riblets63

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1. What was the first thing you learned in Nursing School?

   riblets63 replied to Murse336's topic in General Students

   Don't kill the patient (meaning "if you don't know, ask!) Oh, and handwashing.

2. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

   riblets63 replied to nirvana1's topic in Humor

   After my last post, I started thinking about various other names I've heard. A great-niece and great-nephew of mine - Lyric and Orion. Kind of cute when I consider the family was kind of scared what names they would come up with (parents are new-age...

3. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

   riblets63 replied to nirvana1's topic in Humor

   Not lemonjello, just Lemon. I always pronounced it LAY-mon, kind of French. I could not imagine someone naming their child Lemon. He did tell me I was pronouncing it incorrectly. When I apologized he said, "No, that's fine! I like it the way you say ...

4. got fired/terminated

   riblets63 replied to YesYesRN's topic in New Nurse

   Sorry I'm late to the party! I had a very similar situation except I liked my preceptor! After 200 hours of orientation,with my main issue being time management, I was allowed to fly free on the floor. After about 1 month on my own, my "assignment (w...

5. Meaning of your username?

   riblets63 replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

   My then-fiance named me riblets because I used to be that skinny. After decades of wedded bliss and 2 kids, I may have to change my name to Meaty Ribs. 63 is the year my spaceship landed. Oboe and alto clarinet, 2nd chair. Gave them up to take up smo...

6. Irrational patients

   riblets63 replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Relations

   Heron, you took the thought right out of my head. I've run into the reaction that some (most?) elderly have after surgery and anesthetic, but not the situation described by the OP. Everyone on this board teaches me so much about how to think. Thanks ...

7. Lied to in Interview

   riblets63 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   Westieluv, in my humble opinion, take the dream job and RUN! If this place lied to you before you were even officially hired, do you think they will stand behind you if something goes wrong on orientation? They will most likely continue to abuse you....

8. Not too thrilled with my Capstone/Preceptorship Hospital Placement

   riblets63 replied to futurenurse16's topic in General Students

   I was going to offer words of encouragement from the "I've been there" department, but am glad that you've thought about it and put a different face on the situation. This can actually be a very powerful lesson learned; when you're in the middle of h...

9. My Burnout Story

   riblets63 replied to jk2185's topic in Stress 101

   I'm so sorry for all the bad that has happened. The pain is probably because you care. Hugs.

10. Serious Problems with SATA Qs

    riblets63 replied to belljar1995's topic in NCLEX

    The general consensus in my class was "There is no way to study for this test!" I think you are doing well by reviewing and upping your general knowledge. The first question on my test was for a procedure I had never heard of. I felt it went downhill...

11. What do you like the most about nursing?

    riblets63 replied to IslandNurs's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing I helped someone. My coworkers. Everyday I learn something new. Hanging IVs. (yeah, weird, but what can I say?) As another poster stated, getting flashback. Last but not least, that paycheck is really nice. Thanks for asking this question. I'...

12. How To Get An "A" In Any Nursing Course

    riblets63 replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing

    This won't answer your question directly, but the first thing I would do is get a lock for my bedroom door! You can then check off "Peace of mind" from your to-do list.

13. How To Get An "A" In Any Nursing Course

    riblets63 replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi Billy11, It's been my experience that when a teacher hands you their own written study guide, they are telling you exactly what concepts are important. I know, everything is important, but some of the information is "need to know," some is "nice ...

14. What Do I NEED to Know Before Clinicals?

    riblets63 replied to Casha9's topic in General Students

    As RunBabyRN said - Breathe! I'm only in my second semester and understand what you're feeling. Resources - get a good Lab and Diagnostics with Nursing implications book. Learning the ranges of lab values in not difficult but what they may signify...

15. Advice for the first year of Nursing

    riblets63 replied to SandandSandwiches's topic in Career Support

    Thank you for the perspective. It's always difficult being the new person; my experience, unfortunately, is that women do make things hard for the newby until they prove themselves. I have always tried not to be one of those women. Enjoy your time...