NurseTrishaH

NurseTrishaH specializes in ER.

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1. Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

   NurseTrishaH replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

   Oh, you all didn't know that RN stands for Refreshments & Narcotics? I sometimes think I spent thousands of dollars to become a waitress. It bothers me a little bit when patients ask for food upon arrival, but drives me NUTS when visitors ask. L...

2. Ob & Peds test out through excelsior

   NurseTrishaH replied to merricks4's topic in Excelsior

   A lot of times you can check out Ebay for the College Network study modules instead of buying the texts recommended by Excelsior. Just a thought. I'm all about saving money on books I don't plan to keep forever!

3. Jan fcca

   NurseTrishaH replied to cjwilliams's topic in Excelsior

   I'm starting too! Taking both at the same time... really nervous because I see so many posting about failing the courses. And that there's not a whole lot of info on what is included. All I can tell is that it's not a traditional course/exam.

4. LPN-RN school online?

   NurseTrishaH replied to Yuvonne's topic in Online Learning

   Sissy!!!!! Congrats on getting into Nursing School!!!

5. FCCA Finals

   NurseTrishaH replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior

   I'm in the same boat! I'm pulling a couple all nighters this week to bust out LS 2 (Wednesday) and LS 3 (on Friday). I'm hoping I can register immediately after passing LS 3. I am really confused about what exactly the FCCA is.... I would have bet...

6. Chronically late patients...

   NurseTrishaH replied to tlackey's topic in Ambulatory

   I dealt with a lot of this when I worked in a Family Practice Clinic. Here is how I ran my ship: Appt times were every 15 minutes with a 5 minute grace period. For instance, if the 0900 pt didn't show up until 0907, they could either reschedule or...

7. College Network/Excelsior Advice

   NurseTrishaH replied to lilyfrog27's topic in LPN-RN

   I am also in North Carolina, enrolled in Excelsior College LPN to RN program. I am using The College Network material to study with. So far I have taken 2 exams and got A's on both of them. I do not regret using TCN material because it is so much ...

8. needle stick injury

   NurseTrishaH replied to atx6211's topic in General Nursing

   I think it would still be the original hospital's responsibility to follow up. I had a blood exposure once (large amount of blood in my eyes/nose while working at a blood bank). I started the exposure protocol immediately, and was able to follow up...

9. Need help with a Developmental paper!!!

   NurseTrishaH replied to AK11's topic in Student Assist

   Start with doing most of this work yourself. Then ask specific questions if you get stuck. I already went through nursing school. Now it seems to be your turn.

10. Be a nurse or not?! HELP ME PLEASE!

    NurseTrishaH replied to ENT RN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Stick with being a dental person. Rarely, if ever, will you have to deal with poop. Vomit, maybe more so, but still not often.

11. Weird question about interview (re:overweight/ not needing insurance)

    NurseTrishaH replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think in an initial interview with the nurse manager would be the appropriate place to mention health insurance. They don't really care... but like other posters mentioned they worry about call offs, frequent doctor appointments, or not bein...

12. Question about strep throat

    NurseTrishaH replied to KaringOne's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in Family Practice for a few years, and smelled it quite a few times. Not every person has that distinct smell when they have strep.... it's one of those things that when you smell it, you know it's strep. Can't quite describe it though.

13. Accommodations in nursing school- are they good?

    NurseTrishaH replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. Despite what a person truly desires, some people are not cut out to be nurses. I went to school with a person that got extra time on tests, got to go to a quiet room to do the test, and at one point had a proctor in the room readi...

14. Giving a flu shot to patients without a signed consent?

    NurseTrishaH replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I don't recall ever signing a consent form for either of my 2 kids (now 5 & 6 so it's pretty fresh in my memory). Nothing wrong though with giving the parents an info sheet on the immunization, then having them sign a consent form stating they u...

15. Working as an RN in a GS Position overseas

    NurseTrishaH replied to kellyjo44's topic in Government

    Take it and run with it! Your salary is only base pay - since you are OCONUS, you will get more money for allowances. PLUS, once you get into the GS system you will move up in salary on a slow but regular schedule. GS slots are getting to be very ...