1shortnurse

1shortnurse specializes in med-surg.

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1. Have you ever been mistaken for a doctor?

   1shortnurse replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Men

   Patients and their families constantly call me doctor. I will correct them, but before I end the same conversation, they've called me doctor three more times.

2. How to excel in Clinicals?

   1shortnurse replied to yoginurse2b's topic in Student Assist

   The big rule..."If it isn't written, it isn't done." I've been trying to chart as soon as I come out of the pt's room, that way I don't forget things I did throughout the day. I'll bet you have been doing more than you or your instructor realize, b...

3. JEHOVAH'S WITNESS age consent?

   1shortnurse replied to taniasjijo's topic in Student Assist

   I would go this route. Call up your hospital's education dept. They can probably tell you pretty quickly. Or next time you go to clinicals ask the nurse manager or social worker if you see them. Also, I would be sure to mention that if the parents...

4. What do you hate about your Nursing School?

   1shortnurse replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Students

   My school is great with ONE exception...the other students. Don't get me wrong, it's only a select few...You know who I am talking about... 1. the tech/CNA know-it-all 2. the "someone in my family has this disease so I'm an expert" Just let the tea...

5. EKG on female patients

   1shortnurse replied to bill4745's topic in Male Students

   A tip for moving big and/or saggy breasts... I had this question for my teacher and she said use the back of you hand (not the palm side) to move the breast. Then it won't seem like you are feeling her up. Also..a female student told me that she exp...

6. Poll: As a male in Nursing school, my goal/desire is to work in this area....

   1shortnurse replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Male Students

   I'd like to have some time in ER/trauma, but eventually I will probably move to peds. Flight nursing sounds cool too...but I here that is a tough job to get into.

7. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

   1shortnurse replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   HEY HEY!! I am in an ADN program in the Houston area. We have a surprising number of guys (about 10-12 out of 70). I'm in my second semester and now is the time that it's getting crazy. I am actually procrastinating at this very moment. Just thoug...