MuzzleSnuzzler

MuzzleSnuzzler has 7 years experience.

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1. Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Disabilities

   I have a congenital hearing loss; 50% bilat. The loss is in the mid-range where the human voice is. I had always compensated by reading lips. Certain people's voices are nearly impossible to hear while others are easily heard. Last year I bought blue...

2. What would help you love your job?

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to rlerich's topic in General Nursing

   I left the ER (which I LOVE) due to unsafe pt/nurse ratios. I was scared for our patients and also my license. I can understand the occasional short staffed shift but when it becomes the rule instead of the exception it's time to go. In addition to a...

3. Preparing for my first day as a Nurse!!

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to NurseGLC's topic in New Nurse

   If strong odors make you a little queasy at times bring a small jar of Vicks VapoRub to keep in your locker. I have had to use mine a few times. Place a small amount under your nose or inside your mask.

4. Tips for Dealing with Difficult Patients...

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to Joe V's topic in Humor

   the earlier advice about investing time early on usually works. also, if appropriate, humor works wonders. i had a grouchy little old man that i was to ambulate post cardiac cath. he was so impatient that he didn't want to wait for me to put a robe o...

5. You just can't make this stuff up....

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Humor

   we have similar 'einsteins' roll through our er. as one of our older er docs states, "sadly, you can't cure stupid."

6. 20 Things Nurses Wish They Never Had to Say

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   no.3 reason: "i don't have money for tylenol" said by the mom in designer jeans, carrying a designer purse, fresh manicure, and latest cell phone. grrrrrr! (oh and the child is usually brought in wrapped in a quilt!!)

7. Funny things lay-people say...

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

   When asking a pt about her surgical history she replied: "had my appendix removed . . . but just the right one" Another pt stated she was allergic to oxygen.

8. What is this Press-Ganey business?

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in General Nursing

   I work in the ER and feel that the PG surveys shoot us in the foot. The ER scores are tallied using ONLY feedback from patients that are not admitted to the hospital. Generally speaking, the pts admitted are usually more acute and require more time /...

9. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   MuzzleSnuzzler replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   Would LOVE to be able to direct pts to Walgreens/CVS. Most days at least 1/4 of our waiting room could be taken care of with OTC meds. A few of my favorite: -Constipation x 2 days. Yep, called 911 for that one, arrived by ambulance -Yeast infection...

10. Done, can anyone relate and share?

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to Zookeeper3's topic in General Nursing

    I could not have read this at a better time. I've only been an ER RN for 1-1/2 years and am already burning out. I thought I was the only one with these thoughts. My "sympathy" account is severely overdrawn. I struggle to fake sympathy for the pt. th...

11. Older Nursing students

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    I became an RN at 46. I found that it was easier attending school at an older age -- I didn't have a 'social life' to worry about. My child was in high school. A group of us 'older students' formed a study group that really helped. Good luck to you &...

12. Which study resource resembles the NCLEX type and difficulty of questions the most?

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to IcanHealYou's topic in NCLEX

    I did the live Hurst review and the hospital that I did my internship at supplied the online Hurst review. I passed the NCLEX in 75 questions on the first try. She has a way of breaking things down and making them stick. During the NCLEX test I could...

13. Enough is Enough

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to abbaking's topic in Relations

    I don't have a problem with "customer service". I do have a problem with my raise being based on the opinions of frequent flyers, drug seekers, and patients/familes with unreasonable expectations of what an ER should provide. To add insult to injury,...

14. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    I am 46 and will graduate in 6 days & 23 hrs. (but who's counting!). I was sure I'd be the oldest fossil in nursing school but was surprised to see others older than me. I believe us older students have it easier than the younger ones as they act...

15. Weird question @ nursing school: assessments

    MuzzleSnuzzler replied to neenja's topic in General Students

    I am an RN student and have just completed my first semester. During labs there was NO undressing. We had anatomically correct manequins to practice on for catheter / enemas. We did have lab partners that we practiced some things on -- simulated bed ...