vhern246

vhern246 has 2 years experience.

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1. What do you bring to work?

   vhern246 replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric

   I carry a Steth, penlight, hemostat, tape, pens, alcohol wipes, little notepad, id badge, my little reference flipbook in one of those a drawstring backpack/sack things from academy. In my locker, i keep lunch kit, extra scrubs toothbrush, toothpast...

2. Please help!!!need a good advice regarding nursing school!!!

   vhern246 replied to davisito182's topic in Pre-Nursing

   There are a few things I want to state. 1. Don't let the idea that because of your IQ that you can't or that you're less. You graduated with a degree in BIOLOGY! You should recognize your strengths and realize that you are a success. 2. After rec...

3. What to do to Get Ready!

   vhern246 replied to RickiP's topic in Student Assist

   Book on Nursing math

4. RN tattoo

   vhern246 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

5. RN tattoo

   vhern246 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

   I think i'm going to get an EKG line and that's it. I don't want any dates or titles because who knows where i'll be in 15-20 years...

6. what is the most beautiful thing in being a nurse?

   vhern246 replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

   They may have had to come to the ER. They may have no where to go after or have no insurance to pay. But tonight, under my care, they were fed, they were warm and they knew they were safe. Even for a little while. That makes it ok that they weren'...

7. Going from a career in nursing to med school

   vhern246 replied to AmandaMae3721's topic in General Nursing

   Usually science credits expire in 5 years. Be sure to do what you want and invest in an education that will be of use to you. If you want to go for your MD then make sure to plan accordingly. Nursing is a very rewarding career and it can open a lo...

8. shutting down my emotions...

   vhern246 replied to its_meee's topic in General Nursing

   I had this instructor that I absolutely loved. I asked her a similiar question and she said, "Go to work and just do your job. Help when you can, know when you can't and don't ever keep it with you." She went on to tell me that she's been a nurse...

9. Going into Nursing; what are the benefits of going from RN to BSN?

   vhern246 replied to Lhopk09's topic in General Nursing

   In Texas, I hear it gets you that raise of a whole 10 cents and it may also get you constantly hounded by the higher ups to become one of them. But it's still on my list of things to do...

10. Today someone told me something that changed everything.

    vhern246 replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that she should keep it close to the vest and I realize that she told me and only me in confidence. It was just such a beautiful story that I wanted to share it somehow and I thought that posting under anonymity was the safest option, to whi...

11. Today someone told me something that changed everything.

    vhern246 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today someone told me something about themselves that was so powerful that it changed everything for me. Today, I was in class and I was talking to another student (we'll call her H) about how I went into nursing because I never wanted to temp agai...

12. IV Questions from a New Nurse

    vhern246 replied to BowHunterRN's topic in General Nursing

    When an IV is infiltrated, the patient will complain of a burning sensation and the area will swell when flushed but it won't give any return. When an IV IS infiltrated, you remove it, elevate it, and put a warm towel over the area. I don't know w...

13. "That's why I don't like working with women"

    vhern246 replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    When I started clinicals, one of my instructors was male and he pulled me aside and said under his breath,"Put your machismo aside and get ready to be one of the girls." "What do you mean?", I replied. "It's not that bad, but speak only when spoken t...

14. ...best jobs while in nursing school.

    vhern246 replied to brotherbear's topic in General Students

    Lol, i'm glad it worked (is working?) for you, but when I did retail, I didn't last that long. Some people just aren't meant to be dealt with.

15. ...best jobs while in nursing school.

    vhern246 replied to brotherbear's topic in General Students

    I don't believe you.