BlackMagicGypsy

BlackMagicGypsy has <1 years experience.

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1. ATB program

   BlackMagicGypsy replied to Marie1102's topic in Maryland

   I'm a CCBC-Frostburg ATB student. Frostburg has been pretty good so far, I'm in my second semester of the second year, never had to go to FSU campus for anything, classes are set up in an easy to use way as long as you're familiar with online classes...

2. Why NANDA-NIC-NOC are not open source?

   BlackMagicGypsy replied to jesusignazio's topic in General Nursing

   NANDA helped me as a first year student prioritize and form a plan of care...we've moved away from it in the second year though.

3. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

   BlackMagicGypsy replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

   I smell infected/necrotic foot wounds all day (I work for a podiatrist) and I still prefer that to the smell of hospital food and that weird scent old folks get when they haven't had a proper shower in a few days.

4. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

   BlackMagicGypsy replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

   1) I will never forget the smell of a uterine cancer. Ever. And that's not even the worst. 2) My first clinical rotation at an LTC got the smell of old, sick people and oatmeal stuck in my nose. I scrubbed myself raw to get rid of that smell.... 3) I...

5. When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

   BlackMagicGypsy replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I really enjoyed this article! It is so sad when patients are surprised to be treated like people by medical staff....

6. My Preceptor Let Me Drown

   BlackMagicGypsy replied to kbvn3210's topic in Geriatric

   I can't speak on whether it's normal but it sounds like a nightmare. I'm glad you're being reassigned.....she sounds like she *wants* you to fail.

7. CCBC Essex - Eve/Wknd Program Schedule?

   BlackMagicGypsy replied to BlackMagicGypsy's topic in Maryland

   Has anyone taken the TEAS V yet that could help me get registered for it? Doesn't look like I can do it at CCBC, I 'm awfully confused

8. Ahhh, kiddos. They do say the darndest things...

   BlackMagicGypsy replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   These stories are too great! Gosh, I hope my kids take after me and pick up my love of medicine!

9. Tips for doctors

   BlackMagicGypsy replied to MedGuy123's topic in General Nursing

   What an awesome thread! I'd just like to second the part about not making promises that you aren't directly responsible for. Discuss any special accommodations with staff BEFORE assuring the patient that we can meet whatever needs they have.

10. Complaining about your employer, loudly, at nurses' station

    BlackMagicGypsy replied to Emergent's topic in Relations

    I try not to whine *too much* in front of my patients. It doesn't reflect well on me or my employer. However, I am totally honest with my views on the state of healthcare in this country...none of my patients are DME suppliers or in charge of insuran...

11. Answering the "where are you going" ??

    BlackMagicGypsy replied to LevitateMe's topic in Professionalism

    I've been in this position, leaving a job full of angry, vindictive people and I certainly did not want them to know where I'd be going next! I lied. Problem solved.

12. Educating patients on ER use

    BlackMagicGypsy replied to anh06005's topic in Education

    But you're making an excellent point.

13. Educating patients on ER use

    BlackMagicGypsy replied to anh06005's topic in Education

    I tell all of my friends, family, and patients this!!! The ED is only there to stabilize, treat & street you! That seems to get the point across pretty well. My mother has gout flares and would only go to the ED for tx when the pain occurred. She...

14. Gift from the ED

    BlackMagicGypsy replied to wheeliesurfer's topic in Humor

    Guilty!

15. Recent grad advice for future students

    BlackMagicGypsy replied to ToughRNMudder326's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the advice and congratulations!