EmTheNewRN

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EmTheNewRN has 2 years experience.


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  1. Tight Jean Syndrome

    So jeggings are a healthier option? Who knew!
  2. Things that gross you out..

    I had to laugh at the sudden image of supervillain Emesis the Nemesis... I was going to say "not much grosses me out" (I'm the kid who loved staring at the human slices in the Museum of Science and Industry and grew up watching veterinary medicine of...
  3. Not even a word of English

    I see the political side (If you come here legally and contribute to the economy, welcome to the U.S.! I do believe if you're mentally capable you should the effort to learn functional English, and that its unfair to increase the cost of healthcare b...
  4. Lantus (Insulin Glargine): Scratching The Surface

    This is why I feel strongly that people should be provided with written info on new diagnoses/treatments/advice. Not everyone is an auditory learner to begin with, but when faced with the stress of a health problem, it's even harder to learn. If we h...
  5. New Grad and starting first job in LTC-Tips for a good start

    As someone who is in a not-the-greatest first nursing job in LTC, I don't have a lot to offer, but perhaps a little. First and foremost, take any constructive advice to heart, regardless of whether the nurse giving it says it nicely or not. Be assert...
  6. Lantus (Insulin Glargine): Scratching The Surface

    Thanks for the article! I would clarify, though, that the body does not secrete "two types of insulins," rather, the healthy pancreas secretes more insulin at times of specific need.
  7. Shocked by new grads at job fair

    None of us had licensure handed to us by technology, we earned it by learning & testing, same as nurses before the advent of the mobile phone. As far as I'm concerned, being showered and wearing clean clothes was enough for class. But as a recent...
  8. How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions

    I care about each patient as a person, which is a valuable trait in nursing; however, it is important not to be consumed by it. I am working on learning to maintain a healthy work-life balance because "taking them home with me" doesn't help anyone. T...
  9. am i really ready for the nclex

    Have you used any other company's practice exams? Do you notice a trend in what you are getting wrong? Are you taking the practice exams too frequently and fatiguing yourself? Look at what you got wrong and the rationale for the answer. If you are mi...
  10. Never Argue With Dementia (and Other Nuggets of Nursing Wisdom)

    I wish my school had given me info about it! My first day on the floor for Med-Surg I, I was in the hospital before daybreak with a sundowners lol. She was distressed: she was outside, she was in the wrong hospital room, there was a hallway in her ba...
  11. Never Argue With Dementia (and Other Nuggets of Nursing Wisdom)

    It is so rough when their reality is not one that is comfortable to stay in. I'm very early in my first LTC job and had a woman who was reliving fear (related to what my gut tells me was a very real long-past sexual assault). I've been encouraged to ...
  12. Med Pass

    My facility (I'm in orientation) has a unit that dispenses the little baggies. There are no more than 3 meds per bag and each comes with the med name, strength, # of pills, and the med's physical description. It is very simple to identify & withh...
  13. 5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    "I told you nurses enjoy the poking, prodding, & probing way too much!"
  14. My college provided access to an interview prep site that said questions like those aren't about whether your answer is accurate, they're designed to show the interviewer how you think. If you come up with a viable way to calculate the answer, you su...
  15. whos hiring?

    trinity hospitals in minot, nd. finding housing in the area would be extremely difficult (nearly impossible with pets) and there are definitely drawbacks to the hospital, but it's work. there are discussions about the place here and a ton on city-dat...