SweetseRN

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1. Isolation mnemonics??

   SweetseRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Student Assist

   I would add...My STUPID chicken hez TB... Measles, SARS, Chicken pox, Herpes Zoster or shingles but only if disseminated!! And Tb. This was so helpful on NCLEX, it saved my butt!

2. associates degree school

   SweetseRN replied to Toyodax's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Plan on about 3 years of full time study. Nursing generally requires more credits than other programs, my program was 72 VS about 60 something for other AS degrees. Good luck!

3. New and not so new nurses..

   SweetseRN replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

   Love it "Be advised I will not tolerate it." Perfectly stated and added to my personal defense arsenal. :redbeathe

4. send another thank you card for second interview?

   SweetseRN replied to sf415's topic in Job Hunt

   Yup, but I think the handwritten note or card would be a nice touch especially if you can manage to get in into her personal mailbox. So glad that more people are realizing the importance of the thank you note!

5. Was asked if I was bisexual?!?!?

   SweetseRN replied to caregiver1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I would rather they ask and open the door for someone to talk about it who otherwise might just avoid the topic. Maybe could have been asked with a bit more tact but I think it was a valid question. I would be a bit thrown off by it too, don't get me...

6. Is there anything good that being a nurse has taught you???

   SweetseRN replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

   Love this!

7. crap...am I in huge trouble???

   SweetseRN replied to Rnis's topic in General Nursing

   Oh it's so hard to be new sometimes! Stuff happens. You and your job will be fine. No worries.

8. Orientation...blechhh

   SweetseRN replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

   You totally did the right thing. You were professional and didn't sacrifice safety just to try to please someone. I am proud of you for speaking up and I hope I can be more like you in the future. Good job!

9. Vodka tampons?!?

   SweetseRN replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

   This is totally real. I have seen it multiple times on news and other shows. It can not only cause fistulas but can also cause alcohol poisoning. Scary stuff but as nurses we need to be aware that people do these things.

10. my nclex story :)

    SweetseRN replied to pinaynurse28's topic in General Students

    Yay! Always makes me happy when a new nurse makes it through that dreadful exam. You earned it, congratulations!

11. HELP please!!!!

    SweetseRN replied to pediatricsismything's topic in General Students

    I was unsure all through school. I am still somewhat unsure even now that I have entered the profession. There is a LOT of pain in nursing but I can't imagine doing anything else. In fact, I have done lots of other jobs but I have never felt so fulfi...

12. Case Study Confusion! Please Help

    SweetseRN replied to jaymay588's topic in General Students

    Osteoarthritis is also known as DJD...Degenerative Joint Disease. That should lead you in the right direction. :)

13. "Near passing standard" results straight through?!?

    SweetseRN replied to GEfresno07's topic in NCLEX

    I used NCSBN and found a lot of the questions and information to be outdated and I found it didn't do much to get me thinking the way you need to for NCLEX. I quickly realized this and started using Kaplan Q bank. Spring for Kaplan if you haven't tri...

14. What classes to take when waiting for admission status?

    SweetseRN replied to Spiffyness's topic in Pre-Nursing

    How about 2 courses and a part time hospital job? That is what I would have done while waiting if I could go back. Any job will help you get a feel for the profession, meet lots of interesting people, get your foot in the door and expose you to real ...

15. pradaxa question

    SweetseRN replied to shaunamarslan's topic in Medications

    Whoa, thank goodness once again for AN, so glad I spend so much time on here. Once again some very valuable info. So glad this question was asked and answered correctly!