thinwildmercury

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1. Age- looking young

   thinwildmercury replied to Newnurse1792's topic in General Nursing

   My patients are often shocked at my age. I am 24 but I have been a nurse since I was 22 and I don't usually wear make up so I look younger than that. I do realize that in my first 6 months as a nurse I was asked my age CONSTANTLY by patients. Now I a...

2. Med/Surg RN. Want ICU job. Get ACLS?

   thinwildmercury replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Critical

   ACLS is required to be a med surg RN at my hospital. Yes you can take it. I believe you have to complete a pre-test and do some studying beforehand.

3. Lessons from the Free Clinic

   thinwildmercury replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for what you do! You reminded me of exactly why I became a nurse.

4. Plan B!

   thinwildmercury replied to Determined2017's topic in General Nursing

   I did not have a plan B! Sounds kind of crazy considering how difficult it is to get into nursing schools in my area. I had many academic advisors tell me to pick a back up major or to change my major all together. Somehow, I never let that get to me...

5. Anyone excited about your RN life ahead?

   thinwildmercury replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

   Ditto!

6. PICC Line: Flushes, But No Blood Return

   thinwildmercury replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Our PICC RN tells us that this is a partial occlusion which puts pt at risk of clots if not corrected. If MD has not ordered alteplase prn we are to rrequest it. It has worked for me every time. ETA: This is after trying to change the cap and reposit...

7. Was It Worth It?

   thinwildmercury replied to RainaLuzon's topic in General Nursing

   This was absolutely the best choice for me. I was 22 when I graduated nursing school and making 6 figures. What other degree can you get where you can say the same? I also love nursing. I love helping people. I love the physical skills. I love learni...

8. Short Rant Alert!

   thinwildmercury replied to AcuteHD's topic in General Nursing

   I have been feeling bad lately for thinking the same thing. It's a relief to have someone else say it lol. I love my job but it's almost embarrassing the way people treat nurses like we're this holy breed. I usually go pee when I have to and when I d...

9. What time do you clock in?

   thinwildmercury replied to justmehappy's topic in Professionalism

   Yep. Like I said, I'm aware of the rules of my facility. Thanks.

10. What time do you clock in?

    thinwildmercury replied to justmehappy's topic in Professionalism

    I, along with many of my coworkers come into work about half hour early to prepare and look up our pts. It's not about being nice to anyone but ourselves because it makes us feel more prepared. However, we would get a good talking to if we actually c...

11. What to do when you fear going to work?

    thinwildmercury replied to ChronicSG's topic in General Nursing

    No advice, but just know it gets better!

12. What do nurses bring during duty?

    thinwildmercury replied to justmehappy's topic in Uniform/Gear

    on me i usually have several black pens, a permanent marker, bandage scissors, my "brain sheet", alcohol swabs, a couple of saline flushes, a carpujet, pen light, wrist watch, my cell phone, work phone, and chapstick or lip gloss. If my hair is not u...

13. Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    thinwildmercury replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Good to know, thanks!

14. What are the 3 most dislike RN duties in demand?

    thinwildmercury replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Nursing

    My least favorite nursing tasks have to be inserting ngs/dobhoffs and fingersticks. I don't know why but I haaate fingersticks.

15. Who here works both part time and per diem?

    thinwildmercury replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I have to give them 4 days, including 2 weekend days per 4 week period. Also 2 holidays per year. They don't have to schedule me any of those days. I imagine it would be different depending on the facility.