Keely-FutureRN replied to nightingale's topic in CNA/MA
Hey! I'm Keely and I've been a CNA for about 3 years. I worked on a cardiac floor for a year and right now I'm working at a cancer specialty hospital. I just barely switched floors from surgical services to the inpatient fifth floor and I absolutely ...
Keely-FutureRN replied to seisen's topic in Psychiatric
Thunderwolf had some really great suggestions in the thread "Advice for any new Psych. RN's." I copied and pasted it here from the other thread... "I would recommend becoming more familiar with the psych terms used in psych assessment...as well as be...
Keely-FutureRN replied to ashleyjean3's topic in Psychiatric
I am a member of SPEAK (Students Promoting Eating disorder Awareness and Knowledge) and can give you plenty of info, including a worldwide list of treatment centers, programs, etc. It's really long so just tell me what you need and in what area. Ke...
Keely-FutureRN replied to sharann's topic in Humor
It reminds me of a funny thing that happened the other day at work. I was assisting a pt. to the bathroom and her ENTIRE family was crammed into one of our pre-op rooms. As she got up she said "What if I moon people when I get up?" "Don't worry, I'l...
Keely-FutureRN replied to rayeann's topic in General Nursing
I didn't think of that. :) We had "nurses week" at the hospital I used to work at and had something small everyday, like pizza parties (scheduled one for day, eve, and night shift...yesss!), pens, pins, pencils, etc. a handwritten note (not just the ...
My mom didn't do back to school until her late 30's. She was talking with someone and said" I can't go back to school because I'll be X years old when I graduate!!!" and he replied "Well, how old will you be in 4 years if you don't go back to school?...
Keely-FutureRN replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing
Amen! I absolutely HATE it when I have to work with other staff (both aides or nurses) who don't pull their fair share of the load. I also want to mention that I am the only aide on my SDS/PACU floor and especially in SDS, it gets crazy! Nurses are ...
Keely-FutureRN replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn
I have also read a book about the Hmong culture who take the placenta and bury it to free the spirit and protect the baby. Also, what is a love stitch? Keely
Keely-FutureRN replied to futurenurse85's topic in Pre-Nursing
Take a deep breath:icon_hug: I am a pre-nursing student and won't apply until this coming fall but I can understand your anxiety. You have to let it go. You're completed the classes, sent in your applications, and everything is set. There is nothing ...
Keely-FutureRN replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Pre-Nursing
Just an update... I am outlining all the chapters (which especially helped with the nervous system) and I also picked up a flyer for some text anxiety presentation at the Student Resource Center. Okay, I think I'm getting back on track... Keely
Keely-FutureRN replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Pre-Nursing
:icon_hug: Thank you all sooo much for your support and advice. I am going to stop beating myself up over it. I checked out the websites and I'm just going to push it behind me and focus on the material and reducing my anxiety for the next test. I lo...
We had our first anatomy test this past week and I studied like no other! I did outlines of the chapters, read extra books, google searches, flashcards, attended lecture/lab, copied others' notes, formed study partners...I was set! I woke up late but...