One of the nurses on our unit inserts the lubricant directly into the meatus then inserts the catheter. We have had males who have had a previous foley say that lubricant directly was more comfortable then lube just rubbed on the catheter. I usually ...
I work 3 12's in a row on nights and this is how I do it...Day of 1st shift I go about my normal business and try to nap around 3 and wake up at 5:15 to get ready. I always sleep late (10 or 11ish anyhow so I'm already rested). I'm never tired that f...
Yes! There are a lot of RN's in my hospital with their ADN. I do remember management saying that by 2016 they would like to be 80% BSN and 20% ADN. Just remember that having a BSN gives you a little more of an advantage when it comes to the hiring pr...
I am so nervous you guys! I was literally the first set of interviews to go through so I feel like I have been waiting a long, long time. In regards to a second interview with someone from the nursing dept., that was just for missing information I th...
Yes I interviewed in April! The LATEST that the letters will be sent on is June 15th, which is Saturday. The anticipation is literally killing me. I can't focus on anything else. Please let me know the second you get yours!!! Also there is a thread "...
I think if it is happening consistently, then maybe you should print out the comments made and slip them to your NM. With that being said, almost all of us have made a comment on AN about "What's the most disgusting/stupid/whatever reason you have tr...
I have Hashimoto's as well! Never had an issue with my weight until I started taking my synthyroid. Since I felt better, I was able to finally eat again. Now I've gone from around 125 to 150 and that extra 25 MUST go. It's a pain to exercise when you...
I start in August as well and need to lose a good 20 lbs then I will be happy. It is SO hard though. I love food so much and hate exercise. I already work in the ICU so I'm on my feet for 3 12's in a row anyhow and when I get home in the morning the ...
carsm3 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing
Your not alone! ThoughI don't have any children and I am 22 currently. I am just finishing my pre reqs (in stats, a humanities class, and then one just for extra credit hours). I'm HOPING to be accepted into a BSN program to start in the fall, I'm ju...
I think what you said is perfectly ok! Very rarely but occasionally I get a patient who will just lay there cussing up a storm. I quickly remind them that this is a hospital, not a bar and that there behavior will not be tolerated and to cut it out i...
Gosh this thread read my mind! Some of the nurses on my floor are just plain depressing or nasty. I can't stand the way they interact with patients let alone coworkers. I have adopted the policy to go into work with a smile on my face, not only for m...
Alright guys...I've tried wearing these darn socks but they make my legs sweat like crazy!!! Are they really worth it as far as keeping spider veins away and keeping leg/foot soreness to a minimum? I need to know whether I should stick it out or just...
DenRoll4, I will let you know how it goes. I go in TODAY in about 2 hours. I am so nervous. I have also heard that the interview and essay are a huge part of the process so I am hoping that's true. I asked Stephanie how many people were applying and ...