blondiemay77

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1. Managing fatigue in M.S.

   blondiemay77 replied to Carlos Casteneda's topic in General Nursing

   These are somethings that work4me since my Ms Dx. Go to bed/get up at the same time daily. Eat smaller more frequent meals, drink lots of fluids, and exercise. I rarely have to take naps anymore. Pretty basic things that we all should do, but it mad...

2. Nursing profession-Ethics

   blondiemay77 replied to blondiemay77's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Susy K.....I missed that one but it looks good!

3. Nursing profession-Ethics

   blondiemay77 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am currently finishing my BSN degree. I have had my ADN for 2 years. For my ethics class we have to debate "Is nursing a profession?" Just looking for more information and what other people think about that statement. Any input is appreciated. ...

4. Can Circulating Nurse Sit?

   blondiemay77 replied to inches's topic in Operating Room

   I do take advantage of having a seat when there is time. It is not a big issue in our OR to sit down for awhile. Everyone does at times. It does seem like as soon as you do someone will ask for something you have to go and get. Of course here anes...

5. evening nursing school

   blondiemay77 replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

   The BSN completion program I am currently taking meets from 5;30 to 9:30 pm. It is nice and I dont know of any ADN programs that are like that. It would be nice!

6. OR Attire

   blondiemay77 replied to blondiemay77's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks for all the input ! :) :)

7. OR Attire

   blondiemay77 posted a topic in Operating Room

   The latest issue in our OR is if people should be allowed to wear their own scrub jackets. A few "team leaders" have started to do it, and now some other people are wanting to do so as well. Then some people are saying NOOOOO!!!! GERMS! Etc...........

8. What hours do you work?

   blondiemay77 replied to RedKat's topic in General Nursing

   FT 3 days a week X 12 hour shifts. The days I work rotate every week. Call about 4 days each month on a week night. Call every 4th-5th weekend. Call one holiday per yr.

9. BSN worth it?

   blondiemay77 replied to On-z-go-nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I think getting your BSN is just a personal decision. I have been an ADN RN for two years and am currently working on my BSN. I just decided it was something I was going to do. I have learned alot of information that is helpful in the classes I h...

10. have you ever "written up" yourself in an incident report?

    blondiemay77 replied to l.rae's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have. I gave a med that the nurse from the previous shift had given. She didnt note the order, but charted it on the MAR. I found out it had been given when I went to chart that I did it.