Otterina

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1. What if?

   Otterina posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was just thinking over my decision to enter a local nursing program and a question came to me, a difficult what if one. What if a patient dies directly related to something you do, as in an accident, misjudgment etc. I was curious about how it is h...

2. Foley Catheters and Doctors

   Otterina replied to Otterina's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the responses everyone! That's what I originally thought. I've also been wondering why they don't just call them appointments with a nurse where you might see the doctor at the end. I'll think about that next time I have a "doctor's" appoi...

3. ASN or BSN..I GOT IN.....

   Otterina replied to spoiledbrat0627's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think you should give Ivy Tech a try! I myself plan on going to a local community college for my ADN and then doing a ADN-BSN later. I like the option of the ADN because you can move more quickly to becoming a nurse and when you are ready to move u...

4. Foley Catheters and Doctors

   Otterina posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was reading a few articles directed towards patients and what to expect when getting a catheter. I was wondering if it was painful for them to receive a catheter after watching a video done on a dummy by a nurse. Anywho, every article I found that...

5. Made a nursing judgement error- any horrible stories to share?

   Otterina replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in Geriatric

   I love how everyone here is so supportive and understanding. It could be any nurse in that situation and everyone has provided such great advice. :) I can't wait to start school. From an un-nursely perspective, everyone has those moments. We just nee...

6. do you know of?

   Otterina replied to eve104's topic in General Nursing

   This thread is getting a bit weird.

7. do you know of?

   Otterina replied to eve104's topic in General Nursing

   I met my fiance that way 7 years ago. :loveya: Otherwise, I don't see why this is such a controversial topic when she was wondering how it is regarded in the nursing community, etc. You never know what kind of situation you may find yourself in. It's...

8. Weird habits you've picked up since starting Nursing school

   Otterina replied to Kiringat's topic in General Students

   I feel like that is how I'll end up being. Too early to tell though. I'm pretty laid back as it is so I could have the complete opposite in store for me. :chuckle

9. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

   Otterina replied to yazisizit's topic in Humor

   What does it mean when I've been going through this thread for an hour, and still intend on becoming a nurse.:roll

10. To be or not to be a Nurse?

    Otterina replied to Otterina's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I appreciate the advice especially SuckyCMA (despite the name lol). :loveya: I believe that a life without doubt is a dangerous life indeed and it was comforting to realize that everyone has these same fears.

11. To be or not to be a Nurse?

    Otterina posted a topic in General Nursing

    Should I be a nurse? I know that in the end I am the only one who can make this choice, but I'm incredibly indecisive. I first considered going to school to be a nurse when I was a junior in high school, after I got into an unfortunate car accident. ...