This is usually what I think of when I think of social class. I grew up somewhere between the upper end of middle class and the lower end of upper middle class. This is a specific distinction, but an important one as it shaped my worldview. I tend to...
I love how the doctors do everything on House. They give all the meds, run all the tests and procedures, start all the IVs, draw the blood. I'm like, well dang, I guess nurses, CNAs, respiratory, transport, IV therapy, and technicians all over can ju...
Are you applying out of state? I have learned that some areas are aware of new nurse congestion in other states and try to recruit from those places. DC/MD/VA is one of those areas if you're interested.
Haha definitely do that. But apparently not all the time. Once my sister called during the day and I thought the conversation sounded like this: "Hello?" "Hey, what's up? "Hello?" "Yeah, what's up?" "Hello!" "I said hi! What do you need!" She told m...
Oh gosh, I never put 2 and 2 together on that one until my apartment building lost power one night while my boyfriend was in the kitchen. I basically went on a rescue mission to save him from slamming into the coffee table, the chairs, the walls. "Wh...
Roommate. Save yourself the money. There are a lot of other study spaces and a private room doesn't guarantee an A. And there's always the distinct possibility that your roommate won't be attracted to you, helping you to keep your rampant sexual urge...
rikkitikki replied to timetoshine's topic in General Nursing
This is excellent advice for everyone. As a preceptor, be supportive and as a student, be prepared. Honestly, I can't stand how student nurses come onto the unit without knowing anything and expecting a busy nurse to answer every little question or h...
rikkitikki replied to timetoshine's topic in General Nursing
This kind of behavior really burns me up. Honestly, my main problem is that it wastes time. Instead of asking me dumb questions, why don't you just tell me what I want to know and go do your job? Also, it makes people think that it is the right way t...
rikkitikki replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing
Agreed. If you are busy, your mind just snaps into action. When there's a lull, it's like your body suddenly realizes that it should not be awake and you start to fade. However, if you can get a break and if it is allowed, there's no shame in taking ...