have been beating myself up about my first mistake in nursing. Im a new rn grad and have been on tele for 3 weeks. My pt was chronically anemic and has received blood many times. when i arrived for my shift the other shift nurse showed me how t...

7. most fertile during menstruation? what?

   ambersnight replied to lorenwithano's topic in Ob/Gyn

   most women ovulate 14 days after the first day of last period. i dont think its possible unless its a miracle. a sign of ovulation for me is minor ovary pain and stringy discharge. But, i always have protected sex because CONDOMS ARE EASIER TO CHANG...

8. feeling overwhelmed by the ICU

   ambersnight replied to Sterren's topic in New Nurse

   I am a new grad also and wanted to work in the ICU. But, my hospital quit allowing new grads because so many were deciding that it was too overwhelming. I understand why since alot of time and teaching is put into that newbie and then they leave. So ...

9. How many got SELECT ALL THAT APPLY QUESTION? pass or fail?

   ambersnight replied to happifrise's topic in NCLEX

   i passed the first time with 75 questions, 3 calculations in which i know i got one wrong, and so many select all that apply i couldnt count thhem. i thoight i failed.... but passed!!!!

10. I'm not afraid of the MDs but...

    ambersnight replied to natrgrrl's topic in New Nurse

    I have the same problem too. I start orienting in 3 wks and am mostly scared about turning bright red when i give report. im trying to just focus on my hard earned accomplishments and remind myself i have nothing to be ashamed about!! i was the girl ...

11. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    ambersnight replied to caliber's topic in Men

    Guilty!! I like the men crying post!

12. william carey college in NOLA

    ambersnight replied to bit1232's topic in Louisiana

    William carey is hard. it is quite easy to get in. The formula for entrance is based on GPA, the HESI score, and how long you went to carey(prereq's). Most teachers are great, especially the ones displaced from new orleans and gulfport. Only a coupl...

13. Are my answers correct?

    ambersnight replied to yadis572002's topic in Student Assist

    Ummm hello, hemorrhage is the most important. I would rather be in pain (pain level or surgery was not specific) and hyperventilate than to HEMORRHAGE and lose consiousness or die. If your patient just had a coronary stent and the sheath site check ...

14. First Fundamentals Test ???

    ambersnight replied to Studentnurse143's topic in General Students

    know what an antipyretic is!!!! Hand washing handwashing, asepsis, portal of entry, pain is fifth vital sign, nosocomial infections, ADPIE, open verses closed questions. just a few... good luck!

15. Failing complex for 2nd time!

    ambersnight posted a topic in General Students

    I use to consider myself smart untill I got to my last clinical/class in nursing school...COMPLEX.... my teacher is new and i'm sure she makes up most of her questions. I was three questions away from passing last time, and I just failed my first te...