VegasSummers

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1. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

   VegasSummers replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Humor

   During my clinical experience I had a confused patient who would constantly call my friend and I to help check her clothes in the "dryer", she would forget that she already told us to check for her missing clothes but then one day she called both of ...

2. How do I clean the tubing of my Pink Littman?

   VegasSummers replied to NurseSoonToBe's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have the the Breast Cancer Awareness stethoscope and I had the same markings. My clinical was a lifesaver and told me "Armor all your stethoscope" I did that and the scuffs came right off. Hope that helps :)

3. Night Shift eating habits...

   VegasSummers replied to RN1982's topic in Stress 101

   I usually eat dinner right before my shift and drink coffee throughout the night until about 5am and have a piece of fruit so that way when I go home to sleep, I can wake up a little after lunch and have lunch and go on with my day.

4. scrubs and ironing

   VegasSummers replied to CT Pixie's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Wow I didn't know so many people iron their scrubs, I've actually never even thought of it. I usually just wash and dry and fold them very carefully and end up with fold lines on my scrubs but oh well the folds go away by the end of the day.

5. uniform and shoes help!

   VegasSummers replied to pe5322's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I would recommend Dickies scrubs and Dansko shoes. They got me through my clinical experience.

6. Do you buy scrub sets or mix brands?

   VegasSummers replied to lms6241's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I definitely mix n match. I wear alot of holiday scrubs (I'm festive like that ) but found black, white, and blue scrub bottoms to be a staple.

7. how to get BSN when you have a BA

   VegasSummers replied to renee47's topic in ADN/BSN

   I agree with Purple scrubs, there are several "Entry level nursing degrees" for second- degree students. I just graduated from a BSN-MSN program and found that allnursingschools.com was a helpful website.

8. An Associates Degree Isn't A Real Nursing Degree...Vent!!

   VegasSummers replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in ADN/BSN

   I am so sorry you had to experience that and that it was your grandma saying that. I constantly hear very similar statements from practically my entire family. There were times I just wanted to move out of state to get away from those statements. But...

9. New CNA

   VegasSummers replied to LoriJoCNA's topic in CNA/MA

   I don't think all places are like that but you will definitely meet ALOT of lazy CNAs unfortunately. I am still struggling with being a CNA because alot of it is learning where to draw the line on being "nice" and helping. In reality though, in the w...

10. How are you paying for Midwifery school??

    VegasSummers replied to wannabmidwife's topic in CNM

    I know many nurses who still worked full time as nurses as they got their nurse practitioners. So perhaps you can still work part time? As for me I am currently paying my school tuition/ as well as part loans by working 2 days a week as a CNA.

11. New CNA

    VegasSummers replied to LoriJoCNA's topic in CNA/MA

    I definitely feel for you- I worked as a CNA to pay for school and in my case not having help was normal. But if it is a threat to patient safety then I would speak to your charge nurse about it. When I started as a new CNA, I was definitely treated ...

12. Interview help please!!!!...

    VegasSummers replied to Helloooo Nurse!'s topic in New Nurse

    I actually attended a new grad open house a month ago and my recommendation is be memorable. You will be in a room/ patio etc with about 100 potential nurses (at least in my case it was) and so its in your best interest to be memorable. My other reco...

13. Working as a stripper AND a nurse

    VegasSummers replied to inland18mempire's topic in General Nursing

    This may actually violate a professional code of conduct so check with your BON. I also remember when I was talking to the Nevada Board of Nursing they actually told me that they recommend my friends and I give up out partying/ clubbing/ dancing on t...

14. Tip for studying for the NCLEX

    VegasSummers replied to NewRN12109's topic in NCLEX

    Congrats! Thanks for posting the med link.

15. Best shoes ever?

    VegasSummers replied to redraccoon's topic in Uniform/Gear

    It seems that everyone has said they love their Danskos and Crocs and I definitely LOVE my Danskos. I know they can be quite expensive but if you happen to be able to find a Nordstrom Rack by your area they often get in Crocs for