BeckyRN2006

BeckyRN2006 specializes in LTC, Acute care, Oncology, Public Health.

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1. Hairstyle best for nursing

   BeckyRN2006 replied to mom35's topic in General Nursing

   I prefer mine to be at a length that I don't have to pull it all back in a ponytail. Man oh man, the headaches. I have mine just above my shoulders where part of it can be pulled back, but it's not long enough to get in anything or kids getting sho...

2. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

   BeckyRN2006 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

   My biggest peave is when I, a nurse, go to the doctor and the medical assistants are introduced and referred to as nurses, "The nurse will call you back in a minute." The best was my orientation OB appt 2 weeks ago. It was to be with a nurse. Surp...

3. Male nurse with E.D. experience looking for an ICU position in Cincinnati

   BeckyRN2006 replied to bigtallman's topic in General Nursing

   You also might want to try the St Elizabeth Hospitals in Northern Kentucky. There are 3 of them with ICUs that are within 10 minutes of each other. One of which you can look out the window and see downtown Cincy. Pay is competitive with Cincinnati...

4. Day in the life of a PHN??? Please respond.

   BeckyRN2006 replied to wonderbee's topic in Public/Community

   How I spend my day depends on what day it is. I do: WIC, immunizations, STD testing & treatment, family planning, cancer screening, well child exams. It is all centered on patient education and prevention. It is so much more different than ac...

5. Mixing GT meds

   BeckyRN2006 replied to Mrs. M.'s topic in Geriatric

   Our rationale is by separating the meds, you know exactly what they are getting. If for some reason there is a spill or your syringe would come undone, you know what has went in and what you have left. But of course, cocktails are easier.

6. ER the T.V. Show

   BeckyRN2006 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

   Scrubs is the best show! I love it when they stole jello/ pudding from the lounge because they were starving residents...remind me when i was school when me and my roomate would eat Top Ramen a week staight! AHH How thin i was!! YES!! Finally someon...

7. I'm scared

   BeckyRN2006 replied to Rhee's topic in General Nursing

   I was in the same boat. Everyone was saying how hard the program was, and if I could to go somewhere else. I was seriously considering it. I got in at the last minute and was scared ****less. When I actually started, it was hard, but not as sever...

8. You Know You're a Nurse When...

   BeckyRN2006 replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

   gotta vary one a bit on you loving angel *you use 30cc med cups for jello shots, they're perfect

9. Hey everyone... I need your support...

   BeckyRN2006 replied to raffreakale's topic in General Students

   I've been there with you. Bombed my 1st A&P lab. Got like a 45 on it. By the way there was only 2 lab practicles and a few lecture tests. After I blew that test I sat myself down and said "How bad do you want it?" Took the time to answer, go...

10. Making students undress for clinicals is a violation of basic human rights.

    BeckyRN2006 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Roland I absolutely agree with you. I am in first semester currently doing physical assessments. We are lectured, practice on dummies and then use clinicals for the experience. We are encouraged to go home and practice these skills with our family...