Nursebb1942

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1. Best NCLEX 2016 review book

   Nursebb1942 replied to SuperAnnurse's topic in NCLEX

   Saunders for the multitude of questions, and Kaplan for strategy. Read every bit they wrote on test taking strategy, it will help get your mind right.

2. Accused by patient of stealing his percocet

   Nursebb1942 posted a topic in General Nursing

   The other night, I bent over backwards caring for this frequent-flyer drug seeker, making doctor calls, making sure his NPO status was removed the instant his testing was complete, diverting lab personnel so his labs could be drawn immediately, etc.,...

3. The Patient's "Guests"

   Nursebb1942 replied to rnsheri's topic in Humor

   You have no clue. Don't worry, karma is coming for you, IF you graduate.

4. Med/Surg too much, what now?

   Nursebb1942 replied to snow22's topic in General Nursing

   I wish we still had paper charting! It's soooo much faster than clicking all over the place, and it's very clear where you left off and what is left to do. Can't stand the hours and hours of charting in Epic.

5. RN to BSN at WGU?

   Nursebb1942 replied to noelly10's topic in Western Governors

   FYI, if you are a veteran the application fee is waived. I am currently applying and received a very favorable transcript evaluation, but they did not accept the biochemistry class I took previously. Today I filed an appeal, however, and hope to ge...

6. Things that gross you out..

   Nursebb1942 replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

   And let us not forget (and I never will) the C-diff fountain. Shiver.

7. Things that gross you out..

   Nursebb1942 replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

   I will never forget orientation at the nursing home: 3 of us students from my graduating class had gotten jobs at the same place and were tasked with doing rounds with the respiratory therapist. The trached patient was having copious secretions and...

8. Things that gross you out..

   Nursebb1942 replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

   Dentures are the worst! One elderly lady attempted to hand hers to me for cleaning at the nursing home--I took one look and barely concealed a dry heave! Yuck!