Sisyphus_01

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1. Seriously?? Small rant.

   Sisyphus_01 replied to DelaneyB's topic in General Nursing

   To you maybe, LOL. But, damn. I'm already having a hard time because I'm studying to go to med school and I'm a giant obsessive dork who gets really excited about medicine and I've accidentally gotten too stoked a few times before a nurse has go...

2. Seriously?? Small rant.

   Sisyphus_01 replied to DelaneyB's topic in General Nursing

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3. Seriously?? Small rant.

   Sisyphus_01 replied to DelaneyB's topic in General Nursing

   WHOA... My name is also Delaney B. and I work as a nurse tech... now I think I understand the weird vibe I've been receiving from my nurses on the floor today. Dude...whoa. For the record... my name is Delaney B. and I am a CNA in Tennessee and I r...

4. Nursing to med school experiences?

   Sisyphus_01 replied to floatingribs's topic in General Students

   There are also post-bacc pre-med programs, they can be intensive, but can really help you get into med school in many cases, some have upwards of a 90% acceptance rate into med schools and offer "linkages" med schools that sometimes don't require the...

5. Nursing to med school experiences?

   Sisyphus_01 replied to floatingribs's topic in General Students

   This post might shed some light, the OP did what you are talking about, perhaps if they are still active you can PM them?

6. Medical school after nursing school ?

   Sisyphus_01 replied to Harlee92's topic in General Students

   this post might shed some light? They are very different disciplines, but this member did it. Perhaps if they are still online and active you could pm them? https://allnurses.com/registered-nurses-diploma/nursing-school-vs-991251.html

7. Nursing to med school experiences?

   Sisyphus_01 replied to floatingribs's topic in General Students

   Relevant article ? Apply to Medical School With an Undergraduate Nursing Degree - US News

8. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

   Sisyphus_01 replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

   I work on a med-surg unit as a tech and have been totally blown away at the LACK of bullying and environment of acceptance and teamwork. Our nurses usually have 4 or 5 patients and rarely have 6, in fact, that only happens when someone calls out. H...

9. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

   Sisyphus_01 replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

   I think the reason so many jumped on the bandwagon of #Nursesunite is because it had a great amount of publicity. Simple as that. NOW why don't we use this publicity to our advantage and sneak in REAL ISSUES with the #Nursesunite hashtag posts ?

10. A little venting, from a new nurse

    Sisyphus_01 replied to ladedah1's topic in New Nurse

    We need some COBs to sound off on this with their experience. Specifically, in your experience, please answer one or more of the following: *WERE things ever different/better? *WHAT factors do you think caused the changes? *HOW, in your estimatio...

11. Compression Stockings?

    Sisyphus_01 replied to RnH15's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I wear the Nurse Mates brand medical grade compression HOSE see here: Medical Compression - Nude - Nurse Mates Womens I tried socks and stockings and found both simply rolled down my legs and left a nasty and painful indentation. The nurse mates ho...

12. What is the strangest thing...

    Sisyphus_01 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    One of our patients wanted to keep the used and safety device engaged butterfly needle we used to draw his blood to "pick his teeth."

13. CNA disrespect?

    Sisyphus_01 replied to cookiescardio's topic in CNA/MA

    I work at a hospital as a CNA and feel extremely valued, but I did clinicals at an LTC where I felt very devalued. It depends on where you're working and who you're working with. I feel very fortunate that I work with nurses and doctors who see me ...

14. Nurse Practitioner Restrictions

    Sisyphus_01 replied to travelNP's topic in NP

    I'm prepared to be flamed for this, but... no... just no. Time spent training is what makes people better, see Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 hour rule. NPs are a valuable asset to the patient care team, but they cannot and should not replace physicians...

15. Reasons patients turn on their call light

    Sisyphus_01 replied to diamondp17's topic in Relations

    These are so full of win...