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Nurses Say the Darnedest Things!

from VivaLasViejas - One of the many zillions of trivialities that spark my hyperactive imagination late at night when I can't sleep: Have you ever thought about what we must sound like to the average layperson when we use 'medicalese'? It's a language that flows as easily as our mother tongue after a few years in the business, but as I was lying in bed last night,...
Last Reply by NurseHotFlash Nov 07 05:19 AM   20 comments   3,091 views

Life, Death, and Other Matters of Consequence: Part I

from VivaLasViejas - With the advent of chill winds and falling leaves, it almost seems as if the world is in a hurry to finish its business before winter comes: animals grow thicker coats and store up food for the long, cold months; flowers fade and vines wither; humans stock their pantries in anticipation of the upcoming holidays. And all too often, the change of...
Last Reply by centexRN Nov 06 04:28 PM   6 comments   297 views
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Life, Death, and Other Matters of Consequence: Part II

Should I Carry Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

from sirI - This question comes up frequently and is asked of me quite often, "Should I carry malpractice insurance?" Many nurses are covered under their own individual liability insurance carrier. Many more are not. I am.......... are you?? Nurses can be sued at any time, for any reason. Often, allegations brought against you are unfounded, but...
Last Reply by lamazeteacher Nov 06 10:02 AM   109 comments   9,039 views

A Wardrobe Malfunction, or Why Not to Wear A Halloween Costume to Work

from VivaLasViejas - I consider myself a reasonably intelligent individual, but every now and again I have to re-learn a lesson that should've sunk in at least the second or third time I was confronted with it. Take the wearing of Halloween costumes. I've donned all sorts of crazy things in the name of fun, including a streetwalker outfit that almost got me...
Last Reply by VivaLasViejas Nov 06 02:58 AM   20 comments   1,305 view

Giving Nursing Students a Taste of NICU

from SteveRN21 - So today I was wondering..... how well do we as NICU nurses best represent what NICU really is to nursing students? Too often, nursing students are abruptly dropped off at the NICU door, handed a scrub sponge, and abandoned by their nursing instructor, who is equally petrified of what lies beyond the glass-paneled door... We all know that...
Last Reply by Jasmininsf Nov 05 06:16 AM   40 comments   5,712 views

Student Resources: Nursing Procedures

from VickyRN - Learning to perform nursing procedures correctly and safely is imperative for nursing students. Practice, persistence, and keen attention to detail are key. In learning to competently perform procedures, practice does indeed make perfect. For visual learners, watching videos can be very helpful prior to practicing the procedure. The following are...
Last Reply by zebsmom2002 Nov 05 12:49 AM   5 comments   1,344 view
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Eleven Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

from VivaLasViejas - Since I've presented my top 10 list of the things I love about nursing, it's time now for a visit to the darker side. Here are some decidedly UN-lovely thoughts I've entertained from time to time: 1) If you yell "HELP!" one. more. time. without a really, really, REALLY good reason for it, I am going to come down there, shut the door, and...
Last Reply by AuntieRN Nov 04 11:05 PM   73 comments   21,308 views

Nurse Educator Chronicles: Gladys

from VickyRN - Gladys* was a senior nursing student, in her fourth semester (out of five) in the rough and tough ADN program. She was very insecure and it showed in her demeanor. She had self-esteem issues and sometimes came across as “goofy.” She was middle-aged and morbidly obese, with an awkward air, and was clumsy. She had a loud, booming voice with a thick...
Last Reply by RadRNMSN Nov 04 03:33 PM   30 comments   3,822 views

My Grown-Up (Nursing) Christmas List

from VivaLasViejas - Yes, I know there are still approximately 75 shopping days till Christmas, but at this time of the year, time flies so quickly that before you turn around twice, Santa's on his way. So if you have a nurse on your holiday gift list, here are a few suggestions.........and no, I'm not fussy about brand name OR color. 1) A heated shiatsu foot...
Last Reply by shrinky Nov 04 02:44 PM   58 comments   5,174 views
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Life, Death, and Other Matters of Consequence: The Rest of the Story

"Mom-nesia", or, Of Pyramids and Panic

from VivaLasViejas - All of you nurse-moms out there will get this, and perhaps even a few of you dads. Mom-nesia, for the uninitiated, is a phenomenon that occurs whenever some medical crisis threatens your offspring, instantly rearranging your priorities and rendering you completely ineffective as a clinician. Like when your 17-year-old son falls off the top of...
Last Reply by nurselori001 Nov 04 02:46 AM   8 comments   1,223 view

Student Resources: Health Assessment Materials

from VickyRN - The following are an assortment of free materials on the Internet I have compiled over the years. These excellent materials will be of great assistance to you in nursing school, as you learn to perform accurate head-to-toe assessments. Enjoy! Taking a Detailed Health History Head-to-Toe Physical Assessment – Vital Signs The...
Last Reply by studentmary Nov 02 05:03 PM   13 comments   3,683 views

Student Resources: Nursing Math

from VickyRN - Whether administering medications or hanging IV drips, nurses must accurately perform dosage calculations. This is a critical factor for patient safety, as a patient's life may depend on it. Nursing math requires a working knowledge of ratio-proportion and/or dimensional analysis. Most of these type calculations are at the 6th or 7th grade...
Last Reply by VickyRN Nov 01 12:05 PM   No comments   1,001 view

How to be an APN in ten easy steps....or how to spend oodles of $$ on your education

from traumaRUs - How to become an advanced practice nurse in ten easy steps! My very different educational path has probably furnished some professor with a new BMW or Lexus. I am not endorsing this route but rather explaining why you should look before you leap…we have to start in the beginning… I am now middle-aged (ouch, even hurts to type those...
Last Reply by MaritesaRN Oct 29 04:29 PM   36 comments   4,343 views
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