writrix

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1. Racism in the workplace

   writrix replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

   There are three major phenotypes (sub-types) of humans: Caucasian, African, Asian. This comment -- no offense intended -- is just not true. These categories are false, and come from the 19th century or even before that. Where do Native Americans ...

2. Racism in the workplace

   writrix replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

3. New nurses in Med/Surg a must?

   writrix replied to writrix's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to all for answering! The replies are all really helpful.

4. New nurses in Med/Surg a must?

   writrix posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I've got one more year of nursing school, and currently am planning on working for two years in med/surg before deciding what to do next. I understand there are two camps -- the "old fashioned" folks who think what I'm planning is a "must" for m...

5. Advice for a prospective summer intern?

   writrix posted a topic in Neuro

   Greetings, I have just finished my first year in nursing school, and have accepted a 6-week summer internship at a neuro unit. For my sake, and for that of the preceptor who will be working with me, I want to be as prepared as possible. Here's the de...

6. Atheist or Agnostic?

   writrix replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

   I'm an agnostic / possible atheist, too, but I think it's CRITICAL to understand the huge psychological benefit people get from religious faith or practice -- that can have huge implications in terms of patients' overall health and wellness. I perso...

7. Pregnancy and Gential Herpes

   writrix replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just to confirm - I just witnessed a vaginal birth from a mother with herpes (not active) in my last clinical rotation. Everyone was healthy and happy!

8. Fainting during clinical

   writrix replied to writrix's topic in General Students

   Keep those suggestions coming -- I had a big, hearty breakfast the morning I really lost consciousness (as opposed to just getting woozy). Knew it was coming on, tried to focus on the cheerful poster on one side of the room, etc. BAM! I didn't eve...

9. Fainting during clinical

   writrix posted a topic in General Students

   OK - so, here I am in the second semester, doing great grade-wise, loving what I do, and I've just discovered that I faint (or come close to fainting) when I see puncture-like stuff -- like, say, when I gave my first Hep B shot to an infant, or when ...

10. Nurses: Delighted or Annoyed by Nursing Students?

    writrix replied to AthensICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, as a student in a BSN program, I was told in class that it was very important to regularly get involved with bed making, bed pans, etc. because (1) it is supposed to be a good way to check in on patients, and (2) it builds teamwork with the...

11. Feeling low and incompetent

    writrix replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    Hi, there I am a first year nursing student -- just started -- so I can just imagine how you are feeling. But I do have one suggestion about the medication knowledge, which I got from my clinical instructor. If you can afford it, get yourself a Palm...

12. Help me talk to patients....

    writrix replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    The replies to your question are all good. I used to be in the same situation -- difficulty making friends and generating conversation topics. But the key lies in asking questions. This applies whether you're in a patient's room or at a cocktail p...