metabolicfrolic

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metabolicfrolic specializes in gyn.


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  1. My impressions on the ER so far

    I love, love, love these posts from floor RN's who come down to the dark side, the ER. I wish most floor nurses could work a shift or two down here, just to see what it's really like. Over the years, my favorite "new" nurses are floor nurses who'v...
  2. Burnout tips?

    Time away from work is always helpful. Use that time wisely to do the things that nurture you, whatever they are: painting, exercise, yoga, church, family time, going to the movies, a cooking class. You get the idea. Taking care of other people a...
  3. Need Shoe Advice From Nursing Students

    New Balance 927's are the best. They will definitely exceed your budget (about $109 or so), but good shoes are worth the investment. I cannot stress that enough. I bought some $50 clogs on sale and started clinicals with them, but one year in real...
  4. Baton Rouge General School of Nursing

    You all should be hearing any day now. The committee met last week. The spring semester begins Jan. 3rd.
  5. How can I keep my scrubs from fading?

    I find the color safe bleach (Clorox 2) to be fantastic at getting the color to stay. I primarily wear Cherokee and Urbane scrubs, and the color looks stays brighter.
  6. Watches for Nursing

    Here's a don't - The watches made by NurseMates get water in them! While water resistant is printed on the back, this may be referring to the "guts" of the watch and not the face. I'm the type to wash my hands and forearms THOROUGHLY after a run i...
  7. I HATE MY JOB

    Hey there, it's no wonder you're frustrated with the team nursing approach. I don't blame you one bit for feeling the way you do; for it to work, the group must function as a team! Do you have a good relationship with the unit manager?
  8. Why does anyone go into nursing?

    I came from management in a medical practice. My frist degree is a related healthcare degree, not a nursing degree, and the powers that be decided to eliminate my job. During my years there I was constantly amazed at how much more $$$ the nursing s...
  9. What do I need for nursing school?

    During lecture note-taking, I'm a pen snob. My handwriting is better when I use gel pens, anyway. Love me some Pilot G-2 0.5 or 0.7, or the uniball vision 0.6. Once you buy the pens you'll only need to purchase more refills (read= cheaper)! I do ...
  10. Tell Me About Your Study Space.

    I took over my husband's desk! (This is but one of the many things he has sacrificed so I can go to school full-time!) Not only is his desk bigger, his computer monitor is too, which is so much better than using my tiny netbook for practice NCLEX q...
  11. I am a total believer in compression hose. 10 - 20 feels best to me. They make a big difference in how my legs feel after a long shift. Over the years I've purchased all different kinds: the white nursing hose, knee highs, socks. For the most support...
  12. whats nursing fundamentals class like? cna type class?

    Second! Potter and Perry was pretty craptastic. At my school they find a way to make this course (unbelievably) hard. We had two classes, Fundamentals and Pharm, and the majority of people who failed had issues with Fundamentals and not Pharm. We...
  13. Dansko "dress code" at your place of work

    Good question! A thick pair for sure. One with reinforced, padded toe toe is best. (Champion socks work great for me.) I have several different types of socks depending on which shoe I wear, and when I make this mistake of wearing my thin, cool,...
  14. Info on Baton Rouge General Hosp School of Nursing?

    It is a very good program, but can be very hard at times. We are down to 30some folks after the spring semester. They had a 100% first time NCLEX pass rate last year!
  15. Studying Issues

    Aromatherapy works for me. Peppermint is so stimulating. I burn peppermint essential oil or light a peppermint candle. Peppermint herbal tea is also a refreshing pick-me-up. Redbull is awesome, but I don't drink it every day. It's a great mid-a...