hypatiafaerie

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1. Nursing and sexual abuse history

   hypatiafaerie replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

   On my VERY first day of clinical in nursing school, the semi-elderly patient assigned to me proudly informed me that he would "get an erection" if I gave him a bath. I promptly went to my nursing instructor, wide-eyed and confused, and she informed m...

2. Hospital Beep Syndrome

   hypatiafaerie posted a topic in General Nursing

   So...as a brand new grad from nursing school, I was wondering if this is a unexpected, albeit NORMAL side effect from working in a hospital. I first noticed this into my 3rd week of working 12 hr shifts. When I would arrive home after work, I would ...

3. So besides nursing school, what do you all do in your spare time?

   hypatiafaerie replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

   Exercise! My first semester of nursing school I ran my first half marathon. It is such a stress reliever...plus, it has boosted my immune system function as never before. Of course there are times when I fall behind, but I always strive to put in at ...