lisaksemt ADN, BSN

lisaksemt has 12 years experience as a ADN, BSN.

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1. No call no show, and feeling terrible about it!

   lisaksemt replied to omha's topic in General Nursing

   I've done it a couple of times. My first time my boss called me and asked what I was doing. "Nothing much". She asked if I was going to work that night. "Nope". "Ummm, why not" "because I'm not scheduled to ooooooohhhhh shiiiiiit" Mistakes hap...

2. I hate nursing

   lisaksemt replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

   Not allately nursing is the same. You could look around during for other opportunities, such as MDS coordinator, school nursing, private duty nursing. Sounds like you might be a little burned out and needing a break from nursing entirely. Indica...

3. Georgetown University 2015

   lisaksemt replied to BlueRN95's topic in NP Students

   Congratulations! I am in the process of applying for the September cohort, but not sure if I'll be able to make the cut. Hopefully . . . .

4. Post Edukan students or other schools online with lab in science prereqs

   lisaksemt replied to ChiChiMungo's topic in Online Learning

   Ive had no problems with eduKan transfer, but ive only attended Kansas colleges since. I've also transferred other online courses without difficulty. I dont think it will be a problem since you are getting an online education anyway.

5. Things you'd LOVE to tell the doc and get away with it....

   lisaksemt replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

   Sorry doc, but if you truly believe that only white males are worthwhile, you need to move to a different hospital. Around here, we treat people equally, regardless of race or gender.

6. Archetypes in Nursing

   lisaksemt replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   We have a rotating "Sh*t Magnet*. When this person starts her shift, the ER's magically come rolling in and the formerly stable patients either code, crump, fall down, become acutely confused/combative. Nobody wants to work with the "Sh*t Magnet* a...

7. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   lisaksemt replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

   Reminds me of the diarrhea patient we had who refused to take Questran or Immodium because "it won't work anyway". I guess i should have said, "Let me get this straight. You're refusing medication, refusing to eat or drink anything, and you want to ...

8. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

   lisaksemt replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   I hope ya'll will forgive me for mispronouncing words i've never heard in my entire life. In nursing school, my instructors would not correct students who listed "Malaysia" as a symptom. I just had to sit and cringe through that and fat-ee-gyoo. I...

9. Nurses, do you thank your CNA/PCA/Nursing Assistant daily?

   lisaksemt replied to gonzo1224's topic in General Nursing

   I work with several CNA's who will not stop their texting/checking email/planning vacations to answer call lights and actually get defensive with me when i ask them to do their jobs. I don't thank these people at all. I also work with several CNA's ...

10. Night Shift: What are your sleep patterns?

    lisaksemt replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I try to go to bed right after work at sleep for at least 4-5 hours. I used to work 3 12's and that's fine if you can work 3 in a row, then have several days off. One off one on is incredibly difficult to do. But after 3 12's, i go to bed the last ...

11. how do you keep your sexy??

    lisaksemt replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    My sexiness comes from my smile and compassionate nature. My hair is pulled back, makeup to a minimum, no perfume, and professional-looking scrubs. Not that anything is wrong with needing to feel sexy as a woman. I've just learned over the years i...

12. how much do you make an hour/year?

    lisaksemt replied to Fatima41200's topic in General Nursing

    Base pay for new RN grads is $18/hr where i work. Sad, but true.

13. Male vs. Female Nurses

    lisaksemt replied to R. J.'s topic in General Nursing

    This is based on the number of people who want to be nurses for the scary reasons - who view nursing as a way to land a rich mate. There is a difference between this and a good nurse who happens to fall in love with a doctor.

14. Share your "problem patient" stories!

    lisaksemt replied to nitenite's topic in Humor

    We have a few frequent fliers in the ER with strange diagnoses, usually found on Web MD. One was disoriented and weak until the nurse went to help her put her shoes on. She kicked the nurse and told her it was her "Restless Leg Syndrome". The nurs...

15. Male vs. Female Nurses

    lisaksemt replied to R. J.'s topic in General Nursing

    There are a few nurses, mostly female, who go into nursing to: a. marry a rich doctor b. for the prestige of being a nurse c. for the big paycheck and financial stability These are some of the scariest nurses and men tend not to enter the field fo...