RNConnieF

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1. Are you going to dress up for Halloween at work?

   RNConnieF replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Deb, Too busy for words. One husband, 2 kids still at home, 2 jobs- full time in CC, part time as a clinical instructor, and still in school for my BSN. In my spare time I'm still a band mom and an active school volunteer. I don't get as much time as...

2. The "Teach a Student Something-a-Day" thread!

   RNConnieF replied to agent's topic in General Students

   Organize, organize, organize ! Take the time to find out about your patient then make a list of what has to be done, when to do it, what tests and procedures are scheduled, what time meds are due, and what lab tests have been ordered (so you know wh...

3. I Hate You, Heart Attack.....

   RNConnieF replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for speaking with my voice. My husband suffered an MI with follow up stent placement at age 46. We had four children, the youngest not quite two. Your voice speaks for all of us.

4. Are you going to dress up for Halloween at work?

   RNConnieF replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Can't go as a witch, it's supposed to be dress up not another day!

5. Are you going to dress up for Halloween at work?

   RNConnieF replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I'm going as a nurse. White dress, white hose, white shoes, and cap. I did it last year and everyone- staff, pts., security, housekeeping, food service- had a great time with it. Our entire floor is considering doing it this year. Except for a few ve...

6. Had Lasik done!!

   RNConnieF replied to stella123 rn's topic in General Nursing

   I had it done a few weeks ago. Looked across the room right after the procedure and I could see the clock!! I've been in glasses for over 40 years. I still need readers but my distance vision is 20/20 from less than 20/400. I couldn't even see the b...

7. Happy 100th Birthday PSNA ! Come to our Party 10/17/03

   RNConnieF replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania

   It was a great night! One of my BSN instructors was honored as an Anna Brobson Fellow, it was great to see her recognized for her contributions to nursing. Sorry to have missed you Karen. I had to cut out early, had a clinical group in the hospital a...

8. Just had an emotional breakdown at work.

   RNConnieF replied to unikuelady's topic in General Nursing

   Meltdown is part of the job (I'm hoping.) I had a near melt down all week! Too much stress, kidney infection, dysfunctional uterine bleeding (welcome to the wonderful world of menopause), and families who need a full time, 24 hr nurse all to them sel...

9. Is it too late to become a nurse?

   RNConnieF replied to Alexbor's topic in General Nursing

   I started an LPN program just past my 40th birthday with 1 husband and 4 kidw (2-12). I started the RN program at age 46 still with 1 husbane (he's understanding), 4 kids (none ran away) and 2 jobs. Now at almost 49 (next week) I am in a BSN program ...

10. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    RNConnieF replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

    Any patient has the right to refuse care. They also are then obligated to accept the ramifications of their refusal. If you refuse care because the assigned care giver is of color then you are refusing care, period. This is no different than signing ...

11. Like your acrylic nails??.......

    RNConnieF replied to nowplayingEDRN's topic in General Nursing

    As of 1/1/2004 ,in the facility I work in, acryilc tips, silk wraps, or any type of nail overlay are all banned for people providing direct pateint care. There are no restricitons on natural nails or nail polish on natural nails.

12. Accelerated BSN and Working?

    RNConnieF replied to KristinWW's topic in General Students

    Kristin, I am currently in an accelerated RN to BSN program and working one full time job and one part time. I have one husband, 4 kids (2 live away from home), and a household to manage. I am also an active Band Parent (anyone who's ever done THAT k...

13. Looking For Other Pa Nurses!!!!

    RNConnieF replied to Pete495's topic in Pennsylvania

    Philly burb. PCU/TELE, part-time clinical instructor for LPN program.Currently in BSN program. LPN grad 1996, RN grad 2002.

14. Happy 100th Birthday PSNA ! Come to our Party 10/17/03

    RNConnieF replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania

    I'll be there, have my ticket in hand. Look forward to meeting everyone!

15. Test question - how would you answer?

    RNConnieF replied to PJMommy's topic in General Students

    Think Maslow, then nursing process. Physical well being before psychological needs. BOP is physical, pain is psychological (according to Maslow). Now thing nursing process, 9/10 times assessment is prior to intervention. Short NC review. :)