QuietIsntAWord

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  1. Nerves?

    QuietIsntAWord posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Long time no post. I have an issue that I've been dealing with for a bit and thought I'd turn to my awesome nursing community for some ideas or to find out if anyone else suffers from the same...

  2. Nerves?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to QuietIsntAWord's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update. I've been volunteering more and more to do labs to get more practice. I've noticed when I put the patients arm in a dependent position and I don't have the patient right there staring...

  3. Walmart cashiers wearing gloves?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to Misstika's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Paper cuts are a B***h!!! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ maybe? Handling paper (money) all day can dry out your hands too. Also, I find it easier to turn pages in charts/narc books faster if I'm wearing...

  4. Medications for a dying patient

    QuietIsntAWord replied to SN2432's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Morphine, ativan, oxygen, atropine, Tylenol Now think about why and what route would be

  5. Nerves?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to QuietIsntAWord's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't just a shake, it's like the fight or flight syndrome with me... i was hyped on adrenaline and then I come down kinda

  6. Nerves?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to QuietIsntAWord's topic in General Nursing

    My mother told me the same thing. I didn't want this to turn into a medical advice topic because we don't do that here, but you both may be onto something. I'll look into it. It really is awful, my...

  7. Nerves?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to QuietIsntAWord's topic in General Nursing

    I do have an intention tremor, but that's when I'm concentrating on hitting a small target and it's only my hands. Like I said, the shaking doesn't start until after I'm already in the vein so I don't...

  8. Should I retake Anatomy 1 if I made a C?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to paloma92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school it just listed highest GPA to lowest and the first 100 people on the list got in. Depends on the school I suppose, some schools do interviews. Research

  9. CNA and community college at the same time?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to Imnotasailor's topic in General Nursing

    You can learn so much as a CNA. I think my first year of nursing school we learned more from the CNAs than we did the nurses. Not only will it get you comfortable working with patients, but you will...

  10. OB clinical rotation question

    QuietIsntAWord replied to aw1087's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    and this is how questions should go on this website. Good job

  11. Ethical decision or Patient's right?

    QuietIsntAWord posted a topic in General Nursing

    A patient who is A&O x 4, but has a change in condition gets sent out to the ED. They ask you not to call their family because "they already have enough on their hands". Family members are listed...

  12. Patient Safety at Risk/ Transfer to another job?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to Leafylane's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would look good during an interview if you are allowed to explain

  13. Where to work during nursing school?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to missbeccajenny's topic in General Students

    Another time we had someone with an INR of 5.2, my CNA asked "that means they aren't clotting right"? Was a perfect opportunity to teach why we monitor INR and yes that means they can bleed

  14. Where to work during nursing school?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to missbeccajenny's topic in General Students

    As you learn things in nursing school you will be able to see how it really affects the real life world if you continue your CNA job. I recently had a CNA struggling with fluid overload and we had a...

  15. Would and how would you address no pay raise in over a year?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel valued, I would simply go to your ADON or DON and tell them that you love working there but you are seeking incentive to stay (bills etc). If you are valuable to them they may make some...

  16. Multiple CNA's refusing assigned task

    QuietIsntAWord replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    I have formed a very good relationship with my CNA's, if I ask them to do something not on their assignment, they know I really need the help. I've not had to write anyone up (yet) due to this. They...

  17. Late pass because of job!!

    QuietIsntAWord replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, I train most new employees, nurses and med techs.. the med techs I can spend a week with and finally I feel like I can let them on the "cart" and they don't have a log in. Okay, so let...

  18. Late pass because of job!!

    QuietIsntAWord replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that's a one time thing so now you're set for the next go round, that shaves an hour off. I'd say give it some time, maybe it's just a new routine error on their part, not

  19. Where to work during nursing school?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to missbeccajenny's topic in General Students

    Let me also add, that I highly respect my CNA's and a lot of them are in school for nursing and they come to me all the time with questions. I absolutely love it and encourage them all the time. I...

  20. Where to work during nursing school?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to missbeccajenny's topic in General Students

    You're right about working as a CNA, not only can you add that to your resume, but it really does give you the edge on other nursing students. When I started nursing school our instructors told us you...

  21. need help with an assignment

    QuietIsntAWord replied to jane931's topic in General Students

    Are you supposed to medically diagnose this patient or have a nursing diagnosis? Both are very different

  22. I mess up on skills.. all the time!

    QuietIsntAWord replied to UCFAshley's topic in General Students

    My first blood draw while in nursing school, with my instructor watching me like a hawk... i was so nervous I could barely keep my hands from shaking, but I did it right and so I was allowed to do...

  23. Late pass because of job!!

    QuietIsntAWord replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she's on

  24. I need help on a math problem!! Not making sense to me

    QuietIsntAWord replied to Katieexi3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Call the doctor for an easier order? lol I'm just kidding

  25. Ethical decision or Patient's right?

    QuietIsntAWord replied to QuietIsntAWord's topic in General Nursing

    I guess this comes down to policy which I think I know, but am not 100% sure. I will follow up with my DON and take this as a learning