Bridey

Bridey specializes in Ortho Rehab, LTC, Med-Surg, Telemetry.

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1. Would you repeat some classes just to have a higher GPA?

   Bridey replied to 3692nurse's topic in LPN-RN

   If it meant being more likely to get into the program. May as well use your time waiting to improve your chances! I repeated several classes and got in last July. Now I'm graduating in 2 days and I don't regret the extra classes one bit!

2. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

   Bridey replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

   Sure, just about anything we do that isn't skilled nursing seems erroneous and irritating. I'm not saying it doesn't. My question I suppose is that if you are working in ICU aren't you responsible for the care of 1 or 2 patients at a time... and if s...

3. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

   Bridey replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

   Not to sound callous, but if the thorn in your side at work is having to toast a little bread for breakfast, then you have it easy sister. When did we start to think we were too good to do things like toast bread and retrieve water pitchers? Why shou...

4. New MALE nurse asking for fashion advice! Help please...?

   Bridey replied to _quarks_RN_'s topic in Men

   I suppose I agree with the general consensus here. I think a suit & tie is a good idea for an interview. Also pay attention to the details. Make sure your belt/shoes match and aren't shabby looking. Don't wear a lot of jewelry, go easy on the col...

5. Anything good about working in Texas?

   Bridey replied to MBsGirl's topic in Texas

   I've been a LVN for 5 years now. I've lived here in SE Texas for 14 months. Prior to moving here I was living in Turkey for a year (ex-husband is in the AF) where I worked as the Executive Assistant (glorified secretary) to the Hospital Administrator...

6. Question About Orientation

   Bridey replied to jcsinging's topic in LPN/LVN

   A long orientation doesn't have to be a bad thing. Use that month and get the most out of it! Know that what you learned in school will greatly differ from how you function on the floor. You have a lot of things to get used to... paperwork is a dooz...

7. LPN to RN schools

   Bridey replied to tiffdeandre's topic in LPN-RN

   Yes, but you'll have to take the pre-req's. I went to a private Vocational Nursing Program and wasn't required to take all of the pre-req's prior to starting the program. I'm hoping to continue on towards an RN program, but need to finish up the las...

8. Must have items??

   Bridey replied to mamac0805's topic in LPN/LVN

   You can absolutely wear a fanny pack. Whatever helps you stay organized. I know of several nurses who wear them. To add to what everyone has pretty much already covered. I have a clipboard that opens and has a storage compartment inside that I keep ...

9. made to feel bad after refusing to push iv meds

   Bridey replied to manlpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   I recently started a new job. In general orientation we had one of the Case Managers come in and talk about staying within your scope of practice, safeguarding your license and maintaining your ethics/integrity if faced with a nurse who is the sort t...

10. If you don't mind me asking....

    Bridey replied to shortlane's topic in LPN/LVN

    I had just turned 23 when I started the program. However, there was everyone from a 19 yr old just out of highschool to a 46 yr old SAHM who decided she wanted to go back to school now that her sons were grown in my program. We had a pretty diverse ...

11. Piercings!!

    Bridey replied to Angel323's topic in LPN/LVN

    It really depends on the program and where you live. I went through nursing school with my tongue & nose pierced (as well as my ears pierced 5 times in each ear) and never heard a word about my piercings in Northern California. I now live in SE ...

12. Is it weird not to wear a scrub top?

    Bridey replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer scrub tops and buy the ones that are fitted or have the little ties on the back so that I can make them fitted. Mostly because I like having the storage pockets. However, I have nothing against someone wearing the t-shirts so long as they'r...

13. Can nurses wear skirts?

    Bridey replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to attempt to point out how ridiculous I think the comments made by sweetface are without sounding like one of those "back-biting, jealous, sheman nurses in sloppy PJ scrubs" she described... however it's really not worth the wasted time....

14. Need advice quickly!!

    Bridey replied to ncnurse71's topic in LPN/LVN

    I know everyone suggests wearing suits and plain jane sort of attire, but even my mom (who is also a nurse) doesn't wear that crap... why would I? LOL I say wear what you're comfortable in. Something business casual, but don't feel like you have to g...

15. Bling on the job?

    Bridey replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had an issue with wearing jewelry to work. I tend to wear less now than I did when I was younger, but generally rings get left at home anymore. As previously stated, they can carry germs around with them and if I don't dry my hands and the...