WhistlingNurse

WhistlingNurse

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  1. Staff Issues not handled by DON

    I work in a facility that I consider to be good quality, not perfect but good quality. There are staff issues that are not dealt with by administration and it seems clear that they do not intend to deal with them. I wish to remain professional but no...
  2. I know in my state you have 3 times to pass your RN boards and then there is required schooling before you can test again.
  3. Embarrasing illnesses

    Didn't take me very long to figure out that when a gentleman makes an appt for his upper thigh and looks stressed out that it might not be his thigh......
  4. Odd requests

    These are hilarious!!!! LOL!!!
  5. Balanced advice please!

    Ok well I decided to let thing kinda let things just stay in a holding pattern because I was unable to settle in my own mind the right thing to do. I had another clinical day with this teacher and was waiting to see how the report looked. I wanted to...
  6. I'm buying myself a Kindle. I am looking forward to having the time to read for pleasure again. Probably shoes, I love shoes!!
  7. What Do You Think You Needed To Learn in School, But Didn't

    I graduated last year but am currently in my RN year while working. I think we need more clinical time taking care of the patients. I get the book learning and lecture is necessary but at some point in time we have to knuckle down and take care of pe...
  8. Balanced advice please!

    I couldn't agree more that I really want to stay away from a battle with this teacher. She is very punitive to students in the clinical setting. The grade is not going to affect my passing nursing school. (as far as I know, the semester is still y...
  9. Balanced advice please!

    This is the first thread I've ever started. Yay me! Bad news it's a little on the negative side but I do really need some advice so here goes nothing..... I am a nurse but am in school getting my RN. At our school you do your clinical day and you ge...
  10. Whats the most money you made in a year? Fun thread

    Well, my first paycheck was $861.69 for the first two weeks I worked PT as an LPN. Doesn't sound like much but it was $ I earned as a nurse so it was extra sweet to me!! GRIN
  11. singing?

    I randomly whistle.(hence my name) Seems I'm not always aware when I am doing it. The residents love to catch me at it and make me blush. I picked my name out of affection for them. I do sometimes sing. Several of the residents are bedridden and wh...
  12. Parents - was nursing school worth it?

    I have 6 children and am going to school for my RN. I do work PT as an LPN. I would say it is worth it!! I have several teenagers and they are seeing how hard I work to get through school and I prioritize my time. They have pitched in and help out a ...