squirmals

squirmals specializes in Neuro, Rehab, Ltc mng.

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1. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

   squirmals replied to jpmrt's topic in Relations

   We are taught as nurses to allow privacy for pts...what ever they want to do. I have no problem as long as I can do what I need to do. She needs to get over it. We have to look at people as just that, we all have our needs. Who are we to judge.

2. Best Nursing Quotes

   squirmals replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   You have to pee...again?

3. National Nurse's Week vs. National Hospital Week

   squirmals replied to kat7ap's topic in Professionalism

   Our hospital is celebrating Healthcare system week. ??? Today we are to have our kids draw pictures the end of the week is celebrated with a pet parade. Oy vey!

4. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

   squirmals replied to JStollRN's topic in Stress 101

   I agree with the wine. My husband never understood, now he's an RN and has taken up a glass of wine after work. I also picture jumping into a swimming pool and sit on the bottom of the pool while I'm at work...my little escape.

5. What is "burnout" and how do you cope?

   squirmals replied to nunnurse1's topic in Stress 101

   I can so relate. I hate everyday I walk off the floor. I get a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. I'm so sure I could have done it better if my hands weren't tied behind my back and had just a bit of help from the CNA's. Our CNA's do NOT do vita...

6. Flu shot issue

   squirmals replied to coolpeach's topic in COVID

7. shouldnt precepting be teaching , not working?

   squirmals replied to Venetian's topic in General Nursing

   Boy can I relate. I am orienting for PCU and was told I would train in ICU for several months. After my first month I was sent to PCU without a preceptor, it's hit and miss who I'll be with. I did two weeks on days and they said I was ready for nigh...

8. "Nancy" and Babs

   squirmals replied to Babs0512's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, loved it! I've always know there are two of me. I dread going to work and when I get there someone takes over and I can do anything. I often wonder who that person is. I'll have to name her. Great work!

9. Just took NCLEX-RN

   squirmals replied to vballmanrn's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats all! I found out yesterday there is a life outside of school and studying. It's amazing, I forgot about life.

10. Just took NCLEX-RN

    squirmals replied to vballmanrn's topic in NCLEX

    Congrats!! Feels GREAT, doesn't it?!?

11. Just took NCLEX-RN

    squirmals replied to vballmanrn's topic in NCLEX

    I paid the $$$$ to know and then found out a few hours later it was on the wyoming bon site. On top of that I got the hard copy in the mail, 5 hours after I paid the money. I thought for sure it would be 4-6 weeks before I would see it. The NCLEX is ...

12. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    squirmals replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX

    I tested on Wednesday, paid for the results this morning to find out I passed. I just went and got the mail and the hard copy is sitting in my mailbox. I can't believe it, I'm totally official. FYI-I did study until 2200 the night before, I felt I ne...

13. Just took NCLEX-RN

    squirmals replied to vballmanrn's topic in NCLEX

    I passed!:yeah:

14. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    squirmals replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX

    I passed!

15. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    squirmals replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX

    On Wednesday, when I took the NCLEX-RN my horoscope said "Prosperity is just around th corner, if it is not here already. All your efforts are about to pay off and pay off in a big way." I just thought how appropriate for testing day. I won't know un...