SingingNurse2

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1. Who is REALLY GOOD with needles?

   SingingNurse2 replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in General Nursing

   He had probably had a few drinks before the tatoos - many people that I know get them that way.

2. Clairol advertisement disrespects RNs?

   SingingNurse2 replied to JNJ's topic in General Nursing

   You know, this thread makes me think about how much I loved watching that commercial of all the women watching the sexy construction worker drink his coke. Guess I shouldn't have enjoyed it, huh?

3. Who is REALLY GOOD with needles?

   SingingNurse2 replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Keep them talking - you can't have a nice conversation and tense up at the same time. I worked my way through college as a phlebotomist and it really helps to learn the correct angle of insertion - I worked with a lab tech who would jab it in straigh...

4. disrespect or am I just a whimp?

   SingingNurse2 replied to tammilynn's topic in General Nursing

   I agree fab4, my evil eye has helped me in many a difficult situation. Speak softly and carry a BIG stick!

5. How do you spell relief?

   SingingNurse2 replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in General Students

   I agree with Galaxy Quest - our favorite line is, "Is there air? You don't know!!!!" Legally Blonde, What Women Want, That 70's Show, Reba ... Also, it is a lot of fun to get down and play video games with your kids - Spyro is a blast! Yesterday we ...

6. You Know You Are A Nurse, If....

   SingingNurse2 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Humor

   Those were really good! Thanks!

7. non-degree jobs

   SingingNurse2 replied to CVnurse08's topic in General Students

   You know, the nursing home may be willing to hire 16 year olds. They have such a difficult time getting and keeping staff. It's worth a try. I loved working in the nursing home during my teen years. (Of course that was 20 years ago! )

8. Dilemma about internship. HELP

   SingingNurse2 replied to KimRN03's topic in General Students

   I too agree with the others. Get some different experience, but definitely let her know you want to return there and enjoy working there. Good luck!

9. Anyone in the Greenville, NC area?

   SingingNurse2 replied to AHarri66's topic in General Nursing

   Never lived there, but dated a guy from there and visited frequently: Has a major college - East Carolina Pretty large town with most anything you could need. 30-40 minutes from the beach. Pretty remote area surrounding the town, so if you like the ...

10. What makes you want to be a nurse?

    SingingNurse2 replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in General Students

    My best friend and I volunteered at the local nursing home every summer in high school and I've been hooked ever since. When you buy something new or watch a good movie it makes you feel good for a little while, but when you've helped make a person...

11. Should teachers be CPR certified?

    SingingNurse2 replied to ShortFuse_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this has been an enlightening thread! I am the PTA President of my child's school, and after reading this will definitely find out whether our teachers know CPR - and if not then our PTA will pay for it! That's what the PTA is for - protecti...

12. Part Time RN's

    SingingNurse2 replied to mosrnc's topic in General Nursing

    Central NC - any work schedule you could desire.

13. Do Dr.'s Offices Hire New Grads?

    SingingNurse2 posted a topic in General Students

    Just curious - what kind of nursing jobs have regular hours? (like 9-5). I am pretty sure Dr.'s offices would, but do they hire new grads or do they want a lot of experience under your belt? My husband is a lithotripsy tech and has to leave for wor...

14. Why do spouses "freak out" about us going to nursing school?

    SingingNurse2 replied to luluann's topic in General Students

    Well, I just spent four years raising 2 kids & working part time to get my hubby through grad school and he sure better be supportive of me when I go back this fall! I'm sure he will be supportive, he has begged me for years to go back to schoo...

15. Newcomer nursing student

    SingingNurse2 replied to /~MaryLuAn~/'s topic in General Students

    Welcome MaryLuAn!